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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1975

Page

15

Cerritos wins 11th inning playoff thriller over East LA

In the Southern California junior college playoffs at East LA, Doug McCulloch scored from first with two outs in the bottom of the 11th on a misplayed fly to give Cerritos College a 5-4 victory over East Los Angeles. Cerritos will face the Pierce-East LA winner.

Doug McCulloch Cerritos College East Los Angeles College East LA Cerritos Falcons Northern California I m Bob McKelvey McCulloch Dave Crowder Charlie Kretschmar Fanning Mike Sutherland L.A Sutherland Monarrez Kretschmar Crowder

Lancers Ready for Semifinal After Dominant Playoff Win

Gierhan replaced Williams in the third inning for Arcadia as they scored a third run. He needed four pitches to record two outs, while Rick Arnold closed the seventh with three strikeouts. The No. 1 seed improves to 24-1 and advances to a semifinal showdown with Katella on Wednesday. The finals are set for June 3 at Dodger Stadium.

Gierhan Williams Arcadia Rick Arnold Katella Dodger Stadium

Minutemen defeat Aztecs 3 0 at Boston University

Steve Melledew scored twice in the first half to pace Boston Minutemen to their first North American Soccer League win of the season, a 3 0 victory over the Los Angeles Aztecs at Boston University. Davis added a late 12 yard strike to seal the win.

Boston Steve Melledew Boston Minutemen Los Angeles Aztecs Boston University Melledew Minutemen Geoff Davis Gary

Sprinters Vie for California Relays Showdown in Modesto

AP reports Steve Williams faces Houston McTear in the 100-yard dash while Steve Prefontaine eyes a two mile at the 34th California Relays at Modesto Junior College. Lasse Viren injured, world record hopes hinge on lighter schedule with top field including Dwight Stones in high jump and John Powell in discus. UCLA freshman Mike Tully and Don Baird also in pole vault. Ehizuelen headlines long jump.

Modesto Steve Williams Houston McTear Steve Prefontaine California Modesto Junior College Williams McTear Florida Prefontaine Finland Lasse Viren Viren University of Oregon Brendan Foater Pre Pacific Coast Club Long Beach Dwight Stones John Powell UCLA Mike Tully Long Beach State Don Baird Chariton Ehizuelen

Lynwood Beats Troy 3-2 in Nine at Fullerton JC

Lynwood pitcher Randy Mullins lost a no-hitter in the seventh but recovered to beat Troy 3-2 in nine innings at Fullerton Junior College Friday. The win moved the Knights into a tie for first.

Lynwood Randy Mullins Troy Fullerton Junior College

Bishop Montgomery ousts Gahr in CIF 3-A quarterfinals

Bishop Montgomery High pitcher Bill Bordley earned a 7-2 win over Gahr as he dominated with one hit allowed, eight strikeouts, and four hits in 28 innings. Bordley batted four for four with two runs and an RBI, while Tim Pettit added two RBI on a triple.

Bill Bordley Bishop Montgomery Gahr CIF Cerritos College Bordley Mike French Tim Pettit

CIF baseball playoff scores quarterfinals and semifinals

Lakewood defeated Arcadia 17 to 4 while Katella beat Edison 8 to 2. Hoover edged Foothill 1 to 0 as St John Bosco topped Royal 5 to 1. Damien won 3 to 2 over Rancho Alamitos, Lynwood 3 to 2 over Troy. Bishop Montgomery 7 to 2 over Gabrielino and Fullerton 3 to 2 over Los Altos. Royal Oak beat Rio Mesa 3 to 0 and Bloomington 2 to 1 over Brawley. Fillmore 4 to 3 Imperial.

Lakewood Arcadia Katella Edison Lewer Hoover Foothill St. John Bosco Royal Damien Rancho Alamitos Lynwood Troy Bishop Montgomery Gabr Los Altos Fullerton

St John Braves Rally to Reach CIF 4A Semi Finals

St John Bosco High overcame an early 5-0 deficit to beat Royal 8-5 at Quigley Park and advance to the CIF 4A semifinals. Don Carfino tied the game with a sixth inning RBI single, Mark Gomez drew a bases loaded walk to put Bosco ahead, and Kirk Jondie added two insurance runs with a double. Winning pitcher Kevin Jondie struck out five as Bosco set up a Wednesday semifinal versus Hoover after Hoover edged Foothill 1-0.

St. John Bosco High Royal Quigley Park Braves Don Carfino Mark Gomez Bosco Kirk Jondie Kevin Jondie Fanning Carfino

Sports agent Barnes named World Football League No 2

Chuck Barnes was appointed senior vice president in charge of operations for the World Football League by president Chris Hemmeter. The 44 year old founder of Sports Headliners will relocate to the WFL headquarters in New York and oversee day to day operations.

