Butch van Breda Kolff Reboots Jazz In New Orleans Return
Veteran coach Butch van Breda Kolff reshapes the New Orleans Jazz after taking over from Scotty Robertson. He adds Nate Williams Henry Bibby and Otto Moore while cutting Neal Walk Jim Barnett and Ollie Johnson. Pistol Pete Maravich shines as the Jazz surge atop their division.
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Water Polo and Cross Country Skeds Listed Tonight and Wednesday
Water polo features San Luis at Cabrillo at 7 p.m. Tonight. On Wednesday, Santa Maria faces Lompoc at 3:30 p.m. and Cabrillo competes at Arroyo Grande at 3 p.m.
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No-frills boxing gains lads at Lompoc Boy's Club
Five or six boys train weekly in a spare boxing room under Steve Jancek a 54 year old former boxer. They wear headgear mouthpieces and oversized gloves and spar only when safe. The group aims to compete against clubs from Paso Robles and Santa Maria and to raise more equipment.
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Congo-ballers Down Braves in Straight Sets at Cabrillo
The Cabrillo Congs volleyball team defeated the Lompoc Braves 15-0 15-5 in a league match to improve to 10-1 in the circuit, tying Santa Ynez for the top spot with one game left. Coach Marty Bittman credited strong serving passing by Margie Phipps Terri Skogebo and Kelly Banard solid hitting by Mel Bland and Andrea Westover and steady setting by Patty Banard. The Lompoc JVs also beat Cabrillo 15-4 16-14.
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Cabrillo Congs Rout Righetti 12-2 In Pool
Cabrillo high school water polo beat Righetti 12-2 in a makeup game at the Cabrillo pool. The Congs improve to 6-1 in league, led by Phil Heidmans with three goals and three assists as Art Courville had three goals and Chuck Mertz two. John Farthing made his varsity debut. Cabrillo’s fresh-soph team won 4-3 with Mark Bray scoring three goals.
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Bobick Faces Scrap Iron Johnson in Bloomington Bout
Undefeated heavyweight contender Duane Bobick meets George Scrap Iron Johnson of Los Angeles in a 10 round main event in Bloomington on November 13. Johnson brings a 15 win 2 loss record while Bobick is undefeated heading into the bout. The clash headlines the card as Bloomington promotions showcase regional boxing talent.
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Former USC star Anthony Davis signs with Toronto Argonauts
Anthony Davis, former All American and WFL standout, signs a five year 1 million dollar contract with the CFL Toronto Argonauts after choosing them over the New York Jets. The 23 year old running back had left USC records and led the WFL in rushing while with the Southern California Sun. He will return next season.
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Suns acquire Pat Riley from Lakers for draft picks
Phoenix trades for veteran guard Pat Riley to solve back court depth. In return Los Angeles receives a 1977 second round pick and one of Phoenix 1976 second round picks. Suns GM Jerry Colangelo calls Riley a competitor and fits MacLeod system. Riley averaged 14 points in 29 games before injuries limited him.
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Rams dominate Eagles to extend NFC West lead
Los Angeles routed Philadelphia 42-3 as James Harris threw three TD passes two to Harold Jackson. Isiah Robertson, Fred Dryer and Bills Simpson propelled a stout Ram defense with a 76 yard score and a key interception. McCormack hints at possible changes. Knox vows no day off and to keep practicing.
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McAdoo Leads NBA Scoring As Braves Stay Undefeated
Bob McAdoo of Buffalo averages 29.8 points through four games to top NBA scoring and keep the Braves at 40 as the league notes Kareem Abdul Jabbar leading rebounds and blocks for the LA group and Don Watts pacing assists and steals for Seattle.
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Bears back on the tube as Cal hosts Washington
California, boosted by a 28-14 win over USC, heads to television on ABC in a regional slate. Chuck Muncie earned UPI Back of the Week honors as Pacific Eight Offensive Player of the Week after 18 carries for 143 yards and five receptions for 62 yards against the Trojans.
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Squires fire Al Bianchi name Mack Calvin interim coach
The Virginia Squires fired head coach Al Bianchi and appointed injured star guard Mack Calvin as interim head coach. GM Jack Ankerson stated a search for a successor would begin immediately as the team sat 1-6 this season after a 15-69 previous campaign.
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Lompoc Braves climb to 19th in CIF 3-A poll
The Lompoc Braves rise five spots to 19th in this week’s CIF 3-A rankings after a 19-13 win over Righetti. Santa Maria, their Friday opponent, sits 13th in the poll, while the Lompoc cross country team remains unranked in the top 10.
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