Cabrillo Opens Season With 24-7 Victory Over Pacific Grove
Cabrillo Conquistadores defeat Pacific Grove Breakers 24-7 at Huyck Stadium. Senior QB Kevin Drake rushes 136 yards and three touchdowns while Dan Ellerston Ernie Hutchinson and Bill Chapin contribute receiving and scoring. Defensive standouts Stan Wendland Mike Sherman Kirk Dalton help secure the win despite early miscues and a crowded opening-night atmosphere.
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LOM Pog Record Sports News
Scott Ostler, sports editor, delivers coverage of local games with game notes, standings, and player highlights. This column highlights key moments, notable performances, and evolving team dynamics in the latest athletic action.
Braves upset by close loss despite strong QB play
Lompoc falls 8-7 to Thousand Oaks at Huyck Stadium as quarterback Dale Skidmore directs a solid first half. The Braves rally defense but see TO pull away, with Kent Rowe sealing the win. Spruill lauds Skidmore's poise and vows lessons for next week's home game versus San Marcos Royals.
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A's Clinch West. Orioles Gain East in Baseball Playoff Chase
Oakland earns its 20th win for Vida Blue after beating the White Sox 10-5 to clinch the Western Division while Baltimore defeats Milwaukee to seal the Eastern Division. Manager Earl Weaver stresses pitching as the key in the looming series with Oakland starting Oct. 6 in Baltimore. Blue proclaims money as the sole driving force behind his love of the game.
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Local High School Football Scores Report
San Luis 34 over St. Joseph 6. Arroyo Grande 21 beat Santa Ynez 6. Murphy 19 defeated Righetti 7. Santa Barbara 11 over Santa Maria 0. Morningside 20 topped San Marcos 7. Hueneme 14 to Oxnard 0.
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Top teams wobble as No 1 USC, Nebraska, Alabama falter
No. 1 Southern California, No. 2 Nebraska, No. 4 Alabama, and No. 9 LSU struggled to maintain perfect records while No. 5 Texas suffered a 20-15 upset by Miami Florida. Michigan and Penn State won decisively as Tennessee and USC faced tougher tests.
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Connors Wins Pacific Southwest Title at 21
Jimmy Connors, at 21 one of the youngest singles champions, edged Tom Okker 7-5 7-4 to claim the $75,000 Pacific Southwest crown. He said age has mellowed his game and he now plays more conservatively while timing the ball. Connors had earlier defeated Pancho Gonzales and Stan Smith in late rounds, winning two tiebreakers to reach the final.
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