Angels Fire Sherry name Garcia new manager
The California Angels replace manager Norm Sherry with Dave Garcia on July 11 1977 and sign him through 1978. Garcia debuts in a 6-5 10 inning win over the Minnesota Twins as the club seeks to climb back into the pennant race amid ongoing staff changes.
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Scouting trip pays off as Barrios and Orta lead Sox to win
Chicago White Sox defeat Royals 4-2 as Barrios fanned 10 for his sixth straight win and complete game. Orta doubled in two first inning runs. Barrios improved to 9-3, while Lemon lauds his performance. Orioles and others win in AL. NL results also noted.
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Foreman threatens to skip Vikings camp amid salary dispute
All pro running back Chuck Foreman says he will not report to Minnesota Vikings training camp over an $85,000 annual salary with two years left on his contract. He hints at retirement or a possible trade, vowing to disappear if the team insists on withholding a raise. Foreman notes his four playoff seasons with Minnesota and recalls earning $30,000 in his second year while teammates earned more.
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Richard shines as Astros edge Reds 2-0 in shutout
J R Richard pitched a five hit shutout over Cincinnati as Houston won 2-0. He struck out five and walked two with an early scoring run set up by his own single. Reds slipped to 9-8 and trails Dodgers by eight games. Expos beat Pirates 4-2 behind Bahnsen's complete game. Giants outslug Padres 5-1 aided by Hill's two RBI hits and Moffitt's save.
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Merchants finish third in state softball tournament
The Lompoc Merchants placed third in the junior women's American Softball Association State Softball Tournament in Los Angeles. They beat Van Nuys Hustlers 9-3 on Friday, then 7-3 over Van Nuys Bullhawks on Saturday, before losing to Sepulveda Raiders 3-0 and Ballhawks 8-4 in nine innings on Sunday. Frances Carpio pitched for Lompoc in the final innings.
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Lompoc Little League to elect officers tonight
The Lompoc Little League holds its 1977 78 season officer election at 8 tonight in the Lompoc Library. The public is invited to attend.
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Dorsett Aims for 1500-Yard rookie season
Heisman winner Tony Dorsett vows to top 1500 rushing yards in his first NFL year with the Dallas Cowboys, aiming to surpass O J Simpson’s rookie output while noting no jealousy from teammates over his high rookie contract and publicity.
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Local boys shine at national junior judo championships
Jimmy Johnston and Barney Foster of the American Legion Judo Dojo represented the Southern Pacific region at the 14th National Junior Judo Championships in San Francisco. Johnston won 103 pound class regional title and placed fourth overall in the 13 year old lightweight division while Foster finished second in 135 pound regional and took third in the 14 year old heavyweight division. The event drew over 700 competitors.
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Aussies warned against practice near American 12-meters
In Newport New York Yacht Club officials warned Australian crews and others to avoid tuning alongside American 12-meter contenders before the September finals. NYYC leaders said such encounters could affect the match, urging restraint until challengers and defender are selected.
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Slugger Parker unhappy with Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh outfielder Dave Parker says he is unhappy playing in Pittsburgh and plans to meet with Pirates management after the season to discuss leaving the three year contract. Parker, named to the National League All Star team, refuses to give reasons for his dissatisfaction.
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Cunningham to lean on Wooden as UCLA names new coach
UCLA selects 10-year Wooden assistant Cunningham to replace Gene Bartow and plans to consult John Wooden amid transition. Cunningham vows to interview assistants, discuss with players, and keep Wooden a campus resource while pursuing retained stars Brett Vroman and Brad Holland.
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