Lasorda Proclaims Dodger Devotion Amid Tombstone Tale
New York dispatch recalls Tom Lasorda as a lifelong Dodger loyalist with a marble tombstone gift from Walter OMalley. It notes his 23 years with the Dodgers, managing in Spokane and Albuquerque, and recent Venezuelan winter league work. Lasorda famed for stamina and humor, including bold claims of coaching prowess and a love for the team that he says will outlive him.
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Manta Returns to Star Form in Monrovia Feature
Manta, sidelined by a minor injury for almost two months, returns in the $33,850 Monrovia Mamcheap Tuesday on the Santa Anita oval. The six year old daughter of Ben Lomond carries 130 pounds in a six and a half furlong prep for Saturday’s $100,000 Santa Margarita Invitational, facing Ulla Brita, Crowning Glory, Mia Mood, Market Again and Generous Portion plus A Lotta Laughs. Howard Grant guides Manta.
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Fog Forces Postponement Of Long Beach Catalina Powerboat Race
The fourth annual Long Beach to Catalina Island powerboat race was halted by heavy fog that blanketed the course, leaving the return leg unfinished. First-half results show Gil Gilbert of Beverly Hills leading to port in 55 minutes on the 60 mile route at an average 65.7 mph. the race will be rescheduled for spring by the Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association.
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Lara nets SCI tennis crown
Marcelo Lard of the University of Southern California won the fifth Southern California Intercollegiate Tennis Championship at the Valley Hunt Club by defeating UCLA's Robert Kreiss 7-6 6-3. Top seed Lara defeated UCLA's W Jeffrey Austin 7-5 6-7 8-4 in the semifinals. In doubles USC pair Andrews and Metin upset Lara Ramirez 6-1 4-6 6-3.
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Pro basketball chatter and transfer talk across college and pro ranks
Rod Ratleff hints at turning pro if a coach like Tarkanian agrees to a move, while USC and UCLA players weigh pro options. Gary Dean stars for Pacific freshman, Mike Fink redshirts at Washington. Lipsey heads to USC after signing. Bibby and colleagues show caution about pro futures. Sports commentary notes Sports Illustrated errors and a USC alumni night event for pros planned by the Southeast Trojan Club.
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Easley wins pole for Sportsman 250 at Ontario
Easley from Van Nuys took the pole for the Sportsman 250 NASCAR stock car race at Ontario Motor Speedway with a 142.540 mph lap, setting a course record for the two and a half mile oval. Fallmer, Proctor, and McGriff posted fast times, with Fallmer second on 137.388 mph after engine trouble, Proctor second overall with 142.272 mph, and McGriff third fastest at 130.912 mph.
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Weiskopf Gleason Champion
Weiskopf and Gleason win the championship in a title showdown that dominates the page C-1 continuation. The victory highlights their strong play and competitive rivalry, marking a notable achievement in the season context.
Dodgers Lead Radio TV Rights Market for 1972
Major League Baseball will reap a record 41.4 million from radio and TV rights in 1972, Broadcasting Magazine reports. The Dodgers top the list at 7.9 million, with overall fees rising 743 thousand from 1971 as teams begin spring drills across camps. The report notes unsigned holdouts and varied camp activity as rosters assemble.
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Petty wins Richmond 500 with commanding late surge
Richard Petty roared to victory in the Richmond 500 at the Fairgrounds Raceway after passing pole sitter Bobby Allison with 106 laps to go. Allison finished second, Bobby Isaac was third, Pave Marcis fourth, and Bi Dennis fifth as Petty averaged 76.605 mph for the 271 mile race, earning $4,875.
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