Braves meet St Francis Knights in key league clash
Lompoc Braves aim to extend a 3-0 start against the St Francis Knights at 8 p.m. in La Canada. Coach Mike Warren notes similarities in schemes, while knowing the Knights’ senior experience and star backs Henry and Kerwin Bell will test his defense. Injuries thin Lompoc, with Mike Walker out, forcing position shuffles as both teams run a balanced game plan.
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Royals stun Yankees with three homers in AL playoff opener
Kansas City Royals took a 7-2 win over the New York Yankees in the AL series opener as Hal McRae, Fred Patek, and John Mayberry homered off Don Gullett. Paul Splittorff held New York scoreless after the third inning, paving the Royals’ one game to none lead.
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Ed Figueroa
Ken Holtzman
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Martin
Splittorff
Thurman Munson
Doug Bird
Chris Chambliss
Fred Patek
Hal McRae
Dodgers tie NL playoff with Dusty Bakers grand slam
Dusty Baker delivered a grand slam as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 7-1 to even the NL playoff series at one game each. Baker matched Ron Cey with a grand slam in consecutive nights, with Don Sutton throwing a nine-hitter to secure the victory before 55,973 at Dodger Stadium. The series moves to Veterans Stadium for Game 3 Friday with Christenson facing Hooton.
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Pirates face Arroyo Grande without tailback Foss
Santa Ynez high school coach Dick McBride says tailback Scott Foss will miss Friday's game against Arroyo Grande due to a viral infection. Foss has been a major offensive contributor, accounting for most yardage and several touchdowns this season, and his absence leaves the Pirates relying on other backs.
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Bert Hollingsworth
Parker Leads NL All Stars In Golfing? Wait, All Star Outfield Trio Named
Dave Parker led the National League All-Star team with a unanimous selection. George Foster and Greg Luzinski joined him as standout outfielders in UPI’s post season ballot. The rest of the roster includes Ted Simmons Steve Garvey Joe Morgan Garry Templeton Mike Schmidt and pitchers Carlton Seaver Sutter.
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George Foster
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Cabrillo Clinches NL Win as Boyer Notches 100th Victory
Cabrillo beats San Luis 5-4 to give Head Coach Bob Boyer his 100th win in Northern League play. Chris Wall leads Cabrillo with three goals while Kevin Hicks adds five for Lompoc in a separate JV and varsity mix. Righetti sinks Lompoc in a late showdown as the times JV stumble.
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Lompoc-St. Francis Football Route and Tickets
Fans traveling to the Lompoc St. Francis game in La Canada should take the 101 south to 134 to Glendale Ave then to Highway 2 Foothill Blvd. Turn right to 200 Foothill. General admission tickets cost 2.50 and 1 for junior high and elementary students.
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