Battle of titans tonight at Huyck
Lompoc faces Dos Pueblos in a highly anticipated clash at Huyck Stadium kickoff at 8 p.m. Each side owns three straight wins as Jim Spruill’s Lompoc Braves prepare to counter Dos Pueblos’s prolific passing led by Chuck Melendez and receiver Joe Ruiz.
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Cubs Rookie Handles Passed Ball Incident With Poise
Dodgers seek to bolster NL pitching next year with options from Detroit Mickey Lolich or Joe Coleman in exchange for catchers Joe Ferguson or Steve Yeager Orioles hunt left handed power bat likely Rusty Staub Mets may require multi player package Cubs rookie catcher Swisher earns praise for forthright handling of critical play and reporters' questions.
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Watching a World Series TV Experience In-depth Guide
A playful preview of how viewers engage a World Series on television. It notes the challenge for fans to focus amid replays and commercials, highlights expected announcer lineups and star cameos, and foresees dramatic moments from players, managers, and broadcasts.
Local Sports Schedule Highlights Weekend Events
Today football features Dos Pueblos at Lompoc and Cabrillo at Buena at 8 p.m. Water polo has Cabrillo at San Marcos at 4 45 p.m. Saturday includes Lompoc Marlins at Tri County League swimming in Santa Barbara and cross country Cabrillo and Lompoc at Dos Pueblos Invitational at 9 a.m. Sunday hosts a trail ride by Lompoc Valley Riders at Signorelli Ranch Miguelito Canyon Rd entry six dollars. Marathon set for Santa Barbara at La Playa Stadium 7 a.m.
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Hunter to become free agent after World Series
Oakland pitching ace Jim Catfish Hunter plans to terminate his contract and become a free agent after the World Series over unpaid salary of 50 000 dollars. Chicago Sun Times reports Hunter has informed the MLB Players Association and has support to seek the highest bidder post season. Former A's infielder Mike Andrews sues Charles Finley for 25 million dollars for libel and slander alleging public disgrace and wrongful release affecting post season employment.
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Orioles sale considered by Hoffberger despite no buyers
Baltimore Orioles owner Jerry Hoffberger says the team remains for sale if a reasonable price comes, even though no takers have emerged. Hoffberger, board chairman of the Orioles Baseball Club, Inc., noted the club has been on the market for some time with no bids.
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Orioles Rehire Earl Weaver After Mocked Exit Reports
The Baltimore Orioles announced the rehiring of manager Earl Weaver at a modest pay rise after their elimination by Oakland, despite earlier reports he would depart. Rumors linked Weaver with Oakland and other teams, but the Orioles retained the veteran skipper.
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Lompoc JV Tops Dos Pueblos 6-0 in Narrow Football Victory
Quarterback Steve McMillan scored on a sneak to lift Lompoc JV over Dos Pueblos 6-0 at DP. Meanwhile Buena JV beat Cabrillo 7-0 on Cabrillo field. Both Valley JV teams stand 2-2 this season.
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Dodgers and A's Ready to Settle Best Team Clash
The Dodgers won 102 games and topped the NL West while Oakland A's finished 90- in the AL West. Dodgers beat Pirates and A's swept Orioles in playoffs as both teams prepared for the first all California World Series at Dodger Stadium. Players from both clubs touted their chances and challenged the other side as talk of four or five straight titles emerged.
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Russians bugging Canadians during Soviet tour
Gordie Howe recalls tense hush talk and nightly room searches as Team Canada played in the Soviet Union. He notes Russian players often kept silent in rooms while intrusions and late night checks occurred, contrasting with the Canadians receiving only flags after a $26,000 Vancouver banquet.
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Sutton Faces Umpire Checks as World Series Looms
Dodgers ace Don Sutton, billed at 114000 a year and hailed from Alabama, has been repeatedly checked for doctoring baseballs by NL clubs this season. Pittsburgh manager Danny Murtaugh had him checked during a 12 1 Dodger win clinching the NL pennant as Sutton calmly claimed no evidence of wrongdoing.
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