Ali Slims Down for Dunn Title Fight in Olympic Hall
Muhammad Ali weighed 220 pounds for the Monday night world title defense against Richard Dunn after losing 10 pounds in three weeks. Ali credited a vitamin regimen, natural foods, and running 12 miles daily, saying he planned to fight at about 225 pounds and would press the action despite Dunn being a left-hander.
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Lompoc Record Sports News Highlights
Scott Ostler reports Lompoc Record sports brief with editor notes and quick summaries of local games and standings.
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Braves top seed in 3-A playoffs
The Lompoc Braves hold the No 1 seed in CIF 3-A softball, facing either El Monte or Monrovia in the second round at Thompson Park. Cabrillo, seeded second, travels to Hawthorne to meet Hawthorne High as part of a 12 team bracket with strong early showings from both teams.
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Jo Jo White Sparks Celtics Past Suns 98 87
Boston stretched its drive for a 13th NBA title with a butler of control as Jo Jo White poured 22 points 20 in the second half to lift the Celtics over the Phoenix Suns 98 87. White scored 12 straight in 4 minutes 41 seconds to turn an 86 77 lead into a wider margin.
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This Week's Sports Shed Highlights
Tonight and Tuesday offer adult volleyball and CIF playoff action for Lompoc area teams. Wednesday and Friday feature adult basketball and a CIF Finals swim meet. Sunday showcases a 100 lap Memorial Weekend Super Stock Open at Santa Maria Speedway.
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Nastase tops Ashe in final to win World Championship Cup
In Kona Hawaii Nastase overcame a groin injury to defeat Arthur Ashe 6 3 1 6 7 6 3 6 1 in a winner take all event. He swept three round robins and semifinal prior, earning 180000 dollars in prize money and a 5 4 series edge. Meanwhile Umpires Association condemns Players Association for not honoring a Pittsburgh strike and Janet Guthrie weighs a run at the World 600 Charlotte.
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Gilbert Wins Memphis Classic With Four Stroke Margin
Gilbert held a three stroke lead after the third round and faced a late scare on the 14th hole but recovered to card a 15 under 273 total. He parred 16 and saved par on 17 with a chip in from the edge of the green, then birdied 18 to finish four shots ahead of Gil Morgan who tied with Forrest Ferler and John Lister for runner up at 15 under.
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Team America blanked by Italy in Bicentennial Cup loss
In a 4-0 defeat to Italy, Team America struggled to mount offense and suffered defensive lapses. Coach Ken Furphy defended the squad saying they had not played together before and noted the Italians were well drilled.
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England edge Brazil 1 0 in Los Angeles match
Brazil beat England 1-0 in Los Angeles as both coaches blamed luck for the narrow defeat. It marked the sixth of nine wins by Brazil over England, who have managed only one win against Brazil. The result offers England encouragement ahead of the next World Cup.
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Mota’s pinch hit seals Dodgers win in 10th
Manny Mota delivered his 99th pinch hit a sharp single off Ken Forsch in the 10th, driving in the bases loaded with one out to spark the Dodgers to a sixth straight win. Mota, 38, a Dominican star, sat quietly on the bench, as manager Walter Alston praised his clutch performance after another dramatic victory over the Astros.
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Oakland Whitecaps aim to end eight game slide jinx
Oakland owner Charlie Finley plans a bizarre fix after an eight game losing streak, including wearing white caps on recommendation from pitcher Mike Torrez, while the team suffers a 3-1 and 13 double loss to the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox extend their winning streak to seven games as Terry Forster and Clay Carroll pace a five hitter.
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Lompoc Braves Medal at CIF 3-A Finals
Lompoc Braves earned three medals at the CIF 3-A Track and Field Finals held at El Modena High School. Frosty Fuggs placed sixth in the varsity long jump with 21-6, Dave Sawyer was third in the 120 high hurdles with 15.3, while Bob Nunez finished sixth in the frosh-soph two mile at 10:05. Cabrillo's Bob Snyder cleared 13-0 in pole vault but did not medal. Frosh-soph finals concluded with the meet.
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Arnold makes CIF finals mark for Lompoc swimmer
Nancy Arnold will become the first IRL swimmer from Lompoc High to reach CIF finals at East LA Community College after finishing 10th in the 200 freestyle and 12th in the 100 free at the 3-A prelims. Her 1:58.4 in the 200 and 56.1 in the 100 were best times. Lompoc’s 400 free relay placed 19th of 26 and missed finals.
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