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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1977

Page

14

NFL players named in cocaine case and other sports notes

The report cites Stew alleging cocaine use with nine NFL players including Miami Dolphin linemen Crowder and Reese, with details about Richardson and others. Separately, Jim Colburn threw the first major league no hitter of the season and reflected on the moment. NHL coverage notes Boston Montreal and coaching quotes amid playoff ice issues, while Romanian officials protest refereeing at the European Championships. A brief on National Basketball rumors, a Vietnam reference, and American water sports governance closes the brief.

Miami Dolphins Randy Crowder Don Reese Airline Camille Richardson Aries Fated Seals Aloe Natiol Miss Richardson Delphine Dolphins Don Shut Jim Colburn Texas Toby Rah

Braves rally to top Cardinals 15 12 in wild NL contest

Barry Bonnell drilled a three run single in the eighth as Atlanta erased a 10 2 deficit and beat St Louis 15 12 in a high scoring NL showdown. Pittsburgh earned its 18th win in 21 after defeating Houston 3 1 as Chicago beat Montreal 2 1 and Cincinnati topped San Francisco 6 2.

Dave Bristol Atlanta Braves Barry Bonnell Braves St Louis Cardinals Ronnell Tom Paciorek Ve Gorrey Anueta Hado Jobo D'Aquisto Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Alane Vibe Ral & Eigh Oscar Moreno Moe Oliver Bill Virdoo San Francisco Steve Carlton San Diego Philadelphia Bors Astroswerktark New York Ante Braves San At Cincinnati St. Louis Sam Darpe Gurley Chicaen Cabin Cerania Anit Balthnore Milwaukee Otike Rooster Atarta Toronto Mari Metin Cleveland McSrene Muretrey Minnesota S-Pwiekin Tower Sea Texas Kai Gare Infimes Caldard Seatibe

Horton quiets rumors as Horton shines for Rangers

Rumors fade as Willie Horton powers the Jane Rangers past the Kansas City Royals 7-3. Horton belts eight home runs and 7 RBIs this season, sparking the Oilers and DeltaLace in a busy slate while other MLB results feature Boston, Seattle, Minnesota, and the Orioles gaining ground in the pennant races.

Associated Press Willie Horton Horton Bill Hamm Jane Rangers Kenasasty Royals

Aztec Streak Ends In OT Loss To Kicks

The Los Angeles Aztecs saw their four game NASL home win streak end as Minnesota Kicks won 3-2 in overtime. Terry Mancini opened scoring for Minnesota, Mihai Jovich tied it for LA, and Stan Cummins clinched the OT victory in the 100th minute. Aztec coach Terry Fischer called it a game of momentum shifted each half.

Los Angeles Aztecs Minnesota Kicks Aztecs Terry Mancini Bobby Sibbald Ane Mihai Jovich Steve David Des Backos Minnesota Stan Cummins Aztec Bob Rigby Terry Fischer

Bees Getter Standings Report From Baltimore Match

In Baltimore, a soccer standings update references the Bees Getter team and a 12 dollar gate noted for entry, with fragmented names and figures suggesting a local league brief. The text mentions Patterson and Senate matchups and spectator pricing, signaling an uneven scoreline or outcome in a brief standings snippet.

Women's pro golf West Coast 250 Ontario event details

Fragmentary OCR note outlines women’s professional golf West Coast 250 event in Ontario with names including Tossy Janson Bil Sohn and Farrah. Mentions weights or scores and a lifting competition at AAU Nationals, but readability is poor and many words are garbled.

West Coast

Local Baseball Brief Confusing OCR Item

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and numbers in a junior baseball context with unclear details. Likely a score or roster note referencing Erbe Steen Conte Far and others. specifics and event are unreadable.

Signal Hill keeps top despite split with Oilers loss

Signal Hill split a weekend Pacific Coast League doubleheader with the Orange Eagles while maintaining lead due to Oilers playing more games. The Sunday twin bill ended with Oilers dropping one game, Eagles remaining a game back in the loss column as compact standings emerge.

Oilers Orange Eagles Watts

Pele stars as Cosmos rout Strikers at Giants Stadium

Pele nets his first NASL hat trick leading the New York Cosmos to a 3 0 victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford New Jersey. Gordon Banks faced the setback as the rival goalkeeper.

East Rutherford Gordon Banks Cosmos Fort Lauderdale Strikers

CBS errors shift Colonial Open golf broadcast

The Press Telegram reports CBS misinformed about the Colonial Open golf air time. CBS announced a 4 p.m. taped delay on Channel 2 but aired live from 6 p.m. Instead of the planned three hour delay. A CBS Los Angeles official cited an unexpected live broadcast and blamed New York press relations for the miscommunication. PT apologized to subscribers for the confusion.

Independent Press-Telegram Sunda CBS Channel 2 Los Angeles New York

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