John shuts out Reds in 4-0 win and Cubs reach NL East chase
Alvin Dark predicts a four-team scramble in the NL East as the Cubs, Phillies, Pirates, and Mets contend for the top spot. The Dodgers beat the Reds 4-0 with Reggie Smith hitting a two-run homer and Bill Russell driving in a run. Monday notches RBI, and discussion about umpire calls sparks debate. Dark, former Cubs coach, now Padres manager, notes a tight race across the division.
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Reds
Cubs
Beck
Reggie Smith
Russell
Pete Rose
John McSherry
Rose
Anderson
Ither
McSherry
Dodgers
Ron Cey
Rick Monday
RBI
Dark
Padres
Explosion of speed at Hollywood Park meets records
The 1977 harness campaign sees unprecedented world records as speedsters prep for Hollywood Park’s 79 night meet starting Thursday August 18 at 7 30 p m. Western Harness Racing officials anticipate continued fast times through the season with top pacers and trotters aiming to break the track mark set three years ago and a strong slate of nightly racing through December 5.
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Hollywood Park
Ty. Hanile
Dee. 5
Vilas wins clay final to extend win streak to 29
Guillermo Vilas, top seed, defeated Roscoe Tanner 6 4 6 2 to win the $85,000 clay court open in South Orange New Jersey. Vilas extended his clay win streak to 29, dating back to the French Open in June.
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N.J. Cap
Guillermo Vilas
Roscoe Tanner
Del Mar Feature Race Sees Pay Tribute Prevail in Turf Win
Pay Tribute, ridden by Marco Castaneda, easily wins the Freedoms Foundation feature at Del Mar over Good Report, in a 11-16 mile turf race run before 14,466. Elemedorf's Pay Tribute leads early, Gond Report pays 6.00, Montespan third at 2.80, with six horses contesting for 2-year-olds and up. McHargue unseated before race three. Dabaghian regressed in the fifth as racing resumes midweek after the incident.
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Good Report
Freedoms Foundation
del’ Mar
Elemedorf
Pay Tribute
Sir
Jagan
Hollywood Park
Gond Report
Montespan
Angels sweep Royals as Ryan, LaRoche quiet them
Angels claim a 6-3 win in Kansas City, powered by a four run second inning. Nolan Ryan worked six innings allowing three runs, two hits and seven walks while Dave LaRoche earned the save with three innings of relief. Wayne Simpson yielded four hits in seven frames before Miller closed it out in relief.
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Dave LaRoche
Royals
Ryan
Darrell
Hal McRae
Lake
Ar Miller
Miller
Wayne Simpson
Simpson
George Brett
Pete Larock
Bimpeon
Garcia
Himith Miller
Toong
Rams fans weigh stadium move amid ticket survey
In a questionaire circulated to season ticket holders, readers pick between Rose Bowl Dodger Stadium or Anaheim Stadium if the Rams relocate. The piece also notes Doug France injury at practice Cal State Fullerton visit from Charlie Cowan and plans for Olympic doubleheader title card with Palomino Lopez and others. Mark Wilkes wins national tobacco spitting contest in Mississippi near Beamon distance with rain.
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Sean Spinks
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Millikan High
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Greg Barton
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Lakers
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Warriors
NBA
Chuck Krex
Joe Namath
Pat Haden
Mark Wilkes
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Bob Beamon
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Hall of Fame inductees highlighted in ceremony
The first three former players honored were Dihigo, Lloyd, and Rusie, with Sewell, Lopez, and Banks also recognized by committees. Banks, celebrated as MVP in 1958 and 1959, led a day filled with gratitude and calls to curb greed and hate in the game.
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Rusie
Hoosier Thunderbolt
Sewell
Cleveland
New York Yankees
Sewall
Lopez
Indianapolis
Chicago
Banks
Seball Writers Association of America
Lifeguard Event Opens Doubles Tourney At Local High
The Long Beach Life funds host a volunteer doubles tournament tonight at Lincoln High's girls gym at 7:90. Blot and David Starr are the defending champions.
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Atin High
Bliot
David Starr
Boss N Mark to debut in Los Alamitos feature race
Boss N Mark, a three time winner in six starts last year, returns for a summer debut in the 3b yard feature at Los Alamitos Race Course. The allowance contest also includes Chic Pat Go, Mr Capri Deck, Mr Roan Deck and Call Me Buddy with jockey Danny Mitchell back aboard.
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