Torre wins NL MVP after weight loss and strong hitting
Joe Torre, 31, credited a protein and water diet for a standout season that earned him the National League MVP with 21 of 24 first place votes and 318 points. He led the league with a .363 batting average, 137 RBIs, and 352 total bases, and had a 22 game hitting streak.
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Lompoc Braves hold 13th in CIF 3-A poll for third week
Lompoc remains at 13th after another week in CIF 3-A rankings though Cabrillo slides to 22 following a 7-7 tie with Santa Maria. Upland and Edgewood rise slightly while no new teams join the top ten. Lompoc hosts San Luis and Cabrillo heads to Arroyo Grande before the Northern League finale at Huyck Stadium on Nov. 29.
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Cabrillo crowns league title bid with 17-4 win over Warriors
Cabrillo High defeats Righetti 17-4 at Lompoc Municipal Pool to move to 7-0 in Northern League play, two games ahead of Lompoc with three games left. Gary Anderson led with four goals as Cabrillo dominated early, while Jett Heidmans shut down Bob Twitchell.
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Braves fall in overtime to Santa Maria in league clash
Lompoc Braves drop 8-7 in overtime at Santa Maria pool as Saints use zone defense to halt high scoring foe. James Parker nets four goals while Glen Green Mark Loken and David Denton add one each. Coach Jaenicke laments slow start. Lompoc sits 5-2 in league.
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Jersey Joe Walcott Becomes New Jersey Sheriff
Former heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott Arnold Cream was sworn in as Camden County Sheriff at the courthouse steps in Camden New Jersey after a hospital release He is 57 and had been hospitalized for exhaustion from his campaign and returned to Cooper Hospital after taking the oath.
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New Coach Leads Condors Past Pacers in ABA
Pittsburgh under interim coach and general manager Mark Einstein beat Indiana 133 123 to run wins to three of four. George Thompson 33 and John Brisker 31 paced the Condors while Rick Mount 27 led the Pacers. Kentucky Colonels, Denver Rockets, Utah Stars, Dallas Chaparrals also won in ABA action.
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Lakers Face 76ers After Four-Game Win Streak Test
The Lakers, riding a four game run after a 122 109 win over Chicago, travel to Philadelphia to meet the 76ers. West returns from an ankle sprain scoring 24, while MecMillian and Goodrich add 28 and 24 respectively as Los Angeles builds a halftime lead and holds on.
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Elgin Baylor recalls career as Lakers star and title hopes
Elgin Baylor, veteran NBA star and former Lakers captain, reflects on his retirement after 14 seasons. He says not winning a championship was a disappointment but cherishes a career built on calm play, respect for rivals, and a rookie-season drive to the Finals against Boston. Baylor notes one early brawl with Cliff Hagan and Achilles injury limiting later play.
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