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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1977
Page
21
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions a Saturday event labeled as a maiden or handicap race at Holly Park with several garbled names and numbers. The readable pieces point to a racing card with horses and odds, but details are severely corrupted and no clear outcomes or participants can be confirmed.
Lone Free Pineau ignores trainer strategy and bursts to a clear victory in the $22,000 Turrance Purse at Alyswood Park. Ensign Rauken and Pincay trail as Pineau takes the lead before the stretch and holds off Exar to win by three-quarters of a length on the lakeside turf. The day’s wagering paid $3.20 and $2.60 for the place and show bets.
Ed Dee ridden by Steve Treasure stunned favorites to win by inches over Rainy Bull and Iva Hypo. Rainy Bull and Iva Hope deadheated for second as Chant’s Eternal ran into traffic and finished eighth. Ed Dee’s victory marked his second win of the year with a payout of 16.20 8.40 and 1.60.
The daily racing record from Hollywood Park Inglewood California notes finishes from the June 1917 meeting. Joint coverage summarizes placings and results compiled by a official photographer.
A chaotic OCR of a racing program lists multiple races from one meet with detailed purses and claimed prices. It mentions horses such as LONGSHOT, DICKEYS HEATHER, and RIVER RULLAK along with jockeys, trainers, and entrants across several races, including a third race, longshots, and notable contenders.
Buddy Bell returns to action after missing a game as Cleveland dispatches Rocky Colavito to his home over a personal issue. He is listed ready to play tonight and remains the Indians’ top performer with team leading hits runs doubles.
A hearing is set in Tulsa on an effort by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians to block Saturday and Sunday ABC telecasts. The group alleges Oklahoma law prohibits importation of strikebreakers by out-of-state entities. Engineers and technicians have picketed other ABC sports events since a May 17 strike.
The Twins toppled Angels ace Don Drysdale era star Bert Blyleven? No. In Anaheim Minnesota surged early, scoring four in the second and two more in the fifth aided by Larry Hisle’s homer tying the major league lead. Wynegar and others crossed the plate as Ryan struggled with control and two wild pitches. Mauch cited recent rough play but said the team is focused on the next series in Kansas City as they strive to regain momentum.
A mixed Los Alamitos page reports race results from the track alongside a baseball update. It notes the Los Angeles Angels heading to Milwaukee to test new starters Ken Brett and Gary Nolan, with Brett starting tonight, plus details on players like Guerrero, Grich, and Versalles, and mentions a large crowd and manager Dennis Williams.
The readable text lists scattered names and places such as Alamitos, Town Pol, Vigueroa, Columbus, Burdinso, Richmond, Charleston and references to leagues, hospitals, and events. The fragmentary OCR provides no clear narrative or outcome to summarize into a coherent story.
The game swings with errors and long rallies as Angel benefits from wild pitches and timely hits. Carew trips, doubles, and a triple spur a late push. Guerrero and Torres anchor scoring while Angel clinches a dramatic ninth inning comeback.
Randy Shields of North Hollywood scored a technical knockout over Pancho Del Toro of Mexico at the Olympic Auditorium on Thursday night. The referee stopped the bout between rounds five and six due to a cut above Del Toro's left eye. Shields improved to 22-1 with 17 knockouts. Del Toro fell to 16 KOs.
Belmont Pier and nearby spots report a mix of fish catches with many mackerel whitefish and bass. Anglers at Queen's Wharf Landing and PortSocal tally numerous barracuda sandbass halibut tuna and rockfish as crews note totals across locations in a lively shore-fishing update.
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