Braves face season opener with guarded optimism at Lompoc
Lompoc Braves head coach Jim Spruill expresses guarded optimism for a comeback after a 2-6-1 season. The team reshapes offense to a full house formation and tests Thousand Oaks at Huyck Stadium, with new backs and a reinforced defense facing TO, San Marcos, Santa Barbara, and Dos Pueblos.
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Willie Mays to retire after 1973 season
New York players and fans prepare for Willie Mays farewell. The Mets star, who debuted with the 1951 Giants, announced retirement effective after 1973. He will be honored at Willie Mays Appreciation Night at Shea Stadium next Tuesday.
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Smith fights back to win Pacific Southwest Open match
Stan Smith, top seed, rallied from a set down to defeat Dick Bohrnstedt 5-7 6-2 6-3 in Los Angeles advancing in the Pacific Southwest Open. Other top seeds advanced as Raúl Ramírez upset Roscoe Tanner 6-3 7-6 while Arthur Ashe Ken Rosewall and Jimmy Connors won. Wilt Chamberlain plans a decision next week on NBA to ABA move as he promotes his book in New York.
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Billie Jean King, Bobby Riggs ready for Astrodome clash
In Houston the Battle of the Sexes Chapter 2 pits Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in a $100,000 winner take all best of five match televised nationally. King says pride and money ride on victory while Riggs faces doubt from fans and analysts.
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Ryan Nears Koufax Strikeout Record in AL Debut Season
Nolan Ryan, a 26 year old California Angels pitcher, surpassed Bob Feller and Rube Waddell on the all time strikeout list with 355 this season. He needs 27 more to tie Sandy Koufax’s 382 set in 1965. Ryan noted he never expected to pitch in the American League and recalled his 348 strikeouts in the night’s first game.
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Major picks spicy grid card with key intersectionals
The correspondent highlights upcoming clashes as USC travels to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech while Michigan hosts Stanford. Missouri meets Virginia, NC State visits Nebraska, and Florida State hosts Kansas as college football action heats up this week with strong Big Ten and national implications.
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Hoople forecasts edge of upsets in college grid picks
The column predicts Trojan win 29-12 over Georgia Tech and closer scores for Michigan over Stanford 26-20 Missouri over Virginia 17-16 Nebraska over North Carolina State 37-27 and Florida State over Kansas 28-22. It lists numerous other game predictions.
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