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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1975

Page

18

Hunter Nearly No Hits Brewers in Three Hit Victory

Catfish Hunter almost pitched a no hitter as Milwaukee newcomer Sixto Lezcano broke it up with two outs in the eighth. Hunter settled for a three hitter and his first win of the season in a 10 1 victory for the Oakland Athletics over the Brewers. Tim Johnson and Robin Yount provided late offense, while Hank Aaron drove in two for Milwaukee.

Catfish Hunter Hunter Milwaukee Sixto Lezcano Brewers Bob Coluccio Hank Aaron Pete Broberg Graig Nettles Jim Mason Lezcano Ed Herrmann Jim Palmer

Scattered Scoring Drives A’s Rays Angels Later Runs

In a high scoring game the Athletics built leads with Campaneris hitting and Bando driving runs. Washington doubled to score Campaneris and Te nance and Tenace produced key hits while Gar ner and Campaneris added singles. Angels replied with Bochte homer and late runs by Egan and Nettles, Rivers, Lahoud scoring in sixth.

Erat Il Campaneris Washington Dou Jackson Yet Body Bando Sect Audi Rudi Williams Hopkins Williams Bando Bando North H. Washington North Tenace Pena Singer Garner Tenace Angels Nettles Odom Rivers Harper Bochte Lindbald Chalk Lahoud Egan Rears Lace Doyle Remuirez

Dodgers sweep Padres as left field woes persist

Dodgers win 4-1 to move four games over .500 despite Buckner’s ankle sprain causing seven left fielders used. Ron Cey and Steve Garvey key with a late rally, while Rick Rhoden starts for Los Angeles against Atlanta. Giants’ Sutton and Moffitt continue strong, Yankees?

Steve Garvey Joe Ferguson Dodgers Dodger Rick Rhoden Ers Atlanta Phil Serim Breves Buzz Capra Doug Ray Carl Morton Giants John Montefusco Sutons Dodger Stadium Sutton Steve Oaavers Mane Meee Murcer Suldootian the Croodson Garyeepears Randy Moffitt Roa Jane Tim Wynn RBI Candlestick Marshall

Spring brings Ellis out of hibernation in 20 run win

Dock Ellis revived by warm weather allowed the Pirates to sweep the Phillies 20 in a spring training blowout. He pitched six hits over nine innings, delivering improved fastball command and control after a cold start.

United Press International Dock Ellis Ellis Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta San Diego New York Montreal Cincinnati Houston St. Louis Chicago Johnny Bench Reds Astros Milt May Bob Watson

Glants Second and Dodgers In Early Inning Summary

In a terse recap, Glants trails Dodgers as pitchers hold firm early. Speyer, Crawford, and Garvey feature in key plays with Lopes and Lacy contributing on hits and base running while multiple outs and errors shape the frame.

Oo Tveres Speyer Sar Creck Tay Garvey Takengard Crawford

California League Scores Snapshot

Modesto 27 Salinas 61 Reno 3 Sam Jose 411 Fresno 1 Visahe 44 Lom 34 Banerstier 20.</analysis>

Lom Banerstier Modesto Salinas Reno Sam Jose Fresno Visahe

Nova Scotia girl sets world record in backstroke

Nancy Garapick, 13, from Halifax, Nova Scotia, set a world record in the women's 200 meter backstroke with 2:16.33 at the Eastern Canada swimming championships. The eight grader claimed her fifth title, breaking Ulricke Richter of West Germany's mark by 1.02 seconds.

Brantford Ont Nancy Garapick Halifax Nova Scotia Miss Garapick Ulricke Richter Fast Germany

NASCAR sportsmen and stock cars race round in California

A fragmented OCR item lists drivers and towns in California including Bakersfield San Bernardino and Gardena. It mentions 15 lap street stock races with names like Jonn Logan Whattier Earl Owens Butch Sockton and others.

Nascar Sportsmen Hugh Pearson Bakersfield

Sunday softball scores and misc results

In Sunday softball results Zanzaduan edged Blue Door 6 to 4 Litties won 3 to Spoon 6 against Tappet 7 Mecca 3 Craw on inn 3 and Viking Ine 3.

