Trojans tap Raiders aide to become USC head coach
John Robinson, previously backfield and quarterback coach under John McKay, is named USC head coach replacing McKay who will leave for the Tampa Bay NFL expansion team. Robinson, 40, has been with the Raiders and will finish the season with USC, aiming to carry forward the Trojans tradition.
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Helmet awards showcase Lompoc and Cabrillo football players
Helmet awards honor Lompoc and Cabrillo players for standout plays each game. Lompoc names Brave Head for touchdown related feats and Star for hustling blocks or long returns. Arrowhead and Hatchet cover defense plays. Cabrillo awards include Star for big defensive plays, Football for key offense plays, and Skull and Crossbones for hard hits.
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Star
Arrowhead
Hatchet
Mosconi West fall in mixed challenge in Mission Viejo
In the Challenge of the Sexes series final five events in Mission Viejo three men and two women won. Balukas defeated Mosconi in two billiards games 4 3, Seemiller beat Bhushan in tennis 21 15 21 17, Sakamoto edged Metheny 18 425 18 325 in gymnastics, West lost to Logan in H O R S E, and Simburg won the obstacle race title with Seagren penalized 20 seconds.
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UPI
Keystone
Colo
Jean Balukas
Brooklyn
N.Y
Willie Mosconi
Hadden Heights
N.J
Miss Balukas
Danny Seemiller
Pittsburgh
America
In-Sook Na Bhushan
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Makoto Sakamoto
Los Angeles
Linda Metheny
Eugene
Ore
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Karen Logan
el Paso
Texas
Bob Seagren
Wyomin Tyus Simburg
Seagren
World Swimmers of 1975 Honored Shaw and Ender
Kornelia Ender of West Germany and Tim Shaw, both 17, were named World Swimmers of 1975 by Swimming World magazine. Ender, a two time honoree, set world records in 100 meter freestyle and 100 meter butterfly and led the championships as outstanding swimmer. Shaw, from Long Beach Swim Club, posted world marks in 400, 800 and 1500 meter freestyles at the U S World Championship Trials in Long Beach.
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Swimming World Magazine
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Cali
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Defense stars Aguilar Hall aim for Friday night showdown
Lompoc noseguard Richard Aguilar and Cabrillo linebacker Mark Hall were named Player of the Week by their coaches. Aguilar, 5-9 176 junior, had 10 tackles and two fumbles in the win over Santa Maria. Hall, 5-10 175 senior, returned from hip injury to post 10 tackles in three weeks. Their defensive impact fuels the upcoming Big Game.
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Richard Aguilar
Lompoc
Mark Hall
Cabrillo
Aguilar
Hall
Santa Maria
Saint
Warren
Aggie
Ed Knowles
Mark
Chiefs Rally Past Cowboys 34 31 In Irving
Kansas City adjusts with strong running and Dallas miscues to upset the Cowboys 34 31. Podolak scores three touchdowns as Sensibaugh Lanier both force turnovers helping the Chiefs stay two games behind Oakland in the AFC West. Dallas suffers pivotal fumbles and drops in a crucial loss.
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Tom Landry
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Chiefs
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Dallas
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Preston Pearson
Doug Dennison
Podolak
Mike Sensibaugh
Emmitt Thomas
Mike Livingston
Sensibaugh
Willie Lanier
Roger Staubach
Landry
Cross country Cabrillo at Lompoc Wednesday
The schedule lists a 3 p.m. cross country meet between Cabrillo and Lompoc. An adult basketball city league organizational meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Recreation Department office, 105 South C Street. Coaches and managers must attend. for information call 736-6515.
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Former Gaucho Ford Finds Fit With Lakers
Los Angeles rookie Don Ford, a sixth-round pick with a no-cut contract, settled in with the Lakers after signing away two first-round picks and star players to acquire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Ford says the Lakers team culture and Abdul-Jabbar’s leadership eased his transition as he became a starter following a 25-point game in Kansas City.
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UC Santa Barbara
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UCLA
David Meyers
Louisville
Junior Bridgeman
Santa Barbara
Meyers
Bridgeman
Kareem
Fifth annual Lompoc FFA Junior Rodeo Saturday
The fifth annual Lompoc FFA Junior Rodeo will be held Saturday at the LaSalle Canyon Arena. The action starts at 8 a.m. with Grand Entry led by rodeo queen Peggy Braithwaite at 1 p.m. Entrants nine to 18 from across the state will compete. Admission is $1 and a cook shack will serve hot meals.
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LaSalle Canyon Arena
Peggy Braithwaite
Cook Shack
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