Reggie Jackson speaks out against A's owner Finley
Reggie Jackson, star of the Oakland A's, openly challenges owner Charles O. Finley over treatment of players and the Mike Andrews issue. He defends his role as player representative, explains his motivation to help teammates, and recalls their 1969 holdout as a turning point.
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Bulldogs Host Glendale in Spoiler Role as Season Nears End
Allan Hancock Bulldogs eye a spoiler run after a 21-14 loss to Glendale leaves their conference mark at 1-2. Coach Barney Eames says the next four games test resolve as Hancock prepares for Compton College, with Lee Brownell set to start at quarterback and Mike Draper returning to backfield duties. The Saturday game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Dave Boyd Field.
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Virgie Burger Captures Medallion Day Crown at Village
Virgie Burger shoots net 71 to win the Medallion Day event at Village Country Club and also takes the low putts with 28. Edna Stanley finishes second in first flight with a tie for third between Jean Martin and Marguerite Bledsoe. Wanda Pendley wins second flight with Norma Staffel second and Carol Bratz third. Elsie Briscoe tops third flight with Viv Irvine second and Mary Lou Griffin third. Qualifying round for the Handicap tourney is set for next Tuesday ahead of November play.
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Abebe Bikila Dies at 46 in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Olympic marathon winner Abebe Bikila died at age 46 from an apparent brain hemorrhage. The Imperial Guard announced his death. Bikila had risen from corporal to captain in the Ethiopian army after barefoot victory in 1960.
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Tigers release Frank Howard after career with Detroit
Detroit Tigers give unconditional release to Frank Howard the 6 foot 7 inch 280 pound slugger who hit 382 career homers and ranked 17th all time in that category. Howard declined a minor league manager job saying he would pursue other opportunities in and out of baseball. He spent last season as a designated hitter batting .256 with 12 homers.
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Reggie Jackson Receives Car for World Series MVP
Reggie Jackson of the Oakland A's accepted an automobile on Thursday after being voted World Series MVP. Jackson called the award the greatest thrill of his life and compared the World Series to the Kentucky Derby and the Olympics in prestige.
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Record MLB attendance tops 30 million in 1973 season
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced a regular season attendance of 30,115,453 paid admissions. Unofficial World Series attendance reached 358,289, Championship Series 438,281, and All-Star game 40,849. Free admissions totaled 3,395,727 across 24 clubs.
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Mustangs Host Fresno in Cal Poly Showdown
An overflow crowd of 7000-plus is expected for the Cal Poly versus Fresno State game in Mustang Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Cal Poly, 5-0 and ranked, faces Fresno State at 14. Coach Joe Harper seeks a fifth straight win, with strong kicking and scoring threats led by John Loane and Rick Glinisk.
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Lompoc JV Gridiron Tops SLO JV 6-0
The Lompoc High JV football team defeated San Luis Obispo JV 6-0 to improve to 4-2. Steve Miliate scored the game’s only touchdown on an eight yard run. They host Santa Maria next Thursday.
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Liquor Emporium, Realty Shine in Lompoc League Action
Roger Kilmer blasted two first inning homers for Liquor Liquor Emporium 31 Roadhes 2. Ed Breen went 6-6 with two doubles. Charles Battles 3-4 with 2 RBIs for Liquor Village Realty 17 Lompoc Valley Bowl 5. Ed Hall 4-4 with a homer and two doubles. Gary Hargis and Charles Denson homered for Realty. Herman Madden homered for the Bow.
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Cubs Trade Ferguson Jenkins for Bright Prospects
Chicago sends Ferguson Jenkins to Texas for two infield outfield versatile prospects Bill Madlock and Vic Harris. Jenkins had pressed for a trade, ending his six time 20 game win seasons with the Cubs. He announced his desire to leave mid season as reports earlier indicated.
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Cross Country Braves Extend Win Streak With Dual Meet Victory
The Lompoc Braves swept to a 27 29 win over San Luis Obispo on the foes home course as Roger Fabing set a course record 11 49 for SLO with teammate Jim Schankel second in 12 03. Lompoc placed sixth through eleventh led by Terry Jackson 12 33 John Fick 12 37 and Dave Smith 13 60. JV San Luis won 24 33 with Scott Hall 13 25.
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Cabrillo Conquistadores win as Martin sets course record
Cabrillo tops Santa Maria 35 to 23 with Mike Martin blazing a 13 12 course record at Village Country Club. Martin beats Zorich’s old mark by 11 seconds and led a trio of Cabrillo runners finishing high as Santa Maria claimed runners in second and third.
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