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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1969
Page
8
Santa Barbara County League fans eye Lompoc Cabrillo clash as likely final title decider. Upsets, officiating woes, and standout college and pro games shape a tense week as San Marcos Santa Maria clash headlines the high school slate.
Lew Alcindor outplayed Elvin Hayes as Milwaukee defeated San Diego 115 102 in a pro return echoing their NCAA semifinal clash. Other NBA results saw San Francisco 94 93 over Atlanta Philadelphia 122 119 over Phoenix and Los Angeles 116 109 over Cincinnati.
Lompoc junior varsity schedules a league clash with Righetti as seven players go both ways. The Bravelets boast a stingy defense allowing 3.5 points per game and a productive offense led by quarterback Dave Stegman.
East Lansing Mich UPI named Duffy Daugherty Coach of the Week after his Michigan State Spartans upset Michigan 23 12. The win improves MSU to 10 4 2 all time over the Wolverines and follows two crushing losses to Notre Dame and Ohio State. Daugherty credited his line for a 348 yard rushing effort while passing was limited to one completion in seven attempts.
Dr. Willis M. Tate of Southern Methodist University urged the NCAA to set a national cap on athletic scholarships, proposing 30 football grants and six basketball grants per year, plus a student-involved code of conduct. The plan was presented to the NCAA Council amid concerns over rising costs threatening intercollegiate sports.
Nelson Carter of Lompoc breaks away with 249 rushing yards against Santa Maria Saints to lead league rushing. Don Willis and Jim Carter follow, while Garife Hubbard tie for scoring in a week of Santa Barbara County League play. Ray Smith tops passing yardage with 256, Wilson leads receptions. Lompoc tops offenses and defenses in team stats as Righetti trails. North Dakota State remains top small college team with 6–0 record in UPI coaches poll.
Frank Beard and Billy Casper opened as favorites in the $100,000 San Francisco Open at Harding Park. Beard and Casper shot three under 68 in tuneups, with Dave Hill as a strong second choice. Arnold Palmer, returning from an arthritic hip, expressed cautious optimism about competing as the tour event began.
Mets supersub Al Weis, MVP runner up in the World Series, is honored with a new 1970 Volkswagen sedan. He reflects on the playoff run, his clutch contribution, and his first parade, while a Long Island neighbor-police officer congratulations him in the showroom.
Lompoc Braves water polo aims to even league record with a home match against Cabrillo after an 11-5 loss to Dos Pueblos. Cabrillo sits 2-1 after a win over Santa Maria, with senior Mike Godden and teammates scoring against Dos Pueblos. Jayvee and freshman results included a 7-5 defeat and a 65 sudden‑death win to keep the frosh unbeaten.
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