Yankees win but still in last place in AL East
The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8 to 6 to extend a two game winning streak. Chris Chambliss hit a decisive three run homer in the seventh as Graig Nettles added his 1977 first homer.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1977
Page
13
The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8 to 6 to extend a two game winning streak. Chris Chambliss hit a decisive three run homer in the seventh as Graig Nettles added his 1977 first homer.
Moses Malone scored 31 points and grabbed 26 rebounds guiding Houston to a 124-118 overtime win over Washington in the NBA quarterfinals. Tomjanovich, Murphy, and Newlin hit big 3s in OT as Houston tied the series at 1-1. Mitch Kupchak and Phil Chemer led Bullets with 27.
Philadelphia’s bench use under Fred Shero sparked debate as Toronto fell behind on goals by Bobby Clarke Bob Dailey and Rick MacLeish before a late bad luck goal doomed the Leafs. Darryl Sittler admitted mixed results and a need for consistency next season.
Elyria Pioneers beat Lorain 3-1 in Buckeye Conference opener as three Lorain third inning errors produced all Pioneer runs. Sunagel earned win, Robinson took loss after seven innings with no earned runs allowed. Schumacher said league opening win shows team is competitive. Lorain hosts Lorain Catholic tonight. Elyria idle until Oberlin Saturday.
In Ohio high school sports, boys still drew 800000 more fans than girls. Boys attendance fell about 100000 from last year while girls rose 22000. state tournaments and economy blamed. Boys state tourney revenue topped 526197. girls revenue under 60000 despite higher turnout in two days of play.
Cleveland manager Frank Robinson, after a rough slide in Baltimore, rejects calling the four game set with the Yankees crucial. He notes no single leader but a developing team attitude and expects middle-of-order punch with Grubb, Carty, and Thornton returning. Dock Ellis faces Al Fitzmorris as Cleveland starts 4-6 against New York 4-8.
Inland seeks to expand to a 10 team league after Wellington rejects invitation. Firelands officials name Cuyahoga Heights and Brooklyn from Day Conference as possibilities while Edison remains content in its current affiliation. Park notes interest exists but decisions hinge on future conference structure. Plans hinge on复月份 next year and newly confirmed affiliations.
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