Dons defense, Pierce battle set for Lompoc clash
Santa Barbara hosts Lompoc at Peabody Stadium with undefeated Dons led by tailback Jeff Pierce as the key matchup. Pierce rushed for 240 yards last week and looms as the central threat for Spruill’s Braves who face a quick, stingy SB defense and strong end linebacker play.
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Fan Shortage Ahead for Pro Sports
Pro sports show early signs of crowd decline amid shaky economy as Madison Square Garden attendance and Cowboys home crowds drop. Owner concerns focus on salaries and player movement to alternate leagues. Lompoc Valley Tennis Club elects officers for 1974 75 and will host Rebel Cup match at Lompoc High courts with Santa Maria.T
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Kaline Ends Hall of Fame Run as Yankees Exit Final Game
Kaline ends a storied career on a somber note going 0 for 2 on his final major league day as Detroit loses to the Orioles 5 4. The Yankees finish second after Baltimore clinches the Eastern Division with a 5 4 win over Detroit and Oakland s title remains intact. The Orioles celebrate with their kangaroo court ritual after every game as Frank Robinson continues to keep the clubhouse loose.
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Pirates Clinch NL East On Dramatic Last-Second Win
Pirates win the NL East in a dramatic ninth inning that featured a key misplay by Steve Swisher and a late infield single by Manny Sanguillen. Al Oliver doubled in the 10th, Willie Stargell and Gene Clines were walked, and Manny Sanguillen beat an infield single to seal the pennant. Ramon Hernandez earned the win for Pittsburgh while Ken Frailing took the loss for Chicago.
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Local Sports Roundup Friday Schedule
Water polo Cabrillo visits Santa Maria at 8 p.m. and Lompoc plays Arroyo Grande at 3 p.m. Friday. Serra faces Cabrillo and Lompoc meets Santa Barbara in football. A pro volleyball exhibition is set for 7 30 p.m. at the U C S B gym.
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Robby Robinson named Cleveland Indians manager
Frank Robinson, the first to win MVP in both leagues, is named player manager of the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black major league manager. He leaves the California Angels for Cleveland, with Ken Aspromonte fired.
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Miller favored in the desert
Johnny Miller, 27, pursues his ninth win of the year at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas while John Mahaffey defends his Sahara title. Miller’s eight wins this season tie the single season record for most wins since 1960, and he seeks more glory after a big Napa win.
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Leading Batters National League Standouts
From United Press International the report lists Brock of St Louis with 118 hits, Lopes of Los Angeles with 59 RBIs, and Morgan of Cincinnati with 58 RBIs as the top hitters in the National League.
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