Braves tackle old challenge against Thousand Oaks Lancers
Lompoc Braves open their season facing the Thousand Oaks Lancers who have troubled them in recent years. Coach Jim Spruill notes Oaks’ polished option attack and returns led by Kurt Herman and Greg Glasmeier, while Lompoc studies an improved defense and aims to capitalize on discipline after a mixed scrimmage.
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Gross’s ninth inning play saves Astros in 3 2 ten inning win
Houston rookie Greg Gross threw out Rick Auerbach at the plate in the top of the ninth to keep the game tied 2 2. He then drove in the winning run in the 10th with a single and score as Bob Watson followed with a hit to clinch 3 2 victory over the Dodgers.
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Orioles hold off Yankees as Cuellar earns 20th win
Orioles defeat the New York Yankees 10-4 to trim the AL East lead to a half game. Mike Cuellar notches his 20th win while Bobby Grich and Rich Coggin drive in two runs each with a seven-run sixth inning. Brooks Robinson and Earl Weaver weigh in on pressure as Boston and Texas games also unfold.
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Cabrillo Tourney Leads Weekend Prep
Water polo opens with Cabrillo tournament. Cross country hosts Cabrillo at San Marcos at 3 30 p m. Friday features Pac football as Lompoc visits Thousand Oaks. San Marcos plays Cabrillo at 8 p m.
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Willis Reed Retires After Knee Woes With Knicks
Willis Reed announced his retirement as a player with the New York Knicks. Knee trouble since 1969 and a degenerative right knee ended his run after 11, 19 and limited seasons, though his contract and future with the team remain unresolved.
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Connors, Ashe Struggle as Seeded Players Advance in Pacific Southwest
Jimmy Connors overcame Brian Teacher 6-2 6-7 6-2 to reach the third round at the Pacific Southwest Open where Roscoe Tanner blasted through. Eric Van Dillen lost to Bob Kreiss 7-6 7-5, while Ashe recovered after a slow start to take control. Connors meets Ross Case in the next round after a comeback win over Bill Brown 4-6 6-3 6-1.
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Nicklaus Favored At Kings Island Open In Ohio
Nicklaus is the favorite at the Kings Island Open in Kings Mills Ohio, a PGA Tour event with a $150000 purse. The Jack Nicklaus Golf Center hosts the event, and Nicklaus holds the course record of 62 and won last year’s tourney, with rivals Miller Trevino and Weiskopf absent this year.
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USC’s Brice Taylor, Early All America Guard, Dies at 72
USC’s first All America football player and one of the nation’s early Black honorees Brice Taylor died at 72 after a stroke. The 1925 guard on the INS, Collier’s All America teams earned his history degree from USC in 1927, a master's in 1928, then a divinity doctorate. He taught in Los Angeles public schools and served as a minister.
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World Football League moves Houston Texans to Shreveport
The World Football League shifted the Houston franchise to Shreveport and will run operations under league control through the season. The Texans' first game under the move is September 25 against the Memphis Southmen at State Fair Stadium, with their previous game played at Birmingham against the Americans.
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Lompoc Braves End Long Winning Streak in CIF Meet
Lompoc High cross country suffered an 18 to 38 defeat by Dos Pueblos, snapping a 73 race win streak for dual and triangular meets. DP’s Brower won in 10:06, while Jeff Holoubek led Lompoc with 3rd place in 10:07 as coach Joe Sciame reassesses a youthful program.
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Rangers Angels Doubleheader Opens With Pinch Hit by Howell
Roy Howell went 0 for 1 as a pinch hitter in the first game of a Texas Rangers California Angels doubleheader. The Rangers are idle today.
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Cabrillo Invites Five Teams to Water Polo Tourney
The Cabrillo Conquistadores open the sixth Cabrillo Invitational with nine games over two days. Santa Maria faces San Marcos at 3 p.m. Cabrillo meets Santa Barbara at 4 p.m. The field splits into two divisions led by Cabrillo La Canada and Santa Barbara. The two division winners square off Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
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Boxing Returns to Santa Maria Showdown at Fairgrounds
Sergio Ayala and Jose Rosa collide in a 10 round main event at the Santa Maria Fairgrounds on Saturday. The card begins 8 p.m. with three preliminaries and tickets cost 3.50 or 4.50 dollars available at Sousa Music Store today and tomorrow and at the venue Saturday from 2:30 p.m. Rosa a 122 pound former Golden Glove champ from Los Angeles has faced Chacon and Benny Rodriguez. Ayala from Mexico City is a bantamweight contender. Preliminary bouts include Delgaddillo vs Carona six rounds, Bernal vs Borciga five rounds, and De La Cruz vs O Compo five rounds.
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