King Triumphs Over Riggs in Astrodome Showdown
Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets 6 4 6 3 6 3 in the Astrodome. Margaret Court aided the strategy by exposing Riggs backhand vulnerability as crowds watched a landmark exhibition with lavish pageantry and a record TV audience.
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Jr Rifle Club Seeks Members for Training
The Lompoc Junior Rifle Club invites new members to join and learn shooting basics this week. Registration for the Junior Marksman course ends after the two upcoming Saturdays at the Lompoc Sportsman Association from 9 to 11 30 a.m with in person applications.
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Texas Nets Miami Opener as Circus Tricks Faceoff
Fifth ranked Texas is a two touchdown favorite to beat Miami on Miami's turf in the season opener. Miami lineman Tony Cristiani, circus veteran, vows showy defiance to rattle the Longhorns while Pete Elliott begins his new coaching era. Roosevelt Lakes returns at fullback for Texas as Houston, ranked 16th, also eyes a two touchdown margin against South Carolina.
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Mets surge to hinge on comeback win over Pirates
The Mets rally from behind to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in 13 innings, with Duffy Dyer delivering a two-out RBI double in the ninth and Ron Hodges providing the deciding RBI as New York narrows the gap on NL East leading Pittsburgh. Chicago top Montreal 5-4 and Philadelphia beat St Louis 6-5.
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Dodgers edge Reds in pivotal three game set opener
Dodgers beat Atlanta 5 3 in 12 innings as Dave Lopes homered twice and Willie Crawford added a game winning shot in the bottom of the 12th. Henry Aaron collected his 3499th to 3501st hits but failed to reach Babe Ruth's all time home run mark. The Dodgers move within 4 1/2 games of Cincinnati in the NL West heading into tonight's series opener.
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Northern League football picks a jumbled preseason forecast
A columnist lists team colors, mascots, and coaches for Cabrillo Santa Maria Lompoc and others, predicting Samba finish orders and preleague splits. The piece mocks overanalysis and ends with odd postscript about Riggs and a roller derby vibe.
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