Start of a BIG season for Valley teams and more
Preseason notes preview local football openers for Hueneme Lompoc Cabrillo Santa Ynez and Conquistadores. Highlights include Cal State Long Beach and Hancock college games, plus Santa Maria Speedway NASCAR Pacific Division stock cars. Listing results from high school and college games follow with scores and upcoming TV and race dates.
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Braves
Hueneme
Vikings
Conquistador
Santa Ynez
Pirates
Cabrillo
Huyck Stadium
Lompoc
Jack Curtice
University of California, Santa Barbara Gauchos
Steve Vermillion
Jim Rodgers
Cal State Long Beach
Santa Barbara
Rodgers
Vermillion
Hancock
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Maria
Dave Boyd
Santa Maria High School
Barney Eames
Santa Maria Speedway
Parnelli Joneses
A. J. Foyts
Riverside
Spud Simkins
Righetti
Atascadero
San Luis Obispo
Thousand Oaks
San Marcos
Dos Pueblos
Peter Noster
Arroyo Grande
Camarillo
Compton
San Luis Mission
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Long Beach St
UCSB
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USC
Nebraska
Texas
Cal
UCLA
Pittsburgh
Sanford
San Jose
New York
Jets
Miami
San Diego
Ashe to Head Davis Cup Team in Ohio Opener
UPI report says Donald Dell will name the U S Davis Cup lineup with Arthur Ashe and Stan Smith likely in singles and Smith with Bob Lutz as doubles partners. Cliff Richey may sit out against Romania in the three day test opening Friday at Harold T. Clark Stadium, Cleveland Heights.
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Steve Morrow
Cleveland
UPI
Donald Dell
U.S
Dell
Arthur Ashe
Stan Smith
Smith
Bob Lutz
Cliff Richey
Romania
England
Wimbledon
Nastase
Milan
Italy
Tiriac
Forest Hills
Europe
Sever Dron
Petre Marmureanu
Stars Align as Marichal Aaron Lift Teams in Tight NL West
Juan Marichal pitched the Giants to first place in the West as Aaron homered in the 12th inning to give the Braves a 6-5 win over the Dodgers. The pennant chase tightens with four clubs tied in losses and several teams winning to stay in range.
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Vito Stellino
UPI
Juan Marichal
San Francisco Giants
Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Giants
Houston Astros
Los Angeles Dodgers
Aaron
Braves
Dodgers
Atlanta
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Pirates rely on experience as Santa Ynez opens 1969 season
Santa Ynez Pirates bring back seven lettermen led by John Johansen and Sam Johnson as they host Cabrillo in the Tri-Valley League opener at 8 p.m. The squad, short on depth with 30 players, features Dan Paola and Rick Johnson stepping in, while many starters double as two-way players. The team aims to defend the league title with a busy October schedule at home and on the road.
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Dierker
Jim Bouton
San Francisco
Braves
Jim Wynn
Doug Rader
Gaylord Perry
Cincinnati
San Diego
Pete Rose
Alex Johnson
Tony Perez
Tommy Helms
Lompoc Braves
Hueneme
Oxnard
Huyck Stadium
Joe Stegman
Monte Bolinger
Jim Spruill
Cabrillo Conquistadores
Santa Ynez Pirates
Santa Ynez High
John Johansen
Sam Johnson
Pirates
Cabrillo
Cottlist
Santa Maria
Will Stensland
Santa Ynez High School
Solvang
St. Bonaventure
Fillmore
Stensland
Ventura
San Marcos
Johansen
An-Cif
Jerry Lundey
Dane Palmer
Mike Davis
Hancock
Dan Paola
Rick Johnson
Lundey
Pirate
Terry Bennett
Mark Henning
Mike Waterman
Boyce Tibbetts
Perry Duffy
Righetti
Tri - Valley
Agoura
Santa Ynez
Carpinteria
Bishop Diego
Villanova
Moorpark
Hancock College
Dave Robichaud
Dan Ritter
Robichaud
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara City College
Mike Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Cleveland Indians
McLaine
Lolich
Earl Wilson
Detroit
Indians
California
Minnesota
Oakland
Kansas City
Chicago
Seattle
New York Yankees
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
Jim Northrup
Don Wert
Mickey Stanley
Bob Brooks
Royals
Catfish
Hunter
White Sox
Gerry Nyman
Wilbur Wood
Billy Wynne
New York
Roy White
Fritz Peterson
Harriers to open cc slate at Rio Mesa meet
Lompoc High School runners travel to Hueneme to face Rio Mesa and Hueneme in a coast cross country meet led by juniors Larry Hildenbrand and Bruce Eiles. Senior Alan George and others round out the varsity squad as coach Frank Hiatt notes tough competition and developing stamina across junior varsity and frosh soph squads.
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Mark Chambers
Lompoc
Hueneme
Rio Mesa
C.I.F
Frank Hiatt
Brave Harriers
Larry Hildenbrand
Bruce Eiles
Alan George
Ed Bruzdowski
Ron Vogt
Terry Williams
Tony Nunez
Jose Guerrero Allen Anderson
Terry Evans
Dave Harvey
Jake Mintz
Hiatt
Alvin Gilmore
Marvin Cook
Roger Hansen
Gerald Thompkins
Swimming schedule announced for Lompoc Recreation
Registration for swim classes opens tomorrow at the Lompoc Recreation Department offices for Monday starts. Classes include pre beginner, beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, and swimmers, plus a synchronized swim option on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
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Lompoc
Lompoc Marlins
USC Faces Nebraska With Doubtful QBs Jones Fassel
USC coach John McKay said quarterback Jimmy Jones and backup Jim Fassel are doubtful for the Nebraska game with Jones troubled by a back issue and Fassel an elbow injury. If neither recovers, sophomore Greg Briner would start as USC prepares for travel.
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LOS Angeles
UPI
University of Southern California
John McKay
Jimmy Jones
Jim Fassel
Nebraska
McKay
Jones
Fassel
Greg Briner
Trojans
Tiger rookie hurler sparks Detroit optimism
The Detroit Tigers show hope for 1969 with a rising rookie pitcher, easing the sting of a disappointing season. While Mickey Lolich and Denny McLain miss chances to defend the title, the young hurler's emergence offers a brighter outlook for next year.
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United Press International
Detroit Tigers
Mickey Lolich
Denny McLain
Scribe’s football picks rely on listening to Johnny Unitas
Milton Richman relays expert advice on weekend NFL bets from Johnny Unitas and other stars. The piece lists predicted winners for opening NFL games, notes Unitas’ elbow and readiness, and weaves in college thoughts from Joe Paterno and spread of games across conferences. It also covers MLB notes on Kilkenny and other top performers and results.
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Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts
NFL
Los Angeles Rams
Colts
Rams
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