Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Independent in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1976

Page

23

Pellant shrugs off injury as Long Beach State thrives

Long Beach State second baseman Gary Pellant, nicknamed Bogie, sures up the lineup after a shattered cheekbone injury. He recalls fears of eye injury but returns to help the 49ers chase a stretch in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association, alongside fellow stars and coaching staff including John Gonsalves.

San Diego State Uur Pellant Grey Commentz Tee Long Beach State Hint Mican Joe Morgan Cincinnati Morgan Bostay Denny Doyle Doyle Vejlant John Gonsalves el Monte High School Stet Gary Gonsalves Bogie Rogie Vachon Tolan LSU Rick Hayes Arroyo High School Hayes Soi Westminster High 49Ers Pacific Coast Athletic Association San Diego State

Track notes from Walnut meet feature Canadian Olympians

The article lists athletes training at LHS including Milan Saunders Ian Seale Crain Blackman Leighton Hope and Canadian Olympic team entries. It notes coaches and officials like Twiggs and Juchums and mentions Long Beach State and USC participants, with several names and event expectations for the NCAA season.

Fouvnotes San Anton Kekiss LHS Milan Saunnders Ian Seale Crain Blackman Leighton Hope Ken ‘Twigg Canadian Lrackel Swiftz Dick Juehums Tim Shinn Regis Swing Wali Wee Chitra Jochams Greg Jagenburg Philadelphia Sophtanis Arsh Long Beach State Steve Adler Steet Efter UCLA Uni Barbara Anne Marie Stallune California LENG Koekemk Prn Yoichi Tomita Carl Crus Bob Schatz Keith Ken Parrazza James Taylor USC Jim Sam Shaw Oak State Fidiertcai Steve Sargent Mat Schnee Mark Davis

Dodgers lose as Astros edge in tense ninth

Dodgers squandered scoring chances in the early and late innings while the Astros benefited from miscues. Key plays included Milbourne scoring on a misplayed ball and Ken Toswell delivering a decisive out as pinch hitter. Tommy John’s winless streak grows, and Dodger prospects for the Cubs series loom large as injuries stir concern.

Ken Toswell

How they scored Migtraraa Sacramenth Sr J

A compact scaffold of scoring notes shows Migtraraa leading Sacramenth Senior J in a college baseball context with undefined innings and players. The readable fragments suggest a game score outline but lack complete names and definitive events.

Migtraraa, Sacramenth Sr J

McGlothen Admits Beanball Aimed at Mets in Panic

St. Louis righthander Lynnn McGlothen acknowledged deliberately targeting Del Unser and Tom Matlack of the Mets during Tuesday night’s incident. He defended pitchers’ right to control batters while facing heavy criticism as the beanball wars flare anew. In brief notes, Nuggets coach Lary Brown won a third ABA coach of the year award, while fines were levied in a Spurs Nets playoff melee.

Lynnn McGlothen St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets McGlothen del Unser Joh Matlack Mets Nuggets Lary Brown American Hasketball Association Brown ABS Compuissien New York Nets Antonio Spurs San Antonio Taylor New York George Kael Karl Pach Guitare Anata Alot Hay McMurtry Philadelphia Nistret Atorney Patrick Dunn Mines

Palmer Dominates as Angels Fall in Baltimore Game

Jim Palmer carried a no hitter into the fifth while Bruce Bochte and Jarry Remy collected late hits to back a five-run first-two-inning burst. Don Kirkwood struggled, leaving after two innings amid five runs, as Baltimore’s offense built a lead he could not overcome. Paul Hartzell and relievers steadied the Angels, but Palmer’s gem and Birds’ pressure secured the win.

Net”” Palmer Angels Bruce Bochte Jarry Remy Palmer Don Kirkwood Kirkwood Dick Williams Paw Blair Ken Singleton Baltimore Remy Errer al Bumbey Doutte Paul Blair Paul Hartzell Birds Rusty Torres Bill Melton RBI Valmer

UCLA Coach Discusses Prospects for Washington and Johnson

Hall of Fame coach Gene Wollen and Bartow address fan questions about Richard Washington and Marques Johnson turning pro. They discuss contract fear, diploma goals, and the looming ABA collapse, while noting margin room with four scholarships and potential signees by May 1.

Wien Ile Bartow Richard Washington Marques Johnson Gene American Basketball Association Richard Marques Johnny Nash Ong Reach UCLA Father

Schmidt and Pirates face rough night and rain delays

Schmidt vented frustration over his swing as he logged a homer off Medich in the eighth. The Pirates were blanked for the first time after four wins, while the Phillies moved within a half game of Pittsburgh with a first inning run aided by a 31 minute rain delay.

Schmidt Medich Phillies Pittsburgh Jay Johnstone Greg Luzinski Ken Griffey Cincinnati Don Gullett Reds San Diego

Junior Baseball Notes Scattered in City Aides

Fragmented OCR reads show uneven scores and team names from junior baseball items. Mentions include Altos, Boury Son, Lee Trips, Purple azure, Shedy culls, and Cardinals with unclear context and several garbled words.

