Lakers Sign Jamaal Wilkes Amid Contract Discussion
Lakers sign Jamaal Wilkes as talks with commission intercede if unsatisfactory. Wilkes, former UCLA teammate of Bill Walton, praises Kareem Abdul Jabbar and expects Wilkes to boost rebounding and outside shooting. West hails Wilkes as a versatile, veteran-like player while roster moves shift Around Lakers and Warriors interest in Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence O'Brien
Wilkes
Bay Area
Hans Werho
Wilk Ned
Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
UCLA
Bill Walton
Portland Trail Blavers
Walton
Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem
West
Jamaal
John Wooden
Wildcat
Jamaal Wilkes
Russell
Washington
Don Ford
Cornell Warner
Ollie Johmson
Lucius Allen
Kenny Carr
Earl Tatum
Goard
Warriors
Ford
Leonard ‘Truck! Robinson
Atlanta
New Orleans
Hawks
Pete Maravich
Abdul Jabbar
Dodgers in midst of power failure and late loss
Dodgers stumble as rookie Terry Puhl collects his first big league hit and Bob Watson delivers a double in the 13th. Lasorda laments the loss while noting the Reds’ offensive struggles and hoping his club regains form before they do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
White, Kemp Lead Royals and Giants Rally in Doubleheader
Frank White and Steve Kemp fueled the Royals and Giants with key hits as they edged the Tigers and Padres respectively. Kemp drove in runs with a two-run double for the Giants while White sparked a six-run Royals rally. Oscar Gamble homered twice for the White Sox against the Blue Jays, and Don Money Ace and Cecil Cooper homered for the Brewers in a tight game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank White
Royals
Tigers
Steve Kemp
Kemp
Rob Andrews
Giants
Padres
Jack Clark
Ed Halicki
Dave Roberts
Catfish Hunter
Don Money
Sixto Lezeann
Cecil Cooper
Brewers
Mickey Rivers
Yankee
Yanks
Boston
Baltimore
Dennis Martinez
Tippy Martinez
Texas
Jim Palmer
Orioles
Rangers
Bert Campaneris
Ken Henderson
Oscar Gamble
Jorge Orta
White Sox
Blue Jays
Dave Radar
Dan Moyer
Rightander Glenn Abbatt
Mariners
AAU Water Polo Meet Opens at Newport Harbor
The AAU National Water Polo championships begin Friday at Newport Harbor High with 12 teams in four brackets. Teams include Long Beach Aquatics Club Stanford Aquatics Club Pepperdine and two out of state clubs from Texas and Philadelphia. Competition runs Friday and Saturday starting at 8 a.m. with Sunday finals at 4:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Harbor High
Long Beach Aquatics Club
Stanford Aquatics Club
Pepperdine
Texas
Philadelphia
Pont
Pistons optimistic on Lanier multiyear deal
Detroit Pistons officials say they are close to a multiyear contract with star center Rob Lanier. General manager Bd Kauffman stated a proposal was made last week and that an agreement is hoped before summer’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pistons
Lanier
Detroit
Detroit Pistons
National Basketball Association
Rob Lanier
Fisions
Bd Kauffman
Hisle Delivers Pinch Hit Sealing Angels Loss
In a tight 3 to 4 game, Hisle drives a two out homer off reliever Simpson to cap a late rally and doom the Angels after a long night of miscues by Mulliniks and Wynegar. Manager Dave Garcia laments the misplay that prevented a club victory, while carew and Bostock contribute against Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisle
Dodgers
Angels
Yuteh Wynegar
Lyman Stock
Simpson
Angel
Dave Garcia
Rance Mulliniks
Twins
Wynegar
Bostock
Bobby Bonds
Bonds
Jerry Remy
Muthniks
Remy
Angund
Minnesota
Mulliniks
Garcia
Rance
Paul Hartzell
Roy Smalley
Rod Carew
Carew
Anaheim
Anaheim Stadium
Minneapolis
Chicago
Toronto
Mary Grissom
Issom
Montreal
Denver
Visa Jean
Ton Walker
Expos
Mat Raek
Seattle
Angels Pennant Hopes Rise as 1978 Predictions Stir
A colorful column argues 1978 could be the Angels year, citing astrology and Anaheim convention chatter. It notes a managerial shakeup with Dave Garcia ousted, Alvin Dark and Dave Bristol discussed, and stars like Grich and Rudi sidelined by injuries as Don Baylor’s big contract looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaheim Convention Bureau
Angels
Orange County
Water Pollution Control Federation
National Sporting Goods Association
California
Dodgers
Joe Namath
Dave Garcia
Angel
Garcia
Alvin Dark
San Diego Padres
Dave Bristol
Avanta Braves
Alvin
Norm Sherry
Buzzie Bravasi
Speciman
Buzzie
John McNamara
McNamara
Bavasi
Dave
Norm
Garvin
Grich
Rudi
Bobby Gricc
Don Baylor
Anaheim
Millionares
Buzzie Bavosi
Community Slow Pitch League Opens With Nine Teams
The Community Slow Pitch Softball League begins tonight at King and Drake Parks with two games at King Park and one at Drake. Nine teams will play Tuesday through Thursday nights across King, Veterans and Drake Parks, featuring matchups including Alabama vs Toad and Miamireyen versus Deare Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Park
Drake
King, Veterans
Mark
Deare Park
Alabama
Toad Fadillan
Ambiguous sports snippet with scattered team names
Fragmentary sports text lists multiple teams and venues in the American League with unclear matchups and scores. Names such as Toronto Chicago New York Texas and players appear in incomplete context, making details uncertain.
