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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1976

Page

19

Scott's steal lifts Celtics into finals showdown

Celtics edge Cavaliers 94 to 87 to win the Eastern Conference title as Charlie Scott steals, dribbles the length of the court, and scores the decisive layup with 90 seconds left. Celtics face Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals opener in Boston.

Cleveland Charlie Scott Tom Heinsohn Boston Celtics Scott Cleveland Cavaliers Celtics Phoenix Suns Boston Suns Golden State Warriors Cavaliers Bill Fitch NBA Lakers

Dodgers Win Jordan and Backs Present Attitude Note

Dodgers notes reflect maturation after injuries and frustration last season as they emphasize restraint in talking while Reds are in focus. World Team Tennis results report San Francisco Lobsters deflecting a Boston loss with Stevens and Estep contributing key wins. Atlanta Braves security concerns arise over threats to pitcher Messersmith ahead of a two game visit.

Boston Golden Gaters Greer Stevens Mike Estep Lobsters San Francisco Miss Stevens Estep Gathers Francoise Durrant Frew McMillan Dodger Avani Braves Tonmight Andy Messersmith California Atlanta Dave Lo Prs Braves Sers Rick Auerbard Ena Jacksen Dedrer Manny Mota Cirter Brayns Tommy Tolin Hiss Hubhurn Dour Carl Marton Astros Dodger Stadium

Dodgers Beat Mets in Slugfest By Yeager and Russell

In a rugged CIF baseball game, Yeager and Russell drove in key runs as Los Angeles clubs swapped blows with Garvey and Ferguera contributing. Early scoring by Sorgers and a seventh-inning burst by Borban highlighted a tense contest. Garvey and Baker also supplied offensive moments as the lineup produced multiple runs.

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Lancers Lose After Sunset Venene Title Bid Fails

Shelton departed after Nasl looped a bow tole and Williams singled to right. Heiser, instrumental in Los Al’s late surge to a share of the Sunset Venene title, had a rough game. Ieild pitched two runs home, walked one, hit another, and yielded a single to Don Ruze and Larker’s double. Four singles and an outfield error closed the seventh with Lakewood rallying. Lancers now have nine hits in two playoff games and stand 9-4-1 overall. Los Alamos finished 17-9.

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Rain delays and late double plays cap Mets Phillies game

New York Mets beat Philadelphia Phillies after a one hour rain delay. Ron Hays had an infield single, Dave Maldonada and Nevue figures in key plays, Fauland earns his fifth straight complete game win with 52 strikeouts in 35 innings, aided by a curveball as the game ends on a double play.

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Weather and baseball scores from a misty Tuesday card

Fragmented sports snippet lists results and upcoming games across MLB and cities including Milwaukee Baltimore New York Cleveland Boston Detroit Kansas City Texas Chicago Angels Minnesota Oakland and San Francisco Dodgers at Mets with partial pitcher notes and rain delays noted in places

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Angels Lose as Ryan Shines in Rough Sox Loss

Angel pitcher Ryan delivered a strong outing with six hits allowed, nine strikeouts, and five walks but yielded four runs in the second inning after Pat Kelly's three run double. Bucky Dent drove in the Sox's final run with a third inning double as Chicago won. Orlando Ramirez remained hospitalized after being struck in the chest, while Remy extended his hitting streak to ten games.

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Wynn drives in decisive run as Braves beat Astros in 10th

Jim Wynn's run scoring single in the 10th inning gave Atlanta a 3-2 victory over Houston. Dave May sparked a Braves rally with a leadoff double in the 16th, moving to third on Jerry Royster's single and scoring on Wynn’s grounder off Roger Metzger. San Diego edged San Francisco 4-3 in another NL game, with Dave Winfield driving in a key run in the 11th.

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Waldrop to retire bypassing 76 Olympics and more

Tony Waldrep, a record holder noted for sub four minute miles and an indoor 3 55 60, announced his retirement from competitive running. The North Carolina graduate student and assistant coach said he will focus on undergraduate work and physiology graduate study, ending speculation about an Olympic bid.

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