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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1977

Page

14

Foyt wins Indy making four time champion at last

A.J. Foyt becomes the first four time Indy 500 winner finishing 3 hours 5 minutes 57.70 seconds at 161.331 mph. Johncock leads most of race before engine failures end his bid. Sneva secures pole but stalls in final laps. Unser finishes 3rd and Janet Guthrie makes historic but troubled run.

Gordon Johncock Johncock A.J Tom Sneva Sneva Foyt al Unser Wally Dallenbach Johnny Parsons Tom Bigelow Lee Kunzman Roger McCluskey Steve Krisiloff Jerry Sneva Tom Johncock — and His Own Machine. “Gordie Pat Vidan Indy Janet Guthrie New York

Reds stay alive in pennant race with Dodgers sweep

Cincinnati Reds win 6-3 and 8-1 after a 10-3 setback to the Dodgers. Johnny Bench hit a grand slam in the Sunday win, with Griffey and Morgan contributing homers. Joe Morgan says the Reds are not out, as they face Atlanta next.

LOS Angeles Joe Morgan Cincinnati Reds Reds Cincinnati Fred Norman Pete Rose Ken Griffey Morgan Johnny Bench Atlanta Tom Hume Andy Messersmith Bench Vada Pinson Joe Rick Rhoden Griffey Stan Wall Foster Dodgers Norman Steve Garvey Reggie Smith Ron Cey RBI Rick Monday

Padres name Alvin Dark as playing manager in San Diego

CHICAGO AP Alvin Dark announced he will manage the San Diego Padres while also playing, after a Sunday news conference where he cited prayer guiding his decision. Dark noted leaving the Chicago Cubs was hard though he looked forward to returning to managing. He has NL pennant experience with the Giants and AL pennant with the A’s.

Chicago Alvin Dark San Diego Padres Dark Chicago Cubs Cubs Louisiana State Boston Braves New York Giants San Francisco Giants Charlie Finley Finley Kansas City Oakland Hank Bauer Charlie Jesus San Diego Buzzie Bavasi

Baseball standings include Monday games across MLB schedule

Monday results show matchups across the league with listed pitchers and records such as Montreal at New York and Chicago at St Louis. Other games include San Diego at San Francisco Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Atlanta at Cincinnati Los Angeles at Houston and more with various pitcher lines.

Montreal Rogers Bannsen New York Todd Chicago Krukow St. Louis Falcone San Diego Owchinko D’aquiste San Francisco Mana Knepper Dee Pittsburgh Kison Philadelphia Carlton Atlanta Messersmith Cincinnati Mame Los Angeles Rau Houston Andujar Milwaukee Haas Rodriguez Knapp Stone Seattle Pagan Montague Texas Blyleven Perry Kansas City Splittorff Toronto Garvin Torrez Boston Lee California Tanana Cleveland Eckersley Oakland Umbarger Detroit Roberts Baltimore Grimsley Minnesota Thurmodsgard Pitts Jndelphia Francisco Anonte

Mets Giants 23-inning marathon at Shea Stadium

On this day in 1964 the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants battled 23 innings over seven hours and 23 minutes at Shea Stadium. The Giants won with two runs in the 23rd after a 19 inning scoreless spell, Gaylord Perry earning the win with 10 innings of relief.

New York Mets San Francisco Giants Shea Stadium Giants Gaylord Perry

Cubs Rally Past Pirates for Three-Game Sweep in NL Race

Cubs win 3-2 to sweep the Pirates, stretching their surge to 21 wins in 26 games and vaulting them atop the NL standings. Bobby Murcer sparks a two-run eighth, Jerry Morales bunts, Manny Trillo singles, and Jose Cardenal drives in the go-ahead run.

Ken Rappoport Bad News Bears Good News Cubs Rich Gossage Pittsburgh Pirate Chicago Cubs Cubs Pirates Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Herman Franks Bobby Murcer Gossage Murcer Jerry Morales Manny Trillo Steve Ontiveros Jose Cardenal Expos Cardinals Larry Parrish Montreal St. Louis Padres Astros Bobby Valentine Grote Jon Matlack Garry Maddox Ted Sizemore Giants Braves Gary Thomasson Jerry Royster Foli Francisco Atlanta

Major baseball leaders from the National and American leagues

The report lists top players in batting runs and hits across both leagues. It names Trillo and Parker as leading NL batters, Winfield and Cey among top run producers, and Carey, Fisk, and Munson highlighting AL batting and RBI leaders. Pitching leaders include Ry an, Tanana, Palmer, and others with ERA and win totals.

Trillo Chi Parker Poh Scott Sil Kranepool Simmons Wintield Smith Morgan Cin Burroughs Atl Rose Cey Winfield Garvey Grittey Hin Moreno Pgh Lopes Denny Candiria Rforsen Rhoden Rreuschet Chi Carlton Phi Osoutton Lerch Steikcourse Rogers Koosman Piekro Ali Richard Seaver Shirley Carew Min Fisk Bon Chak Cal Burieson Bsn Munson Fish Bonds Rudi Evans Hisie Zisk Velez Tor Burleson Cooper Mil Money McRae Lemon Bostock Page Oak Randolph Rice Ben Moore Corey Cal

Weaver misread batter in late inning walk miscue

The Orioles attempted to walk Larry Hisle but Palmer revealed the intended bat was Dan Ford. Weaver replaced the intentional walk after realizing the error, yet Ford reached on a bases loaded walk and Hisle provided the decisive hit as Minnesota defeated Baltimore 3-2.

Weaver Ford Larry Hisle Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Hisle RBI Bobby Randall Jim Palmer Dan Ford Palmer Baltimore Mike Flanagan

Betting Record Sets Day Hitting $7.5 Million at SC Racing

March 6, 1977 marked a historic single day wagering peak in Southern California racing as fans poured in bets totaling $7,495,388 across tracks and events. The record highlights a surge in attendance and betting activity driving industry milestones.

Southern California

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