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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1975

Page

32

Derby call error sparks network apology and schedule shift

Chic Anderson’s Derby call drew criticism from 20 million viewers after a miscue. ABC claimed Anderson was not part of its broadcast team, prompting debate. NBC plans regional game telecasts and new announcers for increased ratings and viewer interest.

Chic Anderson Anderson Prince Thou Avatar Santa Anita ABC Arledge NBC Chet Simmons Curt Gowdy Tony Kubek Dodgers Pittsburgh Bill O’connell Maury Wills Texas Detroit Southland Baseball

Warriors fall to Bulls as playoff hopes fade in Oakland

Chicago tightens defense to beat Golden State 89 to 79 in the NBA Western Conference finals. Chet Walker and Jerry Sloan lead the Bulls with outside shooting while Rick Barry scores 20 for the Warriors who struggle from the field.

Oakland Chicago Golden State Chet Walker Jerry Sloan Bulls Warriors Walker Sloan Rick Barry Golden State Star Barry Nate Thurmond Bob Love

Angels Lose Streak Prompts bullpen shakeup and series notes

Angels manager Williams signals changes after six losses in seven, noting late leads squandered in five games. Ryan earns sixth win as Rivers fuels the offense with a three run triple in the seventh. Rivers boosts hitting streak to nine games and leads the league in runs and hits while stealing 19 bases.

Don Kirkwood Dick Lange Ed Figueroa Angels Mickey Scott Williams Ryan Mickey Rivers Oakland Vida Blue A’s Angel Morris Nettles Rivers Angel Angles Claudell Washin Double A Tle A Washington Bill Singer Tom Egan Orlando Ramirez Egan Bay Area Boston Red Sox Hassler Boston Rick Wise New York Yankees Oakland Coliseum Charlie Finley

Smith KO’s Middleton in fifth at Olympic Auditorium

Howard Smith of Los Angeles halted Larry Middleton of Baltimore in the fifth round to extend his knockout streak to 16 and improve to 21-1. Middleton, 207 pounds, had led with earlier knockdown and fought back before the finishing right hand in the neutral corner.

California Howard Smith Larry Middleton Baltimore Olympic Auditorium Smith Los Angeles Middleton Dick Young World Boxing Council

Junior Baseball Scores Highlight Local Action

Local junior baseball reports show Liberty Bells over Little 5 2 and Giants 7 3 in mixed results. Wildcats edge Straw Hat Pizza 3 to 2 as PONY Indians defeat Cards 16 to 3 in a busy youth game round.

LOS Altos BOBBY _ Liberty Bells Giants Soranesofa Sh Wildcats Pony— Indians

McGlothlin Battles Ailment While Reflecting On Life

Former Reds and Angels pitcher Jim McGlothlin, 31, reveals he faced a severe undiagnosed illness that left him frail and weighing 45 pounds less. He praises Cincinnati teammates and wife Janice for support during hospitalization and recovery, stressing a new outlook on life and gratitude for being alive.

Cincinnati Angels Jim McGlothlin Ing McGlothlin Riverfront Stadium Johnny Bench Tony Perez

Hooton to make first Dodger start in Pirates series

Burt Hooton will debut as a Dodger tonight in the three game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was acquired from the Cubs after a rough Dodger debut and will face Jim Rooker as the Pirates’ starter.

Pittsburgh Burt Hooton Dodger Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Hooton Chicago Cubs San Diego Walter Alston Jim Rooker Doug Ray Dock Ellis Don Sutton Pirates Ken Brett Three Rivers Stadium N.L Gordon Verrell

Namath Meets With Attorney Over NFL and WFL Offers

Free agent quarterback Joe Namath met with attorney Jimmy Walsh in Tuscaloosa Alabama to discuss contract offers from the NFL New York Jets and the rival World Football League. Namath hinted he may skip playing in 1975 if negotiations stall and noted workouts at the University of Alabama. He weighs a reported four million dollar WFL bid versus one million to remain with the Jets.

Combined News Services Joe Namath Jimmy Walsh Tuscaloosa Ala National Football League New York Jets World Football League Namath University of Alabama WFL The Jets

How they scored Angels fifth and seventh innings

With one out Alletta singled to center Remy singled to center sending Albietta to third and Remy to second on the throw Smith tapped to the pitcher Nettress to short Albietta Rivers scoring toward first in the Angels fifth In the seventh a singled Remy sacrificed to second Smith to left Nettles walked Rivers to left Alberta and Harper to center scoring Rivers on a strikeout Three Rams left on base.

Alletta Remy Albietta Smith Nettress Albetta Rivers Casin Y. Hi Angels Nettles Rivers Alberta Des Harper Rams

Padres stop Reds' streak with 3-0 victory

Randy Jones allowed four singles over eight innings to end Cincinnati four-game win streak. Dave Winfield homered, Gene Locklear added four hits and two doubles as Padres won 3-0. Phillies, Pirates, and Braves also won in NL. Tigers and Rangers won in AL.

Randy Jones Cincinnati Reds San Diego Padres Jones Dave Winfield San Diego Gene Locklear

Lakewood Softball Scores From Local Play

Lakewood De AmO Florist defeated Don A Vee 2 to 1 while Def Amo Paint won 3 to 0 over Mayteair Reform Car Tank 17. Tired Ten beat Room 12 10 to 9 and Lakewood Jay Deacons beat Spoilers 10 to 9.

Amo Florist Amo Paint Mayteair Reform Lakewood Jay- Deacons Spoilers

American Assn See ee Ghishorna City

An American association report highlights activities in Ghishorna City near Denver with updates on members and local developments. The item notes organizational meetings and upcoming events.

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