Southmen vs Blazers in WFL playoff for World Bowl berth
Memphis Southmen face the Florida Blazers in Memphis at Memorial Stadium for a shot at the World Bowl title game set for December 5 in Birmingham. About 20,000 are expected to attend the 8 p.m. EST nationally televised playoff. After expenses, 70 percent of gate receipts go to a players pool.
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Lompoc Braves face St Bernard in CIF playoff rematch
Lompoc hosts St Bernard at Huyck Stadium in the second round with the Braves holding a 9-1 record to the Vikings 6-4. Gates open at 6 45 pm, tickets 2 50 adults 2 students 1 for elementary, KNEZ radio coverage.
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Valley teams suffer shutouts at fifth Turkey Bowl at Huyck Stadium
In the fifth annual Turkey Bowl, Valley teams were shut out by Vandenberg AFB outfits and Guadalupe. Vandenberg Eagles beat Lompoc Lions 18-0 in Pee Wee, Lions blanked Pistons 23-0 in Junior, and Guadalupe Redskins routed Lompoc Elks 24-0 in Senior. Queens crowned for Lompoc, Vandenberg, and Guadalupe squads.
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Newcombe Beats Drysdale for Gumze World Tennis Crown
John Newcombe of Australia defeated Cliff Drysdale of South Africa 2-6 6-2 7-4 to win the Gumze World Tennis Tournament men’s singles title in Hirakata Japan. Drysdale earned $7,000 as runner up and Newcombe $20,000 first prize after a dramatic 9 point tiebreak in the final set.
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Barnes to Rejoin Spirits After Thanksgiving Talks
Marvin Barnes will return to the Spirits of St. Louis under his $2.1 million contract after a Thanksgiving meeting with team president Harry Weltman. He is set to play tonight in Salt Lake City against the Utah Stars, after unhappiness over pay and treatment of rookie Jimmy Foster.
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Lompoc-St Bernard Playoff Lineups Released
Probable starting lineups for tonight's playoff clash list players by class with juniors and sophomores noted. Seniors dominate the lineup as both teams set playoff rotations.
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Pairings Set for 3-A and 4-A Playoffs Upper Bracket
The 3-A upper bracket features Monrovia vs Pacifica, Lowell vs Culver City, Burroughs vs Bell Gardens, Villa Park vs Santa Ana Valley with Colton vs Pomona, Lynwood vs Corona, San Marino vs Serra, Lompoc vs St Bernard in the lower bracket. 4-A matches include Loyola vs Hawthorne, So Hills vs Foothill, Newport vs St Paul, Camarillo vs West Torrance, St Francis vs Kennedy, Anaheim vs St John Bosco, Pasadena vs Thousand Oaks, Los Altos vs Bishop Amat.
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Congs Braves tip off season in Lompoc Valley
Cabrillo hosts St Bonaventure Monday night at 7 30 and the Braves open Tuesday at 7 30 welcoming St Joseph The Northern League starts January 10 Cabrillo has shown promise with a near undefeated summer schedule the Congs return seven lettermen and the Braves hope to rebound with six returning players Watch next weeks Record for previews
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Bruins and USC Open Hoop Seasons Update
UCLA under coach John Wooden starts with Wichita State while USC hosts LSU as Bob Boyd aims for a quick start. USF debuts versus UC Santa Barbara with transfers and former stars in play, as WCAC previews name Seattle as a potential champion.
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USC Faces Notre Dame in Rose Bowl Prelude at Coliseum
No. 4 USC aims to extend its three game win streak and defense against No. 5 Notre Dame as Anthony Davis teams with Pat Haden to challenge the Fighting Irish whose defense leads the nation. Davis seeks another big day amid a 1,306 season rushing tally and 3,609 career yards as Notre Dame, dealing with suspensions, eyes an upset potential.
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