Torre and Gibson: lessons from a long-ago All-Star moment
Joe Torre recalls meeting Bob Gibson in Bloomington in 1965 as Gibson faced Tony Oliva. Torre admits misjudging Gibson then, but later befriended him as Gibson neared the Hall of Fame, calling him the greatest competitor Torre has seen.
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Lompoc Valley Soccer League Joins AYSO Network
The Lompoc Valley youth soccer program announces affiliate with the American Youth Soccer Organization joining from YMCA oversight. The move enables access to coach referee and player clinics, training resources, equipment, insurance, and district level playoffs beyond the local league. Santa Maria Goleta and San Luis Obispo leagues are involved regionally.
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Lompoc Soccer Seeks AYSO Affiliation With Local Expansion
UPI top 20 and Arroyo Grande show interest in joining. AYSO affiliation costs 41 per team, with per player fees around 5 for the season. Lompoc league to stay coed except postseason. AYSO requires separate boys and girls teams for inter-league playoffs. The local board stresses game learning and fun, not sole competition. Signups projected at 400 to 500. league play begins Jan 10. An invitational Nov 1 will include Southern California AYSO teams in three age brackets. The league seeks volunteer coaches managers directors referees and team mothers. contact Ron Gibbons Ed Kranz or the YMCA.
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Raiders break opening-game skid with 31 21 win over Dolphins
Oakland defeats Miami 31 21 on opening night as Harold Hart returns a kickoff 102 yards for a TD and Pete Banaszak adds two rushing scores. Ken Stabler praises the revived running game and coach John Madden notes a positive start ahead of the playoffs.
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NFL players owners cling to dispute over 30 million five-year costs
In Chicago representatives of NFL players and owners met to push toward a contract settlement. The cost estimate floated by Sarge Karch hovered around 30 million in five years as clarifications were offered. Both sides showed no decisive move and friction persisted over the option rule while talks continued with Federal mediator Usery urging calm.
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Lynn Leads Red Sox Past Yankees as Rice Out
Fred Lynn delivered three hits and a record 46th two-base hit to spark Boston to a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees. Jim Rice is out for the season with a broken hand, but Lynn's performance keeps the Red Sox atop the AL East with a four game lead and a four game magic number. Denny Doyle and Rick Wise also contributed while Deron Johnson added three singles.
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Lompoc and Cabrillo Names Honor Players of the Week
Lompoc star Bruce Nix earned team praise for playing nearly every down and making two touchdowns including an 18 yard grab in the final minute. Cabrillo praises Ron Carney for 108 rushing yards a 22 yard field goal and key blocks in a 10 10 tie with San Marcos.
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Pirates claim pitching wins pennant in dominant clincher
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinched the NL East title with an 11 3 victory over the Phillies as pitching depth draws praise from Al Oliver and rival manager Danny Ozark. Richie Zisk and Dave Parker led the offense with four RBIs apiece while Bruce Kison earned the win in five innings.
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