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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
4
The Portland Trail Blazers battle the Philadelphia 76ers as injuries loom. George McGinnis and Keyd Perry pace the 76ers while Bill Walton and teammates brace for Portland’s quick, aggressive defense and fast-break style. The series features a split regular season and a history of hard-fought games.
Derby winner Seattle Slew drew post eight as part of a 10 horse field for the Preakness and faces tough competition. Cormorant, with recent injuries and a strong withers showing, is among the main challengers while trainer Jim Simpson noted the stable needs a fit, race-ready horse. Cruguet rides Seattle Slew if Aqueduct stewards suspend him for a prior ride, which would remove him from the mount.
Oakland owner Charlie Finley rebuilt the Athletics after losses in the early free agent era. He traded players and secured new ones including Manny Sanguillen and Rick Langford, creating a starting lineup led by Billy North. Finley predicts a division title in 1977 as the A's seek a return to greatness.
Gus Mijalis of the State Racing Commission orders Louisiana Downs employees to quit betting on races and using phones while on duty. He acts at Gov Edward Edwards’s request and intends to seek a legal opinion on the propriety of betting by state workers at the track. The directive, effective immediately, bans betting, ticket handling, and requires employees to stay in proper positions or face firing.
Expert tips from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation on pre ride checks. Ensure the chain is well lubricated and properly tensioned for smooth operation. a loose or dry chain can cause wear and compromise safety. Check other essential parts when the motorcycle is off the stand.
Dodgers outfielder Reggie Smith nearly sat out after a pregame talk with Tom Lasorda. He returned to start and belted a two run homer in the seventh, lifting Los Angeles to a 6 4 victory over Philadelphia at Veterans Stadium. Other NL games saw St Louis beat Houston 8 4 Mets shutout San Francisco 2 0 Braves over Expos 16 8 and Reds down Pirates 8 3. Joe Morgan tied the club record with 319 stolen bases on a double steal as Cincinnati swept the action.
Gaylord Perry earned his 100th American League win to go with 134 National League victories, becoming one of the only pitchers to win 100 games in both major leagues. He bested the Tigers 6-3 as Texas Rangers starter, while remarks about Cy Young and Jim Bunning peppered his postgame comments. The other AL games saw White Sox defeat Royals 7-4 and Brewers edge Blue Jays 3-2 in 10 innings with Robin Yount delivering the deciding hit.
Standings show Mark leads the American League with a 9 4 record and strong gaps for several clubs. Wednesday results include Texas 6 Detroit 3 and Chicago 7 Kansas City 4. National League East standings list Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Phila Montreal and others with daily results and upcoming games across both leagues.
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight’s tables offer daily windows to catch fish or hunt in favorable territory and cover. Plan activities to align with peak periods for better sport potential.
New York racing secretary Tommy Trotter praises Steven Cauthen for his quiet early pace and keen sense of trouble. He notes the teen rider does not rely on an apprentice allowance and has already proven his winning ability.
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