Q and A sports trivia column with Yaz Spitz and more
A syndicated Q and A features sports trivia on Yaztrading and Mark Spitz records. Topics cover Carl Yastrzemski’s position prudence, Spitz’s Munich age records, Dwight McDonald’s draft, Johnny Bench’s defense, Denver Nuggets salaries for David Thompson and Marvin Webster, and rookie prospects in pro football. The piece notes coaching bias toward size and highlights players like Fred Dryer, Jack Lambert, and Calvin Jones.
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Marvin Webster
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Fred Dryer
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Jack Lambert
Calvin Jones
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Phoenix area businessmen win women’s pro softball league franchise
Six Phoenix, Arizona businessmen have been awarded a women’s professional softball league franchise, officials announced Tuesday. The deal secures a team in the league, adding a new market presence for women’s pro softball.
Warriors trim to 12-man limit at season start
The Golden State Warriors cut rookie forward Otis Johnson of Stetson on waivers to meet the 12-man season opening roster limit. Johnson stood 6-8 and competed with Rick Barry Jamaal Wilkes Dwight Davis and Derrek Dickey for a spot. coach Al Attles said the cut was necessary.
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Dwight Davis
Derrek Dickey
al Attles
Rose hails dramatic 12th inning World Series classic
Pete Rose raved after the Reds 7-6 loss to the Red Sox in a famed World Series game. He cited Carlton Fisk’s game winning homer, Bernie Carbo’s eighth inning three run shot, and Dwight Evans’ one handed catch and double play as the key moments sealing Boston’s victory. Rose praised Evans and noted a disputed scoring decision by Don Zimmer, calling it the greatest World Series game he’s seen.
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Prison rodeo thrills and spills in Texas
Leonard Harris was crushed by a rodeo horse during the Texas Prison Rodeo in Huntsville, a weekly October event featuring bravado and rough tricks. Convicts like Kenneth Mosley compete for prizes while officials note rare escapes since decades ago.
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Texas State Penitentiary Infirmary
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Seales Retains Northwest Title With Second Round KO
Sugar Ray Seales of Tacoma defended the Northwest middleweight crown by knocking out Mike Lankester of Renton in the second round at 1:45. Seales, a southpaw, withstood a strong first round, then landed solid combinations and uppercuts. He staggered Lankester twice before delivering a final rock ing combination for the knockout.
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Bell targets six college rushing records this season
Ricky Bell of Southern California has rushed for 1,068 yards in six games, averaging 178 yards per game and six yards per carry. His pace threatens Ed Marinaro's single season and career yardage records, while Archie Griffin nears Marinaro's career total. Pete Johnson leads in scoring as Gene Swick closes on Jim Plunkett's passing record.
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Southern California
Ncaa Statistics Service
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Ed Marinaro
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Ohio State
Archie Griffin
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Pete Johnson
Toledo
Gene Swick
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Lompoc Girls Defeat St Joseph Knights In Tennis Meet
The Lompoc High tennis team defeated St. Joseph 5-2 on the Lompoc courts. Singles results include Ramirez beating Heidi Hedlund 63 seven five and Lillian Jackson winning 6 3 6 1. Doubles saw Patten and Warren top Gerri Wallace and Masha Calloway 60 74, Degian and Beth defeating Sloan and Porfiri 6 3 7 4, and Janice Binning with Lauren Mitty winning 6 1 6 2. JV action: Lompoc won 1-0 as Elin Jamison and Kim McAhren won 6 2 6 2. Ascot Park in Gardena remains closed indefinitely for racing due to unpaid rent.
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Stowasser
Rhonda Coleman
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Gerri Wallace
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