A's erupt at sign aimed at Williams after win
The Athletics beat the Angels 6-4 as Reggie Jackson homered and Dick Williams faced a taunting message on Oakland Coliseum scoreboards. Players blamed an unnamed source for the display, criticizing the act as unprofessional while renewing chants against Williams.
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Yanks Orioles close in as Bosox slump on Labor Day
Boston Red Sox off day after Labor Day doubleheader losses to Baltimore 10–10 and 10–10 extend five game skid. Darrell Johnson stages voluntary batting practice while Grimsley and Cuellar combine to hold Boston to two hits. Grich and Blairs sacrifice fly provide Orioles' edge.
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Rudy
Glenn Abbott
Rollie Fingers
Frank Robinson
John Doherty
Angels
White Sox
Royals
Jorge Orta
Marr slams quitters as Miller withdraws from TPC
Dave Marr blasts players for leaving the Tournament Players Championship after Johnny Miller pulled out with heat exhaustion. Arnold Palmer shot 78 and missed the cut while Marr argues the event could become a fifth major only if players show real commitment.
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ABC
Pirates ride home crowd to doubleheader sweep
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 and 11-1 in a Monday doubleheader at Three Rivers Stadium, aided by a 45,181 turnout. Jerry Reuss and Bruce Kison earned the wins as Willie Stargell, Bob Robertson, and Richie Zisk homered. The crowd buoyed a tired club returning from a West Coast trip, boosting current momentum in the NL East race.
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Fifty Miles on His Fifty Birthday by Ray Gil
Ray Gil, 50, ran a 50 mile route from the hill by the bowling alley to Solvang and back, completing the feat in seven hours. His support included John Heiden and John Fick for the last miles, with juice at checkpoints. He plans possibly to attempt 60 miles at 60, despite the pain.
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Connors and Smith Reach Open Fourth Round
At Forest Hills eight men chased quarterfinal spots in the U S Open as Jimmy Connors and Stan Smith advanced to the fourth round after a tense Labor Day program. Roscoe Tanner upset Ilie Nastase while defending champion John Newcombe faced Ray Moore and Ken Rosewall prepared to meet Raul Ramirez. Arthur Ashe then faced Guillermo Vilas.
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Lompoc Youth Football Sign-Ups Nearing Deadline
Sign-ups for the Lompoc Valley Youth Football League end this week with sessions tonight and tomorrow at Ryan Park 6 to 9 p.m. at the concession stand. Physicals Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. at Lompoc Junior High. final sign ups during that time. Boys must bring $6 and proof of age.
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Cabrillo High Football Season Tickets On Sale
Cabrillo High offers season tickets for four home games at 8 dollars and individual seats at 2.50 each. Junior high and elementary student rates apply with an adult ticket. Home opener is September 20 versus San Marcos with Serra Santa Maria and Righetti as other home games. Call 733 3501 ext 31 or visit the athletic office for reservations.
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Lompoc AAU Team Holds Cross Country Tryouts This Week
The Lompoc Valley Girls AAU Track Club offers daily cross country tryouts this week from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hapgood School on South A Street. The season ends in late November with the Junior Nationals in San Mateo. Physical exams for all prospective athletes in all sports are scheduled at Lompoc High and Cabrillo High. Boys exams are Saturday at Lompoc Senior High at 2 p.m. and September 14 at Lompoc Junior High at 2 p.m. Girls exams are September 14 at Lompoc Junior High at 8:30 a.m.
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Cal Poly Mustangs to Hold Wrestle-offs at Cabrillo High
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo plans annual wrestle-offs at Cabrillo High on November 21. Benjo Williams, a former Cabrillo standout now a Cal Poly freshman, is expected to appear. Top two wrestlers in each of 10 weight classes compete to determine the No. 1 in each slot.
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Lakers and Warriors Benefit Game Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for the fifth annual Scholarship Foundation Benefit Game between the Lakers and Warriors at U C S B go on sale in Santa Barbara. The game is set for September 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the U C S B Ticket Office and other Santa Barbara and Goleta outlets. Information line 687 4435.
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Boating Class Offered in Lompoc by Costa de Oro Squadron
A 12 week boating course starts mid September in Lompoc. Registration is Sept 10 at 7 pm in the Lompoc Recreation Department office at Ocean Ave and C Street. Topics include navigation charts seamanship rules of the road trailering and safety. Open to ages 12 and up. Contact Commander Rick Grossman at 743 2085.
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