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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1977
Page
15
A reader asks if Joe Namath is finished as a quarterback while opinions say he may rebound with adjusted passing. The exchange notes Namath’s balance issues and tendency to challenge defenses, plus belief in a potential late career surge with the Rams.
Santa Ynez Pirates beat Santa Maria Saints 6-1 as Jan and Kathy Kennett were absent. Coach Dean Gilchrist called the squad emotionally flat but optimistic about Cabrillo. key results include Stolch, Harvey, Berta and Barrango wins for SY. The Congs visit next Tuesday to challenge the Pirates.
In Los Angeles, Chuck Knox settles the Rams quarterback issue by leaning to Pat Haden over Joe Namath. Namath’s late-season benching follows four interceptions in Chicago, while Haden delivers steadier play and a 4-2 start. Haden credits the team’s energy and the home crowd for the win.
Former Boston general manager Dick O'Connell told WHDH he has no plans in baseball and is relieved to be away from the pressures of a big league club after being fired by the Yawkey estate. He said the future holds no definite moves and reflected on the era ending with the sale to Haywood Sullivan and Buddy LeRoux.
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis, 63, remains resting comfortably at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. Officials say doctors are still evaluating whether a heart attack caused his chest pains after he was admitted Saturday night and placed in the coronary care unit.
Village Country Club events yield multiple winners. Doran leads low net with 60 during Wednesday two best ball contest won by Doran Spooner Lacanette Lilly 113. Thursday Gerrity Moseley Vienola Smith top with 111. Friday seniors Tin Whistle winners DeDera McDowell Miller Lee 150. Saturday two bestball ties Stewart Nagle Susee Taylor and Ball McGee Shoenfield Doran 119. Weekend bestball victors Bickford Mandgrove net 56 Sherman Moulton 57. Mixed winners Cutts Pate net 58.
Stanford quarterback Guy Benjamin led the Pac-8 in passing and offense after Stanford’s 31-29 victory over Washington State. Benjamin completed 140 of 213 passes for 1,702 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 267.7 yards per game. James Lofton tops receivers with 38 catches for 649 yards and nine touchdowns.
Chuck Crummy and Dale Barthel earn Players of the Week honors plus Iron Men of the Week. Crummy rushed 78 yards on 15 carries in Congs Homecoming win over Arroyo Grande, played all four quarters on defense with one fumble caused, and returned two punts and a kickoff. Barthel, junior free safety, had an interception against Santa Maria, broke up four passes, and totaled seven unassisted and three assisted tackles.
The flu afflicted Santa Ynez Valley as they lost to San Luis Obispo 5-15 15-10 15-11. Coach Marilyn Wheeler and Stacy Todd were absent while Libby Mercado and Liz Osborne led the Sailors. The Northern League record dropped to 3-5 as the Pirates host Santa Maria next.
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