Grogan sparks Patriots in upset of Raiders
Steve Grogan, the 6-foot-5 Kansas State product, led the New England Patriots to a 48-17 upset over the Oakland Raiders, throwing three TD passes and rushing for two more as the Patriots improved to 3-1. Beloved by coach Chuck Fairbanks, Grogan stood tall behind an improved line while Darryl Stingley and Marlin Briscoe each caught TD passes.
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Lompoc Brav es stun Santa Barbara with stout defense
Lompoc coach Mike Warren lauds his team as they shut down Santa Barbara High at Peabody Stadium 16 to 7. The Braves limit the Dons to minus one rushing yard and secure a safety while Ronnie Garcia adds the two point conversion after two Lompoc touchdowns.
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Robinson
Cabrillo football suffers 36-6 loss to San Marcos
Cabrillo coach Ed Knowles blames discipline and poise as the Congs drop to 0-1 in a rout marked by 14 penalties, three TD passes by Bill Kelley, a 99-yard kickoff return by Ross Langley, and a seasonal low for the 11 year program. Bishop Diego looms next at San Marcos High.
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Royal
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Wayne Brown
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Larson
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Bob Bates
Bishop Diego High
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A’s set to dismantle a dynasty
Oakland stars led by Joe Rudi Sal Bando Gene Tenace Bert Campaneris and Rollie Fingers push to leave the A’s after a 1 0 loss to the Angels on season’s end with Vida Blue likely seeking to terminate his contract and manager Chuck Tanner's status unresolved.
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High School Football Scores Roundup
Saturday games across California communities report multiple scores. Santa Maria 26 Simi Valley 0 while San Luis Obispo 48 Morro Bay 0. Paso Robles 15 Arroyo Grande 12 Righetti 25 Murph 20. Dos Pueblos 20 Thous Oaks 12 St Joseph 6 Brentwood 0. Camarillo 14 Buena 7 Channel Islands 14 Hueneme 0 St Bonventure 21 Atascadero 8.
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This Week's Sports Sked Tonight Through Saturday
Open volleyball 18 plus drop in at Lompoc Junior High 7 30 to 10 p m. Laker basketball exhibition UCSB at Robertson Gym 8 p m. Lompoc at Cabrillo volleyball 7 30 p m. Tuesday Righetti at Cabrillo Santa Maria at Lompoc 3 p m. Wednesday open basketball 18 plus drop in Lompoc High 7 30 to 10 water polo Cabrillo San Luis Righetti Lompoc 3 p m. Thursday Cabrillo tennis at Lompoc 3 p m. Volleyball Cabrillo St Joseph Santa Maria at Lompoc 7 30 p m. Water polo Cabrillo La Puente Tournament three days. Friday Cabrillo football Bishop Diego at San Marcos High Dos Pueblos at Lompoc 8 p m. Saturday Cross country Cabrillo at Dos Pueblos Invitational.
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Ali Retirement Doubts Rise After Nation of Islam Meeting
Muhammad Ali has declared retirement but absence from a Nation of Islam gathering fuels doubt about leaving boxing. Wallace Muhammad urged retirement and offered aid while accusing Ali of wasting wealth. Muhammad described Ali’s reaction as hesitant after the Istanbul address where Ali announced the quit.
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Batting title race ends in controversial finish
Royals lose 5-3 to Twins in the season finale as George Brett wins the batting title with a .333 average after a three-hit day. Hal McRae accuses manager Gene Mauch of letting Brett’s ball drop, sparking a postgame confrontation with racial overtones. Brye says it was an error, Mauch denies any motive.
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