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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1970
Page
6
Lompoc Braves hosts Dos Pueblos in a key league clash after a 4 1 season start. Coach Jim Spruill notes the upcoming test against a larger Dos Pueblos squad and seeks a stronger home performance to back up last week’s road success.
Cabrillo, ranked No. 4 in CIF 3A, routed Arroyo Grande 34 to 12 as Evert Jones praised team play. standout performances came from Don Willis, Cecil Gordon, Alfred Drake, and Ernie Martin while Cabrillo’s defense intercepted five passes and accumulated 262 rushing yards.
The Steelers rookie Terry Bradshaw, known for his faith and humility, leads Pittsburgh to a 7-3 upset of the Houston Oilers after earlier struggles. He avoids arrogance, praises God, and believes he will rise to be a great quarterback while keeping team spirit strong.
Oakland manager Dick Williams fills his four man staff by hiring Irv Noren as third base coach and Jerry Lumpe as first base coach. Noren, 11 year big leaguer with several clubs, previously managed in Hawaii and scouted for Pittsburgh. Lumpe, 12 year AL veteran with Yankees and Athletics, led by a .301 season in 1962 with 83 RBIs.
Ellen Neal of Lompoc co headlines the 44th California Woman's Bowling Assn. Champions ships in Stockton with a 1825 nine game series to tie Dorcas McKay of Sequoia. She earns a paid entry into the WIBC Queens Tournament in Atlanta next spring to represent California. Neal, a former Germany and Bavaria gymnastics champion, notes long rise since 1957 and posts highs of 280 in a game and 964 in four.
The 1969 narrative repeats with Ohio State and Texas near the top. Both teams entered late season play with high rankings as Michigan upset Ohio State and Texas achieved a dramatic finish to clinch the title, echoing past drama.
The Lakers visit New York to face the Knicks in a rematch after last season's seven game NBA final where New York won 113 99. Willis Reed leads the Knicks with star teammates Dave DeBusschere Bill Bradley Dick Barnett and Walt Frazier as Keith Erickson Happy Hairston Wilt Chamberlain Gail Goodrich and Jerry West are noted for the Lakers.
Lynn Michael of Santa Maria wins $25 with a perfect coupon for Week 2 predicting Cabrillo over Arroyo Grande 30-14. He nailed all games but the tie-breakers. Delbert Freitas, Bernie Holmes share second with one wrong answer each for $7.50.
Oakland California Bears coach Ray Willsey asserted that UCLA quarterback Dennis Dummit did not score a touchdown in the final four seconds of the game at Bears Stadium. He reviewed game films and said Dummit's run did not cross the end zone and that the knee hit the ground before the dive, despite UCLA claiming a 24-21 victory.
UCLA coach Tom Prothro criticized new pass interference rulings as making the defense ineffective though he acknowledged fair officiating. He cited UCLA’s late winning TD setup by two interference calls against California and warned USC to expect strong passing from Oregon and Stanford as UCLA faces Stanford Saturday night.
Oakland defeated Washington 34-20 as rookie tight end Ray Chester and veteran Hewritt Dixon led the Raiders. Chester caught eight passes for 110 yards while Dixon totaled 164 yards from scrimmage including a 39 yard TD run. Lamonica threw for 232 yards and Wells, Biletnikoff each connected on multiple scoring plays.
The Forty Niners claimed a late Saints touchdown came from a trap catch and a blown whistle. Dave Parks was cited by ex-teammates as catching a 22 yard Kilmer pass for the score. Frank Nunley said players waited for the whistle as Kilmer then completed the final play to Parks.
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