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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
18
Fragmented lines show scattered scores and teams across leagues. Names like Pirates Phils Giants and Yankees appear amid unclear timings and places, with multiple minor and college listings and erratic formatting.
Cubs manager Herman Franks predicts the St. Louis Cardinals will win the East pennant, praising their speed and depth while acknowledging the need for a left-hander. The Cubs sit 14 games up after a 4-3 13-inning win over the Cardinals.
A readable segment reports match results with names like Jeff Anatin and scores noted as 6 4 and 6 2 in early rounds. The text is fragmented but indicates a collegiate level tennis competition under USTA. Further details are obscured by OCR errors.
San Gorgonio defeated Lakewood 2-0 at Anaheim Stadium to capture the CIF championship, while coach Dennis Rodgers, a non-contract teacher, is not guaranteed rehire. Rodgers praised his team's hearts and guts as the Spartan victory secured San Gorgonio’s first CIF title and Moore League sweep. Lakewood, led by coach John Herbold, lamented the loss after a strong defensive effort, with pitcher Dave I and shortstop Jim Tennell cited as key contributors for Lakewood.
San Gorgonio pitcher Bisnar stifled Lancers for 24 innings, allowing only one run as Miner and the Cinderella CIF run carried the Spartans. The Lancers threatened early but were shut down by strong fielding including Diaz and Nagle. Edgewood claimed the 3-A title with a 28th straight win as Magnolia fell in the opener.
Royals slugger Mayberry found a new open stance under Whitey Herzog and delivered three homers and five RBIs in an 11-3 rout of Toronto. Bossed by Herzog after a slow stretch, Mayberry adjusted stance, moved closer to the plate, and swung with freedom.
The Strings dropped their 13th straight World Team Tennis match at the Forum to the San Dies Friars. Friars star Rod Laver won both men's singles and contributed to a doubles victory with Cliff Drysdale. Pasarell and Andrews were defeated in doubles, while Frombaltz and Anthony faced defeats in singles.
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