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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1974
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and places including New York, Montreal, and references to police, officials, and streets. The readable portions suggest a compact city news slice with local mentions and events, though many words are garbled.
The Long Beach Mite Hawks moved within a half game of Groveston Softball Congress title on the season’s last day, forcing a makeup game with Vista to decide the crown. Jets protested a third inning dispute over a Wit batter that sparked controversy as Dale Leach, Don Sears, and pitcher Ed Rent propelled the Hawks.
Reported Sun league signings and NIL talk ripple through Southern California football circles. Curly Morrison confirms four players under contract while names like Ted Hendricks, Willie Lanine, Curly Culp, and Daryle Lamonica surface in speculation. Lou Beach State backs funding basketball scholarships as Ollie Lincoln era stories mingle with coaching chatter and media intrigue.
In a standout MLB debut, a rookie delivered his first major league home run after a six start drought and added four defensive gems in right field. Teammate Willams praised his improvement, calling him an exciting two-way player as he finally relaxed after the milestone.
Ram players missing two key members Ron Jaworski formerly of Youngstown State and Rob Scribner of UCLA joined camp at Cal State Fullerton. Eight fans picketed Hullerton as Rams designated players Phil Olsen and Charlie Cowen faced chants while others prepared for first practice game versus Cleveland at the Coliseum.
Reggie Jackson drove in the deciding run in the third as Oakland beat the White Sox 4 3 to complete a two game sweep. Tenace homered in the sixth and eighth to pace the A’s attack as they won 7 2 in the opener and 4 3 in the nightcap. The A’s have won 10 of 14 while Chicago has dropped five of eight. In other actions, Yankees fell to Boston as Boston extended its win streak to 10. Detroit beat Cleveland. Milwaukee blanked Baltimore. Texas defeated Kansas City.
Westchester Area team dominates El Segundo with 2-1 and 1-0 wins at Blair Field to claim the Antertoga Legion's fourth area title and advance to the state finals in Yountville. Tim Voliman drove in the winning run in the opener. Kevin Manosius allowed five hits in the second game.
Jets overcome early deficit to beat Camping 9 5 in district play led by Ken Dain and Mile Robinson. Dain hit a three run double after a three run rally, sending Jets toward a 4-1 win over San Gabriel and setting up a 7 p.m. matchup with Montebel.
Dodgers loaded the bases several times but failed to score until the Braves won on a ninth inning miscue. Frank Tepedino’s single and Hank Aaron’s earlier at bat set the stage as John Olas, a key pinch hitter, slid past Steve Garvey on a close play. Replays suggested the tag was missed, sparking debate as Leo Foster scored the winning run.
Pirates beat Phillies as Frank Taveras flubbed a fly ball allowing Mike Anderson to reach after a collision with Al Oliver. Ramon Hernandez stranded Anderson at third to preserve the lead, while Cincinnatti’s late offense and strong pitching from Ernie McAnally highlighted a rough noted game for Philadelphia.
The Lakewaal Barons closed the season with a 217 run production in 10 innings Sunday afternoon at Mayfair Park after downing San Bernarding tet. Doh Versteeg drove in two on a first inning single, while Hennig delivered three RBIs in a key at bat. In their final day, Camarilla split a doubleheader with Vista, losing the nightcap.
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