Hancock College hurdler Phelps earns state meet berth
Hancock College sophomore Bob Phelps from Lompoc qualified for the state junior college track and field championships at Modesto by finishing with top marks in the 440 yard intermediate hurdles and the high jump at the Northern California meet in Santa Rosa. He set school stadium and meet records with a 53.2 hurdle and cleared 6-4 in the high jump, also posting a 53.9 as a freshman in the same event. Lance Babb of Los Angeles City College won the Southern California title at Bakersfield with 52.5.
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National League and American League Standings and Scores
Baseball standings shown for both leagues with records, winning percentages, and games back. Tuesday results include Phillies over Pirates and Mets over Expos. Tonight’s scheduled pitchers include Seaver, Niekro, Wise, and Veale across multiple matchups.
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Platooning Gives Players Breather
In the off season discussion, platooning is praised as essential for endurance over a 162 game campaign. The Mets used platooning successfully last year across five positions with several pairings, while a few stars like Cleon Jones and Bud Harrelson played daily. Pitching wise, screwballs help against lineups with left handed hitters, and ego issues may affect players’ feel for the bench.
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Scheffing brushes off Brewers remark on Mets and Dodgers game
New York. Mets general manager Bob Scheffing shrugs off Jim Brewer’s postgame jab after a 7-4 10 inning Dodgers win. Brewer called the champs world when he spoke of last year’s miracle club. Scheffing notes Mets sit near .500 and expects key players to heat up while Seaver, Gentry, Ryan, Harrelson run well.
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Giants Optimistics Twins share top spot in league play
The Twins beat the Red Sox 10 9 Don Schenberger went 2 for 3 Bob Weatherly earned the win. The Optimistics routed the Angels 36 7 on four for six Lawrence Sandoval with two doubles. Giants pitcher Tom Miller blanked the Yankees 8 0. Hop Pens defeated Wildcats 15 4 with Robin MacKenzie drawing a triple and 2 RBIs. Tracy Hall and Dan Lesueur added triples for the Wildcats.
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Swing Tempo Start: Slow Takeaway Cues from Golf Tips
The article stresses starting the takeaway slowly to improve swing tempo. Use a ground-close, low start as the clubhead moves 18 inches to two feet. Visualize a rope and heavy rock to ease the initial motion, then increase speed naturally under pressure. Send name and address with $1 to receive Frank Beard tips.
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Mom and Pop stores rebound near neighborhoods
Small convenience chains like Stop n’ Go and 7-11 reappear near homes. They offer late hours and quicker, simpler shopping with limited yet fast selections. These neighborhood outlets, part of national buying networks, aim to compete with large supermarkets and stay long-term.
Giants win fourth in minor league season in Lompoc
The Giants beat the Wildcats 51 in Lompoc Little League American minor division play as Tom Miller earned his second win. Perry Self went 3 for 4 for the Giants while Ron Turner went 2 for 3 for the Wildcats.
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Authors weigh write-in chance for Kaline and Carty in All-Star vote
New York reports that Rico Carty and Al Kaline may still make the All-Star teams via write-in ballots. Carty cited a 31 game hitting streak and Kaline a long All-Star history as motivation, while commissioner Kuhn pushes fan involvement. The May 30 voting begins after balloting logistics with Gillette and computer needs. Ray Schalk, Hall of Fame catcher, dies at Purdue coaching age.
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