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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1977
Page
19
The scoreboard lists multiple events with results from New York to Chicago and San Francisco. It highlights athletes such as Pinterova, Lorre, and Cachellova among others, detailing times and placements across several sports and venues.
Local software and sports column reports multiple softball game results, standings, and event notices. Teams such as Parkes, Fgh, Varker, Garver, and Pan Am appear alongside city recreation leagues, tournaments, and score updates.
Ramshire head coach Chuck Knox announced Tay Prochaska as offensive coordinator in his 30th football season. Kay Stephenson, 32, was named quarterbacks coach, with Joe Namath joining as a newcomer. Prochaska replaces Ken Meyer who left to coach San Francisco.
Darryl Pitts pitched a no hitter in a 6-1 win over Gardena in the Marine League finale. He struck out three and walked three, with Gardena errors contributing an unearned run. Pitts added a two run single in the first inning to back his efforts.
Thursday recap shows PITCI Braves defeating the Cubs in a close game. Thurman Manson and Saees led with strong performances including a notable three and timely plays. Athenta contributed key hustle as the team seized a late edge for the victory.
The Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 as Gil Flores sparked the rally with a two out single, driving in the go ahead run in the fifth. Mike Cubbage and Dave Chalk contributed key hits while Ric Rickey Ryan struggled late but escaped trouble to secure the win. Flores, called up from Salt Lake City, went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run, raising his on base mark to .423 in 51 major league plate appearances.
Steve Stone leads Chicago White Sox past Kansas City 5-3 aided by Jorge Orta Oscar Gamble and Chet Lemon homers. Stone tosses 5 complete games this season with a 4-3 mark and 2.34 ERA. Royals fall to 1 game below .500. Browns, Yankees, Mariners, and Angels win elsewhere. White Sox within one game of first in AL West.
Bobby Chacon stopped Roman Contreras at 1:06 of the eighth round in a scheduled 10 rounder at the Plempre Auditorium. Chacon weighed 133 pounds to Contreras's 131 1/3. Chacon improved to 24-4 with his first knockout. Contreras fell to 14-5. It was Chacon’s first bout in four months after postponements due to injuries and illnesses.
USC battles Washington State in a best of three series at Dedeaux Field to decide the Pacific-8 Conference champion. The Trojans carry a 42-18 record after winning the Pac-8 Southern Division. WSU sits 37-13 after its 14-41 league mark. If USC wins, they lock an automatic District Eight playoff berth for May 27 to June 2.
Phil Dent of Australia upset third seed Ilie Nastase of Romania 6 3 6 2 in Rome to reach the Italian Open men's singles semifinals. Dent played a near perfect match, seldom missing and targeting corners, while Nastase was erratic, misplacing volleys and mishitting returns.
Irvine moves ahead in the NCAA Division II Tennis Championship on Thursday with singles wins from No. 2 Jeff Williams and No. 3 Curt Stalder. Williams beat John Johnson of Arkansas-Little Rock 6-3 6-3 and Toby Crabel 6-3 6-4, while Stalder defeated Larry Schall 6-3 6-4 and Mike Klarr 6-3 6-4, giving Irvine 17 points, five clear of Southern Illinois Edwardsville.
The intra squad clash showcased Rich Gossage overpowering Dodger hitters while Stonnett and Sherry praised his arm and groove. Reggie Smith homered, but Gossage fanned Garvey Monday and Yeager as Dodgers built a early lead before Pirates rallied. Coy sidelined by hamstring but expects to play tonight. Pirates hold an 84-4-5 West record. Dodgers 0-0?
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