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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1974
Page
16
A cluttered list shows Navy softball outcomes and various local team results including Indianapo lis, Denver, Lakewood, and Oklahoma City. The page includes schedules for fast pitch and slo pitch with multiple matchups, standings, and upcoming games at Joe Rodgar’s Field and other venues.
Unclear fragmentary recap lists riders and teams including Henning, Maxpracino, Hans Rolie and Prad Cireg with affiliations to Culverity and Ato. Event details, placements, and official results are not readable.
Pitcher Bob Gibson notches his 3000th career strikeout and exits after a seventh inning at bat as the Reds beat St Louis 6-4 in 12 innings. Other NL and AL results include Atlanta over Chicago 7-2, Minnesota 10-5 over Milwaukee, and San Diego blasting Philadelphia 10-0.
Great Falls Giants sent every batter to the plate in three innings and beat the Ogden Spikers 32 14 in a Pacific Coast League contest shortened to eight innings by curfew. Nine runs came in the first, 11 in the fourth and eight in the fifth as the Giants produced a record scoring effort.
Tommy John was sidelined with arm pain after a first-inning scare, Brewer hospitalized with back trouble, and the Dodgers used eight pitchers in a 9 6 defeat to Montreal. John’s injury doctors call a muscle pull. Carrithers, Rogers, and relievers locked down the win. Willie Davis starred with five hits and a decisive run as the Expos rallied from a four run lead.
In a tense American League battle, the Angels overcome a 5-0 deficit to beat the Indians 6-5. A late rally sparked by Ellie Rodriguez and Denny Doyle tied the game, with Paul Schaal and Lee Stanton delivering decisive hits. Stanton’s single off Bell’s glove plated the winner as California’s offense surged after seven innings of quiet.
Gerald Pruess of Alisal Selvang and Sam Ratdolph of La Gambre Santa Barbara shot three under par 63 to lead the Southern California PGA 50th anniversary event. Eddie Bel Ai Westwood Bill Blanton Palm Springs Rick Divel Laguna Beach were two back at 65. Others at 72 included John Ruedi Pinky Stevenson Ron O Connor and Dick Carmody.
In a high scoring clash, Hawaii overcame a 38 15 deficit with Weese connecting on multiple passes and John Kelsey scoring for the Sun. Alonzo Emery added a 76 yard kickoff return for a quick six, but the Hawaiians surged late to clinch a dramatic victory.
Dizzy Dean, a colorful pitcher of the Roaring Twenties and Golden Era, starred for the St Louis Cardinals. He won a pennant in 1934 and the World Series, led the NL in strikeouts, and became its MVP before a line drive ended his mound career. Funeral services are planned for Saturday in Wiggins Mississippi.
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