Rocky Graziano Discovers Painting Beyond Boxing
In Manhattan Rocky Graziano, 54, discusses painting as his true passion. He recalls learning art in reform school, copying Picasso, admiring Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Da Vinci, and painting on his penthouse terrace without selling his works. He notes colors, perspective, and pride from creating art rather than crime.
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Northern League Football Stats Highlight Players and Points
The Lompoc Record Sports Department lists top Northern League performers. Omar Gracia leads receptions with 19 for 252 yards, while Calvin Boler tops scoring with 60 points. Other notable names include Donell Cooper, Gary Holloway, Jim Dahlmann, and Greg Holt among leaders in catches and points.
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Donell Cooper
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Dave Flores
Harvard Football Players Stabbed in Boston Combat Zone
Two Harvard players were stabbed in the early morning in Boston’s Combat Zone. Andrew Puopolo, 21, was stabbed through the heart and is in critical condition at New England Medical Center, while Thomas Lincoln, 23, suffered a abdominal stab wound and is in good condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. Three men were arrested and arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.
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Gabriel to start at QB for Eagles against Raiders
Philadelphia coach Vermeil names veteran Roman Gabriel as starter Sunday over Mike Boryla after a 24-3 loss to Cleveland. The move aims to leverage Gabriel's experience and spark a productive offense for the Eagles at home.
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Cowboys Survive Buffalo Upset Bid to Run Record
Dallas improved to nine wins after a 17 10 victory over Buffalo as their defense pressured O J Simpson and Roger Staubachs passes connected with Drew Pearson nine completions for 135 yards. Landry noted the logjam of wins and a one game division lead over St Louis despite a rugged night.
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Davis bound for Tampa as talks with Bucs proceed
Former USC star Anthony Davis bought out his CFL contract with the Toronto Argonauts and met with Tampa Bay officials about a multiyear deal with coach John McKay. Agent Mike Trope said the contract length should be more than one year but less than ten. NFL rules prevent him from playing this season, making him available next year.
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CIF Playoff Opens With Lompoc Burroughs Clash At Huyck
Lompoc Braves host Burroughs High Indians in CIF 3-A first round at Huyck Stadium. Burroughs earned Foothill League second place after a five-team playoff. Tickets go on sale with gate times listed. CIF rankings show Lompoc rising to eighth in 3-A.
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High School Football Pairings Preview From Local Brackets
In Upper bracket matchups Lakewood at Paul Cypress at Pasadena Loyola at L B Wilson W Coin at Eisenhower Dos Pueblos at St Francis Los Altos at Chaffey Pius X at Edison Camarillo at W Torrance Lower bracket Servite at Compton Westminster at Loy Muir at Thousand Oaks Crespi at Santa Monica Fount Valley at Los Alamitos Newbury Park at San Marcos El Rancho at Fontana Palos Verdes at South Hill
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Local High School Football Showdowns Across the Valley
Tonight’s slate features Big Bear at Bishop and Mary Star at L A Luthe with both road teams seeking top seeds. Also Baron hosts Carpinteria as Bis Di visits Paso Robles in a crowded playoff race. In the Santa Ynez group Santa Ynez travels to Fillmore while Eagle Mountain visits Rim of the World and Yucca Valley meets Impe. Whittier Christian faces Notre Dame in a key nonleague clash.
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