Baltimore City Pimlico Bowie Ray Evans Kansas U Cleveland Indians Frank Robinson Phil Seghi Lee MacPhail Robinson Jerry Neudecker Neudecker Oakland Coliseum Board John Reading Bay Area Oakland A Benny Parsons Charlotte Motor David Pearson Baltimore Blades World Hockey Association Pele New York Cosmos Carlos Pace Brazil Belgium Barnes WFL Chuck Barnes League Chris Hemmeter Hemmeter Sports Headliners, Inc California O.J. Simpson Bobby Unser A.J. Foyt Johnny Unitas Gail Goodrich New York Chuck

Angels Power Past Red Sox as Orioles Threat Lingers

The Angels slugged four homers and piled up 34 runs this season against Boston while Ryan yielded three homers before Friday. Tiant and Blackwell outpitched him as Boston baserunners faltered. NBC's game of the week may feature the Angels at Fenway. Denny Doyle trade chatter and other Boston notes headline the page.

Angels Bosox Angel Ryan Jorge Orta Tiant Tim Blackwell Boston Jerry Remy Morris Nettles Bruce Bochte Blackwell Fenway Park NBC Andy Hassler Bill Lee Southland Denny Doyle Doug Griffin Lou DiMuro Carlton Fish Fish

Red Sox Rally and Homers Highlight Busy Scoreline

Carbo hit a seventh inning homer to left as Boston built a multi-run lead. Yaz formed a double steal threat, Burleson walked, and Rice fanned. Evans homered for Red Sox in sixth and Lynn added a seventh inning blast. Cards acquired Barrow. Grifey sidelined by arm tendon strain. Underwood out with tonsillitis.

RED Sox Carbo Burleson Yastrzemski Rice Yazee Blackwell Lynn Angels Rivers Harper Lahoud Evans Petrocelli Griffin Hesse CARDS Mike Barrow Tucson Reds Ken Grifey PHILS Tom Underwood

Bellmar and Campregher Vie in Long Beach Match Play

Bellmar 24 and Campregher, 21, top the field as the 51st Long Beach City Match Play resumes at Skylinks. Morning rounds pit Bellmar against Bob Abbey and Campregher against Tim Curran while other brackets feature Keith Lopp, Mel Collins, Larry Watts, and Dale Morrison among weekend golfers and college players.

Mike Bellmar Tony Campregher Long Beach City Skylinks Bellmar Campregher Long Beach State Lakewood High Tim Curran Bob Abbey Keith Lopp Long Beach City College Mel Collins Ray Gonzales Jim Rushing George Leier Richard Loy Kirk Benson Jay Manning Henry Block W.A. Hill Larry Nivens Ralph Dougherty Bud Scarff Joe Pastusak Ravenal Sheridan Robert Kakovic Richard Torres Jack Berry

Top swimmers to vie in L B Western Olympic meet

Lakewood Aquatic Club hosts the Western Olympic Swimming Development Meet at Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool with 469 entrants. Notables include Tim Shaw Bruce Furniss Shirley Babashoff Ann Simmons and John Nabor. Events span 100m butterfly 400m free 100m back 200m IM on Friday 200 fly 100 breast 200 free 400 IM on Saturday and 100 800 1500 free 200 back 200 breast on Sunday. The World Games Championship Trials follow June 18-21 at Belmont Plaza.

Lakewood Aquatic Club Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool Southland Tim Shaw Bruce Steve Furniss Shirley Babashoff Ann Simmons John Nabor

Booth wins 53rd California Women's State golf title

Jane Booth of California CC defeated defending champion Linda Maurer of Turlock 5-4 to capture the 53rd California Women's State golf championship at Anandale. Booth had earlier beaten Donna Travis and Maurer defeated Peggy Patch to reach the final, with other flight results listed for the event.

Jane Booth California CC Linda Maurer Turlock California Anandale

Pro grid briefs from NFL camps and signings

Pro football notes show the Patriots signing tight end Francis and Lions adding Bob Liard. Cards ink Willie Heiman from the WEL, Steelers open three day camp with five players including Dave Atkinson, Bears sign WFL linebacker, Rams sign ex Long post State running back Tommie Lee.

Patriots NFL Francis Dhoi Lions Liard Bob Gn Cards Willie Heiman Steelers Dave Atkinson Last Sea Bears WFL RAMS Longpost State Tommie Lee

Innsbruck Ready for 1976 Winter Games Officials say host city will be ready

Officials from Innsbruck warned the 1976 Winter Olympics will be simple and austere but the venues and city are on track to meet opening day requirements. The statements came as preparations continue for the games.

New York UPI

JC Track Meet Tonight At Bakersfield College

Long Beach City College will be represented by Jeff Haynes in the 880 and Gerald Peete in the 440 as well as 440 hurdles by Bob Cape and javelin by Howard Barbee. A mile relay team includes Larry Fewell, Mike Gilliam, Peete and Haynes. Cerritos College entrants include Dave Lizardi in the 440 and Randy Powell in the high jump.

Long Beach City College Jeff Haynes Gerald Peete Bob Cape Howard Barbee Larry Fewellen Mike Gilliam Peete Haynes Southern California JC Bakersfield College Dave Lizardi Randy Powell Cerritos College

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