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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1977
Page
18
Lonnie Cotton and Charles Gwynn combined on a two hit shutout as the CEA Jets defeated the Dodgers 3 to 4 at Blair Field. Gwynn drove in two runs and the victory marked the Jets sixth consecutive shutout by their pitchers.
Hunza Dancer ridden by Gene Cruguet scores a nose victory in the $113,900 American Handicap at Hollywood Park, finishing ahead of Anne's Pretender with Legendaire two lengths back in a field of older grass runners. J.D. Tobin’s 63.19 time for the 1 1/8 miles on the Lakeside Turf was a track record.
Quiet Little Table overtook leader Nearly on Time late to win the $106,400 Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park in 2 03. Forego, the heavy favorite, faded from the stretch drive and finished second after leading early. Jockey Eddie Maple rode Quiet Little Table for Meadowhill Stable as Forego drifted out, failing to unleash his usual late surge.
Race by race summary shows results and payouts for the program. First race lists Haise as winner with exacta paid 15.6. Second race features Story Above Parr and Lure Leman. third race flag lead Never wins with Padrore time 20.38. Fourth race Timeta Go Te battles for win. fifth race ends with Glory as top finisher and bets noted.
Shadow Moon Walk shines with a neck win in division one at Los Alamitos 350 yards. It marks his sixth victory in seven starts, clocking 17.73 seconds for a fast summer time. He's A Pleasure placed second, Raymar's Rockette third as Truly Terrdie led early and won by a head. Doc's Express leads tonight's 440 yard feature after a strong Laddie Stakes showing.
The fifth race details include claiming price 19088 with horses such as War Chic's Echo Cardom 5 179 2 Swift Chirook Treasure 3 12 31 Saalimbandy Warde War a Bondy and others. Included are bets and special wagers like exacta and money line, with notes on probable winners and bets placed.
Gerry Wisz of Willowick CC in Santa Ana wins the Wud Meadowlark Men's Club Schhole medal play tourney in Huntington Beach by one stroke with 4 under 207 over three days. Greg Fredrick and Mike Bellmar finish one back. Tim Jacobs cards best round with six front-nine birdies. Ron Berglund wins A flight. other results cited from Meadowlark and nearby clubs.
Mulliniks underperformed but benefited as Willie Aikens started the fourth with a single. The manager ordered Mulliniks to bunt, targeting the light hitting shortstop noted as among the best hunters in the field.
Nolan Ryan tied ML record with his 97th strikeout as Rance Mulliniks had three hits and drove in three in a 4-2 Angels win over Oakland. Mulliniks homered on a misplayed bunt attempt, and Wayne Simpson faced Vida Blue in a tense pitching matchup. The Angels improved to 37 97 on July 4, their best date record since 1910, amid turmoil in Oakland and lineup changes under Finley.
Norwalk surged to a 2-1 victory over Douglas Jets as Ally Rodriguez fueled a sixth inning rally. The Angels, led by strong defense and timely hitting, extended their winning streak. Sanguillen, Williams, and Jorgensen stoked the offense with key singles and a homer by Mullins.
July Fourth crowd of about 4000 watched the 28th West Long Beach Lions Club Sprint Regatta at Long Beach Marine Stadium. Pettengill of Phoenix won the Super Stock Runabout Never Enuff with a 124.678 mph oval course time, and multiple Grand Prix races were claimed by drivers including Marsehall, Gibbs, Collins, Brown, and others across hydroplane and jet categories.
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