Braves face CIF 3A playoff test under retirement looming Spruill
Lompoc Braves, ranked sixth in CIF 3-A, host the Burbank Bulldogs in the first round as coach Jim Spruill nears retirement after this season. Burbank counters with versatile star Ken Walker and quarterback Mike Hurdhuck in a matchup focused on ball control and defense.
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Mike Richardson
Bruce Lewis
Dave Baker
Dan Remy
Dan Kagan
Dave LiPera
Mike Harduck
Bob Bowler
Vern Ogle
Dennis Moore
Bob Brown
Ron Savinie
Eee
Jeff Bricker
Ed Strang
John Knickrehm
John Spruill
Steve Miliate
James Kirkland
Joe Miliate
Robbie Coe
Alan Ringer
Calvin Boler
Chuck van Allen
George Polly
Donnie Scruggs
Tony Marchbanks
Case LE
Rusty Richerson
Larry Tatum
Rick Walker
Steve Greco
Pat Casarez
Dave Barthel
Rick Zook
Eric Grinstead
Dan Townsend
LeRoy Grossini
Mike Fitts
Lompoc Braves Meet Burbank Bulldogs In CIF Opener
Tonight at 8 p.m. at Huyck Stadium the Lompoc Braves face the Burbank Bulldogs in a CIF 3-A first round playoff. Gates open 6:45 p.m. for ticket holders. Tickets cost 2.50 general, 2 for students, 1 for elementary students. Booths open at 7 p.m. Radio coverage is on KNEZ.
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Lakers Face Rockets in Forum Clash Amid Slump
In Inglewood California the Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets as they search to snap a poor start. LA sits in the Pacific Division cellar at 5-9 with games behind the leading Warriors. Coach Bill Sharman retools the lineup with Elmore Smith and Stan Love starting.
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Benje Williams Faces Uphill Start At Cal Poly Mustangs
Benje Williams, a Cabrillo High wrestler and freshman at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, lost 8 3 to Rick Torres in a best of three for the 134 pound spot. He plans another wrestle off tonight and Saturday and will drop to 126 pounds for a national tournament in Arizona.
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Fullerton grid strike undercuts Lompoc’s Johnnie Gray
Johnnie Gray of Lompoc was the sole black Fullerton Titans defender to report for practice amid a black player strike at Cal State Fullerton. The strike, citing a two to three year grievance period, accuses coaches of stacking black athletes at single positions and enforcing an unwritten quota. Coach Yoder says absent players will miss the UC Davis game. Gray stands out despite speed limits, with scouts showing interest.
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USC Faces UCLA In Rose Bowl Rivalry At Pasadena
USC aims for a seventh New Year's Day appearance with a 7-1-1 overall mark and 5-0-1 Pac-8 while UCLA sits 6-2-2 and 4-1-1. McKay’s Trojans have beaten UCLA 23-13 and 24-7 in recent years as Vermeil tries to blunt the rival. The Coliseum crowd nears 90,000 for the 1:05 p.m. PST kickoff, with Rose Bowl implications for UCLA and USC.
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Cowboys Face Oilers In Must Win Clash To Reach Playoffs
NFL preview notes Dallas Cowboys 5-5 must win at Houston to stay in playoff hunt after a 28-21 loss to Washington. Houston Oilers surge to 5-5 after four straight wins, rivalry intensifies as Dallas eyes Thanksgiving rematch with Washington and potential wild card.
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Lompoc Golfer Rex Caldwell Leads PGA Qualifier
Rex Caldwell of Lompoc vaulted from ninth to first with a 67 at Palm Springs in the PGA qualifying event. He holds a one stroke lead over Peter Oosterhuis as the final 18 holes approach, seeks a one year exemption and plans to marry Margie Landers within two weeks.
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Olivares Defends WBA Featherweight Title as Arguello Challenged
Mexico City's Ruben Olivares defends the World Boxing Association featherweight title against Nicaragua's Alexis Arguello in Inglewood California. The bout marks Olivares first title defense since securing the crown and Arguello seeks a major upset.
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Cabrillo Hall of Fame Game Opens Alumni Night
The first Cabrillo Hall of Fame basketball game features ex Cong stars led by Jimmy Clesson Calvin Simmons and Rick Trenner at 7 30 p.m. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50 cents for children with a postgame dance and Clesson set to be the first inductee at halftime.
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