Suns defeat Abdul Jabbar as Lakers fall in exhibition
In Bakersfield Arizona the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111 to 106 in an NBA exhibition. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 35 points but the Suns balanced the attack with seven players in double figures led by Alvin Adams with 18.
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Phoenix Suns
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Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
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Suns
Alvin Adams
Dick van Arnsdale
Paul Westphal
Oregon high school football fight over Tulelake girl player
Tulelake California coach Clyde George says a rule requires all practicing players to appear in the next game, planning for Pat Mabrel a senior defensive end and offensive guard to play Friday. Klamath Union officials contest Tulelake fielding a girl under differing state rules.
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Ore
UPI
Klamath Falls Union High School
Tulelake
Calif
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Pat Mabrel
Klamath Union
Oregon Schools Activities Association
Oregon
F. N. Scapple
Salini Hurts Knee. Punctured Artery Threatens Leg
Mount Zion Hospital doctors fight to save star Cal State Hayward defensive end Bob Salini after a left knee injury against Humboldt State. Coach Jim Tierney says the damage includes a punctured artery and possible nerve injury, endangering his leg. Salini was a top Far Western Conference defender and Little All America candidate.
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Mt. Zion Hospital
Cal State Hayward
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Humboldt State
Jim Tierney
Salini
Raiders sign Beathard as Stabler backup
Oakland coach John Madden confirmed Pete Beathard signed as insurance behind quarterback Ken Stabler. Madden said the club needed a veteran to back Stabler while starter Larry Lawrence is out for the year with a knee problem and will undergo surgery.
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Oakland Raiders
Pete Beathard
Ken Stabler
Beathard
John Madden
Stabler
Madden
Larry Lawrence
Nuggets Acquire Dan Issel in Key Trade
Denver general manager Carl Scheer lands high scoring forward Dan Issel from Baltimore Claws for center Dave Robisch and 600000 dollars. The deal comes after it was disclosed 7 foot center Marvin Webster may miss the season due to hepatitis.
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UPI
Denver Nuggets
Carl Scheer
Scheer
Dan Issel
Baltimore Claws
Dave Robisch
Marvin Webster
Nuggets
Water polo and football slated for this weekend schedule
Tonight at Municipal Pool Water polo features Righetti versus Lompoc and Cabrillo hosts San Luis at 8 p.m. Cabrillo faces Righetti in volleyball at 7 30 p.m. Friday Lompoc meets Dos Pueblos at UCSB Stadium while Buena visits Cabrillo at 8 p.m. Youth soccer signups begin per the notice.
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Municipal Pool
Cabrillo
San Luis
Dos Pueblos
UCSB
Buena
Braves and Chargers meet in last pre league game
Lompoc and Dos Pueblos arrive at UCSB Stadium for a Friday night showdown in Isla Vista. The Braves carry momentum from a 16-0 win while the Chargers show a shaky offense hampered by limited playmakers and a lean roster as they seek an upset.
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Dos Pueblos Chargers
Chargers
Santa Monica
Cabrillo
Braves
Dos Pueblos
Hamilton
Lompoc
Santa Barbara
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Motorcycle Classics Highlight Ontario Speedway Show
Kenny Roberts won the 100 mile and 200 mile races at the Ontario Motor Speedway event titled Motorcycle Classics. Exhibition runs featured vintage machines including a 1933 cherry three wheel Morgan and a Harley Davidson as crowd favorites.
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Ontario Motor Speedway
Kenny Roberts
Roberts
Tom Chrones
Rare air at Pan Am Games no problem
Mexico City's 7500 foot altitude, feared for the 1968 Olympics, is deemed not to hinder most events at the 1975 Pan American Games. A track coach notes only long efforts above three minutes and athletes in endurance events or strenuous team sports may need to pace themselves while short sprints adapt easily.
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Reds Prepare for World Series Opener After Wild Celebration
Cincinnati Reds returned to Riverfront Stadium for an 11 a.m. workout before leaving for Boston as Don Gullett to oppose Luis Tiant. After pennant victory in Pittsburgh, fans flooded Fountain Square in a dawn party with 20 arrests and widespread beer can litter.
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Boston
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Reds
Don Gullett
Pittsurgh Pirates
Luis Tiant
Oakland
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Fountain Square
Jiu Jitsu Class Offered by Lompoc Recreation Department
City Jiu Jitsu teaches public classes led by Les Gallery a third degree black belt. Sessions run Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m. at 217 South L Street in the Civic Auditorium music room. Fee is 5 dollars monthly. Gallery also offers a class at Vandenberg AFB.
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Gallery
California
The
Jiu Jitsu Federation
Sanzo Seki
U.S
Recreation Department
Lompoc Civic Auditorium
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L St
Vandenberg Afb
Trojans face toughest test in Wash. St.
USC hosts Washington State in a key Pac 8 test while UCLA plays Stanford. USC rides a strong defense and Ricky Bell threat as WSU relies on a bruising front and missing key backs. Stanford seeks momentum after a win. game pairing labeled even.
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Washington State
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WSU
Cougars
Wally Bennett
Dan Doornink
Ricky Bell
Bell
Army
Ohio State
The Wall Dims Reds Chances In World Series Hope
The Wall at Fenway Park looms as a major obstacle for the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series. Managers and players note The Wall’s height and materials cause unpredictable caroms, altering fielding choices and game outcomes. Reds’ Sparky Anderson admits unfamiliarity with Fenway, while Sal Bando of the A’s explains how The Wall limited power and speed in earlier playoff games.
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UPI
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Luis Tiant
Carl Yastrzemski
Sal Bando
Sparky Anderson
Fenway Park
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