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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1975
Page
9
St Anthony High's bid to win an Angelus League baseball game fell short by one run. St Paul scored in the top of the ninth at Wardlow Park to edge the Saints 4 3. Saints 0 7 0 were beaten when a misplayed throw at the plate allowed the tying run to score.
In San Francisco at Candlestick Park only 687 fans watched as the San Diego Padres beat the Giants 3-2. Sonny Siebert worked five hitless innings before Dave Tomlin and Bill Grief finished. Bobby Tolan Dave Winfield and Hector Torres plated runs for San Diego to move to 2-2. Elsewhere, Cubs beat Pirates 4-2 behind Rick Reuschel and Oscar Zamora, while the A’s edged Kansas City 3-2 and Philadelphia topped New York 4-3.
In a San Gabriel Valley prep baseball update, several players were celebrated for standout performances this season. The league recognizes top hitters, pitchers, and defensive contributions from local high schools across the division, with ceremony details to follow.
Cerritos College edged Fullerton 6-5 in 11 innings in a South Coast Conference game. The Falcons scored two runs bottom of the ninth and the winning run in the 11th as they extend the pressure on Fuller ton. Ives led with three singles and two RBIs in an 18-hit barrage, Charlie Keetschmar earned the win despite a 허 homer. The victory keeps Cerritos atop the SCC and sets up a rematch at Santa Ana.
Millikan High stamped itself as the team to beat by defeating Compton 71 to 47 in a Moore League dual meet. The Rams swept two mile, pole vault and high jump events, led by a 43.6 second 440 relay and sprint doubles from Larry Norwood. St. Anthony fell 84 to 24 as Rich Hurtado and Manu Tulasosopo delivered Saint wins.
Nicklaus fuels renewed Grand Slam talk after winning the Masters as he eyes the U S Open at Medina Carnoustie and Firestone. He believes and others doubt the feat with Open and PGA titles looming, noting courses Medina, Carnoustie, Firestone and his past form.
Dodgers beat Reds 4-2 behind Mike Marshall's first save and Shawn Wynn's homer and double. Wynn said the lift helps, while Marshall relieved in the seventh after Cincinnati tied the game. Ray earned his first win, limiting the Reds to two hits through six.
Baseball game recount shows Reds 4 Dodgers 2 with key doubles by Perez and Garvey. Buckner intentional walk, Buckner score, and late Dodgers rally thwarted by Reds defense. Multiple players named from both clubs appear in scattered play-by-play, including Garvey, Perez, Crawford, and Buckner.
In a dramatic playoff run, Mark Calvin led the Nuggets with standout scoring while other stars contributed in crucial moments. The team faced strong pressure from opponents as the series progressed. Barry Witalas underwent successful shoulder separation surgery on Monday.
New York AP reports quarterback Craig Morton will remain with the New York Giants after signing a three year six figure NFL contract worth about 300000 to 400000. Morton, previously tied to the World Football League, had been with the Houston Texans in the WFL before the move to Shreveport.
A patchwork report lists four major leagues facing criminal probes and court actions. Rommie Loudd, former Florida Blazers executive, missed a Florida embezzlement trial with an arrest warrant issued. William Taylor, ex Michigan star, pled guilty to armed bank robbery in a federal case tied to Centra Bank in Barberton. Bob Maddox of the Bengals bound over for a grand jury on hallucinogen charges. De John, a Canandaigua boxer, arraigned for assault in a February incident in Syracuse. Rose, a Lang Reach figure and Hall of Fame director, signals fundraising shortfalls for new headquarters. The Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to freshmen athletic scholarships. arguments touch on exceptions for top athletes. Pele contemplates retirement, while Grovey and Kelley withdraw from an East West All-Star game. Court signs La Blay to one year with Hawaii World Team. Larry Brown named NBA Coach of the Year. baseball fans reach one million milestone in attendance after week one.
Boston, led by Havlicek with 30 points, and a fresh Celtics side overwhelmed the Houston Rockets 123 106 in Boston Garden to grab a 1 0 lead in the East semifinal. Golden State, powered by Rick Barry's 49 points, beat Seattle 123 96 as both home teams seized early advantage.
The World Football League, after a disastrous first season with losses around 20 million and damaged credibility, plans a leaner 1975 revival. Hawaii developer Chris Hemmeter leads a reorganized league promising modest contracts and a new financial model, with a likely 10 team lineup to be announced midweek.
It reports a rough highlight of a Toronto Toronto series and players Kirk Simpvan Vergitim and Norm Perguise in San Diego with SAH participation. The text is garbled but indicates a ball turn or match with several named players and teams.
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