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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1977
Page
17
The La Paz Ocean Race lists overall winners and mileages for numerous entrants including Duster Elusive and Seabep Oh, with long-distance distances, latitudes, and times noted. Several boats show overall positions and mileage markers across offshore legs ending near TasRau Beach and Long Beach, with crews and nationalities implied.
NHL results recap featuring Vancouver Canucks 3 tied with Walton led plays and Radley goal for Peee, Buffalo 4 Sabres 4 over Minnesota 3 with Gare scores, Flyers 6 over Toronto 5 with Leach and Williams leads, Canadiens 6 Rangers 2 as New York struggles, Blues stumble over Chicago 7-? with Esposito and Plante scoring, Montreal unbeaten in early-season clash summaries.
NBA recap shows Spurs rout Sonics 112 to 4 with dominant inside play. Key performers include Ketan scoring 23 and paint control leading San Antonio. Seattle missteps early and late lead to a lopsided result in a brief, high tempo summary.
The Rams' coachs Brad Knox and Sigmund Grant discuss a rugged NFC West path despite Viking quarterback chatter about Fran Tarkenton's era ending. They cite talent on both sides, rookies Billy Waddy and Hob Brudzinski, and expect playoff pressure but not disruption. They note San Francisco down, New Orleans unimproved, Atlanta mild, while Minnesota leads a strong NFC Central. The Rams emphasize a tougher schedule and a push toward the playoffs despite rival confidence.
Vague OCR fragment mentions Oak Tree and potential names with unclear relation. No coherent event or clear facts readable. Unable to determine a definite person, organization, or location for a proper card summary.
Notre Dame fans packed the Stepan Center for Friday pep rallies amid debate over coach Daniel Devine and lingering Heisman chatter. Ross Browner and Ken MacAfee drew praise before and after a decisive South Bend victory, while Digger Phelps sparked the crowd with Trojan-bashing energy the night before the game.
Crystal Water, favored in only his second grass start, held off Vigors to win the $1000 Oak Tree Invitational before 14 284 at Santa Anita. The son of Windy Sands earned 60000 for Mrs. Connie Ring, boosting his career to 811827. He covered 1 1 miles on turf in 2 20, paying 490 4 and 280. Laffit Pincay was replaced by Bill Shoemaker after Pincay’s five day suspension. Vigors paid 380 and 209 as second choice, with Ancient Tile fading to third. Other runners included No Turning and Antique. Theologist was scratched.
The Lakers drop to 0-4 without injured rookie Norm Nixon who strained his right ankle. Coach West says the team will face rough games while young players gain health and experience. In the first half Washington shines with 14 points and 14 rebounds, Earl Tatum leads despite turnovers, while Walter Davis and Paul Westphal steer Phoenix to a late 97-98 win with crucial baskets in the final minutes.
Touring pro Donnie Mayer defeated Jack Ewing 5 and 5 to win the Sard annual Southern California PGA Match Play Championship in Gton Beach California. Mayer earned 2750 dollars for the victory while Ewing collected 1750 for runner up.
Columbus Ga. Jerry Pate, back from a shoulder injury, posted a 66 to win the Southern Open by seven strokes. He finished 14 under par at Count Club’s 6791 yard course, ahead of Johnny Miller Mac McLendon Phil Hancock and Steve Taylor. This was Pate’s fourth tour win, following a Canadian Open and a Phoenix Open triumph before his injury.
Rogie Vachon was admitted to Centinela Valley Hospital with dizziness after a head impact from a shot by Cleveland's Bob Murdoch. He missed a recent game and was expected to return against Vancouver, but later reported worsening symptoms. The Kings said his condition improved initially but worsened Friday night.
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