Burmester Earns CIF Singles Berth In County Tourney
Wayne Burmester of Lompoc secured second place in the Santa Barbara County League individual singles tourney advancing to the CIF Singles tournament in Los Angeles. He and Pete Johnson of Righetti earned CIF spots, with Johnson remaining undefeated. Other finalists included Tom Scroggins and Rick Mooney, while Burmester defeated three opponents to reach the finals.
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Vandenberg Launchers extend win streak heading to invitational
The Vandenberg Air Force Base golf team the Launchers have won five straight games to reach 4 4 with one match left before the Season closing Vandenberg Invitational June 3 7 They beat UCSB and SBCC 2314 and 4232 respectively Billy Widener and Larry Borges led scoring with 76 and 80 Jim Eddy topped UCSB with 79 SBCC and SBCC failed to beat them The Launchers host Pt Mugu to close the season Cabrillo girls track runners competed at the Poinsettia Invitational in Ventura led by Sheryl Lundberg with a fourth in the 12 13 880 other placers included Karen Luneburg Tre dy Selkirk Linda Snyder and Colleen Carter.
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P D Pals Hold Elks to Two Hits in Lompoc Victory
P. D. Pals edged the Elks 15 to 2 in Babe Ruth League action in Lompoc Saturday. Mike Bratz earned the win with four innings pitched and seven strikeouts. Bratz, Lang, and Williams contributed multiple hits as Gillette and Adair drove in several runs. The Elks were led by Bouslaugh with two hits.
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Cubs rally to beat 7600s in Lompoc league action
In Lompoc Little League National minor, the Cubs erased a two run deficit with a five run sixth inning to defeat the 7600s 107. Mike Linthicum earned the win for the Cubs with Bill Fackler adding a double. Randy Cramer went 3 for 4 for the 7600s. In other games Firehouse beat Packers 12-4 and Dodgers defeated the Sefties 14-3. Standings show Firehouse, Packers and Dodgers leading with one winless team.
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Flood case hearings to begin in federal court
The Curt Flood reserve clause suit moves to a full two week trial led by Judge Irving Ben Cooper in New York. Flood seeks to overthrow baseball's reserve clause after resigning from reporting to the Philadelphia Phillies amid a 12 year St. Louis tenure. He foregoes a $100000 salary and expects no return unless he wins, with potential appeals through the Circuit Court and possible Supreme Court review. The trial opens as Flood’s legal team argues for a ruling after evidence is heard.
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Klapakis Paces Pilots to 12 5 Win Over Padres
Jeff Klapakis collected four hits in four plate appearances to lead the Pilots to a 12 5 victory over the Padres in Village Hills senior division baseball. Jeff Benson pitched the win and Pad res’s Jay Spowart had a double for the Padres.
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Dierker Blanks Cards as Astros Extend Strong Run
Houston pitcher Larry Dierker threw his fifth straight complete game earning an 8-2 record after a 6-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Dierker fanned nine, escaped trouble, and helped Houston push toward a 900 mark with the shutout victory.
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Fregosi breaks out of slump in Angels win over White Sox
Andy Fregosi ended a batting slump with a four hit game including a homer and three runs scored as the California Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 6 1. Messersmith pitched five singles over seven innings in a complete game for his fifth win. Ken Berry made two diving catches to save three runs, and Dan Murphys reliever allowed Fregosi's ninth inning homer. Rudy May faces Joe Horlen next.
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Stars rally to beat Pacers in Anaheim playoff thriller
The Los Angeles Stars erased a 21 point first quarter deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 109 106 in Anaheim. George Stone scored 34 with 27 in the second half while Tom Washington’s defense on Mel Daniels helped seal the win. Pacers lead series 2 1.
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Vance posts fourth win as Dodgers trip Padres
Sandy Vance improved to 4 1 0 with a 4 1 win over the Padres, aided by Joe Moeller in the seventh. The Dodgers built a 3 1 lead on Ted Sizemore and Maury Wills, and Billy Grabarkewitz scored on a seventh inning error to stretch the edge.
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Peterson homer sparks Yankees seven run inning
Fritz Peterson hit a two run homer to start a seven run surge as the Yankees defeated the Orioles 10 to 4. The win moved New York within five games of Baltimore in the American League East as Stottlemyre and Bahnsen pitched well and Peterson remained optimistic about the pennant race.
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Etheridge in one-hit triumph for Grange Sprouts
Owen Etheridge pitched a one hit shutout for the Grange Sprouts in a 13-0 American League major division win over the Pizza Palace. Etheridge fanned 17, with Hector Guaderrama adding triples and Gary Davis delivering the lone Palace hit.
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Gear Downs card pitching victories in Lompoc
Optimistic pitcher Jimmy Gear steered a 1 0 win over the Yankees in Lompoc Little League minor league play. Stephen Nigh added a double and single, Peter Murillo went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs, while Eddie Munoz drove in Sean Victor for the Yankees' lone run. Other scores: Giants 12 Hop-pens 4, Angels 13 Moose 10, Twins 8 Wildcats 6.
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Baumann Hurls Angels to Victory Over Tigers
Steve Baumann struck out 14 and walked four as the Angels beat the Tigers 20 to 5 in Village Hills Little League minor division. Baumann and Jim Butterfield led the offense each with a triple and a single, lifting the Angels to first place in the standings.
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