Palmer becomes first AL pitcher to win three Cy Youngs
Jim Palmer of the Baltimore Orioles is named the American League Cy Young winner for the third time, the first pitcher to achieve three in AL history. He led with 22 wins, 29 13, 159 strikeouts, six shutouts, and 23 complete games in 1976, earning 108 points on the BBWA ballot.
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UPI
Jim Palmer
Baltimore Orioles
Palmer
Cy Young
Mark Fidrych
Detroit Tigers
Rage
Baseball Writers Association of America
Fidrych
Frank Tanana
California Angels
Ed Figueroa
Boston
Luis Tiant
Oakland
Vida Blue
Minnesota
Bill Campbell
Rollie Fingers
Baltimore
Wayne Garland
Sandy Koufax
Tom Seaver
White shark attack near Eureka marks three California firsts
An Oct. 18 attack off Moonstone Beach near the Little River mouth north of Eureka, attributed to an eight to ten foot great white, produced three California firsts and supported the idea the shark aimed to drive the surfer from its feeding area rather than eat him. Surfer William Kennedy, 25, escaped with a five inch leg gash. his board bore the initial bite marks. Three investigators concluded the motive was to chase the man away, not consume him, as seals, sea lions and salmon nearby create a likely feeding ground.
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Kennedy
Warner
Miller
Collier
John Fitch
State Fisheries Lab
Billy Williams Quits Oakland Waivers Sought
Billy Williams is placed on unconditional release waivers by the Oakland A's after announcing he is finished with baseball. The 38 year old veteran spent 15 years with the Cubs before joining Oakland.
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Billy Williams
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The
Cubs
Nuggets Surpass Expectations With Eight Straight Wins
The Denver Nuggets, unbeaten in the NBA, extended their record to eight straight with a 123-117 win over the Golden State Warriors at McNichols Sports Arena. Dan Issel led with 34 points and 11 rebounds while David Thompson added 25 as Denver moved to a three and a half game lead in the Midwest division.
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Smith
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Austin Carr
Milwaukee
Jim Chones
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Gary Brokaw
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Bob McAdoo
Randy Smith
Kermit Washington
Don Adams
McAdoo
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Los Angeles
Spurs
Sonics
George Gervin
Larry Kenan
Bruce Seals
Blazers
Kings
John Davis
Herm Gilliam
Portland
Davis
Dayton
Gilliam
Seattle
Lionel Hollins
Turkey Trot revival brings festive road race to Lompoc
The Lompoc Valley Distance Club and downtown shopping centers revive the annual Turkey Trot. The six to eight mile course for adults and juniors awards turkeys across divisions including open high school women junior high and five-year age groups starting at 30. Sign-ups on race day with a $1.50 entry fee.
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Lompoc
Basketball players seek team for city league play
Players seek an adult city league team and may call the Parks and Recreation Office at 736-6515. Deadline for $25 team registration deposits is November 17.
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Parks and Recreation Office
Lompoc Events: Basketball Free Play and Lompoc vs Cabrillo Football
Tonight at Lompoc Junior High the adults enjoy basketball free play from 7 30 to 10 p m. Lompoc hosts Cabrillo with frosh at 5 30 and JV at 7 30 at Huyck Stadium admission 1 for adults 50 cents for others. Thursday has no events scheduled.
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Lompoc
Huyck Stadium
Frosh
JV & Frosh
Carey Small
Rich Aguilar
Santa Maria
Tim Domingues
Lompoc Jr. High
Huyck
Ask the Fan About Cabrillo Rivalry After Football Game
Readers weigh in on whether the Cabrillo football rivalry adds excitement or creates tension after the latest matchup. Fans discuss stakes, sportsmanship, and lasting impact on local pride.
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Turkey
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Walnut Ave
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Lady Luck
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Guava St
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Joe Olivera
Locust Ave
Gus Knickrehm
Hickory Ave
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