Brave Cong poloists meet again in Northern League final
Lompoc Braves and Cabrillo Congos clash at Cal Poly pool San Luis Obispo for 8 pm finals. Cabrillo seeks NL title with previous wins over Lompoc while the Braves aim for a share of the crown. Both teams won second round games and prepare for CIF action next week.
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Angels face managerial speculation as Mauch favors Angels job
California Angels manager Dave Garcia may stay on as front office changes swirl. Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith says Gene Mauch desires the Angels job but remains under contract with Minnesota, while Angels owner Gene Autry weighs a possible change amid Bavasi’s arrival and team underperformance last season.
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Golf and tennis stars honored as 1977 most improved pros
Golf Digest Tennis magazines named Bruce Lietzke Debbie Austin Brian Gottfried and Wendy Turnbull the most improved professionals of 1977. Lietzke won two golf events and earned 202000 while Turnbull reached the US Open final. Gottfried won five titles and 266431 dollars, Austin won five LPGA events, all recognized at a ceremony co sponsored by Occidental Life Insurance.
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Wisconsin coach Jardine retires after season end
Wisconsin football coach John Jardine announced his retirement at the end of the season after a 22 0 loss to Purdue. Athletic Director Elroy Hirsch said he would begin a search immediately and praised Jardine for his integrity despite the win or else pressure. The Badgers had started 5-0 and were ranked 15th before a four game skid that drew boos from fans.
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Lasorda Named NL Manager of the Year in Rookie Season
Tom Lasorda of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the National League Manager of the Year award from UPI in his first season as skipper. He led the Dodgers to the NL pennant and playoff title over the Reds and Phillies, earning 18 of 24 votes.
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Colts beat Redskins 10 3 in rain soaked clash
Baltimore Colts coach Ted Marchibroda hailed Freddie Scott's 12 yard touchdown catch as the key play in a 10 3 victory over the Washington Redskins. Lydell Mitchell ran for 111 yards as Bert Jones struggled in wet conditions. The win moved the Colts to 7 1 and kept them one game ahead of Miami in the AFC East. Redskin quarterback Joe Theismann threw two interceptions.
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Tennis match kicks off Big Game week
The Lompoc and Cabrillo girls tennis teams start Big Game Week at Lompoc courts at 3 p.m. The Congs lead Northern League 9-1 and could clinch a share of the title with a win over the Braves.
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Rangers sign Richie Zisk to long contract
Rangers in Arlington sign free agent Richie Zisk to a long term deal. Zisk 29 batted .290 with 101 RBIs and 30 homers for the White Sox last season. Spokesman would not reveal terms but said the pact is substantial and aligns with the club salary structure.
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Longhorns remain top in polls despite costly win
Texas stayed No. 1 in the UPI board of coaches ratings after a 35-21 win over Houston, but quarterback Randy McEachern suffered a knee strain. Alabama No. 2, Oklahoma No. 3, with other top teams Arkansas and Penn State moving in the rankings.
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Canadiens fall at home as North Stars shock Montreal
Montreal Canadiens miss home dominance dropping to 3 losses in two weeks after a 5-3 defeat to Minnesota. Tim Young scored the winner as Guy Lafleur Steve Shutt and Jacques Lemaire each tallied once, while Ted Harris praised his North Stars for rebounding to third place in Smythe division.
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Stanford Faces Depth Gap as USC Rolls In Rose Bowl Picture
Stanford coach Bill Walsh cites USC depth as key in the Rose Bowl race after a 49-0 loss to Southern Cal. USC, tied for the Pac-8 lead with UCLA and Washington at 4-1, dominated with four interceptions and a lopsided win that churned up the West Coast title picture. Cal coach Mike White noted injuries and turnovers hurt his defense as Cal dropped to 6-2 after USC’s big win.
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Lompoc Parks Sign Up For Middle School Basketball
The Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department opens basketball signups through December 2 for third and fourth, fifth and sixth, and seventh and eighth grades with separate girls and boys divisions. A parent signature and birth certificate are required, plus a $5 fee. For details call 736 6515. The Northern Channel Officials Association hosts a basketball instructional meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in Hancock College gym Santa Maria for potential referees. For questions contact Don Wilson or Guy Graham.
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