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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1977

Page

20

Astros crush Reds as Watson drives 4 in 4-4 win

Houston's Bob Watson led a powerful attack with four RBIs including a homer as the Astros beat Cincinnati 9 4. The win tightens Houston's grip on second place in the NL West and drops the Reds closer to elimination. Pace quickens with rookie pitchers used by Sparky Jerzyn as the Reds stumble. Foster homers for Cincinnati but the night belongs to Houston.

Cincinnati Reds Reds Houston Bob Watson Astros Watson Vetary Cincinnati Eds Bill Virdon

Unclear Sports Scoreboard From Fragmented OCR

Fragmentary scoreboard with scattered team names and scores across multiple venues. The garbled text lists games at Montreal Philadelphia St Louis Cleveland New York Seattle Chicago and more, with partial player initials and vague results.

HEP Cuseinnatt Seeman Dodger Montreal Sey York Phelphia Cartton Tech St. Louis Mahler Azul Cape Ma A Sau Dhegeerin San Fea Phscar Voigt Angels Sia Bot Texay Alexander Sabland Langford Torreali Noman Rass Viamnagh Ngema Arid Syves Cleveland Pitzmorris Bibby New York Minnegata Goltz Chicago Seattle Flanagan Garvin

Muse in exchange 1918 second hand Uratt pic

Partial readable brief notes describe a 1918 exchange involving a muse image and a second hand Uratt picture. It mentions local interest and trade context but lacks full names or clear events.

Uratt Pic

Norton and Young heavyweights headline Las Vegas card

Ken Norton and Jimmy Young lead a five bout heavyweight show at Caesars Palace led by Norton vs Zann and Young vs Ballard. The lineup includes Ron Lyle vs Stan Ward and LeRoy Jones vs Greg Johnson, with Holmes and Houpe also on the telecast. Norton says Ali could return but doubts a rematch.

Las Vegas Ken Norton Jimmy Young Muhanad Ali Dr. Fi. Nerlan Lorenzo Zanan Italy Young Ali Norton-Young Zann Norton Duane Bobick George Foreman Holmes Howpe Bobirk Ballard Houpe Jones Leon Shaw Orlando Fla Lyle Foreman England Joe Bugner Tn Ward Ward Peythatevey Yle

Lottery for 3500 Rose Bowl Tickets Opens

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association and conferences invite postcard entries for the January 2, 1978 Rose Bowl lottery. Send name and address to Rose Bowl Ticket Drawing, P O Box 1800, Pasadena California 91108. Deadline is October 1. 1730 winners drawn later will be allowed to buy two tickets at 17 50 each.

Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association Big Ten P.O Pasadena

Ferrari signs Walther to San Francisco Racing Team

Walther Rade, a 29 year old driver from Beverly Hills, joins the Ferrari of San Francisco Racing Team that includes Paul Newman Gene Hackman and the Carradines. He plans to compete in the 24 Hours of Daytona next February, likely driving in the I.O. Fares series.

Rade Salt Walther Beverly Hills Ferrari San Francisco Paul Newman Gene Hackman David Bobby Carradine Walther

Guidry Shuts Down Red Sox In Openers at Yankee Stadium

Left hander Ron Guidry baffled Boston with a five hit complete game, earning the New York Yankees a 2 1 victory in the opener of a crucial three game series. Mickey Rivers sparked a rally, delivering the key swing as New York erased a 2 1 deficit.

Reds George Foster Ted Kluszewski Montreal New York Yankee Mickey Rivers Yankee Stadium Carl Yastrzemski Boston Yankees Red Sox AP Wieephato Roo Guidry Guidry New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Eerie Hone Rivers New York Beare Hee

Perry surpasses Cy Young as Angels crush Rangers

In Arlington, Texas, Gaylord Perry's 2,823rd career strikeout moves him past Cy Young for fourth on the all time list as the Angels rout the Rangers 12-7. Tony Lolita and Dave Kingman homer, Jim Umbarger takes the loss, and Balor Moore lasts eight innings before Mike Barlow earns the win. Kingman belts a 451 foot two run shot in the third. The Angels chase best attendance with continued strong play.

Arlington Tex Tony Lolita Dave Kingman Angels Texas Rangers Gaylord Perry Perry Cy Fours Jim Umbarger Ro Ie Texas Willie Morton Kurt Beyacalla Angel Balor Moore Mike Barlow Kingman Team San Diego Foot Jim Bunning Bob Gibson Walter Johnson Johnson Bevacqua Bump Wills Claudel Washington Mike Hargrove Ken Landreaux Tercy Humphrey Thad Bosley Aig Wi A Ringman A Tun

Dodgers Clinch Key Win Over Padres In Final Clash

Dodgers top Padres 4 3 as Dusty Baker discusses comeback parallels with Reds second baseman Joe Morgan. San Diego struggles to slow the Dodgers offense while Morgan leads Cincinnati in a crucial late season matchup.

Chance Baker White Sox Ralph Garr Chicago Garr Baker Cincinnati Iue Morgan Morgan Twist Dodger Stadium Reds Dodgers Dusty

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