How fast is fast A golf ball and more sports speed questions
Murray Olderman answers reader questions on sports speeds. The USGA tests golf ball velocity with Jack Nicklaus producing 155 to 165 mph. Other notes include Tom Sneva’s Indy 500 record pole speed 198.884 mph and Olsen brothers in the NFL with Orrin currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. Merlin and Phil Olsen have retired from active play. Monte Clark coaches no longer, works in San Jose cash flow, and watches his son Bryan.
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Braves top St. Joe in volleyball. Cabrillo loses to Dos Pueblos
Lompoc girls rout St Joseph 15-2 15-6 as Cabrillo falls 1-15 13- BONNEVILLE- SALT FLATS Utah Califor nian Don Vesco aims for 265 mph in 1500 cc class at Bonneville Speed Week after a 232 mph test. Vesco notes salt conditions are poor but expects to qualify Tuesday and set a new engine record Wednesday.
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Doctor Cleared in Suit Over Ex-Chargers Player Knee
A San Diego Superior Court jury found Dr. Paul E. Woodward not liable for Pettis Norman knee damages. Norman claimed the doctor caused or worsened his knee condition through surgery and cortisone shots after a 1974 operation. Woodward testified 12 years of pro football caused the knee problems and urged retirement.
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Dodgers and Yankees Favored to Meet in World Series
Las Vegas oddsmaker Jimmy the Greek Snyder lists the Los Angeles Dodgers as 6-5 favorites to win the National League opener at Los Angeles on Tuesday and 6-5 to take the best-of-five series. The New York Yankees open at home Wednesday against Kansas City and are 7-5 for the first game and 13-10 for the AL series.
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Cal Bears surge fuels Pac-8 push after San Jose rout
The 10th ranked California Golden Bears extend their best non conference start in 25 years with a 52-3 win over San Jose State. QB Charles Young threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns as Cal eyes Washington State and the Pac-8 title chase. UCLA faces Stanford amid Guy Benjamin’s indefinite knee injury, with Steve Dils set to lead.
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Kings Captain In Traction After Bruised Back Muscle
Mike Murphy captain of the Los Angeles Kings will spend at least three days in traction at Centinela Valley Hospital to treat a bruised back muscle pinching a nerve in his right leg. He may miss the rest of the Kings pre season as he recovers. Six Kings players were released, including Per Karlsson Steve Short Bob Berry Charlie Simmer Steve Clippingdale and Russ Walker.
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Barnard Wins VCC Men’s Championship Title
Bob Barnard overturned a one stroke deficit after 18 holes to defeat Ed Sperber 2 and 1 in the Village Country Club Men’s Championship final. Sperber carded 74 and Barnard 71 in the final round.
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Lompoc Valley Riders Hold Eighth Annual Trial Ride
The Lompoc Valley Riders hosted the Eighth Annual Competition Trial Ride at Holmdahl Ranch over the weekend. Fifty-three riders competed in two age groups with top scores reaching 224 by 17 and under rider Sherri Brandon and 218.5 by 18 and over winner Lucille Grossini.
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Cabrillo netters suffer setback in league tilt
Cabrillo girls tennis dropped 7-0 to Dos Pueblos as Barbara Robertson noted uneven play but expressed confidence for upcoming Northern League clashes. Rita Raine and Lori Klitz stood out while Arroyo Grande and Santa Ynez loom in the schedule. The Congs sit 1-0 in league play.
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