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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1977
Page
13
Rachel Robinson widow of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson tosses the ceremonial first pitch before the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. The game was dedicated to Robinson, the first black player in Major League Baseball, with Willie Mays, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, Branch Rickey III, Danny Robinson, Sharon Robinson, Roy Campanella and Pee Wee Reese pictured nearby.
The midsummer classic featured Carlton Fisk and Dave Parker among early standouts as Garvey Luzinski and Palmer shone for the NL and AL. Replacements and pinch hitters added drama while Sutton dazzled in his fourth All Star start with solid defense from George Foster and timing plays by George Brett’s team.
Steelers cornerback Mel Blount Swann testifies about a violent hit by Atkinson during a game, says he felt he was targeted, considered retirement, and plans to report to camp. Madden and other Steelers players corroborate Atkinson’s dirty-player reputation. NBA/NBC notes list heavyweight bouts and scattered sportswire items.
The piece centers on criticism of the National League starters and reserves with Scott blasting voters for underplaying stars like Rice, Hisle, and Nettles. Palmer admits a rough night after NL hitters bolted ahead, while Torborg notes pregame delays and pitching adjustments.
Sgt Norman Brown said Jackson youths tampered with a car, leading to a chase and tackle. The minor's identity was withheld. injuries were limited to a wrist or arm. Police planned today to decide whether to press charges or release the case, with possible court action to obtain a summons.
Defending heavyweight Ray Snais leads more than 2500 competitors entering the 7th International Karate Championships to be held at Long Beach Arena Mig 67. Two day tickets 7 and 5 dollars go on sale at Long Beach Arena Ticketron May Co Broadway Montgomery Ward and all Mutual Ticket agencies.
In New York the National League toppled the AL 7 5 as Steve Garvey and Greg Luzinski sparked the comeback with homers. Luzinski belted a first at bat homer in Yankee Stadium off Jim Palmer, while Garvey added a later shot to fuel the NL rally. Joe Morgan opened with a homer for the NL, Palmer exited after Luzinski’s blast. The event highlighted NL bats overpowering unfamiliar AL pitching in the midsummer showcase.
The bulletin lists local and national sports results across multiple sports and teams. Notable items include Long Beach Pony All-Stars pitching a shutout to Garden Grove, Casals earning Player of the Week for Los Angeles Strings, Oxnard region juniors in World Golf Championship rounds, and Muhammed Ali set for a September title bout with Barnie Shavers at Madison Square Garden.
Santa Barbara Spikers defeated the Western Division leading Orange County Stars for the third time this season at the Anaheim Convention Center 31 before a 2130 crowd. The Spikers improved to 8 7 while the Stars dropped to 10 9 in league play.
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