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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1977
Page
7
Nolan Ryan struck out 12 to lift the California Angels to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays as he moved to 8-4 and reached 113 strikeouts this season. Bobby Bonds hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh after Joe Rudi’s single.
The Cubs beat Pittsburgh 3-2 to complete a three game sweep and widen the NL East lead. Jose Cardenal delivered the deciding sacrifice fly, Willie Hernandez earned his first major league win in relief, and Bruce Sutter closed out the finale. Padres top Astros 3-2 as Bobby Valentine’s seventh inning single helps Dan Spillner win in relief.
Hale Irwin wins the Atlanta Golf Classic with a 15-under 273, earning $40,000 and moving to $98,627 on the year. Steve Veriato nearly forces a playoff, but Irwin sinks a 40-foot final-hole putt to seal victory as Wadkins, Graham, and Nicklaus follow in tight contention.
UPI report shows American League East standings with New York leading notches and Boston close behind as Seattle and Detroit post Saturday results. Sunday results include Toronto, Chicago, and Cleveland scoring key showdowns with Minnesota securing wins. Upcoming pitchers list multiple interleague games and times across cities including Milwaukee Chicago Oakland Detroit Baltimore Minnesota New York Boston Kansas City Texas and more.
Arizona State clinched a spot in the College World Series by defeating Washington State 3 to 2 in the NCAA Rocky Mountain regional final. The Sun Devils earned the win in the bottom of the eighth inning to reach the championship stage.
Jack 9 4 Kids led by Doug Jancke with a homer and four RBI while Walt Smith earned the win. Central Coast beat Truckers 3 2 with Alverso winning. Beatties topped Pico's 3 0 as Velasco tossed a two hitter. Cubs routed Yankees 12 6 led by Berber and Rich. Padres defeated Packers 20 0 behind Barncastle and Warren. Angels beat Optimistics 8 7 with Nunes driving in the winning run. Toyota's led Moose 20 0 with three-hit days. Archers beat Tag's 17 7 as Fritz homered and Atwood drove in three. Cup League Draftsmen 6 Braves 2 as Leach and Lopez combine on one-hitter.
Sandra Spuzich captured the $50,000 Ladies Keystone Open with rounds of 68 66 67 finishing one shot ahead of Silvia Bertolaccini. Spuzich tied the all time LPGA five hole record and earned $7,500, while Bertolaccini earned $5,040. Kathy Whitworth Carole Jo Skala tied for third at 203, with Jo Ann Prentice shooting a 64 for 207 overall.
Richard Petty led 311 of 400 laps to capture the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway earning 69 550 in total winnings. Peter Pearson finished second after pole, with Cale Yarborough fading to 24th after early handling problems and two late pit stops.
In Village Hills L L senior play the Royals beat the A's 5 to 2 as a misthrow in the fifth inning set up the go ahead run. Brian Lamay drove in two with a double in the final inning to seal the Royals win.
National League top stolen base leader Javeras Pitt with 19, Cabell and Cedeno tied on 18, Morgan and Moreno 17. Pitching leaders include Rhoden and Forsch at 7 wins each with strong ERAs. strikeout leaders feature Rogers Mu and Niekro. American League numbers show Kemy Cal 19 steals and Tanana Cal 8 wins with solid ERAs across both leagues.
United Press International reports the 1977 NBA Finals best of seven series between Philadelphia and Portland with Philadelphia ahead 2 games to 1. Game results show May 22 Philadelphia 107 Portland 101 and May 26 Philadelphia 107 Portland 89. May 29 Portland 129 Philadelphia 107. Remaining games scheduled June 3 June 5 June 8 at the opponent if needed.
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