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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1977

Page

13

Mets and Yankees feud sparks fan mania before game

The piece captures heated exchanges as Mets fans and Yankees fans clash over who should win the annual fan game. It cites Seaver calling Grant a maniac and notes George Steinbrenner pressing Billy Martin to beat the Mets, reflecting tense cross-town sports animosity.

New York Tommy Cale Dea Grant Mets Grant Seaver Yankees Yankee George Steinbrenner Billy Martin

Clubhouse Confidential Football Chatter and Injury Notes

Fragmented club notes discuss Grambing for 21 Scouts Tony Dorsett pros undersized misses game due to injury Boddy Young smaller than Dorsett and Terry Randolph a defensive back from Charlie Haley alumni. Mentions Marton home TV broadcast Wednesday night and a choreographed fight likened to Ginger Rogers.

Rts Sf White Tata FOC Weretrees Grambling Tony Dorsett Tiy Boddy Young Dorsett Terry Randolph Marton

Bruina Leads UCLA Past Stanford 7-1 in Rain-Shortened Game

UCLA right fielder Larry Silver hit a third inning home run to power a 7-1 victory over Stanford in a Pac base ball duel. The game ended in the seventh inning due to rain with UCLA extending its win streak.

Stanford Larry Silver UCLA

Blazers Edge Lakers 99 97 in Tight Finish

Portland overcame a late Lakers surge as Gilliam scored 12 of his 18 in the fourth and Abdul Jabbar missed a final jumper. Walton led Portland with 14 points as West lamented open shots and pressure defense in a 99 97 showdown. Lakers 25 turnovers doomed their efforts despite strong Abdul Jabbar and Hollins contributions.

Grand Theft Lionel Hollins Portland Trail Blazers Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Forum Blazers Tom Shaw Earl Tatum Portland Gilliam Ford Hollins Power Abdul-Jabbar Walton West Lakers Abdul- Jabbar Jack Ramsay Ramsay Port Gila Jack Ramsey al Jabbar Pacific Northwest

Guthrie posts fastest Indy 500 practice laps for women

Janet Guthrie shatters practice speeds in Indianapolis with laps over 185 mph and briefly above 188 mph as she pilots a Lightning racer. Car owner Rolla Vollstedt plans a shallow-valve Offenhauser engine for qualifications to push faster.

Indianapolis Janet Guthrie Rolla Vollstedt

Guthrie Aims To Become Indy 500 Woman Driver

Miss Guthrie a rookie racer clocked 188.442 mph in practice as veteran Dick Simon notes her chances for the Indy 500. The car, a former Lindsey Ho Kins ride, is upgraded to be faster for the race. pole position holder Johnny Rutherford led practice at 188.957 mph while Johncock topped at 192.596. A stray snake interruption brought a brief caution, amusing officials.

Dick Simon Simon Miss Guthrie Lindsey Ho Kins Raper McCluskey Tom Binford Johnny Rutherford Johncock Diver Michel Dion Indianapolis Roars Dion Sintay Ty Tornetice Sine Ace

Hawaii Basketball on Two-Year Probation

The NCAA placed the University of Hawaii on two-year probation for unethical conduct. It found former Hawaii coach and three former assistants arranged a round-trip airline trip for an ineligible player, provided extra free tickets to games, and arranged free restaurant meals for student athletes.

Kansas City NCAA University of Hawaii Hawaii

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