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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1976
Page
13
Johnstone had four hits including a homer and drove in two as the Phillies erased a 3-0 deficit to beat the Mets 8-4. Lonborg improved to seven wins with seven innings of one run ball while Tom Seaver took the loss after seven frames.
Chicago surged ahead as Goose Gossage halted the Angels with a six hit performance and nine strikeouts. Bobby Bonds endures a rare slump while Ed Herrmann fills in behind the plate, Williams defending him as No 1 catcher when ready.
Muhammad Ali said he believed either Joe Frazier or George Foreman could have knocked out the Englishman, but he chose to stay in and slug it out. He admitted he dislikes trading blows yet did so because the fight demanded it and it was about styles.
Lakewood and Jordan high schools seek to reach the 1976 CIF 4-A baseball final as Moore League teams. Lakewood hosts Chaffey at Blair Field while Jordan plays Camarillo. KLON-FM will broadcast the Chaffey-Lakewood game. Championship hopes center on Williams and Fauland pitching feats and a potential historic two-league final.
Tuesday baseball results feature San Diego topping the Dodgers 5 2 St Louis defeating Chicago 5 2 Montreal 6 Pittsburgh 4 in 11 innings Philadelphia beating New York 8 4 Cincinnati 10 Atlanta 4 San Francisco 7 Houston 6 along with several late games and weather affected matches.
Doug Rader starred at third base for San Diego, halting two Dodgers rallies with spectacular plays. Houston Astro castoff also sparked the Padres offense with a three run homer and a double, while Dodgers threats faded despite a late rally into 4 2. Rader later doubled home the Padres' fifth run in the sixtieth.
Motor Patrol won their season opener at Blair Field 4 to 8 over Wriedt Boats as Marty Kain delivered a bases loaded single in the seventh. The night featured a female streaker in the fifth and a tense Padres-Dodgers dynamic, with San Diego showing improved pace and Steve Garvey extending his hitting streak.
Padres spark early offense as ace hurls strong start and timely hits boost lead. McConney drives in run, Ferguson and Rodrigues produce, and late relief seals win. Rader, Bey and Hernandez contribute as plan comes together in a rough, homerless rally.
Milwaukee rookie Bil Travers blanked the New York Yankees on four hits for his first major league shutout, driving in the game's only run with a sacrifice fly by George Scott. Dack Ellis also pitched well in a four-hitter loss as Boston and Oakland posted wins elsewhere.
Nilsson scored three goals as Winnipeg outpaced Houston 6-3. Winnipeg surged four goals in the opening period to seize a commanding 3-0 edge in the WHA final series.
A dense, fragmented list of sports and recreation results with team names such as Mite Room Lions Wellington and The Better Mall, plus varied events including billiards, softball, and baseball. Several lines mix players, scores, and odd labels, suggesting a community page summarizing multiple matches and contests.
Rams announce the No 2 draft choice Pat Thomas an All America cornerback from Texas A M signed his contract with the club on Tuesday. He reportedly signed a series of one year agreements including a bonus with terms undisclosed.
The article notes NBA and WHA finals may finish as late as June. Boston vs Phoenix playoffs stretch with rests, while Winnipeg pushes toward a possible first June hockey finish. Players and fans endure heat, late schedules, and remarkable stamina amid aging calendars.
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