Marshall U. town mourns crash and plans rebirth
Huntington West Virginia, a steel town tied to Marshall University, grappled with a November plane crash that killed 34 football players and many townspeople. Community leaders faded, a new coach was sought, and season tickets soared as residents funded scholarships and relief efforts.
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Kwalick Becomes 49ers Renaissance Tight End Star
Ted Kwalick, Penn State star turned 49ers tight end, gains renewed prominence for 1971. Focus shifts to tight ends as offenses stress fast seams and blocking. Kwalick credits better technique, lighter conditioning, and a mental edge after Lombardi film inspiration. He has shown versatility with passes and a 30 yard rush score.
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Santa Maria Speed Way Awards Banquet Set for Saturday
The Santa Maria Speed Way announces its annual awards banquet at the DES Club in Santa Maria. A cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Santa Maria style barbecue and awards to drivers, followed by dancing. Dinner costs 6 dollars if booked by Thursday and 7 dollars at the door. Contact Judy Souza or Kay Keith for details.
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Lompoc Girls Track Club shines at regional cross country meet
Lompoc Valley Girls Track Club runners posted strong showings at the SPA-AAU cross country championship in La Mirada. Lorrie Froehlich placed third in the 9 and under division, Karen Ledgerwood was eighth in the 14 17 group, with solid efforts from Maggie Knickrehm Sherri Giovanacci Beckie Zeigler and Tracy Thibodeau. Next up is the Junior National Championships in Portland on November 13.
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Seattle Pilots suit pits city against American League over lost club
Seattle, King County and Washington state press a federal case against the American League and its 12 clubs claiming breach of contract and anti trust after the Seattle Pilots moved to Milwaukee and became the Brewers. The suit seeks unspecified damages and parallels Milwaukee’s prior litigation outcomes.
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Salmon and steelhead update with Morro Bay surprise
Fishing news notes a rebound in salmon catches averaging two per boat after winds, with kings turning up at Morro Bay for the first time in years. Steelhead prospects look poor locally until heavy rains and high seas unlock streams, while Nacimiento and Casitas lakes show good trout and crappie action and ongoing plantings by DFG and others. Bighorn sheep reintroduced to Lava Beds NM, eight ewes and two rams from BC, in a multi-agency effort.
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Stanford Band Controversy Over Jim 1.6 Formation
The Stanford marching band SMUT faced anger from UCLA and Stanford officials after a halftime formation referencing Jim McAlister. Pepper Dodds complained the act disrespected a former UCLA player, while AD Chuck Taylor vowed to apologize to UCLA. SMUT defended the joke as humor not a slight.
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