Dark Contemplates Future With Finley and A's
Alvin Dark says his future with the Oakland A's depends on God and Charlie Finley. He notes his pay for managing, around 35 000 to 40 000 dollars, contrasts it with former manager Dick Williams who earned 70 000, and remains guarded about next season while addressing Finley’s influence.
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A's Manager Dark Faces Player Friction After Orioles Game
Alvin Dark defends his move benching Gene Tenace as the A's edge the Orioles to move within one win of the pennant. Tenace criticizes the substitution while Sal Bando questions Herb Washington’s role and Dark signals Finley’s influence in management.
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A's rely on money man Hunter in pivotal pennant bid
Oakland faces Baltimore with Jim Hunter on the mound in a must win for a third straight AL pennant. Vida Blue dazzled in game three, beating Jim Palmer 1 0 on Sal Bando's homer, as the A's seek the clincher while the Orioles lean on Mike Cuellar to extend the series.
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Stargell Sparks Pirates To 7-0 Win Over Dodgers
Willie Stargell homered twice to spark the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0 in game three of the NL playoffs. Richie Hebner also homered, giving Pittsburgh a 5-0 first inning lead as Don Sutton seeks another win for L A in game four.
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Unseeded Overton shocks Goolagong in Phoenix opener
In the Virginia Slims Phoenix tournament Wendy Overton, unseeded, upset third seed Evonne Goolagong 6-3 4-6 6-4 after trailing 3-0 in the final set. Billie Jean King returned to beat Pat Bostrom 6-3 6-2. Tory Fretz knocked out Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-3 6-1. Francoise Durr beat Kate Latham 2-6 6-2 7-5, and Betty Stove defeated Ilana Kloss 6-2 6-4.
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World Football League faces rapid decline with decommissioning
The World Football League reduces its schedule as franchises fold, leaving five games this week. Detroit Wheels and Jacksonville Sharks have folded, Florida Blazers may depart, and remaining teams including Shreveport against Southern California brace for late-season play. Gary Davidson's bold ventures struggle amid rising losses and inflated attendance.
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Pirates Crush Dodgers 7-0 in NL Championship Game
Bruce Kison pitched seven strong innings as the Pirates routed the Dodgers 7-0 to cut Los Angeles lead to 2-1 in the series. Willie Stargell hit a three run homer in the first inning and said the Pirates can explode when hot. Danny Murtaugh, celebrating his 57th birthday, credited his club and noted the win could push the series to the wire.
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Bowerman Eyes 1976 Olympic Trials Bid for Eugene
Former Oregon Track coach Bill Bowerman says Eugene, Los Angeles and Seattle have firm bids to host the 1976 Olympic trials. Bowerman returned from a U S Olympic Committee meeting in Chicago and credited Eugene with a strong bid after hosting the 1972 trials.
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Lompoc Braves rise in CIF-SS 3-A poll ahead of Dos Pueblos clash
Lompoc moves from 10th to 8th in the CIF-SS 3-A Football Writers Poll after beating Santa Barbara while Dos Pueblos rises to 12th as the Braves eye a Friday showdown at Huyck Stadium. Monrovia leads the 3-A big ten with a 43-0 win over Mt. View.
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Water polo and tennis sked for Thursday
Water polo Righetti versus Lompoc at Lompoc city pool 7 45 p m. Arroyo Grande competes at Cabrillo. Girls tennis has Righetti at Cabrillo and Lompoc at St Joseph 3 p m.
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Dodgers set to sell World Series tickets after 2-1 series lead
Los Angeles Dodgers will begin selling World Series tickets at public outlets Wednesday as they hold a 2-1 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL playoff series. Prices are 15, 10 and 8 dollars with potential home games at Dodger Stadium on October 19 and 20 if the series extends.
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Warrant issued for former boxing champion O Halloran
A bench warrant with bail of 15000 was issued for former state heavyweight boxing champion Jack O Halloran after he failed to appear for sentencing on a felony assault charge. He forfeited 3000 bail. He pleaded guilty to striking waitress Jonnie Gail Tracy in a San Diego bar fight.
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Lakers top Suns in overtime preseason thriller
Guard Gail Goodrich scored a game high 27 points to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-113 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns. Charlie Scott led Phoenix with 20 points before being ejected for two technical fouls.
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Cowens Injures Foot In Exhibition. Bucks Beat Celtics
Celtics center Dave Cowens injured his right foot in a Tuesday exhibition against Milwaukee and left Madison Square Garden on crutches. X-rays planned in Boston to gauge the damage. Milwaukee won 106-96 behind Bob Dandridge's 35 points.
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Stars sign guard Walt Jones to bolster Utah playmaking
Utah Stars of the ABA signed veteran guard Walt Jones to fill the playmaker role during Jimmy Jones holdout. The 32 year old, 6 ft 2 in 185 lb guard from Villanova played nine NBA seasons, sat out last year after being dropped by Milwaukee and held a 10.3 shooting average in 590 NBA games.
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Evert Faces Durr in Virginia Slims Opener
Top seed Chris Evert meets Steve of the Netherlands in the Francoise Durr of France and Billioning round. No. 2 seed Virginia King plays Betty Slims as the $100,000 Virginia Slims Championships begin.
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