Valley polo showdown nears as local teams win big
Lompoc tops Santa Maria 7 3 at home to clinch at least a share of the Northern League title with 9 0 record led by Dave Denton three goals Kim Gowenlock and Tom Hicks also scored Lompoc reserves win 5 3 Frosh Soph 15 3 Cabrillo dominates San Luis 20 5 in Hill pool to stay tied for league lead with Thursday clash at Cabrillo pool 3 p.m.
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Lompoc Braves take 72nd dual meet win on cross country
Lompoc Brothers cross country men rout Arroyo Grande 15 44 as Jim Schankel breaks course record with 9 28 and Roger Fabing 9 34. Terry Jackson 10 10? tied old record while Lompoc JV and fresh sophs post strong times. Cabrillo Congs edge Righetti 26 29 with Cabrillo’s Dave Judy 12 48 3 setting course mark. Chuck Van Aliens passing fuels Lompoc 22 20 JV football win over Arroyo Grande. Lompoc now 5 3.
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Eagles facing tough test as Lompoc eyes playoffs
Lompoc Braves rely on a stouter defense and a two platoon attack to face Arroyo Grande after edging Santa Maria in a rough clash. Coach Jim Spruill praised Arroyo Grande’s balance while acknowledging key Ramones and Love on the Eagles and a sturdy Lompoc front seven ready for the challenge.
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Bulls end Warriors grip. Love buries 31 in 112 111 win
Chicago's Karate Kids stifled Golden State with a tough defense and 31 points from Bob Love, breaking a tie for first in the NBA West. Norm Van Lier added 25 as Chicago salvaged the final period to seal a 112 111 victory over the Warriors. Celtics down Knicks 94 84. Pistons top Hawks 129 115.
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Vikes Eye Early NFC Central Title At Lions
The Minnesota Vikings seek to clinch the NFC Central title by beating the Detroit Lions as nine point favorites. A Lions loss, plus ties or losses by Green Bay and Chicago, would crown Minnesota in Week nine. Foreman expected to return for Minnesota after 114 yards against Detroit earlier.
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Arroyo Grande at Lompoc and More Local Sports Sked
Football Arroyo Grande visits Lompoc while Cabrillo plays Righetti at 8 p m. Sunday Ken Rosewall instructional film at the YMCA 7 30 p m. Lompoc Touring Club bike ride to Point Sal leaves public library 9 a m bring lunch 50 cents Call 734 3355 to register Cross country Lompoc Valley Track Club travels to San Mateo for state meet.
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World Open: Gibby Gilbert shoots 62 at Pinehurst
Gibby Gilbert fired eight birdies and an eagle, with one bogey, to set a nine under par 62 on Pinehurst No. 2 and take a five stroke lead after the first round of the World Open. Miller 67 and Barber 68 trailed. Gary Player anticipated a par-score to win.
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Prefontaine Leads Oregon in Pac 8 Cross Country Title Bid
Stanford reports Oregon led by Olympian Steve Prefontaine is the favorite to defend its Pac 8 cross country title against Washington State on the Stanford golf course. Terry Williams, former Lompoc High star, is a teammate set to compete, with top teams aiming for NCAA at large bids.
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