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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
12
The Lakers announced schedules for a best of seven series against the Golden State Warriors. The opener is at the Forum Wednesday at 8 30 p m with a national TV game on Sunday at 12 6 p m. Road games air on KNX and KHJ TV 19.
Lakers forward Ford discusses a 53-29 team record, his 4.2 rebounding season, and limited 21.7 minute average. He cites a stomach illness during the summer and a new focus on team play under Coach West, while acknowledging uncertainty about his place in next season’s lineup and the NBA draft.
Canada’s Jerome Drayton seized the lead after 15 miles to win the Boston Marathon in 2 hours 14 minutes 46 seconds, in a field of 2,938 starters. Bill Rodgers faded after an early duel. Turkish runner Veli Balli took second, with Brian Maxwell third and Rob Wayne fourth. The race faced heat and water concerns along the route.
USC and UCLA renew recruiting drama as money sways decisions. Tony Afersky of CIF 7A commits to UCLA while Steve Smith from Santa Ana College joins USC. Oregon State adds James Childs from Foothill. Idaho State hires USC assistant Lynn Archibald, opening coaching moves for Bob Boyd and Pepperdine ties.
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn released the nominees for fan balloting in the upcoming All Star Game. The ballot favors Boston, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and the New York Yankees, each with eight nominees. The NL leads the series 28 18 with one tie, and has won 13 of the last 14 contests.
A scrambled set of horse racing notes lists multiple mile pace races with horses such as Pete Perkins Bel B00 40 Time 0 and Brigadier Gerard. It records entries like Cascae Capt Nicolay, Linton Son, Hanover, and Montiee with various exacta and prize payments, plus fan and trainer mentions.
Long Beach City hosts a softball day featuring Bay Flight I Sth ace and strong contenders Jess Rodney and Zesty Miss in a parlay and exacta lineup. Odds highlight Beth Ane and Marys Doc as special bets with local bettors eyeing a probable winner.
Charlie Hunter sent out another New Zealand import for his American debut at Los Alamitos Race Course and Yankee Lad N captured a three length victory in 2 01 over eight starters. The horse had won six of 16 races last year down under and started from the outside post to prevail.
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