Braves Tangle With Tigers In SBCL Showdown At Mustang
Lompoc the Braves host the San Luis Obispo Tigers at Mustang Stadium in a top Santa Barbara County League clash. Both teams sit 3-1 as coach Jim Spruill tweaks the offense to counter a big, fast Tigers line and a defense built on nine two way players and strong blocking.
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Suns Rout Celtics In Opener Behind Van Arsdale And Hawkins
Phoenix defeated Boston 119 to 110 as Dick Van Arsdale scored 30 and Connie Hawkins added 23. Neal Walk contributed 18 points and 18 rebounds while Clem Haskins also had 18. The Suns led 94 78 after the third and opened the fourth with a 9 0 run to seal the win.
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Brooks Robinson sparkles in pivotal 1970 World Series play
In a vivid portrait of Brooks Robinson, the 33-year-old Baltimore third baseman recalls a sixth inning gem against Lee May. Robinson describes backhanding a tricky bouncer in foul territory and throwing to first in one motion, aided by timing, balance, and instinct as he defies the rainbow of praise.
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Cabrillo Eyes Homecoming Test Against Arroyo Grande
Cabrillo enters the Arroyo Grande game 4 0, 2 0 in league, riding a 15 game win streak and nine game league streak. Arroyo needs a win after four tries this season as Cabrillo coach Evert Jones notes homecoming distractions but believes the Hillmen have practiced well and can stay undefeated.
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Brooks Robinson Dominates Series as Orioles Clinch World Title
Orioles star Brooks Robinson earned the Most Valuable Player honor as Baltimore clinched the World Series. Robinson called the win the greatest thing that ever happened to him, while Boog Powell led the team with nine hits and six RBIs. Sparky Anderson praised Robinson's dominance.
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Orioles end haunting 69 ghosts as they win 1970 World Series
The Orioles defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8 to 4 to capture the World Series, avenging last year’s Mets defeat. Frank Robinson led a 15 hit assault after a tough playoff run that beat the Minnesota Twins in three straight. Sparky Anderson praised Baltimore as the best in baseball and noted 1970 belongs to the Orioles.
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Pirates Open Padres Play at St Josephs
The Santa Ynez Pirates open Los Padres play at Santa Maria against the St Joseph Knights tomorrow at 1 30. St Joseph, led by three strong backs and 10 touchdown runner Steve Consorti, is 3 1 this season while Santa Ynez is winless and aims to finish on top in the new league.
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Begg, Johnson share tourney spotlight at Santa Ynez
Kevin Johnson of Arroyo Grande won the boys 16 and 18 divisions after a 72 hour, 18-set run, defeating Jim English of Righetti 6-3 5-7 7-5 in the final at Santa Ynez High. Lompoc’s Sydney Begg captured the girls 18 crown 6-2 6-0 over Marti Johnson of Santa Maria.
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