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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
16
A scrambled scoreboard item shows Chicago beating San Diego 9 to 6 and Philadelphia 1 with Dodgers reference, plus various MLB results and scattered team names across leagues. The text includes partial schedules, team mentions, and inconsistent game details from different days and venues.
In a strong 8th round showing, Muhammad Ali landed decisive combos to defeat Evangelista as the Spaniard pressed until the final bell. Evangelista, weighing 2064, earned $35,000 in defeat, while Ali sealed his 53rd win against two losses, bolstering talk of two more fights before retirement.
Alfredo Escalera of Puerto Rico retained the World Boxing Council junior lightweight title with a left handed knockout 28 seconds into the eighth round against Carl Becerril at the Capital Centre in Sandover Maryland. The card also featured Roberto Duran stopping Javier Muniz in a non title bout as both fights highlighted the Muhammad Ali Evanglista show.
The Angels built early leads but faltered as pitching faltered and injuries struck. Ailing right-hander RosS battled through illness, leaving after five innings in a string of 1-0 and 2-1 leads turning into 3-4 deficits. Sherry praised improved outing yet noted another loss as Angels failed to win their latest start against Baltimore.
Gil Flores triple ties the score in the ninth as the Angels fall 7 to 6 in 11 innings. Jim Palmer, pitching for the Orioles, allows five Angels runs in the bottom of the eighth and survives a late rally after Baylor and Solana heat up the inning. Sherry laments the missed ninth, while Redl sits out with a sinus infection.
The report describes a chaotic basketball style scoring spree with multiple players named Salara, Grich, Remy, Chalk, and Hesrner contributing. Key moments include Salara and Chalk scoring in double figures, several assists and turnovers, and late defense shaping the outcome. The article notes a high pace, varied scoring bursts, and a close finish with notable performances from senior players.
Cubs win 6th straight behind Gene Clines after Jose Cardenal injures thumb and sits out. Clines goes 4 for 4 with a homer, double, and two singles driving in five runs. Cubs maintain strong run in the West as Minnesota's Zabner stalls after rain delay.
Wayne Garland, 1-5 after signing a multiyear deal, took the loss as the Twins dominated Cleveland aided by three double plays and J. Zahn’s third complete game of the season despite a relay delay of 1 hour 43 minutes. Lee Stanton delivered a three run double, aiding Seattle past Baltimore. Abbot earned his first win of the year with Kekich’s relief.
Phillies pitcher Randy Lerch earned his fifth win in seven decisions as Philadelphia beat Los Angeles 10-6. Reggie Smith hit a two-run homer for the Dodgers, while Steve Garvey, Rick Monday, and Dusty Baker supplied key threats. Monday misplayed a popup, contributing to a Phillies rally that gave them a 7-5 lead. The game featured a weather-related postponement at Dodger Stadium, turf upgrades at Veterans Stadium, and notes on roster depth and injuries for both clubs.
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Houston stunned Philadelphia to narrow the series lead to 3 2 after a 115 107 comeback in which Rudy Tomjanovich praised the fight back and Mike Newton and other subs helped swing momentum. Philadelphia blamed complacency for losing a 17 point edge.
New York AP reports relief chef Bruce Sutter of the Chicago Cubs earned three saves in four games last week and was chosen National League player of the week by NL president Chub Feeney.
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