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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1976
Page
6
UPI report from New York notes Billy Martin claims the Yankees can rebound after the Reds won 4-3 to go two games up. Martin cites past comebacks but the piece questions whether New York has true pride this season.
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Rozelle Rule violates the Sherman Antitrust Act. It said the rule unfairly limits players from negotiating with other clubs after contract end and caused some careers to end early.
The Lompoc Braves advance from 14th to 11th in the CIF Southern Section 3-A poll, five votes from the Top Ten. They earned 18 votes this week after beating Santa Maria Saints and are favored to win upcoming games against San Luis Obispo Arroyo Grande and Righetti.
The Buffalo Braves acquire Moses Malone from Portland in exchange for their top 1978 college draft choice plus $232 000 in two payments. Malone, 22, 6-11, 215 pounds, joins Bob McAdoo John Shumate and Adrian Dantley on Buffalo’s front line and is expected to debut in the season opener at Milwaukee.
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquire left wing Mike Corrigan from the Los Angeles Kings for a fifth or sixth round pick. Corrigan, 30, played 71 games last season posting 22 goals and 21 assists for 43 points and has 286 career NHL points. He will join Vic Hatfield and Jean Pronovost in Pittsburgh, replacing Lowell MacDonald sidelined by a knee injury.
Corky Calhoun 6-7 forward and No. 1 pick by Phoenix in 1972 was put on waivers by the Los Angeles Lakers. The 27 year old veteran had been a spot player for two seasons after a November 1974 trade. The Lakers pared to 12 and also waived 6-2 rookie Wayman Britt while placing eight year veteran guard Stu Lantz on injured reserve with an activation timeline after five games.
The article contrasts the Reds and Yankees focusing on pride and homegrown stars like Rose Morgan Bench Perez Concepcion versus Yankee veterans from other clubs. It notes the Reds’ pitchers lacking but their fierce team spirit may challenge the Yankees who historically equate to a super team.
Cincinnati Reds hold a 2-0 Series edge as they arrive at Yankee Stadium for Game No 3. Sparky Anderson and Pat Zachry express confidence that the Reds can finish the title in four or five games despite Yankee Stadium conditions and Billy Martin’s Yankees lineup.
Basketball free play for adults 18 at Lompoc Junior High 7 30 to 10 p m. Cross country events Cabrillo Santa Maria Righetti Lompoc at 3 p m. Water polo Santa Maria Cabrillo Lompoc San Luis at 3 p m. Referee meeting for high school wrestling registration Thursday 8 30 p m Hancock College Gym contact Guy Graham 922 3349 or Phil Prijatel 943 3483.
The 23 year old Santa Ynez resident recalls his long road through Elk's Field Solvang Hancock College and Richmond to reach Atlanta. He describes his major league debut with 55 000 fans at Riverfront Stadium and his first hit and home run against the Padres. He plans ongoing training and hopes to play ten more years.
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