Lompoc Braves Ready For San Marcos Offensive Showdown
Lompoc High brings a grinding ground attack and mixed pass plays to Huyck Stadium to face San Marcos in a second pre league tilt. Coach Jim Spruill notes a run first plan with play action and wide options aimed at exploiting the Royals wishbone.
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Russ Samaniego
Joe Miliate
Dave Barthel
Ted Heath
Jimmy Jacobs
Pat Casarez
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George Renfroe
Jacobs
Ryan claims single season strikeout record in dramatic finish
Nolan Ryan of the California Angels capped a record season with 383 strikeouts, surpassing Sandy Koufax. He struck out 16 Minnesota Twins over 11 innings, despite a cramping hamstring, as Rich Scheinblum delivered a pinch hit to win 5-4 in the bottom of the 11th.
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Phils beat Pirates on wild pitch in 13th inning
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 2 in 13 innings as Chris Zachary wild pitched home Greg Luzinski. The loss drops the Pirates one game behind the Mets with four games left as St Louis Chicago and Montreal vie for the NL title and Detroit, New York, Chicago and California win in the AL results.
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Oldsters in Spotlight as Chiefs and Raiders Clash
Two veteran QBs, 46-year-old George Blanda and 38-year-old Len Dawson, lead the AFC West showdown as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Oakland Raiders in a sold-out game. Both teams are 1-1 with Denver and San Diego, and the series stands 13-13-2.
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Jerry West May Retire From Lakers Over Contract Standstill
In IngIewood UPI report Jerry West, 35, signals 99 percent chance of not playing a 14th season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He has not joined training camp, seeks added security rather than more money, doubts the club’s contending prospects, and must decide by week’s end.
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Sports News by Scott Ostler and LOM Pog He Cord
Brief sports column notes by Ostler and Pog He Cord outlining recent games and player performances with a focus on team standings and upcoming matchups.
Dos Pueblos Cabrillo Clash At Huyck Stadium
Today Dos Pueblos faces Cabrillo in football at Huyck Stadium 8 p.m. and cross country at Village CC 3 15 p.m. Cabrillo competes in water polo at Buena Tourney 8 30 p.m.
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Reds suspend Bobby Tolan for rest of season
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Bobby Tolan, the 1972 Comeback Player of the Year, has been suspended for the rest of the regular season with playoffs status doubtful. Reds president Bob Howsam cited continued refusal to participate in regular batting and fielding practice and a lack of interest.
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Moore Upsets Smith In Firemen's Fund Tennis Quarterfinals
Unseeded Ray Moore of Great Britain defeated world No.1 Stan Smith in straight sets 7-6 6-4 to reach the Firemen's Fund International semifinals. Bjorn Borg also advanced by beating Tom Gorman 6-4 5-7 7-6 in a quarterfinal upset.
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