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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1977

Page

20

Mets blank Phillies 1-0 behind Espinosa

Ning Espinosa allowed three hits and drove in the game's only run as the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 1-0. Carlton outdueled the Phillies ace Steve Carlton, extending Philadelphia's scoreless innings streak and dropping Carlton to 21-9.

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Pro Baseball and Soccer Updates Across Leagues

Scattered scores and trades include a Quebec City farm team moving to Memphis in the Southern League, Mariners acquiring John Hale from Toronto, and various MLB matchups listed with pitchers Seaver, Leach, and others referenced for upcoming games. The page blends multiple sports items and team moves in a tight early season snapshot.

EXPOS Quebec City Memphis Mariners Dodger John Hale Toronto Blue Jays

Joe McCarthy backs Yankees in Yankees Red Sox showdown

Veteran manager Joe McCarthy, 90, says he roots for the Yankees in the current series with the Red Sox. McCarthy, famed for guiding the Yanks to eight AL pennants in the DiMaggio era, later managed Boston and Ted Williams.

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Alexander Shuts Out Angels as Rangers Win 2 1

Right-hander Doyle Alexander pitched 12 straight outs to beat the Angels 2-1 for Texas. Keith Smith made a sparkling defensive play while John Blix hit his third homer and Ken Henderson Jim Sundberg and Toby Harrah drove in the winning run in the sixth.

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Reds Rally to Nip Dodgers In Wild late Inning Battle

The Reds overcome a Dodgers slam to tie late. Rose, Griffey, and Foster lead a key rally as Jose John wins a dramatic decision despite Dodgers holding a 5 run edge. Morgan is doubled off on a key ninth inning play by Yeager. Dodgers set new club homer record but fall short in a 8 7 defeat.

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Seaver Aims for 200th Victory as Dodgers Visit Reds

Tom Seaver seeks his 200th win tonight against the Dodgers as Doug Rau starts for Los Angeles. Reggie Smith exits early with a stomach issue while Joe Morgan sits out and Dave Concepcion commits a costly eighth inning error. Cincinnati’s Pete Rose eyes 200 hits for the year with 18 needed in 19 games as Dodger attendance nears 2 million.

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Yankees Win On Jackson Sacrifice Swing In Ninth

Thurman Munson singles to start the ninth and Reggie Jackson belts his 26th homer after a batterymate discussion with Don Zimmer. Jackson also makes two key defensive plays as the Yankees edge the Red Sox in a tense late rally.

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