Ham and Morris Spark NFL Upheaval in Key Wins
Pittsburgh linebacker Jack Ham forced two fumbles sealing a 16-7 upset of Kansas City as Mercury Morris scored three first half TDs helping Miami rout New England 52-0. The Dolphins remained unbeaten with Don Shula celebrating his 100th win as Miami opened a commanding AFC East lead.
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76ers slide back into losing form this season
The 76ers dropped to 1-16 after a 119-108 loss to Phoenix as Charlie Scott scored 33 points, breaking the Suns single quarter scoring record with 20 in the third. Cleveland defeated Seattle 113-107, and Portland edged Kansas City Omaha 102-100 as Sidney Wicks made a late jumper.
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Pacers edge Conquistadors for ABA win in San Diego
Indiana Pacers win 124-119 at San Diego as George McGinnis scores 36 and Roger Brown 27. Fred Lewis seals late lead with a steal and layup as Pacers improve to 11-5 in the Western Division while San Diego drops to 9-8. Lewis adds 17, Daniels 16, Freeman 15.
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Three perfect teams remain in college grid after weekend losses
USC Alabama and Michigan hold unblemished records as top college teams roll into post season. USC eyes UCLA showdown for Rose Bowl bid while Michigan rails past Iowa and Alabama clinches SEC title with win over LSU. Nebraska faces Oklahoma in potential Big Eight decider as ACC and Big Sky crowns are decided.
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Lompoc Turkey Trot Winners Amid Rain and Cold
Santa Maria's Steve Harney won the Open division in 45:45 on the 8.8 mile course ending at the Lompoc shopping center. Vandenberg AFB's Billy Weems took second in 52:44, with Mike Lynch third at 57:40.
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Valley girls cross country take fifth at state championships
Lompoc Valley Girls Track Club runners compete in San Luis Obispo with Jacki Holstrom 6.13 in the 9 and under mile and Sherri Holmdahl 2nd. Lorrie Froehlich 11th and Sherri Duden 18th in 10 and 11 year olds. Shelly Hamer 47th in 12 13 group. Tykeson 22nd in 14 17. Team heads to El Dorado Park next Saturday for tune up before Senior Nationals November 25.
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Braves Fresh Hips Triumph Over San Luis Obispo Tigers
Lompoc High freshmen routed San Luis Obispo 40-0 as George Polly scored three TDs with a 9 yard run and two receptions. George Renfroe Mick Schroll and Ken Brandon added scores while Chuck Van Allen threw for two PATs and Nix added two conversions.
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Cal Murphy reflects on growing up small in a tall world
In a Midtown hotel Timmy, an 11 year old fan, meets Houston Rockets guard Cal Murphy. Murphy recalls early struggles with height and running jokes about Converse sneakers. He cites resilience from disappointment and notes how his refusal to quit helped him excel from high school through the pros.
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