Reds Can Clinch NL West Tonight If Dodgers Lose
Reds hold a one game magic number as they try to clinch the NL West with a win over the Padres or a Dodgers loss to the Giants. Royals open a series with the A’s, needing a win to widen their lead in the AL West. Other results include Mets rallying past Pirates and Red Sox beating Tigers. Baseball notes coverage includes Ryan’s 300 strikeouts near season end.
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Erving Skips Nets Camp over Promises and Payhold
Julius Erving will not attend the opening of the New York Nets training camp citing unfulfilled promises and unresolved business matters. Erving, under a seven year 1.9 million deal with four years left, seeks renegotiation of the final four years while the Nets reportedly offered a new seven year contract. Nets owner Roy Boe declined comment. Archibald has joined the Nets with a $450,000 annual contract amid financial woes.
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Willie Mays Finds New Joy as Mets Coach After Retirement
Willie Mays, 45, now a Mets coach earning 50 000 dollars a year, says he endured two painful years away from baseball before returning to the field with satisfaction. He focuses on guiding young players like Lee Mazzilli and recalls Leo Durocher's tough but formative coaching.
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Kingman defies strikeout stigma amid power surge
The piece profiles Dave Kingman of the Mets, noting his high strikeout totals yet strong home run numbers and RBI. It contrasts him with past stars like Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle, discusses his free-swinging approach, bunting attempts, and the Mets’ pay, while referencing other sluggers leading the league in strikeouts. The article also mentions Tommy Davis being traded to the Kansas City Royals and Sewell’s historic low strikeout rate.
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Lompoc
Babe Ruth Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at Library
The Babe Ruth Ladies Auxiliary holds an 8 p.m. general meeting at the Lompoc Public Library to amend by laws and elect officers for the 76 77 season. All interested persons are welcome.
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Lompoc Braves Kept Busy With Fall Sports Outlook
Frank Mickadeit outlines Lompoc fall sports with cross country led by veterans Begwell Holoubek Coe Masterson Southall Nunez and newcomer Benesh aiming for league repeat. Water polo eyes third place with goalie Kuhn and scorers Denton Lisle. Tennis relies on Karen Hedlund as Cabrillo challenge. Volleyball hopes to rebound behind McCandless Advants Imano and Martinez.
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Rams deny Namath trade rumors
The Los Angeles Rams publicly denied a Washington Post report that the team planned a trade for Joe Namath with the New York Jets. Rams spokesman Jerry Wilcox called the rumor an impossibility and said no such deal was in the works.
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Lompoc Sportsman Association to Host Open House
The Lompoc Sportsman Association plans an Open House on National Hunting and Fishing Day at their Camp Cooke Access Road clubhouse and range. Exhibits focus on The Sportsman and Conservation with safety, black powder, modern shooting, archery, and a do it yourself reloading session for visitors.
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