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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1975

Page

21

Oliva Lifts Twins Over Rangers With 8-2 Victory

Tony Oliva hit his second homer in as many games and Joe Decker kept Texas in check as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Rangers 8-2. Oliva homered solo off Jim Bibby, driving in the opening run after a Darwin walk, and Brie Soderholm’s seventh inning RBI plus a fielding error helped Cleveland? (Note: Ensure accuracy)

Tony Oliva Tom Borgmeier Texas Minnesota Twins Rangers Oliva Twins Ranger Jim Bibby Bobby Darwin Brie Soderholm Fos Minnesota Soderhom Jim Sundberg Bibby Steve Braun Joe Decker Decker Len Randle Jeff Burroughs Mike Hargrove Jim Spencer Ray Corbin Corbin Burgmeier Tom Grieve Milwaukee Brs

Dodgers Lose In Ninth As Reds Rally For Split

Dodgers fall behind 2 0 but rally to lead 3 2 before Cincinnati answers in the eighth. Chaney drives in Perez on a sacrifice fly against Marshall, then Rose Morgan and an error set up a decisive jam. Garvey homers for the Dodgers but Cincinnati wins the series finale.

Walter Alston Iron Mike Sumphy Barnes Geromino Dave “Lopez Dodgers Garvey Buckner Anderson Alston

How They Scored in Baseball Showdowns and Blown Leads

This summary covers a patchwork of game events: Buckner, Ferguson, and Garvey drive runs as bases fill. Armbrister doubles and Morgan scores as Armbrister advances. Bench forces organ and Perez walks, with Griffey and Chaney contributing in scoring and baserunning. Brewers, Yount, and Scott deliver key RBIs. Pat Kelly’s two-run triple and Carlos May double fuel a White Sox 7-5 win over Oakland. St Louis beats Montreal 4-1 while Houston tops Atlanta 14-2 with Forseh a two-hitter and Simmons homer-friendly support.

George Seott Robin Yount Brewers Scott Yount Bob Coluccio Brewer Pat Kelly Carlos May Chicago White Sox Oakland Gene Tenace Ken Holtzman St. Louis Montreal Houston Atlanta Bob Forseh Ted Simmons Doug Rader Roger Metzger Enos Cabell Astros Hilwayrer Colucelo Cooper Ph Ashemski Petrocalli Basin Midwayker Fan Montgomery Sev Sagul Twins Rangers Unesco Bostock Davis Ilsa Randle Darwin Boroughs Hergrve Greve Braun Levita Randie Oliva Nelson Rete W. Davis S—fundverg Trver Powerreess Decker Bergmeier Asias Bilt Rudi Expos Montreal ST Louis Sizemore Tie Pidangal Toooace Tor Cf Jorgensn Ih Reith Rogers Baig Otman Perepheatante DeRavter Evans Capel Reed Lot Torteata Casterty Harton Richard Oy DaRabet Pa—Correll

Dodgers pick The Godfather as best motion picture

In Cincinnati, players Steve Garvey Bill Buckner Steve Yeager Tom Paciorek and coach Tom Lasorda praised The Godfather as the best film of 1974. They contributed to the movie and some scenes were shot in Santo Domingo during 1973 baseball winter stops.

Cincinnati Dodgers Steve Garvey Bill Buckner Steve Yeager Tom Paciorek Tom Lasorda Toon Fiear Yeager Santo Domingo Gordon Verrell

Long Beach Tide roster hints and crowd hopes

Dialogue notes potential Long Beach Tide players like Dwight Taylor and Larry Holly Geld, plus others unnamed, as organizers push International rules motion. They forecast one hour games with scores near 100 to 120 and aim to attract 5 000 to 8 000 fans on opening Monday if coverage improves.

Bob Gross Carlos Mina Long Beach Dwight Taylor Long Beach State Larry Holly Geld UCLA

Love Leads Bulls Over Kings 95-89 in Opening Playoff Win

Bob Love scored 38 as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Kansas City Kings 95-89, securing the franchise’s first opening game playoff victory. The series moves to Kansas City for Game 2, with Chicago having dominated early but Kansas City staying within striking distance through free throws and runs.

Chicago Iup1 Bob Love Chicago Bulls Kansas City Kings Bulls Kansas City Turner Kings Chicago Detroit

Spirits of St. Louis rout Nets in ABA playoff win

Unih t win in the first round as Vin Barnes posts 37 points and 17 rebounds to lift the Spirits of St. Louis over the New York Nets 115 to 87. Freddie Lewis adds 28, Maurice Lucas 14 and 21, while Larry Kenoy leads N Y with 28. Janis Erving held to six.

Uniondale N.Y Marvin Barnes Spirits of St. Louis New York Nets Nets Freddie Lewis Maurice Lucas Larry Kenoy Janis Erving

WHA playoffs: Connelly leads Whalers in tight loss

Hartford Whalers and Minnesota Fighting Saints opened the series with a 5 something edge as Wayne Connelly scored at 1 55 of the final period to push Hartford ahead before Sohn French iced the win with 36 seconds left. The scoreline and misread entries make details unclear.

