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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1977

Page

13

Mrs Robinson Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at All Star Game

Rachel Robinson widow of Jackie Robinson tosses the ceremonial first pitch before the All Star game at Yankee Stadium. The event honors Robinson as the first Black player in major league baseball with Willie Mays, Branch Rickey III, Danny Robinson, Sharon Robinson, Roy Campanella and Pee Wee Reese also pictured.

Rachel Robinson Jackie Robinson Yankee Stadium Robinson Willie Mays Branch Rickey Ili Danny Robinson Jackie Sharon Robinson Roy Campanella Pee Wee Reese

All-Star Classic Delivers Big Hit Fueled By Heat

In a scorching game, Sparky Lyle and Dave Ink provided two insurance runs for the Nationals after Boston's George Scott tied it with a two-run homer. Seager energized the crowd, while Garvey and Foster paced L.A. with run production and key plays. The dlr of the All-Star clash featured standout pitching by Seaver and Sutton, with Carlton Fisk and Carl Yastrzemski weighing in on strategy as the AL and NL traded hits and runs.

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Santa Barbara Upsets OC Stars In Pro Volley Match

Santa Barbara defeats Western Division leader Orange County Stars 27 12 10 in Anaheim. Before 3,190 fans at the Anaheim Convention Center the International Volleyball Association team moves to second place as the Stars slip to 1.

Santa Barbara Orange County Stars Anaheim Canelon Center International Volleyball Association ILI Ini Togs Stars

All Stars Rally as NL Tops AL at Yankee Stadium

In a high spirited exhibition at Yankee Stadium the National League defeated the American League 7 4. Red Joe Morgan led off with a homer as Greg Luzinski and Steve Garvey also homered to spark the NL sluggers. Palmer and others battled for the AL but NL showed stronger hitting in this summer classic.

Ken Rappoport Asso Viated Press New York Yankee Stadium Docttor Steve Garway Grek the Bull Luzinski Philadelphia Phillies Joe Morgan Reds Garvey Homer Gove Lic Ainski T' Luzinsr Teco Detal Baltimore Cy’ Young Hm Palmer Levinski Tae Garvey Palmer National League Morgan Amerian League

Polo Tourney Entries Open for 1977 California Championship

Entries are being accepted for the 1977 Women’s California water polo championships to be held July 0-8 at Long Beach College. Entry fee is 50 dollars. For information contact Kelly Kerp at C203 434-1696 or (714) TSLSIT7. Entry deadline is Friday.

Enitian California Long Heath Chi Kelly Kerp

Long Beach Recreation Basketball Scores Tease Busy Card

Local scoreboard lists teams and players with mixed results across matches. Notable entries include Oak Park and Bruins dimes and several close duels, with scorers and venues noted in compact recap style.

Palmer struggles in All-Star game pull after rough inning

Palmer, who had not allowed a run in eight prior all-star frames, blamed bad pitches as Garvey and Lozinski homered on high sliders. Torborg noted Palmer’s good fastball but slider troubles, adding windup delays likely didn’t dent him.

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Pro grid briefs Cowboys brief note on injuries

Pro grid briefs report the Cowboys dealing with a third year return to action after a hamstring issue Tuesday. The Sprints appear to face similar injury concerns as the season progresses.

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L B Pony Stars Record Triumph Against Garden Grove

Long Beach Pony All-stars led by Bob Barham pitched nine shutout innings as they defeated Garden Grove 1 0. They will face unbeaten Ocean View in a 30 contest this evening at Chapman Junior High in Garden Grove.

Bob Barham Long Beach Pony All-stars Garden Grove Long Beach Oceanview Chapman Junior High

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