Hueneme Vikings blank Lompoc Braves 28 13 season opener
Hueneme Vikings defeat Lompoc Braves 28-13 at Huyck Stadium in Lompoc. Senior fullback Larry Miller rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns and added a two point conversion as Miller spearheaded the win while Lompoc rally fell short despite late drives and a Fridrich 30 yard reception.
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Ram Colt showdown opens NFL suspense season
If you enjoy a climax at the third act the NFL season opener promises high drama. The Ram-Colt showdown headlines a dramatic Sunday start and could set the tone for the league's unfolding narrative.
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Jets favored by ten over Broncos in Week opener
The Jets are ten point favorites to beat the Denver Broncos as Steve Tensi leads a dynamic passing game while Namath returns to signal calling duties in the second half against Buffalo. Other NFL openers feature Oakland favored by fifteen over Miami and Houston seven over Buffalo.
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McCormick Tops Dodgers in 5-1 Giants Victory
San Francisco pitcher Mike McCormick earned his second straight five hit win as the Giants defeated Los Angeles 5 to 1. The victory kept San Francisco one and a half games ahead of the Braves in the NL West while pushing the Dodgers further from the division lead and tightening the pennant race.
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Orioles eye league pennant margin after clinching AL East
The Baltimore Orioles strengthened their lead by a 4-2 win over the Yankees, opening a 19 game gap atop the AL standings with 10 games remaining. Jim Palmer earned his 15th victory as Ed Herrmann and Walt Williams drove in runs. Other AL results included Chicago routing Kansas City, Minnesota edging Seattle, Boston beating Detroit, and California topping Oakland.
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Ashe Delivers Narrow Davis Cup Win Over Nastase
Arthur Ashe defeated Ilie Nastase in three sets as the United States opened a 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup tie with Romania. Stan Smith later beat Ion Tiriac in five sets, underscoring a grueling day of action as the Americans seek the international tennis mantle.
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Hubbard scores two touchdowns in Hill opener
Cabrillo Conquistadores beat Santa Ynez Pirates 13 0 in non league action. Senior QB Kirk Hubbard rushed for a 6 yard TD and a 14 yard score as Don Willis added 85 rushing yards to fuel the win. Cabrillo’s defense limited John Johansen and Santa Ynez to 31 yards on the night.
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Hilden Brand Leads Lompoc Cross Country Win Streak
Lompoc varsity dominates in a double-dual at Hueneme, beating Hueneme 42 to 21 and Rio Mesa 47 to 16. Larry Hildenbrand leads a tight pack finishing seventh through eleventh as Hueneme's Rudy Hernandez wins the two mile in 9 46. Jay-vee squad takes 15 of top 20, led by Jose Guerrero and the Evans brothers Ted and Terry.
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Forman Stars as Saints Rally for 20 14 Victory over San Luis Obispo
Santa Maria senior quarterback Wes Forman rushed 80 yards on 14 carries and threw for 62 more as the Saints beat San Luis Obispo 20 14 in a non league game. Forman scored the winning TD from the one in the final quarter after a late surge that included a two point conversion run.
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Finley ousts Bauer and names McNamara Athletics manager
Oakland owner Charles O. Finley abruptly elevates John McNamara from coach to manager at Anaheim Stadium replacing Hank Bauer. McNamara’s debut ends in a 7-6 loss for the Athletics after a ninth inning Angels rally and an error.
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