National League West results and stray scores
Baseball results from the National League West include Hinata defeating the Dodgers 3 to 2 in New York. St Louis beat Cincinnati 5 to 3 while San Diego topped San Francisco 5 to 4. Other games listed show Cincinnati at Boston and Philadelphia games with scattered, unclear details and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinata
Dodgers
Nica
New York
Pele
Jacknut
Piya
St. Louis
Ants
Cincinnati
le Montreal
Sin Fran
San Diego
Aly Cir
Diego
Atlanta
Chicago
Philid Aly
St. Lain
Dittaburgh
Montreal
Power outage halts AP box scores in New York
Wednesday night major league baseball box scores were unavailable as a power failure in New York shut down the Associated Press computer system, delaying game statistics and summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Chisox Defeat Blue Jays In Tight Junior Baseball Battle
In a 6 to 3 junior baseball game, Chisox edged the Blue Jays with key hits from Players like Milne and Burke and strong pitching by Hooks. The event featured multiple local names and a lively crowd as teams vie for early season dominance.
Alamitos League Victory Sparks Blair Field Trials
Alamitos Bay beat Atlantis Realty 73 in Blair Field in the opening Americal Legion game as Jim Wendell and Phil Todd spun a four hitter. Wendell added a triple and two RBIs, while Hod Hancock drove in the final run with a single. In the nightcap, Mator Patrol rallied to edge Retail Clerks 4 to 3, with a key fifth inning surge and notable plays from Todd and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wendell
Phil Todd
Alamitos Bay
Atlantis Realty
Blair Field
Wendell
RBI
Hod Hancock
Brad DeKran
Mator Patrol
Gale
Bawons
Dull St
Gore Nicodet Todd
Whalen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dodger
Smith
Fonlahl
Lopes
Surman
Ue Hullwn
Powell
Ka Goodsaul
Hoosenbase
Don Sutton
Joaquin Andu
Rodgers
Manet Yeager
Hale
Routan
Martinez
Crivot
Willal
Roswell
Lamangelle
Arthos
Pahl
Watson
Houston
Russell Cabell Garver
Ty Coden
Ty Powell
Doaners
AAU
Newport Harbor
Hisle Hammers Angels
al Lores
Reoriig
Gubbioge
Utwe
Angel Fouitie
Henry
Fula
Ta'ety
Seacing Kemay
Baylor
CU Challe Stengk
Adame
Cubliane
Rudy
Gotte
Jackson Wathinls
Tor Hitchpheey
Jackson
Mtr Aeron
Ramirez
Guerrero Florey
Seorine Jarking
Ramirez Gang
Mey
Wyneiar
Rte I
He Freres
Cubaree
Smalley
Corew
Savaita
Ab Baylor
I Bastock
Hoste
Cf Mullins
Adami
Gelty
S Mlynmayr
RE Weltong
Hartel
Bud Tucker
Long Beach
Thorns
Chew TB
Klurot
Pam's Bays
Braque
Somsanjo Ewingers
Eddie's Jr
Bachalors
Att Raulbtes
Stoker
Zephyrs
Mustlers
Helvis Devils
St. Mary
Sap
Tongit
AL Rodgers
Howe
Sinan Sowrrakvs Haag
Tuna
Memon Hospital
Tabor Haws
Tone
Sms Lhd
Fe. Sans. Mechs
Wintosale
Houxhinn
Fartpitch MC
Mambkon
Gayl Na
Disciples Is Lens
AUP Ordingts
Wace Sporting Goods
Wiest
Hick
Our Savin Laihuean
Dalping
Lakey Insaranea
Sarah Yan
Et Tasman RA
Naval Shipyard
Dent
el Dorado
Winon’s Iss
Sac
Weert
Br Beatie
Pole St Amalie
Kan
Minnesota Ae
Clevelandl
Ted Milwaukee
Cdaye Rails Ston
Cleveland City
St Taker
A. Ballimore
Beattie
Oaklas
National League West
Mens Bay
Hoston
Chisox
Fursax State Shores
Ceriitos Mars
Wray His Milne
Mike Hooks
Mitch Burke
Rothy Dowell
Hale Wileit
Mute Judge
Monte Walker
Relly Wilson
Ike
Henrich
Mike White
Wek Marker
Bill Taylor
Love Canty
Mel Walker
Bry Hrimieh
Mike Ramirte
Steven Salceda
Ronine Main Wut
Jenee Lane
Tran Movack
Ronin
Renin
Dirty Popovich
Schulte
Raarh
GAP
Iehmehod
Halt
Fountain Pally South
Vadree
Padres Han Minor Thon Tren
Rotary League
Sop
Esslan
Torania
Torwilo
Kasa
Garr
Gombe
Rioris
Ewing
Taion
Spencer P Rey Singer
Wwe
Huderonen Y AG
Alamitos Legs Legion
I Loothekeail Ant Moy
Billsert
Macera
Febecht
Ei Talunged
Monae Datral
WA Funty Narbary Suikers
Craig County Stars
Gamesauten
Tenvee
KL Paeeduarer
Kyte
Oman
Tee Ars
Ito Wty
Remington Whitewall
Brad
Whitewall
Giher Tey
Vilas
Cmec Genences
Fullerton
Commonwealth
Enclid
Ful
Marie WY
Pirelli
Lakewood
E. Canson ST
Aorher
Long Beach Day Dodgers
Phillies
Tadepenidea
Prenee
Tedegran
Woxseaters
Senda
Monty Nedler
Avtar
Los Angeles Oilers Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!