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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1975
Page
8
Washington state King County and Seattle renew a multi million dollar lawsuit against the American League owners over the 1969 Seattle Pilots’ move to Milwaukee in 1970. The suit seeks treble damages potentially over 20 million dollars.
Charlie Ruter, AAU official and Jefferson County transportation assistant superintendent, works 16 to 18 hours daily to route buses for black students amid a desegregation crisis. Rioting injured 200, National Guard deployed, threats from Ku Klux Klan reported as he coordinates white and black student transport and pushes for orderly integration.
Frank Robinson, first black manager, avoided firing as the Indians climbed from last place to a five game win streak. Cleveland's 3-2 10 inning win over Boston followed a month of doubt, with 69-70 record marking a surge in late July.
NFL clubs pared rosters to 46 with many All-Pro names cut or placed on injured reserve. Teams like Miami, Dallas, and New York made major moves while veterans retire or hit waivers. The 43-man regular-season limit looms next week as coaches juggle trades and injuries.
Los Angeles officials say about 1.5 million dollars in replacement value is needed after vandals damaged the Coliseum press box destroying the scoreboard control computer and other gear. A 19 year old was arrested on burglary charges.
Tickets for the second annual Northern League Football Preview are available at Lompoc and Cabrillo high schools. Adults pay $2, others $1. Gates open 6 30 p m at Huyck Stadium, kickoff at 7 p m. Six quarters feature Northern schools Santa Maria Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo against Cabrillo Lompoc and Righetti.
Jerry Criscione and Bill Graham defeated Dave Bickmore and Phil Hirschler 8-4 in the final match of the Teacher's Handicap Tennis Tourney sponsored by the Lompoc Federation of Teachers yesterday.
New York Knicks announce the acquisition of 7 foot 260 pound center Bob Christian to bolster the pivot. Christian, an eighth round pick from Grambling by Atlanta in 1969, played for the Hawks and Suns before this move and will back up Neal Walk.
Cecil Cooper tops the American League designated hitters with a .341 average. Jim Rice, now Boston’s left fielder, sits second at .287 and leads rookies with 97 RBIs in his first season. Tommy Davis of Baltimore ranks third at .282 after a .458 week.
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