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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1976
Page
13
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Roman Gabriel may retire this season if the team cannot use him, with coach Dick Vermeil stating Gabriel has been working on his right knee injury in Rancho Mirage. Vermeil said Gabriel will decide within two weeks.
The article reviews Reggie Jackson's mixed situation with Baltimore in a 3-1 Orioles victory over the Angels. It notes Jackson's early-season homer off Ryan, his uncertain future with Baltimore, and the Angels' lack of run support as they dropped to 52 losses in 87 games. The piece also mentions Jackson's loyalty to California and his relationships with figures like Dick Williams.
Jim Kaat pitched a one hour 36 minute complete game for Philadelphia as Greg Luzinski’s three run double sparked a 3 0 win over San Diego. Kaat improved to 9 3, backed by solid defense turning three double plays and nine hits allowed. The Phillies hold a ten game NL East lead while the Pirates beat Cincinnati to close the gap.
Associated Press reports Hank Aaron, absent from the All-Star game in Philadelphia, hits a 340-foot home run in the 10th inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 over the Texas Rangers and sweep Sunday’s doubleheader. The Brewers also won the opener as Jim Slaton earned his 10th win. Other AL results include Boston over Minnesota, New York shutout Chicago, Detroit over Kansas City, and Oakland defeating Cleveland. Aaron’s 754th career homer came with nine on the season.
Ralph Smith hit a two run homer and Dave Henry homered and drove in the winning run with a single as the Lakewood Jets edged Huntington Park 3-2 in the first game of a doubleheader at Jayfair Park.
Sutton held a strong line for the Cardinals as McAirtie drove in Folamos with a third inning homer to right. Simmons grounded out, Crawd hit into a double play, and Wallace fielded a wild throw. The Dodgers pressed but could not convert, while the Cardinals added late insurance in a tense matchup.
Dodgers manager Walter Alston calls for improved timely hitting and steadier pitching after a string of frail starts and injuries. He notes Dusty Baker Ferguson and Smith must deliver, with Buckner Russell and Cey Garvey producing steady at bats while bullpen and starters strive for consistency.
Charles H Parks and his wife invite attendance at the August 1 ceremony uniting Dimple Renee Batiste and Glenn Stuart McDonald at Community Grace Street Church Long Beach Downey Avenue 5885. The note highlights McDonald as a rising professional basketball player and mentions Shrine and Kiwanis all star events with other football and basketball figures linked to USC UCLA and Long Beach area teams.
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