Lompoc Braves Blister Arroyo Grande Eagles 60-0
Lompoc trounced Arroyo Grande 60-0 at Arroyo Grande as senior Jim Carter scored three touchdowns. The halftime drive featured a 60 yard march capped by a 45 yard connection from junior QB Rolly Garife to senior John Fridrich before Nelson Carter finished a short plunge.
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Golf Tales and Gridiron Glimpses from the VCC
A column recalls a fanciful VCC golf scene with Pepi Paoli confronting a French Poodle intruder and notes on other players and antics. The piece shifts to sports results with Lompoc and Arroyo Grande football, detailing Carter’s three touchdowns and the Braves’ decisive 33 0 halftime lead, finishing with late drives and final scores.
Clay makes comeback challenge for Mississippi fight
Cassius Clay announced a tentative Mississippi license to fight in Jackson on December 15 and issued a challenge to Joe Frazier. Mississippi Athletic Commission officials warned final approval is needed at next week's meeting. Frazier reacted with skepticism after hearing the news.
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Warriors and Saints win on late conversions
In non league action the Righetti Warriors beat San Luis Obispo 20 18 at SLO while the Santa Maria Saints edged Alemany 7 6 in Santa Maria. Wes Forman connected with Lloyd Moore for a third quarter score as Pat Zanatti earlier gave Alemany the lead.
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Cabrillo Conquistadores roll to 27-0 homecoming win
Cabrillo Conquistadores turfed South Bakersfield 27-0 at Huyck Memorial Stadium in Lompoc. Hubbard and Willis led the ground game with 149 yards and two touchdowns each as Cabrillo opened and closed strong, onside kick recovery sealing the win. South Bakersfield suffered injuries and penalties, including a concussion scare for Jess Jiminez. Cabrillo improves to 4-0 with SBCL play next week against San Marcos in Santa Barbara, while South Bakersfield drops to 0-2-1.
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Bills Chargers solid picks over winless Boston Miami
The Bills and Chargers are favored to beat winless opponents in rivalry showdowns. Boston faces the Bills as 9.2 point underdogs while San Diego is a six point favorite against Miami. The feature matchups highlight AFL action and key players like O J Simpson Lance Alworth and Dick Post as teams chase early-season wins.
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Orioles Favored Over Mets In 1969 World Series Opener
Baltimore, 8-5 betting favorites, send Mike Cuellar to the mound against Tom Seaver in the opener at Memorial Stadium. Both teams reached the World Series by sweeping the playoffs, with Mets chasing a destiny narrative and Orioles quietly confident to defend.
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McLaren Sets Lap Record at Monterey Grand Prix Qualifying
Bruce McLaren and Denis Hulme posted record one lap times at Laguna Seca in Monterey while Mario Andretti's mystery Ford V8 car faced fuel flow problems finishing seventh fastest. McLaren clocked 59.33 seconds at 114.9 mph. Hulme 59.75 seconds, with Amon at 1:01.80 before oil pressure issues surfaced.
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West Paces Lakers Rally Past Warriors in Exhibition
Jerry West scored 23 points through three quarters to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-105 win over the San Francisco Warriors in the Golden Gate Classic. Los Angeles used an 11-4 run before halftime and an 80-0 start to the third period to seize control as Mel Counts added 10 and Willie McCarter 17. Don Kojis led the Suns with 31 in the opener as San Diego edged Phoenix 129-127. A predawn West Los Angeles raid arrested nine people including former Olympic swimmer Zachary Zorn and ex UCLA players Victor Lepisto and Mark Gustafson on marijuana charges.
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