WBK quits Pistons coaching after 20 years
Detroit coach Bill Van Breda Kolff announces he is leaving after 20 seasons, saying the game’s pressure has worn him down. Seven-year veteran Terry Dischinger named interim player coach until Dave Bing can return from eye surgery. In Riverside, auto racer Danny Caruthers remains in critical condition after a weekend crash at Corona Raceway with a stuck throttle cited as the cause.
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Dodgers name seven on 40-man roster first-time additions
Los Angeles Dodgers announce seven players will be on the 40-man roster for the first time six from minor league affiliates and Larry Hisle from a Philadelphia trade for Tom Hutton. Newcomers include catchers Steve Yeager Terry McDermott pitchers Ed Solomon Al Dawson infielder Dave Lopes.
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Cabrillo Conquistadores Take First in Northern League
Cabrillo blitzed Righetti 21-0 to extend their league lead behind Cecil Gordon’s trio of touchdowns and a stifling defense. Dana Brenner anchored the line as Cabrillo ran effectively to the left and Dom Driesbach added big yardage. The win, Cabrillo’s fourth shutout this season, sets up an away test Friday at Santa Maria High with three league games left.
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Lompoc Braves Roll to Victory Amid Praise and Setback
Lompoc High’s Braves defeated Santa Maria 14 to 7 in a bruising game with strong defense and a leaping crowd. Ron Taylor suffered a sprained ankle but teammates Kelly and Kerry Candaele stepped up, while sophomore Paul Lewis and Ed Rodgers filled in line. The win keeps them tied with Arroyo Grande for first in the Northern League as Homecoming approaches.
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Lions and Packers Mix Ground Game for 14-14 Tie
In Milwaukee a steady rain turned the field to mud as the Lions and Packers fought to a 14-14 draw. Green Bay rookie Brockington sparked the run game and Lions QB Landry kept Detroit ahead with 68 rushing yards and 101 passing yards in a game keyed by fumbles and penalties.
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Cal Poly Wrestlers to Exhb Lompoc Exhibition
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo wrestling team to hold a charity exhibition in Lompoc High gym on Wednesday November 10. Admission is 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for students with proceeds funding a mat for the Lompoc Boys Club Wrestling League. The event runs youth wrestling 7 to 8 pm followed by the Cal Poly exhibition led by national champions Gary McBride and Tim Kopitar.
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Neely Leaves Cowboys With Season-Ending Injury
Dallas Cowboys tackle Ralph Neely dislocated his left ankle and broke a leg in a motorcycle accident near Lake Grapevine. Coach Tom Landry moved Don Talbert to start in Neelys position and activated Forrest Gregg as backup. Six other players were injured in the loss to the Bears with Stincic, Green, Hayes, Adderly, Wright listed with injuries and Andrei facing further tests.
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Top 20 College Football Poll From UPI Eight Week
UPI ranks Nebraska first with 8-0 and 339 points followed by Oklahoma 7-0 and 294, Michigan 8-0, Alabama 8-0, Auburn 7-0, Georgia 8-0, Penn State 7-0, Ohio State 6-1, Notre Dame 6-1, Arizona State 6-1. Other notable spots include Colorado 6-2, Stanford 6-2, Arkansas 6-2, Toledo 8-0, Tennessee 5-2, Houston 5-2, Texas 5-2, LSU 5-2, North Carolina 6-2, Southern California 4-4.
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