Uns Altos Boury Lee Trips PST Varker Cardinals Ake Aod WenSom Mai

Playoff NBA clash sparks late drama with Spurs and Knicks

Unclear text describes ongoing NBA playoffs amid chaotic results. Mentions Spurs 106 Nets 105 in a Wednesday game and Nuggets 108 Colonels 106 with Kentucky amid a tense series. References to Erving, Keown, and Ledtrnesth amid scattered team lines.

Spurs Nets Sam Antonion Larry Rebow San Antoral Nad New Yorko Vree Panes New York Keown

LBCCgym wins 100th in a row over LA City College

Long Beach City College gymnasts powered past Los Angeles City College 166 to 92 to extend coach John Draghi’s run of 100 consecutive victories. The Vikings dominated each event, sweeping top three places as they move toward the May SoCal Gymnastics Conference meet as favorites.

John Draghi Vikings Los Angeles City College Draghi Metra SoCal Dymnastic

Washington Beats Cleveland as Playoff Push Continues

Washington defeated Cleveland 104 94 at home ending Cleveland's four game home win drought and boosting their quarterfinal series standing. Key contributors included Clem Marking with 22 points and Nick Weatherspoon adding 3 early in the season, while Washington surged in the third quarter to pull ahead by 70 69 late in the third.

Landover Yuan Clem Nick Weatherspoon Washington To & Sur Cleveland Washington Weatheon Coun Levelang We Landay Jeere Gare Feta Wasuine Lowg Naess Umald Moboroan Sader Rorert Tba Ris Chet Hebe Wadia TOS Wanconlan

Celtics edge Braves in opener of Eastern semifinals

Celtics beat the Braves 107 to 96 in Boston as Cowens leads with 27 points and 17 rebounds while White adds 27. Buffalo appeared in the box score with late contributions before Boston pulled away in the third, taking a 1-0 series lead.

Boston Case Caowens Seanmt Jo Jo White Kaffalo Folin Cowen Celtics Waly St Pulits Ukeay

Also Mentioned on This Page

LBSU Jim McCormack Stat Aula Don Olson Lloyd Michaelson Gowgilves Steve Capic Capic Michaelson Gison Lesu Ray Brown Dodgers Gary Pellant Tom Shaw Cruz John Tate Ferguson Mack Milbourne Mouston James Rodney Richard Ken Forsch Duke Barlow Astros Dodger Dodger Payers Leavard Mike Marshal Res Doug Rau Faves Joagulp Andujar Cubs Dodger Stadium Tommy John Steve Weaper Asticg Aree Wah Fk Psi Sindiot Fee Los Angeles Houston Garey Tad Fearon Blaine Sory Riya Jobnan Tre Angel Angles Baltimort Earl Weaver Trask Tanaka Hrelamger Biies Andy Hassier Gary Ross Milwaukee Waltains Saldl Hassler Rytes Angel Lushy Resks Robinson Myan Andres Morn Mycarald Enktifhard Slugser Grieh Conan Ted Wall Onmoles Brenso Wurere Aid Haneva Eabe Seoring Manuel Te Kmeed Greerman Fan Rita Matit Roe Titan Ieee Busia Garcels Falmer Ayerp Hollingworth Minols Memphis Pirates Roggin Smith Ren Fairly Fourtin Sl Loui Chicago Ciinaali San Diego SL Launs New Yor Montreat Chenge Bended Tatal San Francisco Houstory Dadpers O Henslae Ian Man Pittstursth St Paris Montreal Milwaukee Iw Kaston Olay Texas Minnesota Pat Kansas City Arwell Oakland Asames Kazas Cas Meme Daal Mike Swackes iLulocmn Braves Giants Tia Maleaine Ostader Aho Ache Fai Adrian Bana Neti P. Aor Mohan Pas Mas Froerner San Francia Ia Royster O Trom Toll Bis Eacatr Doronten Esne Witel Baie Foote Fou Gharqual Fey Ueanianet Jono Keeguite Pion Vanston Tigers Morten Bayes Banda Eastack Aloe Paork Theo Freelan YORK Lous Ayra Wits Fens Agni BP Somer Harris Pbs Dieter Uae HR Yanks Chisox Keener Bradner Botumen Atly Vie Oe Chine Jspecer Anus Chorin Rasmann Uxron Lidrirell “Oy Win Brohime Saree Dpetatn S. Peu Ab Gare Oh Warney Syd Randok Ofamiin Kurt Baber NEMS Rage Dewcilin Vlad ' Cree NHL Taranta Tautes Kewark New Fork Jane Kinlicky Aamir Duiver Kentucky Squisville Chuck Wiliam Baler Avid Thompe Ledtrnesth L.A Leva Riiaal Tia Mar- Tin Paratet Wats—tLamlice Gaat Marley Lars Taylor Lal Bar— Ramebach Fey Henenaa Ten Tau Oh AN Seer Manin It i Clerveland Crestind Roston Ul Thrfalo ReMihan Tess Bostor Set OT Keays Kehin Bof Saorth
Search Courier

Search the Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication