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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1975

Page

25

Dodgers Top Cubs 3 2 as Rau Wins Hometown Handoff

Dodgers edge Cubs 3 2 at Dodger Stadium before 21 790. Ray pitched seven strong innings with a no decision as Chicago tied the game in the eighth on a Cardenal single turned double by Paciorek. Buckner’s sacrifice fly ends the stalemate and gives Los Angeles the win after a long injury layoff.

al Campanis Ray Dodgers Chicago Cubs Dodger Stadium Tom Paciorek Jose Cardenal Billy Buckner Crawford Bill Madlock Willie C Lasorda

Sun creditors meet over old and new Southern California Sun

In crowded Orange County room the Sun’s creditors weigh a plan to set aside 24 percent of gross, about 24 million dollars, to pay old debts. The dispute contrasts two firms with identical names as the new Sun seeks to protect its image while old Sun faces potential bankruptcy.

Orange County Southern California Sun Sun World Football League WFL New The Nice Guy

Angels overpower Indians 12 5 for fourth straight win

Angels rookie Remy belts first major league homer sealing a five run fourth inning. Teammates Allietta and Billy Smith contribute as Angels power past Cleveland 12-5, extending win streak to four. Remy drives in two, steals a base, as Lee Stanton and Tommy Harper add homers.

Don Merry Cleveland Frank Robinson Cleveland Indians Angels Tribe Jerry Remy Remy Jim Perry Dick Williams Lee Stanton Tommy Harper Williams RBI Bob Allietta Billy Smith

Baseball Tonight Matches Across MLB Schedule

Detroit hosts Minnesota as Lolich faces Goltz while Baltimore meets Chicago and Milwaukee plays Boston. Remy comments on his early success and future improvement amid team notes, with Angels receiving Dave Chalk and Dick Lange contributions.

Detroit Lolich Minnesota Goltz Baltimore Palmer Chicago Osteen Milwaukee Boston Lee Oakland Texas Peecee Kansas City

Buckner Delivers Pinch Hit To Lift Dodgers Past Cubs

Dodgers edge Chicago 3-2 as Bill Buckner delivers a pinch hit sacrifice fly for the winning run. Buckner, recovering from an ankle issue, insists he’s ready to play though manager Walter Alston remains cautious. Rau drives in Dodgers’ first run. Cey adds 22nd RBI as Dodger bullpen and defense pace the win.

Buckner Dodgers Darold Knowles Oakland Oscar Zamora Joe Ferguson Paciorek Walter Alston Alston Dodger Bill Buckner Cubs Willie Crawford Chicago Rick Reuschel

Wilson's New Star Jane Ward Tops Divers at Wilson School

Jane Ward, 17, Wilson High school student and top 10 USA diver, avoids complains about refereeing and publicity. The slender 5 foot 9 inch diver from Wilson School gains acclaim without speaking out.

Jane Ward Janie Miss Ward Wilson High United States Jane

Jane Dive Star Shines With CIF 4-A Title

Jane Dive earns rare CIF 4-A girls title in a boys category event and draws attention from sports pages. She is described as shy yet intense in diving and linked to noted names like Jeff Burroughs and Bobby Grich in sports circles.

Jeff Burroughs Bobby Grich Laura Baugh

Jane Miller Sets Sights on Diving Heights in 3-A Title

Sue Miller of University dominates in diving with a 3-A title and SPAAAU medals. She maintains a 3.9 GPA while training 15 to 25 hours weekly, balancing studies, social life, and national and international competition selections.

Sue Miller University Jane U.S

West German Hammer Thrower Smashes World Record

Karl Hans Riehm, a 24 year old West German, shattered the world hammer record six times at an invitation meet in Fehlingen. His best 257 feet 642 inches topped the old mark of 2516 by Alexei Spridonov, as he aimed for Olympic medals and Hall of Fame status.

Fehlingen Germany UPI Karl Hans Riehm Riehm Ance Alexei Spridonov Soviet Union Walter Schmidt Internatiional Hall of Fame Hal Connolly United States Romuald Klim Gyula Zsivotsky Hungary

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