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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1977

Page

19

Dodger relief role shifts as Hinch looms large

In a shifting lineup, Hinch emerges as the top relief option for the Dodgers as Mike Marshall departs. The move affects late inning strategy and raises questions about who fills the save chances.

Angels Seek Stability as Giants Trade Moves Shake AL West

The article details the Angels aiming to shore up their roster amid aggressive trades by rival clubs. It notes Gene Autry’s team aiming for a championship, with manager Herzog and players like Pat Darey and Mike Caldwell’s moves affecting the division. Hints of negotiations and unsettled contracts surround veteran stars and potential signings as teams jockey for position.

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Twins Flatten Ryan as Angels Hope For Growth

The Twins routed the Angels 19-6, keeping Minnesota atop the AL West while dropping Anaheim to fourth. Larry Hisle hit a first-half homer and drove in 57 RBIs to lead the league, as reliever-turned-starting pitcher Jim Kaat Weinman? No, strikeouts. Mauch praised the win but stressed future goals. The Angels head to Milwaukee to debut newly acquired starters Ken Brett and Gary Nolan, with Brett scheduled to pitch tonight and Nolan Saturday.

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Unclear OCR summary of sports scoring and names

Fragmented text lists many names and places with scattered phrases about scoring and games. It references teams, players, venues, and dates in a garbled way, making it hard to extract a clear event or outcome.

Leflore homers lead Tigers past Blue Jays 4 1

Detroit edged Toronto 4 1 as Ron Leflore hit two solo shots and Fidrych earned his fourth complete game. Steve Kemp added a two run homer while Garvin allowed five hits. The Tigers stretch to five wins in six games.

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Barr Beats Cardinals as Giants Win Narrowly

San Francisco pitcher Jim Barr limited St. Louis to a rare setback, fanning seven and allowing two runs as the Giants won at home. Terry Whitfield and Gary Thomasson powered a five-double, one-hit attack with Whitfield contributing a homer and a double. Cardinals starters struggled, yielding 13 runs over three games in San Francisco as Barr improved to 4-1 lifetime against St. Louis.

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Dodgers win in nine as Russell ties and Dyer stops Pirates

Doug Ray faltered in the ninth allowing a tying run after Stan Wall retired one batter. Reggie Smith’s two run homer gave Ray a 2 0 lead through eight innings. Jim Freosi’s pinch homer extended the Pirates’ surge before Al Oliver’s throw aided by Dyer’s hustle sealed a Dodgers one run win. Ray earned no decision.

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Billie Jean King Seeks Wimbledon Form at Eastbourne

Billie Jean King, improving with each match, eyes Wimbledon success alongside defending champion Chris Evert. In Eastbourne she crushed Frederique Thibault 6-0 6-0 to help the United States reach the Fed Cup semifinals, while Evert beat Francoise Durr 6-4 6-4 to set up a semifinal against South Africa.

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Arizona State, Southern Illinois win College World Series games

Arizona State beats South Carolina 6-2 as Jamn Aven works three innings of one hit relief and Bob Horner earns three hits with two driven in. Southern Illinois tops Los Angeles State 7 in the other College World Series game to reach the final against the winner of the ASU versus Southern Michigan matchup.

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Randy Shields Wins by TKD at Isms Auditorium

Randy Shields defeats Pancho Del Faro at Pomo Palacio Mexico in the Isms Auditorium on Thursday night. The bout ended before the fifth or sixth rounds due to cuts on Del Faro. Shields, 32-2 with 1 KO, was a former lightweight contender now fighting as a junior welterweight. Del Toro, 3-1-1 with 16 KOs, also fought.

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Giants top Carp as Sagat hits 16th homer of season

Tokyo AP reports Ahee Sagat blasted his 16th home run of the season as the Yomiuri Giants, leading the Central League, defeated the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Sagat now sits at 7 career homers with 24 more needed to challenge Hank Aaron’s pro baseball mark.

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