Lompoc Scouting Report Preview Righetti Clash
The Lompoc Braves meet the Righetti Warriors in a physical Northern League opener at Santa Maria Highs Bissed Field. Jim Spruill notes Righetti relies on junior QB George Sampson and running back Sam Garcia, with a tough defensive line and a shifting Brave defense aimed at more aggression.
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Kuhn probes Finley case in World Series turmoil
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn met with Mike Andrews to discuss press stories about threats from the Oakland club. He said no action against A's owner Charlie Finley now but will explore the situation with the Oakland organization after the series ends.
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Staub powers Mets past A's in 6-1 win to even World Series
Rusty Staub drove in five runs with a homer and three singles despite playing hurt. The Mets tied the series at two games each as Jerry Koosman faces Vida Blue in a pivotal fifth game. Staub's resilience echoed team veteran optimism as Bud Harrelson stressed staying the course after their latest comeback.
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Kaiser International Open Sees Top Golf Stars Withdraw
Napa California UPI reports the Kaiser International Open draws near with many top money winners opting out. Johnny Miller and Hale Irwin will tee off among 156 pros while Jack Nicklaus Bruce Crampton Tom Weiskopf Lee Trevino Lanny Wadkins and Billy Casper skip. Wadkins scratched late Sunday.
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Willis pounds the ground for UT El Paso miners
Former Cabrillo High star Don Willis, a junior running back at UTEP, rushed for 108 yards and two TDs against New Mexico State, the first 100 yard game for the Miners in recent memory. He leads UTEP with 179 rushing yards and five receptions.
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Local Sports Sked Highlights Today and Tomorrow
Water polo matches set for Lompoc at Santa Maria and Cabrillo at San Luis at 8 p.m. Cross country races feature Righetti at Lompoc and Cabrillo at San Luis at 3 30 p.m. Katie Mackie begins her golf journey at Village Country Club today with a final day tomorrow.
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Bad Night for Charles Finley Across Three Sports
Charles C. Finley, owner of clubs in baseball hockey and basketball, endured losses as his Oakland A's fell 6-1 to the New York Mets in New York, the California Golden Seals were beaten 5-1 by the Philadelphia Flyers, and the Memphis Tams lost 108-95 to the Carolina Cougars.
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Williams to quit after World Series. Andrews linked to A's future
Oakland manager Dick Williams plans to resign after the World Series amid contract friction with Charlie Finley.Rumors link Mike Andrews to a possible Yankee or Mets future as Finley ponders his moves, while Andrews receives a warm Mets ovation upon pinch hitting for Oakland.
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Archibald lifts Kings past Sonics in late rally
Nate Archibald scored 27 points and nailed two free throws with two seconds left to give the Kansas City-Omaha Kings a 108-106 win over Seattle. The victory ties them with Milwaukee for the Midwest Division lead after Archibald sealed the late rally with free throws. Haywood led Seattle with 31 points. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob Dandridge combined for 43 for Milwaukee in a 109-95 win over Golden State.
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