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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1975

Page

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UCLA Beats Montana In Close NCAA Regional Duel

UCLA survived a scare from Montana to win 67-64 in Portland with Marques Johnson sealing it late and Pete Pegoglieh adding late free throws. Arizona State beat UNLV 64-81,Gary Jackson rallying Sun Devils in the second game. Indiana and Kentucky advanced with strong regional showings as Syracuse upset North Carolina in the East regional.

UCLA Richard Washington Montana Eric Mays Bruins Hays Portland Upi Wireghoro Associated Press Indiana Kentucky North Carolina Syracuse Ore Arizona State Nevada Gary Jackson Lionel Hollins Sun Devils UNLV Ricky Sobers Jackson Hollins Steve Green Ken Benson Oregon State Dayton Ohio Providence R.I Jim Lee Jim Williams

Stardust Mel and Santa Anita Bias Debate Continues

A controversial Santa Anita Handicap column prompts reader letters praising perceived favoritism by stewards. Critics recall Stardust Mel drifting and bumping Out of the East, with claims of bias, intimidation, and potential suspension for Bill Shoemaker if the race had occurred elsewhere.

Santa Anita Hollywood Park Mary Everett Bill Shoemaker Everett Stardust Met Stardust Mel Shoemaker New York Sims Crawford

Kings rally to beat Blues 3-2 in Forum thriller

Kings overcome a 2-0 deficit to defeat St. Louis 3-2 at the Forum. Mike Murphy scored on a power play and Whitey Widing added the tying and game winning efforts as Rogie Vachon held off late Blues pressure. Coach Bob Pulford praised his team's comeback and noted Eddie Johnston's strong 39 year old goaltending.

AL Larson Kings Bob Pulford Blues NHL Widing Pulford Larry Sachayuk Rogie Vachon Winer Floyd Thomson Whitey Widing Eddie Johnston Johnston Don) Kozak

Television and radio listings for sports and wrestling

The schedule lists KHJ channel nine wrestling in the evening followed by Dodgers versus Mets on KABC at 10 30 p m and a Lakers game noted on KAHC with additional timing details. The fragment references broadcasting outlets and teams but lacks complete event details or outcomes.

Dodgers New York Mets KABC Lakers Beattie KAHC

U.S. no goulash for Hungarians in 8-5 loss

U.S. water polo coach Pete Cutino praised his squad after an 8-5 loss to Hungary before 1,800 at Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool. Mike Loughlin and Peter Asch shone in 6-on-5 plays, goalie Steve Hamman faced pressure, and Cutino noted fundamental issues despite the strong effort.

America Mike Loughlin Hungary Endre Molnar Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool Loughlin Gary Rausch Stafé Hunary United States Pete Catino U.S Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool Cutino Peter Asch Steve Hamman

Long Beach sports schedule mixed with international water polo notes

A dense item lists college and prep events at Long Beach venues including tennis at Long Beach State, racing at Santa Anita and Los Alamitos, volleyball at Long Beach City College, gymnastics at LBCC, prep baseball in Compton and nearby campuses, swimming finals at East LA College, and a notable note on the Hungarian water polo team in international play. The World Games preparation and US vs Hungary context follow with references to players and age comparisons. The piece ends with a continuation pointer to C-1.

Queen Mary Long Beach Athletic Club Long Beach State Santa Anita Los Alamitos JC Voluleyball Pasadena Long Beach City College Harbor Golden Weat Sayin Wilson Compton Jordan Vs. Poly Wyfeld Millikan Lankewood Poly Jordan East L.A. College Waseba Lone Board Statex Vine Blair Field San Diego State Irwindale Raceway Pati Lakers of Seattle Forum Loughlin U.S Hungary Newport Beach Mission Viejo Endre Malnar Malnar Isuvan Szives Tumas Farago

Downing Reflects On Hank Aaron Pitch And Pressure

Al Downing, pictured as he exits the Dodgers clubhouse, discusses the 1974 pitch that Hank Aaron hit for Aaron's 715th home run. He rejects fan whispers and labels, recalls Roger Maris’ chase, and notes the racial pressures Aaron faced in the South.

Daytona Beach Fla al Downing Dodgers Henry Aaron Downing Hank Aaron Atlanta Stadium Aaron Roger Roger Maris Babe Ruth

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