New look sports page ushers in six columns and fresh feel
The Lompoc Record sports section announces a six column layout for easier reading and a brighter flag. It notes Friday night local football scrimmages between Lompoc and Cabrillo, plus previews of upcoming openers and a playful report on pro wrestling at Santa Maria fairgrounds.
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Evert Jones
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Lompoc Braves dominate at triangular meet led by Williams
Lompoc High School cross country tops Dos Pueblos and Channel Islands as Terry Williams shatters course records with 9 37. Other top finishers include Tom Phillips, Roger Hansen, Alvin Gilmore, Tony Nunez, Jim Warrick, Jim Schankel and Terry Jackson. JV and Freshmen squads post wins.
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Lompoc fliers chase Reno Air Races goal
Five Lompoc aviation enthusiasts head to Reno Nevada for the National Reno Air Races in September 1926. Red Blackburn built a four year tiny biplane and aims to race around pylons at 150 to 160 mph. Tony Ebel, Dan Lalee, Walden Cooper and John Schmidt join as crew and alternate pilots.
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Lum’s 13th homer wins for Braves over Dodgers in 11th
Mike Lum homered twice including a 13th of the season in the 11th inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hank Aaron also homered for Atlanta as Los Angeles fell two games behind San Francisco in the NL West.
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Northern Michigan Defeated by Grambling in Gridiron Clash
United Press International reports a football result where Grambling defeats Northern Michigan 21 to 14. Alcorn A&M posted a 6 point outcome in the day’s slate. The brief notes the lack of additional scoring highlights or context.
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NFL kicks off 52nd season with Cowboys favored at Buffalo
The 52nd NFL season opens with Dallas as 13 point favorites at Buffalo after a perfect 6-0 preseason. Cowboys target improved playoff runs while Colts defend title facing Jets. other Week One picks include Bengals over Philadelphia and KC at San Diego.
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