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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1977

Page

16

Dodgers poised to clinch NL West at Candlestick

San Francisco reports Dodgers can seal the National League West title if they beat the Giants tonight after a strong season at Candlestick Park. Tommy John, 18-5, will start, aiming to end a two four-game skid as Ed Halicki, 14-? tries to stop the Dodgers.

San Francisco Dodgers Cincinnati Reds San Diego KTTV Channel 1 Candlestick Park Tommy John Tonnight San Jrateians Ed Halicti

Bosox edge Yanks as East race tightens

The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Monday. Don Zimmer showed frustration in late innings, sticking with Reggie Cleveland after a pinch-hit homer by Dave Kingman trimmed the lead. Cleveland worked the eighth before finishing a complete game, keeping Boston within 2 1/2 games of Baltimore with 12 remaining. Toronto beat Baltimore 3-1.

Associated Press Boston Red Sox Reggie Jackson New York Yankees Boston Don Zimmer Zimmer Br. Campbell Reggie Cleveland Cleveland Dave Kingman Sox Baltimore Toronto

Angels fall short as Rangers pull away in Texas

The Angels suffered a loss as Toby Harrah homered for the Rangers who added three runs in the sixth. Ryan struggled with a right forearm stiffness and aimed for his 20th win while Hynan noted concern over Jobe’s arm. Fisk fueled Boston with a three-run homer and a late RBI triple as the Red Sox beat the Angels.

Ike Ryan Rangers Toby Hariyah Angel Angles Rangen May Barlow Harggrove D. May Gammpaneris Hargrove Washington Margrave Harrah Secord E. Morton Chalk Haines Pain Io Harton Wills Chicago Ken Kravec Vida Blue Oakland A's Blue Lamar Johnson Jorge Grna Eric Soderholm

Teaneck Women Tennis Results From Southern Meet

Readable fragments show women’s tennis results with names Jeanne Teyert Lauder Arlene Graf Ingrid Bas Linas among competitors. Scores noted include 6 2 and 2 6 until final placements. context suggests a university or regional meet with multiple participants and teams.

Jeanne Teyert Fe Lauder Arlene Graf Ingrid Bas Linas

Soviet Union Beats Cincinnati Stingers In International WHA Tourney

In Prague the Soviet Union defeated the Cincinnati Stingers 5 to 2 in an international World Hockey Association tournament organized by the Czechoslovak Communist Party newspaper Rude Pravo. The game highlighted significant NFL and college notes, including Steelers player Harris tying for fourth on the all time rush list with Jim Taylor after scoring two touchdowns.

Prague Soviet Union Cincinnati Stingers World Hockey Association Czechoslovak Communist Party Rude Pravo Harris

Bosox Add Bob Bailey to Overtake Yanks

Boston Red Sox acquire veteran slugger Bob Bailey from the Cincinnati Reds to help overtake the New York Yankees in the American League East. Bailey, a former Pirate, Dodgers and Expos player, reports to the team as they begin a two game series with New York. A pitcher prospect was sent to Cincinnati’s Indy affiliate in the deal. Bailey previously earned honors as athlete of the year from the Long Beach Century Club.

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