Mets Seek Home Turf Edge In Third World Series Game
New York Mets send Gary Gentry to the mound as weather worries loom. A sellout crowd of more than 58,000 is expected at Shea Stadium for Game Three against the Baltimore Orioles with lineup changes planned for Hodges and Weaver weighing Palmer versus Gentry and Seaver.
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New league tweaks eyed for Santa Barbara schools
plans in Santa Barbara County League call for two south schools San Marcos and Dos Pueblos to leave for Channel League status while San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande may join the league next year. Lompoc's strong win over Arroyo Grande stirs doubt about current alignments as coaches note yearly changes in personnel. Santa Maria, led by quarterback Wes Forman who was all league last year, scored easily against Arroyo Grande.
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Yost Favored for Twins Manager Job After Martin Dismissal
Eddie Yost, long a Mets coach and former Washington third baseman, leads Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith’s list to replace fired Billy Martin. Griffith, who has dismissed three managers in three years, may name Yost after the World Series. other candidates include Jim Lemon, Bob Scheffing, Bill Rigney, and Hank Bauer.
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Hank Bauer
Billy Martin
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Martin
Cal Elmer
Salmon fishing slumps as season winds down
Harbor Associates notes a meager one fish per day average with no clear reason for the decline. Morro Bay albacore and Mendocino coast reports show slow activity, while bottom fishing around Morro Bay yields good eating catches. San Simeon and Lopez Lake offer potential, with trout fishing improving at Lopez Lake and winter stocking planned for Cachuma under DFG and Santa Barbara County agreements.
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Winter fishing rules and local report at Nacimiento and Margarita lakes
The report notes a five trout limit for winter at most waters, with Nacimiento Lake fair fishing and small bass and crappie catches. Margarita Lake shows good bass and catfishing with night crawlers best for catfish. Duck hunting prospects in Southern California are fair to good with varied limits and a statewide season opening Saturday. A Tule elk special hunt opened smoothly with 35 permits used to manage range and deer browse.
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Dummit Emerges as UCLA Heisman Hopeful
UCLA coach Tom Prothro lists Dennis Brian Dummit as a rising quarterback candidate. Dummit, a junior college transfer, has 997 passing yards and 52 of 104 completions through five games, with nine touchdown passes. He could threaten Gary Beban's single season yardage record if current pace continues.
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Lompoc Freshmen Beat Arroyo Grande to Extend Win Streak
Lompoc freshman BRAVLETS built a 6 TD win over Arroyo Grande Eaglets 38 6 as Tom Grafton opened with a 30 yard score. Kevin Thompson and Joe Barthel added major plays before halftime with Bratz extra point. Mike Sekela and Bratz added final scores while Arroyo Grande was held scoreless until late. Lompoc to host Santa Maria next Saturday at 11 a.m.
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Paydirt
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Colts rally to down Eagles in tense Monday game
Baltimore Colts overcome a 20-17 deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24 to 20. Johnny Unitas led a 70 yard, nine play drive in the fourth quarter ending with Tom Matte’s one yard TD run after connections to Orr and Matte. Leroy Keyes and Ron Porter stood out for the Eagles.
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Buckeyes Press Toward Unanimous No 1 Ranking
The Ohio State football team, defending national champions, led the UPI board with 33 first place votes and 347 of 350 points as Texas dropped to second after beating Oklahoma. Southern California held third, Penn State fourth, with Missouri Arkansas Tennessee UCLA LSU Notre Dame rounding out the top 10.
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Conquistadores eye league title and repeat of 0-0 start
Cabrillo's Conquistadores hope to rebound in Santa Barbara League play after a close loss to San Marcos last season. Coach Evert Jones notes San Marcos, currently 0-4, will be hungry, while Cabrillo's offense uses diverse sets and strong ball control to wear down opponents.
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McKay Lets USC Follow Riverboat Gambler Style Against Notre Dame
USC coach John McKay said his team would gamble like a riverboat crew if needed against Notre Dame after a 26 24 comeback win over Stanford. He praised Ayala for a game winning 34 yard field goal and noted four fourth down attempts that yielded first downs. UCLA coach Tom Prothro eyed Cal film to face a strong California team while stressing anti fumbling drills after eight turnovers against Washington State. Pro players of the week were Doug Woodlief in the pro ranks and Leon Burns and Sam Cvijanovich in college division.
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Knicks Open NBA Slate Facing Seattle in Season Opener
Knicks launch the NBA season vs the Seattle SuperSonics as coach Red Holzman reuses last season's lineup led by Willis Reed and Walt Frazier with Cazzie Russell and Dave Stallworth back from injuries. The team aims to build on 38 wins in 46 late season games and playoff run.
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