Booster clubs in prep sports: aid or hindrance to coaches
Analysis of booster clubs in high school and junior college athletics notes they raise funds to support programs, but also can influence coaching. Former Lakewood High case shows booster support growing attendance and fundraising, while other clubs pressured a coach into resignation by demanding game explanations.
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PusieNe
Joan
John Ford
Lakewood High
Lancers
Oie
Ford
Laners
CIF
Ani
Booster Club
Rams
Terry Bales
Norwalk High
Neff High
Hank Frost
Pye
Warren High
Jay Young
St. Paul
California
Marijan Ancich
T Hat
Booster clubs stir plans and problems in high schools
Southland sports digest surveys booster clubs in high schools, noting booster actions can aid finance yet invite pressure from parents and critics. Quotes from coaches and administrators across Norwalk, Neff, Warren, St Paul highlight clashes between booster aims, athletic success, and educational priorities.
Bud Tucker analyzes pro sports labor unrest and moves
In a KABC Sportstalk segment Bud Tucker surveys looming upheavals in hockey, NFL, WFL, basketball, and baseball labor markets. He notes unsigned NHL players may be pooled to raised bidders, NFL demands risk strike, and NBA may pursue a Los Angeles franchise. The piece ends urging listeners to stay tuned.
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National Hockey League
NHL
National Football League
NFLPA
NFL Management Council
NFL
American Basketball Assn
Los Angeles
CIF May Cut Back On Events In Budget Review
CIF officials discuss potential event reductions amid budget scrutiny. Keuning notes schools have not pledged to cut back, while savings already materialize from Olympic-related cost controls.
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Keuning
Leagutt
Pacadele
Lancaster
L.A. Baptist
Sepulveda
Cerriles
Charles Ledbetter
San Gabriel Valley
Downey
Moses P. Chavez
Ledbetter
Teague
CIF
Chavez
ABC
Rossi
Yastrzemski three RBI lead Red Sox past Royals
Carl Yastrzemski homered twice and drove in three as the Boston Red Sox defeated Kansas City 4-1. Tommy Harper had a first inning RBI single, while Denny Griffin scored on Yastrzemski’s single. In other action, Cesar Cedeno fueled Houston to a 7-0 win over Atlanta.
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Carl Yaskazemski
Boston Red Sox
Kansas City Royals
Red Sox
Tommy Harper
Dany Griffin
Griffin
Yastrzemski
Houston
Atlanta
Cesar Cedeno
Titeing
Cincinnati
Detroit Tigers
Cincinnati Reds
Tiger
Luke Walker
Johnny Bench
Christ Hospital
Astros
Braves
Dol Akar
Eh Voda Houser
Pere J
Wa'eer
Garr
DaRader
Grosy
Correll
Hareiian
Bosoy
Royals
Kangas
Boston
Patek
Ea Arson
Mayberry
Yhdbo Carbott Ding McRae
Solita
Pinsga Cf
Gode Harting
Brites P. Dou
Horner
Goodwile
Kansas City
T-T
Pondexter to speak at sports luncheon amid eligibility probe
Long Beach State star forward Josear Pondexter, 24-2 team member, will discuss his future at the International City Sports Fan luncheon at Howdy's Restaurant. NCAA charges and school investigations loom as LB State officials prepare a lighthearted film on sports injuries and a review of Saturday's wins.
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Josear Pondexter
Long
Beach State
International City
Howdy’s
Pondexter
National Collegiate Athletic Assn
NCAA
Ponedextrer
Dwight Jones
Ron Alice
State
Decker to run at Mt San Antonio Relays despite tonsillitis
Mary Decker, age 15 and a rising American star, plans to compete in the Mt San Antonio Relays in Walnut this weekend while skipping world records due to tonsillitis. She will run the 880 and has changed coaches to train with boys at Pacifica and Pavillion High, aiming for stronger preparation.
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Mary Decker
America
Mt. San Antonio
Walnut
Miss Decker
Southern California
Pavifion High School
Ted Devlin
Garden fFrove
Pacifica
HSC
Vern Wolfe
Trojan
Randy Williams
UCLA
Jim Bush
Bruin
Nicklaus Opens Favorite in Tour of Champions at Rancho La Costa
Jack Nicklaus is a 7-2 favorite to win the Tour of Champions golf tournament at Rancho La Costa starting Thursday with Elder at 20-1 in early betting. The Reno Turf Chih noted.
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Jack Nicklaus
Rancho la Costa
Reno Turf Chih
North Swanson
Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
Johnnie Milley
Tony Waiskopf
Lee Elder
Sam Adams
Labron Minris
Arnold Palmer
Stanford Beats 49er Netters In Close Tennis Match
Stanford, ranked No 1, edged Long Beach State 2 1 in a tennis meet as LB State doubles teams won two matches to avoid a shutout. Fom Smith and Neil Bessent defeated Chico Hagey and Gene Mayer 6 3 6 3, while Curt Condon and Craig Rodgers beat Alex Cortes and Tom Koran 7 6 5 7 7 5.
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Long Beach State
Stanford
F Fom Smith
Neil Bessent
Chico Hagey
Gene Mayer
Curt Condon
Craig Rodgers
Alex Cortes
Tom Koran
Epstein Bat and Attitude Leave Winkles Cold in Angels Drama
Angels manager Bobby Winkles weighs lineup tweaks for two game set with Baltimore as Frank Jarm (2-1) faces Ross Grimsley (2-1). Mike Epstein struggles vs lefties 1-for-17, sparking talk of shifting players and positions while Winkles weighs five man rotation with Nolan Ryan. Spring training plans shift, delaying Hellville camp to March 3.
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Ballimore
Uien
Bobby Winkles
Angel
Chesapeake
Winkles
Baltimore Orioles
Frank Janana
Ross Grimsley
Lefthauter Grimsley
Dave McNally
Mike Epstein
Paseman
The
Angels
Bob Oliver
Sandy Alomar
Robby Valentine
Richie Seheinblum
Tench
Winkless
Epstein
Iron Mike
Nevada
Valentine
Oakland
Nolan
Ryan
Rudy May
Dick Lange
Ed Figueroa
Harry Winkles
Harry Dalton
Hellville
Sin
Balimore
Bill Singer
McNally
Reggie Jackson
Qaxland
Vida Blue
Darold Knowles
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Svhich
KABC
Astro
Fakewood Village
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Orioles
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Yankees
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Plister
Hank Wollingworth
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Douglas Jackson
L.B. State
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