Lompoc Braves Rally Past Dons In Unbeatens Showdown
The Lompoc Braves outmuscled the Santa Barbara Dons 20 12 at Peabody Stadium as George Polly led rushers with 99 yards on 24 carries. Donnie Scruggs added 70 yards in a ball control win setting up next week’s CIF clash with Dos Pueblos.
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Pearson breaks jinx with National 500 win at Charlotte
David Pearson dodged numerous wrecks to win the National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, delivering back-to-back victories and saying he now enjoys the speedway after ending a 13-year jinx.
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Winning’s a habit for Cards and Pats
The New England Patriots and St. Louis Cardinals remained unbeaten at 4-0 as they rolled to decisive wins. New England routed the Baltimore Colts 42-3 behind three TD passes from Jim Plunkett, while St. Louis overcame a 9-0 halftime deficit to beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-9 with Terry Metcalf and Mel Gray scoring pivotal plays.
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Namath Leads Jets at Dolphins in TV Showdown
Jets visit Miami in the Orange Bowl as Namath faces a defense allowing high completion rates and a modest running game. Miami is a favorite by up to 13 points, while other NFL results: Broncos beat Chiefs 17 14 and Rams top Lions 16 13.
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Serra Cavaliers rout flu hit Cabrillo 18 7 at Huyck Stadium
Serra Cavaliers defeated Cabrillo Conquistadores 18 to 7 to move to 3 0 as Cabrillo fell to 1 2 Despite Cabrillo flu outbreaks and injuries Serra built a 7 0 halftime lead and pulled away in the second half behind Gene Simon Herbie Clark and Armand Boutte with key plays including a fourth and goal TD pass and a late one yard run Serra coach Ron Smith praised his squad while Cabrillo coach Ed Knowles lamented the health issues and upcoming league schedule
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Lompoc Booster Club Meeting Sets Football Highlights
Tuesday meeting at Lompoc High Little Theater 7 30 p m features football coach Jim Spruill answering questions and presenting athletic program details plus highlights. Also on agenda club projects for the year and water polo in Santa Barbara. Girls tennis matches Cabrillo at Santa Ynez and Santa Maria at Lompoc listed for 3 p.m.
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Geiberger Wins Sahara Invitational In Las Vegas
Santa Barbara golfer Geiberger ends an eight year drought with a three stroke victory at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas earning $27,000. He said the win matters more than money as he regained confidence and ended a long drought since his 1966 PGA Championship title.
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Ron Cey Penguins Through the World Series Run
Dodgers third baseman Ron Cey walks like a penguin and delivers power as Los Angeles tops Pittsburgh 5-2 to take a 2-0 NL playoff lead. Manager Walt Alston praises Cey while his father Frank recalls gas station days in Tacoma and notes Ron may be busy in the World Series.
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