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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1975

Page

13

Toronto ends Kings season in bruising playoff clincher

Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3 1 at the Forum to win the best of three series 2 1 and advance to the quarter finals. Rookie goaltender Gordon McRae, turning 27 today, helped push Toronto past a late Kings rally as a 16 005 crowd watched a 18 minute final period delay sparked by a brawl between Dave Williams and Rogie Vachon.

AL Larson Gordon McRae Toronto Maple Leafs Kings Forum Leafs Red Kelly Toronto Philadelphia Don Kozak Trig

McRae stars as Leafs topple Kings in tense playoff clash

Rogie McRae delivered a masterful performance for Toronto as he shut out the Kings for long stretches, while Gordie Williams and Dave Hutchison drew penalties in a heated series. George Ferguson and Inge Hammarstrom supplied scoring, and Red Kelly praised his D and goaltending before edging toward Philadelphia in the next round.

McRae Leaf Gordon McRae George Ferguson Leafs Vachon Inge Hammarstrom Harold Ballard

Sutton Shuts Out Astros 7-0 in Low-Scoring Win

Don Sutton pitched a four hitter to blank the Houston Astros 7-0, delivering his 37th career shutout. He teamed with Andy Messersmith to form a potent Dodgers one two and praised the staff for its depth and talent.

Houston Don Sutton Dodgers Sutton Houston Astros Andy Messersmith Dodger Hall of Fame Astros Hauson Pittsburgh Royals Jack McKeon McKeon Ryan Tanner al Monchak

Dodgers top Astros as Sutton shines in 1975 season debut

In a 5 1 Dodgers win over Houston, Don Sutton pitched seven strong innings and received run support from Billy Buckner and Bill Russell. Buckner homered, Wynn added a homer and double, and the Dodgers chased Grif fin early, delivering a 14 inning setback for Houston.

Walt Alston Sutton Cincinnati Dodgers Jimmy Wynn Billy Buckner Bill Russell Buckner Tom Griffin Houston

Fighter Gord Gallant fired over curfew fight with coach

Gord Gallant was dismissed from the Minnesota Fighting Saints after a midnight curfew dispute with coach Harry Neale. Neale required stitches and suffered facial injuries, and assistant coach Jack McCartan sustained a swollen lip and bruises in the altercation.

Hartford, Conn Gord Gallant Minnesota Fighting Saints Harry Neale Neale Gallant Gordie Jack McCartan McCartan

Sports on Radio and TV Schedule Highlights Various Games

Auto racing at KCOP 13 10 a m. Roller game KMEX 34 10 a m. Baseball Oakland vs KNBC 4 11 15 a m. UCLA vs USC volleyball 1 30 p m. UCLA vs USC tennis 1 30 p m. Pro bowling Open KABC 7 3 30 p m. Soccer KMEX 34 4 p m. Wide World of Sports KABC 7 5 p m. Boxing from Mexico KMEX 34 6 30 p m. Wrestling KCOP 13 KHJ 9 11 30 p m. Radio Angels vs Chicago KMPC 1 p m. Long Beach City College vs Pierce KLON FM 1 15 p m. Dodgers vs Houston KABC 5 15 p m.

Lakewood Lakewood Truckers Ne Park Viking Reds la Flor Drake Park Long Beach Jr Association Laza Northridge State Santana City Cal Poly Pomona Long Beech State L.a*convention Center Angels Chicago Anaheim Stadium Millikan West Torrance Long Beach City College Pierce Dodgers Marichal Houston Dierker St. Louis Gibson Philadelphia Carlton Underwood Montreal McNally Burris Atlanta Niekro San Francisco Bradley Cincinnati Nolan San Diego Spillner Washin Butta KNXT Oakland KNBC UCLA USC KTLA KABC KMEX Mexico Long Beach City Co Klon-Fm

Nicklaus Extends Lead at Masters to Unbeatable Five

Jack Nicklaus shot a five under par 67 to take a five stroke lead at the Masters after 36 holes, tying the course record in a surge that leaves Arnold Palmer Casper and Tom Watson chasing in a three way tie for second. Lee Elder bowed out with a 78 as the cut fell at 148.

Jack Nicklaus Miss Nicklaus Lee Elder Elder Augusta UPI Jack Golden Bear Rae’s Creek Arnold Palmer Casper Tom Watson Palmer Watson John Mahaffey Mahaffey Sam

Ryan Tops Chisox Behind Strong Pitching Night

Nolan Ryan fired six-hit ball with 10 strikeouts leading the Angels to a 5 run win over the Chicago White Sox. Dave Chalk drove in two with a two-run single as Ryan improves to 2-0 in two starts. Tom Warren, 29, of North Hollywood, dies after a motorcycle crash at Ascot Park.

Chicago White Sox Angels Nolan Ryan White Sox Chuck Tanner Ryan Tanner Express Angel Dave Chalk Chicago Warren Spahn Dick Williams Nellie Texas Chalk Claude Osteen Tom Warren North Hollywood Ascot Park

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