Scouting County League Coaches Weighs In On Teams
Jim Spruill and Evert Jones preview County League football strength with Santa Maria Cabrillo and Lompoc leading, Dos Pueblos and San Marcos moving to Channel League, and Marmonte absorbing Thousand Oaks and Camarillo. They stress scheduling, scouting, and play selection as keys to success.
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Jim Spruill
Evert Jones
Spruill
Santa Maria
Cabrillo
Lompoc
Hueneme
Thousand Oaks
Jones
Alemany
Rolly Garife
Arkansas
Braveville Spruill
Evert
Jim
Santa Ynez Hosts 75th Anniversary Homecoming Showdown
Santa Ynez Pirates aim for a decisive win over Bishop Diego Cardinals in the 75th anniversary homecoming game at 8 p.m. The rivalry has favored Santa Ynez recently, with last year’s 12-0 win and the year before a 20-0 victory. Co-captain Rick Johnson helps the offense as Bishop Diego arrives after a 40-6 win over Nordoff and a 29-12 loss to Dos Pueblos. JV kickoff is 5:30 with Santa Ynez's squad yet to concede points.
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Mike Waterman
Santa Ynez Pirates
Bishop Diego Cardinals
Will Stensland
Santa Ynez
Bishop
Bucs
Pirate
Los Padres Athletic
Youth football opens with four games at Ryan Park
Opening day starts at 9 a.m. at Ryan Park with four games as youths begin the season. A pancake breakfast at Williams Brothers Market 7 to 11:30 funds the league while officials aim to include over 60 waiting-list players next time.
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Ryan Park
Williams Brothers
West Ocean
Lions
Raiders
Panthers
Pistons
Rangers
Outlaws
Oilers
Elks
Titans
Lompoc
Cabrillo Tops Dos Pueblos 7-5 In Water Polo Thriller
Cabrillo water polo beat Dos Pueblos 7-5 after a second-half rally, with Walt Heidmans scoring four. Mike McDougle added two as Cabrillo improved to win the opener over the defending league champions. Dos Pueblos suffered its first home defeat in history.
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Cabrillo
Dos Pueblos
Hillmen
Bob Boyer
Frosh
Walt Heidmans
Mike McDougle
Righetti
Arroyo Grande
San Luis
Santa Maria
Jolly Leads Brave in 16-1 Water Polo Win
Lompoc defeats San Marcos Royals 15 to 1 at Municipal pool. Senior Art Jolly nets six goals, Glen Green adds three, Kim Patton and James Parker score once each. JV and freshmen lose 8-3 and 13-2. Patton and Parker key defensive stand in third quarter. Goalies Parker and Mark Loken praised. This is Lompoc’s first league win and fourth win of season with one loss.
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Mark Chambers
Lompoc
Municipal Pool
San Marcos Royals
Art Jolly
Braves
Nets
Glen Green
Kim Patton
James Parker
Patton
Parker
Lompocans
Mark Loken
Lompoc Freshman Football Opens at San Luis Obispo
Lompoc High begins its freshman football schedule with a trip to San Luis Obispo to play the Tigercubs as coach Jack Drees emphasizes speed and a potentially strong squad. The league changes limit preseason games and Lompoc also hosts Santa Maria on Oct. 10 and faces several nearby schools through November. Jim Longtin tops local entries in the California Outdoor Handball Assn. tournament of champions at Lompoc High.
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Lompoc High
Lompoc
San Luis Obispo
Tigercubs
Jack Drees
Santa Barbara
San Luis
Bravelets
Santa Maria Trash
Santa Maria
San Luis Laguna Jr
Dos Pueblos
Jim Longtin
California
Orioles Twins AL playoff matchup preview
Analysis compares pitching units with Cuellar Palmer McNally guiding Baltimore while Perry Blyleven Kaat head Minnesota. Bullpens show depth. infield and outfield alignments note Belanger and Oliva as key players. Edge given to Baltimore for bench hitting and rotation strength in a tense divisional playoff setup.
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Mike Cuellar
Jim Palmer
Dave McNally
Tom Phoebus
Jim Hardin
Pete Richert
Eddie Watt
Dick Hall
Jackson on his way out with Oakland Athletics
Reggie Jackson said he expects a meeting with owner Charles O. Finley next week in Chicago to discuss his future with the Oakland Athletics. The 24 year old, who burst onto the majors in 1969 with 47 homers but declined this season, will bring his attorney and cited more than money as factors in his decision. He seeks inner happiness and did not elaborate.
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Oakland
UPI
Reggie Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Charles O. Finley
Chicago
Jackson
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