Hartford Wayne Connelly Minnesota Ing Saints New England Connelly Sohn French Whalers Misoa Govignevere San Diego Mariners Toronto Toros Andre Laerdix

NHL Playoff Schedule Amid Tuesday Results

NHL playoff round Wednesday features Regis and other teams with prior results guiding matchups. Toronto and New York teams are highlighted as potential opponents with key dates and venue notes for the next games.

LBCC Tennis Match Report From Passadena Area

LBCC tennis results show Passadena facing tough bouts with players Koran, Nick, Cheeni and Daler winning key sets. Outcomes include 6 2 60 scores, high school and college players from Highland and Norau-Allmerath region competing, with several close decisions and mixed doubles results.

Stagtes Koran Ubd Nick Cheeni Highland Kishly Tati Daler Poentek Hamilton de Norau-Allmerath D. So Lt Talons Kuply Hind Rose Fea Schuck D. Paver

Tennis results show upsets and scores from multiple matches

Chilean player Jaime Filtol defeats Ray Ruisel in Australia 75 62. Mauntin Rob Saud leads Africa with 84 1on1. Vitas Sembsilas beats Alex Mager in New York 62 446 4. The fragmentary list references groups, locations, and cash figures without complete context.

Oul Seca Fairlie Roatinte da Altay Aeatelia Jaime Filtol Chile Ray Ruisel Australia de Tannery Ioatoot

Clemson hires new cage coach

Clemson University appointed Bill Foster of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as its new head basketball coach. Foster signed a five year contract to succeed Tate Locke, who resigned amid investigations into his recruiting practices.

Clemson UPI Clemson University Bill Foster University of North Carolina At Charlotte Foster Tates Locke

WEL announces backers and locations for 1023 teams

The World Football League will disclose franchise locations and backers on April 16 in New York. A Philadelphia Bell spokesman says principal WFL members will attend a morning news conference to outline the plan.

Philadelphia UPI World Football League Philadelphia Bell WEL New York

Babashoff and Shaw win AAU short course titles

In Cincinnati, Timm Shaw of Long Beach and Shirley Babashoff of Mission Viejo won their 506 freestyle titles at the AAU National Short Course championships. New American records fell for Canada’s Nancy Garapick and Dallas’s Kim Danson, with Deardorff and Naber also posting records and top times.

Cincinnati Timm Shaw Long Beach Shirley Babashoff Misson Viejo Shaw Miss Bahashoff Nancy Garapick Canada Halifax Nova Scotia Susie Atwood Lakewood Cal Kim Danson Dallas John Naber USC Stanford University John Heneken Deena Deardorff Cincinnati Marlins Peggy Tosdal Mission Viejo Miss Deardurff Miss Tosdal Gary Hall Steve Baxter UCLA Mike Bottom Southern California Garaptek Hallfay Nove Ukewood Calif Ina Ti Vandeweghe Melissa Belute Sarah Janos Ee West Valley Chres'Wao Honolary Newtown Square Shisley Cali Harstbarger Bellevue al Siwood Los Ane Artalten Portland Rails Wash Ees Long Beach Chan TSC Jim McBonell UC A Clay Evans Vang Resch

Angels Lose As Wild Inning Stuns Fans At Bat

In a chaotic game the Angels drop a 5 run inning with three runs scoring on one hit. Otis steals his third and slides into third as Elllie Rodriguez throw goes wide. McRae doubles and homers fueling the Angels rally. Harper crashes into Healy on a scoring play but is safe. McDaniel picks up the win as Dobson exits after the late inning drama.

Pulford Toronto Pully Bob Murdoch Kings Terry Harper Murdoch Maple Leaf Pantete Angels RBI Dick Williams Otis Chuck Dobson Dobson Tanana Williams Mickey Scott Ellie Rodriguez Scott John Mayberry Bruce Bochie Rlando Pena McRae Harper Bochie Dave Chalk Royal Fran Healy Boehte Chalk Stanton Brett Boehts Boal Healy Stanton Pean Rodrigues Aie Nettles Berry Chiedrew Fe Nates Mayberry McRae Bochte Chat Aingled Balf Rodriguez Royals Tanant May Pyberry Shay Brew Rojas Cowens Firth Rivers Sendin Rivers Rochie Rives Boda Hamer Mayberry Penaragine McRae Sean Killebrew

Royals Rally Falls Short in Seesaw Slugfest Versus Angels

McRae homers for Royals in a game filled with errors and late drama. Otis steal and scoring plays fuel a back and forth by Royals and Angels, with key RBIs from Bochte and Chalk. Two teams combine for multiple hits, with late defensive miscues shaping the outcome.

Lopez Castillo featherweight bout postponed to April 24

The 10 round featherweight match between Danny Lopez and Chucho Castillo, set for April 17 at the Olympic, was postponed a week to April 24. promoter Aileen Eaton announced the rescheduling as both fighters came down with the flu.

Danny Lopez Chucho Castillo Aileen Eaton Lopez Castillo

Ali denounces ripoff claims over Lyle title defense

Muhammad Ali told UPI from Miami Beach he will take a $2 million loss to defend his title against Ron Lyle in Las Vegas on May 6 so fans can watch on home TV. He denied saying boxing rivals like Wepner and Lyle are a ripoff and emphasized his earnings plan favored accessibility and fairness.

New York UPD Muhammad Ali Ron Lyle Ali Lyle Las Vegas Chuck Wepner Armed Services Joe Bugner Wepner Foreman

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