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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1976
Page
6
Muhammad Ali declares no retirement and seeks a title rematch with George Foreman after a staged agreement at the Sam Houston Coliseum for a life story film. Foreman says he will be available in three months and meet Ali wherever he can find him.
Los Angeles police arrested twelve men and one woman in a raid on an alleged football card betting ring that allegedly printed 125,000 betting cards weekly and trafficked across Los Angeles County. Detectives seized three printing presses, benzedrine tablets, and cash from multiple locations including Norwalk El Sereno Paramount and other cities.
Milwaukee Bucks announce Larry Costello resigns after nine seasons amid losses. Don Nelson, a former player and Costello aide, is named head coach. Wayne Embry also confirms resignation for personal reasons. Bucks record includes 1971 NBA title with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
The UPI Board of Coaches releases its Week 11 top 20 ranking with first place votes in parentheses. Ineligible teams on NCAA probation for 1976 include Mississippi State Michigan State Long Beach State and Southwestern Louisiana.
The Baltimore Colts defeated the Miami Dolphins 17 16 as a late game extra point failed after Jim Langer’s snap and Earl Morrall’s mishandled hold. Teammate Mike Barnes credited his right thumb block for the decisive kick, while Garo Yepremian and others said the miss cost Miami. The win secures the Colts the AFC East title race pending remaining games.
Mike Jay, 30, writes a politicized sports column for the Daily World arguing sports reflect society and economics. He recalls Lombardi and Eisenhower critiques, notes Marxist stance on race and labor, and discusses press access and personal sacrifices for his views.
Terry Williams of Oregon finished 14th in the 10,000 meters at the 38th NCAA cross country championships in Denton Texas with a 29 03 07 time. Williams helped Oregon place second behind Texas El Paso while Kenya and Washington State dominance marked the race. He battled a sideache and blistered feet as he stayed with leaders until the final half mile. Williams has earned All-American status each year since his freshman season and plans track this season then medical school.
The Village Hills Little League schedules a general membership meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Tee Room of Village Country Club. All parent coaches board members and interested adults invited to discuss by law revisions and the 1977 budget and calendar events.
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