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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1969
Page
10
Tommie Agee inspires the Mets with two historic catches and a homer as New York takes a 2 1 lead in the World Series over the Orioles. Tom Seaver starts for the Mets at Shea Stadium while Mike Cuellar opposes.
Orioles manager Earl Weaver says New York Mets resemble today’s Yankees, Pecking away to win. He claims Baltimore has better hitters and speed and is as strong in pitching, despite trailing two games to one. Gary Gentry’s two run double and Tommie Agee’s centerfield catches highlight Mets win while Jim Palmer struggles post eight day layoff. Palmer baked pancakes before facing Mets as superstition.
Cabrillo's Conquistadores rose to 11th with 18 points in the CIF AAA balloting, up from 13th last week. West Covina and Garden Grove tied for ninth with 23 points after West Covina defeated South Hills 30 to 0 and Garden Grove fell 19 to 14 to Compton. Santa Maria earned four votes, tying for 21st with Crespi and Montclair. Top five remains South Pasadena, Rolling Hills Foothill, Excelsior, and Bonita.
Lompoc defeats Righetti 7-6 after trailing 4-1 at halftime as Glen Green scores three and Andy Black adds two. Senior standouts Mike Godden and Dave McVicar contribute one goal each with Kim Patton and Andy Kuhn key on defense. JVs and freshmen also win. next action set for Dos Pueblos in Santa Barbara.
In the Lompoc Youth Football League junior division the Kiwanis Outlaws and Perry's Pistons each earned their second straight victory last Saturday. The Outlaws shut out the Scorpions 6-0 on a first quarter touchdown by Chuck Van Allen. The Pistons beat the Rotary Rangers 19-12 with an insurance TD by Joey Gryhalvo and a 74 yard punt return by Melvin Jackson for the other score.
Nevada voters and gambling centers favor the Mets to win the World Series in a mix of Las Vegas and Stateline bets. Harrah’s offers Orioles odds to tie the series, while New York locals stay confident the Mets will clinch without returning to Baltimore.
Knicks jump to early NBA standings with 126 101 victory over Seattle led by Willis Reed 28 points and Dick Barnett 22. New York opened strong in first six minutes then pulled away with a 20 1 second quarter run.
UCLA coach John Wooden begins his 22nd year with UCLA as the Bruins start regular practice at Pauley Pavilion. He compares confidence to the Alcindor era and plans to use the high post offense and pressing defense that powered his 1964 1965 championship teams. Senior guard John Vallely is the lone senior and was on last year’s NCAA tournament team.
Lompoc Braves and Cabrillo Conquistadores eye their Nov 14 season finale for title impact as star players set or chase school records. John Fridrich adds to his yardage record with 343 receiving yards, while Rolly Garife and Cabrillo’s backs push for ground gains. Dos Pueblos water polo beats Cabrillo 7-3 as Cabrillo prepares for Righetti. Jayvee and freshman squads win.
Cincinnati Royals cut veteran forward Al Tucker and 6-11 center Craig Raymond along with rookie guard Ed McCall to reach the NBA limit. Penn State leads Lambert Trophy voting with Dartmouth close behind after near unanimous East regional football notes.
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