Zanzaduan Blue Door Littie’s Spoon Tappet Mecca

Baseball's Top Ten Batters Lead in Latest Standings

The list features Key hitters from Cincinnati Atlanta and Los Angeles with strong runs and high averages. The ranks reflect recent games and shifting positions as teams push for top spots in the league standings.

Baron's pitcher extends scoreless streak in doubleheader split

Duane Williams of the Greater Lakewood Barons kept his consecutive scoreless inning streak at 41 Sunday as the Barons split a twin bill with Vista. Williams threw five hits in the second game and drove in the only run when Larry Deal led off with a homer. Second-game score 5 6 1. First game 2 0. Other results include San Bernardino and Monte.

Duane Williams Greater Lakewood Barons Barons Host Vista Williams Larry Deal

Trojans Rout Stanford 18-9 In Pac-8 Baseball

Southern California routed Stanford 18-9 as USC benefited from 10 Cardinal errors 10 walks and 13 hits. The win pulled USC within one game of the Pac-8 southern division lead while Stanford dropped to 6-6.

Stanford Southern California Cardinals USC Trojans

Bahr Leads U S Soccer Past Bermuda in Olympic Qualifier

In San Francisco Chris Bahr, Penn State placekicker, scored both goals as the U S defeated Bermuda 2-0 to move forward in the Olympic Games qualifying series after Bermuda had won the first leg 3 9.

San Francisco Chris Bahr Penn State U S Bermuda Bahr U.S

Week's boxing results across cities and contenders

Readable snippets show bouts including Rosa Paterson against middies and Willie Monroe versus Peader Nas Eddie Gregory in New York. Other matchups cite Dus Cobbess Lous, Mat BEE and Elisha D Bet with Bogota and Mexico events featuring Hugo Barraza on junior lightweights.

S Rosa Paterson Middies Willie Monroe S. Ese Peader Eddie Gregory New York Dus Cobbess Lous

USC S16 Stanford Oregon State and Washington 2

A fragmented sports item mentions USC Stanford Oregon State and Washington, indicating a college football or schedule context with multiple teams referenced in a terse line. No scores or dates are provided in readable text.

Angels Split Oakland Doubleheader Amid Nightclub Controversy

Angels beat the A's 7-1 in game one as Bochte homered and Williams sparked a brawl with Todd. In game two Ed Figueroa allowed five hits, Angel pitching held off Oakland, and Bruce Bochte drove in four runs as California won the doubleheader 7-1 and 3-? The crowd reached 26,584, the largest of the season.

Angel Bruce Bochte Angels Oakland Ed Figueroa Salt Lake City Williams Angel Angles Ates A’s Boch Te Orlando Ramirez Blue Kansas City

Catalina Island Junior Tournament Winners and Scores

The Catalina Island Junior Tournament lists winners across age groups. Key results include Craig Davis from Valencia with 102 in 27 holes for 11-13, Vic Wilkes Sepulveda 134 and Steve Burroughs 144 in 14-15, John Holling Hills 134 and Todd eneelis Palos Verdes 136 in 16-17, Windy Williams Manhattan Beach 157 in 11-14, Cathy Cook Rolline 114 and Andrea Gaston Northridge 117 in 15-17, with overall champion noted as 3.

Catalina Island Craig Davis Valencia Albert Fiores Montebello Y Brown Buena Park Vic Wilkes Sepulveda Steve Burroughs Ares Mark Blakley Temple City John Holling Hills Todd Eneelis Palos Verdes John Cummings Windy Williams Manhattan Beach Cathy Cook Rolline Andrea Gaston Northridge

Always Tired No More Says Chiropractor Heizer

A health column addressing chronic fatigue links to lazy blood vessels and unreleased sleep. Dr William Zoethout is cited on nerve control of heart and vessel size affecting nourishment and energy. Readers are invited to write with questions to Dr Wese Heizer in Beillhour.

Loyola University William Zoethout Wese PO Heizer

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