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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1977

Page

20

Cubs endure New York blackout during Mets game postponement

In a lightsout New York, Cubs and Mets postponed amid a citywide blackout. Players navigated candlelit rooms, scarce food, and disrupted travel as crews restored power. officials called for staying home and the game will be made up later. Cubs pitcher Pete Broberg lamented luggage chaos and the team faced a blank, eerie cityscape.

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Dodgers Struggle to Score as Astros Take Series Lead

Dodgers face scoring drought amid a string of losses to the Astros and Reds. Duke Ferguson remains confident the team can rebound, while Steve Yeager vents over All-Star snubs. Smith belted a first-inning homer but Dodgers still fell short, with Martinez stealing a base and a questionable send home at the plate. Yeager also contends with ankle twists, and Lopes eyes a comeback tonight in San Diego.

Dodgers Ferguson Astros Cincinnati Reds Smith Teddy Martinez Bill Russell Martinez Preston Gomez Dodger Steve Yeaper Eversong Yeager John Yates Dave Lopes Tonigst San Diego Cesar Cedeno Houston Sutton Hick Rhoden Dave Fripsleben

Ryan Reflects on Season After Viet War Impact

Ryan explains his choice to play on merit, recalling extra players added to each league after the Viet era. Martin criticizes the decision, fearing a fallback as second choice if Ryan fails to show. Ryan asserts his low ERA and league leading wins and strikeouts deserve recognition.

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Cabanig kayoes foe at Olympic

Alberto Cabanig of Cebu City Philippines knocked out Rios of Mexicali Mex in 2 23 of the third round of a scheduled 10 round bantamweight bout at the Olympic Auditorium Thursday night.

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Angels Rally Ends in Triple Play Against Mariners

Angels fall 4 1 as Mariners beat them at Anaheim Stadium. Dick Pole held Angels to three hits in six innings to earn his sixth win. Ron Miller pitched three perfect innings in relief, supported by a rare triple play started by Jerry Remy. Tony Salaita and Bobby Bonds had Angels' only early runs, but Seattle pushed ahead with a five hit fifth inning.

Tracy Ringols Angel Dave Garcia Garcia Seattle Anaheim Stadium Dick Mole Enrique Byar Miller Mariners Romo Angels Garvia Mexico Pole AL West Chicago Tony Salaita Bobby Bonds Rance Mullicks Salaita Ron Jackson Jackson Ken Brett Dyar Miller Miller Angel Leroy Stanton Jerry Remy Remy Solaila Omy Milwauke Don Money Thadestey Willie Mays Alkens Salt Lake City Goodwin Alkens Salt Lake Dave Chalk Marv Grissom

Brothers in rivals? Saul wants NFL move with kin

Rich and Ron played together through Butler high and Michigan State. Rich joined the Rams while Ron went to Houston then Washington. Saul, in Westminster, contemplates retirement from football unless he can play with his brother. Rams GM Klosterman notes trade hurdles and denies offering Saul to the Redskins.

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Yankees Top Milwaukee as Zeber and Jackson Power Rally

In the American League New York defeated Milwaukee 6-1. Roggie Jackson hit two homers driving in three runs and George Zeber added a two-run shot fueling a four-run seventh. Sparky Lyle got his 15th save. In Cleveland Butch Hodgen led a three-run sixth as Boston beat the Indians and Carl Yastrzemski became Boston’s all-time hits leader with homer number 2654, receiving a standing ovation.

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Strings Eye Third Win In World Team Tennis Clash

Fyert Chris Eyers and the Phoenix Racquets head to Los Angeles to face the Strings in an o'clock World Team Tennis match at the Forum. The Strings chase three consecutive wins this season as LA boasted a five-set sweep over the Soviets in Anaheim Convention Center action.

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Various Local Sports and Event Scores From Ambiguous Page

A dense, OCR garble lists numerous teams, players, and match outcomes across sports and events. Contains scattered names such as Sunshine Garden, Dolphins, Panthers, Tigers, and Memorial events plus incomplete score snippets and venue hints, reflecting a busy, multi-sport roundup with uncertain details.

Concord Aquatics Expected Favorite at National Water Polo Championship

Top seeded Concord Aquatics is favored to defend its title as the U.S. National AAU Water Polo Championships begin today at Newport Harbor High. The event runs through Sunday with finals slated for 9:30 and 10:30 am and 3:30 and 4:90 am.

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