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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1976
Page
16
The article notes the U S Open’s origin as a men’s event and the barriers for women entering. JoAnne Carner hopes to win the U S Women's Open first, then perhaps play against men. She cites distance and course length as factors, while acknowledging it would be fun if possible.
Siderow passes up the British Open despite earning the right to compete with top professionals to focus on family. The U.S. boxing trials head into Montreal with a stronger, balanced team led by manager Rolly Schinatzky as Leon Spinks and Mike Spinks prepare to compete. heavyweight Mike Bakes loses to John Tate, prompting speculation that Dukes will turn pro.
Sulky driver Dancer captured two stakes races two hours apart, first at Vernon Downs in New York in the $31,900 trotters event, then at Brandywine Raceway in Delaware in a $112,500 pacers division. He piloted Nevele Thunder and Keystone Ore to victory aboard a chartered jet and helicopter route.
Celtics win six games to capture the NBA championship led by 25 points from Cowens and 21 from Havlicek. Scott, traded from Phoenix, shines late with 2 points, 11 rebounds, five steals, and three assists in the clinching game. Heinsohn lauds team effort despite a tough season and his own health doubts.
Sumo grand champion Wajima defeated Kitanoumi to win the Los Angeles tournament at the L A Sports Arena. Takamiyama finished third. A special exhibition saw Rams defender Jack Youngblood defeat Merlin Olsen with an arm throw before losing to Taiko.
Bill Plummer filled in for injured Johnny Bench and slugged a threefold output, driving in seven with a homer a triple and a single as Cincinnati pounded St. Louis 13 2. Tony Perez added a two run shot and Pat Zachry won, with Pete Falcone taking the loss.
Minnesota routs Baltimore 11-6 in the nightcap after taking the opener with Dan Ford's ninth inning homer. Larry Hisle batted .444 lifetime against Baltimore and homered in the 10th Friday, boosting the Twins' streak to five wins in six. Ford slugged four RBIs in the second game as Mike Cuellar faltered early.
Dodgers beat Reds 13 to 2 while Mets stumble with two run homer by Johns Milner in the third and a bases loaded walk to Joe Torre in the ninth. Sutton, 54, has one win in his last five starts after Sunday victory. crowd notes a rough outing in a game heavy with errors and scoring.
Dodgers steady offense and strong pitching topple the Mets 10-2 as Russell reflects on his varied career path to shortstop. Garvey and Lopes drive in key runs while Dodger Dope notes Milner's clash with Sutton and the team's continuing dominance in the Eastern Division matchups.
Dodgers ace Sutton extended his near career milestones with seven strikeouts to reach within 37 of 2000, and his 115th complete game moved him into a tie for ninth on the all-time list. He remains among few pitchers to reach such feats, with Drysdale and Koufax as notable predecessors.
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