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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1974

Page

16

Angels blank Detroit 2-0 as Hassler fires four hit shutout

Angels pitcher Andy Hassler blanked the Detroit Tigers 2-0, earning his first major league shutout amid mixed emotions over a lost suit. Denny Doyle fueled the offense with three hits including a fourth inning RBI triple, while Detroit managed only four singles. The win moved the Angels to a 5-8 record in Hassler’s 3-8 season, with Tampa Bay or New York on upcoming games.

Andy Hassler Hassler Detroit Tigers Angels Rudy Meol Dave Chalk Dick Williams Hart, Scheefner and Marx Challe Meek Chalk Wiliams Meok Williams Bengals Lerrin LaGrew Denny Doyle Detroit Don Dryedale Tustin Dryadale Jack Luttee Maul Orange County McPadden Cyer Lanar Wright Angel Quad Cities Danville Tiger Dick Sharon Nolan Ryan Sharon Tigers Ryan Yankees New York Tie Deny Doyle Angel Nils Ellie Rodriguez Rodrigary Doyle Bruce Bachte Janper Wassler

Birmingham remains unbeaten in late thriller win over Jacksonville

Birmingham stayed undefeated this season after a 31-14 victory at Jacksonville. Charlie Harraway scored on a two yard run with 19 seconds left, with Matthew Reed adding the decisive two point after. Memphis Southmen routed Hawaii 60-8 led by John Huarte with four first half TDs and defense stifling Weese.

Jacksonville Charlie Harraway Birmingham Matthew Reed Baier Yarraway Tommy Duirathce Nemphis UPU John Muarte Memphis Southmen Hawaii Huarte Ed Marshall Jennings Roger Wallace Bob Eiter Memphis Norris Weese University of Mississippi Wo Weese Weare Ruarie Mar —Tarshall Ings Rus Ness Wamrawatea Jennings Font Macn Etter Mema—Thornton Eun Taito Haw-Celetey Eiinaer

Stars rout Houston in 43 10 WFL victory

New York Stars crushed Houston 43 to 10 as Bob Gladieux scored three rushing touchdowns and caught a Sherman TD pass. Ed White dashed for 89 yards, Dave Richards 63 rushing, while Houston’s defense struggled against the Stars’ top rushing attack.

NEW York Bob Gladiews Tony Sherman New York Stars Houston Texans Gladieux Stars Ed White Dave Richards

Bell edges Sun in late drive amid rough play

In a wild clash the Bell rallied to beat the Sun 31-28 after a back and forth first half. Corcoran connected on multiple passes, Adams sparked late scoring drives, and a rough second half atmosphere drew penalties as both teams traded momentum. Winnipeg held a separate late win in the CFL with Jim Heighten recovering a fumble sealed in Toronto.

Winnipeg UPI Jim Heighten Toronto Blue Bombers Argonauts

Desperate drive makes early Bell lead slip versus Sun

Desperate checkoff pass to Paul Bunn covered 34 yards to set Sun at 4-0. Adams connected with McAlister for 35 yards to the Philadelphia five, Emery scored twice, Adams-to-McAlister extra point. McAlister nearly scored on another pass but fumbled. Loreto Brinkley forced the save. Baker intercepted Corcoran at Bell 22, Sun led 16-14 after Emery’s second plunge and Adams extra point. Corcoran quickly regained the edge for Bell.

Dunn Claude Watts Alan Thompson Adams Harris Terry Lindsey Dave Williams Lindsey Williams Nelson McAlister Corcoran Mike Carter Philly Greg Masts Emery Loe Carollo Sun Cargoran Dave Roller Warren Fears Ted) Seifert Baker Warner Bell Ron Waller Philadelphia Southern California Waller Gary Davidson Thompson Enne Cartoran Philately Paul Bunn Loreto Brinkley

Blazers edge Portland in 11-7 victory

Florida, led by veteran quarterback Bob Davis who threw a touchdown and an extra point, defeated Portland 11-7 to seize the East Division lead in the WBL. Davis connected with Greg Latta for a 2 yard TD and later another pass to Latta, with Latta also scoring on a later sequence as Florida earned its sixth win in seven.

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Women set to race at Ontario speedway California Grand Prix

Lelia Lombardi, 41, Italian driver, to break sex barrier as first woman in a major professional race at Ontario Motor Speedway for the California Grand Prix on Sept 1. A Francisco Mir spokesman hails her driving potential as exemplary.

Lelia Lombardi Italy Ontario Motor Speedway Francisco Mir Miss Lombardi Alex Webster New York Giant New Jersey Mike Constantino Ruelid Constantino Portland Houston Storm World Team Tennis League Minnesota U. of Arizona Los Alamitos Frank Wessels Floyd Wagstall Tyler Texas J.C Memphis Ith Denver Utah Stars Julius Keye Rick Mount Randy Newton Glen Combs

Reds Edge Phillies as Schmidt Delivers Decisive Hit

In a tense game the Reds fell behind after a two inning rally by Pittsburgh and Atlanta but Schmidt hurt Cincinnati with key hits. Phils tied it with a second inning double by Bob Boone and a Schmidt homer in the third before Ed Kirkpatrick and Paul Popovich extended the Pirates’ lead. Doak Ellis earned his seventh straight win. Brock stole his 86th base and scored three times for Montreal in a win over San Diego as Koosman allowed six hits for the Mets and Staub drove in four for Detroit’s foe.

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Hawks Rally Past Sal's Winchell in Sixth Inning Showcase

Hawks defeat Sal's Winchell with a four run sixth inning led by Ralph Smith and Glenn Snyder as Ed Bentley earned the win striking out seven while yielding four hits. The late surge produced a 4-2 victory with Bobby Wills delivering a key run scoring single.

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Moret’s one hitter boots White Sox in Boston win

Roger Moret blanked Chicago as he allowed a single in the seventh inning lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-0 victory. Moret fanned 12, a team high for the year, while Wilbur Wood absorbed the loss after pitching all nine innings and yielding eight hits.

Roger Moret Dick Allen Otte Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Allen Moret Doug Griffin Wilbur Wood Sox Dick O'Connell Astique

Texas and Southern League Scoreboard Notes

Fragmented scoreboard listing teams and scores across multiple minor leagues. Entries include Texas League figures such as Hidiand and Amarille with mixed results, Southern and International League results for cities like Savannah Orlando Knoxville and Memphis Tidewater, plus Rochester Toledo and Charleston Syracuse scores.

Memphis Tidewater Rochester Toledo Ichmaned Charleston Syracuse Bemoekel

Dodgers beat Cubs as Messersmith earns win in rookie laden lineup

In a rough pitched game Dodgers top Cubs 5-1 as Messersmith earns his 15th win with help from Mike Marshall who records his 13th save. Dodgers offense features Bill Russell and Crawford homers and a mix of rookies in the lineup while Chicago benches veterans.

Messersmith Jerry Morales Mike Marshall Cubs

Tenis results sweep pro championships and early US events

At Brookline and nearby venues, international players compete in the Pro Championships and Virginia Slims Tour events. Notable results include Kosuke Kamiwarumi defeating Stan Smith and Roger Taylor. Guillermo Vilas and Frantisek Pala winning tight matches. In Florida and New Jersey, players like Raul Ramirez and Chris Beert advance. in Pennsylvania Open action, hot teams and players push toward late rounds amid other sport updates.

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