Nastase Wins Battle Of Nice Guys At U.S. Open
Ilie Nastase defeated Roscoe Tanner in a five set marathon 7-5 6-7 1-6 7-6 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals amid controversy over a line call. Tanner earned the Good Guy Award for sportsmanship as fan protests rose over a disputed call by linesman Adrian Clark and umpire Merle Erwin.
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West Named Greatest Laker in Los Angeles History
In Inglewood, Jerry West, new Lakers coach, wins a KABC sponsored write in vote as the greatest Laker in Los Angeles history. His No 44 jersey will join the Los Angeles Bicentennial Time Capsule to be opened January 1 2016. West starred for the Lakers with 25 192 career points and a 27 point per game average.
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Barthel Hopes to Play as ASU Faces UCLA
ASU sophomore Barthel, a '74 Lompoc High graduate, hopes to play tomorrow night against UCLA after spraining an ankle two weeks ago. Coaches under Frank Kush limit ankle tape. Barthel wears number 42 and is second on the depth chart behind Tim Peterson.
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Lompoc
Arizona State University
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UCLA
Tim Peterson
Handballathon Aims for World Record at Lompoc High
Thespian Troupe No. 779 from Lompoc High stages an 80 hour non stop handball marathon with two four player teams Sharks and Jets. Two players per team on court in six hour shifts and pledges support Muscular Dystrophy Association with 50 50 split. Event at Lompoc High handball courts runs from 4 p m today. Guinness World Records entry planned. Contact Larry Bowen at 735 1520 for pledges.
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Lompoc Record Profiles Scott Ostler Editor
Local newspaper page highlights editor Scott Ostler as he guides reporting at the Lompoc Record. The feature outlines his career, responsibilities, and commitment to community storytelling.
Yeager to rejoin Dodgers after bat splinter injury
Dodgers catcher Steve Yeager will leave hospital Wednesday and rejoin the team in eight to ten days. Doctor H Paul Bauer said eight splinters were removed from Yeager's neck and the esophagus and nerve center were not damaged. Yeager said he feels pretty good from Donald Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego.
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H. Paul Bauer
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Palomino- Muniz Title Bout Postponed After Injury
World welterweight champion Carlos Palomino sustains torn cartilage and bruised ribs in a sparring session, postponing his 15 round title defense against Mando Muniz at the Olympic Auditorium. Promoter Aileen Eaton said a doctor visit will set a new date within about two days.
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Judge tosses antitrust counts in Finley suit against Kuhn
A federal judge dismissed three antitrust counts from Charles O Finley’s suit against baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, ruling baseball immune from antitrust law and set Nov 8 for trial on remaining claims including Kuhn’s authority to ban sales of Vida Blue Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi.
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Padres Surprise Dodgers In 4-2 Win At Dodger Stadium
San Diego Padres pitcher Dave Freisleben baffled Dodgers with eight innings of five hitters, as the Padres beat Los Angeles 4-2 to tighten their NL West edge. Johnny Grubb and Jerry Turner delivered key two run hits, while Steve Garvey homered for the Dodgers in a rare decision. The loss left the Dodgers unable to gain on first-place Cincinnati, who lost to Houston 10-5.
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Village Hills Little League Board Meeting Notice
The Village Hills Little League will hold a board meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Village Country Club. All members are invited.
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Lakers toplay Suns in Santa Barbara charity game
The Los Angeles Lakers meet the Phoenix Suns on October 4 at 8 p.m. at UCSB for the 7th annual Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation Benefit. Proceeds aid UCSB undergraduates from the South Coast in need. General admission $4.50, students $3, reserved $7.50, best seats first come. Tickets by mail to P.O. Box 1403 Santa Barbara 93102.
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Volleyball officials meeting for girls ISC set at Hancock
Officials needed for girls interscholastic volleyball may attend a meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Hancock College Sports Pavilion. For information call Dave Lowry instructional chairman at 925 0532.
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Marksmen contest closes SAC security police finals Thursday
The final day of the Strategic Air Command security police marksmanship contest will be Thursday at Vandenberg AFB. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the event is open to the public on the San Antonio Range with teams from Vandenberg and four other Air Force Bases using M 16 rifles and .38 caliber pistols.
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Q and A on pro sports plans and player trivia
Readers ask about disaster drafts and league insurance to aid teams after mass casualties. The column explains NFL stocking plans, individual premiums, and disaster funds, then shifts to trivia on Around the Horn origins, pickoffs, the Van Arsdale brothers, Namath’s ads, and a note that Dave Winfield is the only current MLB player to reach the majors without minors.
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Jones still has shot at 30 wins this season
Randy Jones, aiming for 30 wins, is a Cy Young candidate who has surpassed 20 victories and could join 17 pitchers since World War II with 25 or more wins in a season. If he achieves 25, he would be the second for a National League expansion club and the first Western Division pitcher to reach that mark.
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