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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1977

Page

14

Big Boog Powell signs with Dodgers after Arizona camp

Scottdale reports Powells late spring surge as he clears waivers from Indians and agrees to a oneyear contract for about 50000 dollars. He boasts 339 career homers and gives Los Angeles depth while the team trims players and readies for the season opener against the Giants.

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Bullets win in overtime after late lead collapse

In Richfield Ohio the Bullets erased a 15 point advantage then survived overtime for a 119 113 victory over the Cavaliers. Elvin Hayes led Washington with 22 points while Cleveland’s Dick Snyder hit late free throws to force overtime.

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Exhibition Baseball Report Mixes Teams and Names

A sprawling, messy article fragment lists multiple players and teams across cities such as New York, Charlotte, and Daytona Beach, mentioning players like Griffey Foster Driessen and narrating exhibition games and correspondents. It references venues, dates, and local notes with scattered names and places.

Goldup Leads Kings as Vachon Faces Flames in Playoff Duel

Kings veteran Goldup scored both the first and last goals after a season disrupted by knee injury. Rogie Vachon eyed a rematch with Calgary, stressing a strong first period to swing the series. Atlanta coach Fred Creighton urged less fear and more composed play to level the matchup as fans await Saturday’s game.

Marcel Dionne Bob Berry Goldup Pulfard Dionne Rogie Vachon NHL Flames Atlanta Fred Creighton Creighton

Lakers edge Warriors in rough campus game contest

In a tense LAKERS vs GOLDEN STATE matchup the teams used second-stringers early and Jabbar sparked a quarter rally as the Lakers trailed 38-35. Pariah Johnson and Parish produced early baskets while the Warriors clung to a slim lead.

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Two preps hurl no hit victories in tourney play

Two local high schools won baseball tournament games Tuesday with no-hitters. Ed Garcia struck out seven batters as Bacelsior held Glenn hitless 1-0 in a Warren Tournament second round. Artesia used pitcher duo Pat Harlan and Len Castro to no hit In Quinta 141 in the Consolation final of the Boss Grande Tournament.

Schoos Ed Garcia Bacelsior Glenn Artesia Pat Harlan Len'Castro Quinta

Kroc Secret Identity Strained by Yuma Hamburger Run

Ray Kroc, head of the McDonalds chair, sought anonymity when he ordered a hamburger at a Yuma restaurant. The manager recognized him, sparking Padres owner Buzzie Bavasi to speculate on the chance encounter. A Rolls Royce sighting and a 4 hamburger purchase supposedly blew his cover.

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Tanana and lineup shaping for Kingdome opener

Sherry says Tanana and two players look ready for the season opener as the Mariners finalize a lineup with Remy Grich Bonds Baylor Rudi Solano Chalk Humphrey or Briggs as needed. Johnson weighs second base between Baez Milbourne and outfield between Braun Collins Stanton Lopez. concerns rise over the Kingdome surface seams and safety as players warn of possible injuries.

Sherry Jerry Remy Bobby Grich Bonds Don Baylor Joe Rudi Tony Solana Rockie Dave Chalk Terry Humphrey Bocthe Danny Briggs Johnson Jose Baez Larry Milbourn Steve Braun Dave Colling Leroy Stanton Carlos Lopez Baez Collins Braun Stanton Bill Stein Dan Meyer Rupert Jones Haste Traig Reis Juan Bernhardt Stein Kingdome Bernhardt Rudi Tanana

Opening Day Hopes Rise for Pens-Pagets in Seattle

Angles manager Pens Paget aims to win at least four of five in Seattle to meet pennant expectations. Tanana, coming off a rough spring, stresses the opening day pressure and adrenalin. Seattle officials anticipate a large crowd, with limited general admission.

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