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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1971

Page

8

Oilers Crush Giants in Exhibition 35-6

Houston Oilers routed the New York Giants 35-6 in a Monday night exhibition. Charila Joiner grabbed two touchdown passes from Charley Johnson, while Fran Tarkenton announced retirement amid trade talks before denying it. Johnson, in his first start, directed an 84-yard drive ending with a Woodie Campbell TD.

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Sikorsky and Lycoming Vie For Memorial Tourney Title

Unbeaten Sikorsky seeks the Glenn Snydenslager Memorial Slaw Pitely tourney crown at Avco Field as Lycoming also contends. The schedule opens with Sikorsky facing an early foe, while a second game follows to decide the other tilt.

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Industrial Golf League Division Ten standings recap

The report outlines the Industrial Golf League schedule and results across divisions. Key matches feature Siviesky versus Bullord, Carpentoe Tech against Bitapane, and Bridgeport Brass against Brintport Machines with fluctuating standings noted throughout the division.

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Peay Leaves Green Bay Training Camp

Green Bay's left tackle Tyancis Peay walked out of the Packers practice, leaving the team with a weakened offensive line. Coach Dan Devine expressed disappointment and said Peay offered no reason for his decision, creating a difficult bind for the squad.

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Mets Regain Koosman and recall two players

The New York Mets reinstated left handed pitcher Jerry Koosman and optioned two players to the Tidewater farm in the International League. The promoted players were first baseman Mike Jorgensen and outfielder who had just returned from two weeks of Marine duty, along with pitcher Tom Matlack.

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Ronnie's Sweeps Cortigiano's For CASA Title

Ronnie's of Greenwich defeated Cortigiano's of Bridgeport 12-11 and 22-4 to win the CASA Open Lion Pitch Tournament at Rey Bestos Memorial Field. Chiapetta went 5 for 5 with three home runs and six RBIs. Kalinski added four hits including a homer and five RBIs as Ronnie's piled up 22 hits. Irv Ray pitched the opener and held Cortigiano's to 12 hits. Bruzas took the loss for Cortigiano's after a four for four day.

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Heard Gains Top Ten In Golf Money Derby

Lee Trevino maintains the lead in the pro golfers money standings after a Sunday American Golf Classic win. Terry Heard jumps into the top ten with a $36,000 victory, boosting his season total to $100,058. Jack Nicklaus finishes fourth for $7,050, while Arnold Palmer trails with earnings toward the year’s totals.

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Mara Says Giants' QB Tarkenton Has Quit

AP reports urban confusion as Fran Tarkenton leaves the Giants. Mara states Tarkenton is retiring after contract talks failed and loan requests unsettled. Tarkenton, injured and unwilling to risk another, refused a one-year offer, saying he cannot play without a contract while Mara suggests outside interests lure him away.

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Righie Wien Reports Late ti Dodover Game

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China LL Champs May Cancel U8 Trip

The China Television company cites high live telecast costs as the reason the U8 team trip to Taiwan for World Series playoffs may be canceled. Officials note $12,000 in expenses and broadcasting rights influence the decision.

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Saints Swinney Quis After Training Camp Draws Swaps

Saints officials announced Swinney quit training camp and left New Orleans, citing personal health issues. The team also disclosed a defensive tackle from Arkansas State started in Tuesday’s game and that a potential trade involving running back Tara Barzingin was discussed with Washington sources pending further medical review.

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Dodgers Top Cardinals 6-5 Behind Davis and Parker

Dodgers win 6-5 over the St. Louis Cardinals as Willie Davis and Wes Parker each collect four hits. Parker drives in two runs with a key second inning double. Davis also contributes four hits as Los Angeles moves within 13 games of first in the NL West. Brewer provides relief after Downing lasts nine hits in 7 2/3 innings.

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Hillandale Golf Team Shine At Bind Partner Event

Hillandale Golf featured Claire Mellish and Sally Manning with strong play at Bind Partner Lour naiment staged at Hillandale Country Club. In another tourney Tady Ayatt and Ethel Zeisler led Weed top prize. Miss Hyatt posted best Tow jess in Best 18 of MB Tales content while Ming Zeisler earned honors. Phyllis Feinberg took second amid a dense field.

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Pirates trade Tim Grant to Athletics for undisclosed sum

Pittsburgh announces the sale of relief pitcher Tim Mudcat Grant to Oakland for an undisclosed amount. Grant appeared in 42 games this season with seven saves and a 4.20 ERA. A Pirates spokesman said replacement for Grant would be named within 24 hours.

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Satchel Paige Induction Casts Spotlight at Hall of Fame

Leroy Satchel Paige, formally inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame, declared himself "the proudest man on earth" and spoke of managing in the majors someday. He doubted a Black manager would be welcomed soon, praised Bill Veeck for bringing him to the majors, and reflected on his age and birthplace amid a ceremony in Cooperstown. Also inducted were Dave Bancroft, Jake Beckley, Chick Ambrose, Harry Harper, Joe Kelley, and Rube Marquard, honored by a special committee alongside Paige.

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Boston Edges Detroit In High Scoring Tilt

Los Angeles Times reports a chaotic 12 11 Boston win over Detroit with late homers and wild swings. Key players like Gates Brown Rico Pelronellus and Norm Cash contribute, while pitching shifts and errors cushion Boston's ninth inning rally.

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Yanks Kline Combines Baseball Duty with Army Service

New York Yankee pitcher Jim Kline, recently back from two weeks with the 3th Brigade, pitched effectively against Baltimore, retiring 20 of 22 after the third inning. He compared military duties and baseball drills, saying the KP days helped keep him sharp while facing Frank Robinson Boog Powell and Brooks Robinson.

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National League and American League Yesterday Scores and Today’s Pitchers

Baseball results across leagues list scores for the NL and AL divisions with teams such as Los Angeles St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Montreal San Francisco Atlanta and Cincinnati. Today’s schedule includes matchups with pitchers like Pizzareo Singer Kirby Stoneman and Gentry, with several games noted for ratings and upcoming starts.

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Fairfield Bows To Puerto Rico in 6 5 Tourney Drama

Puerto Rico built a 4 0 lead early then Fairfield rallied, tying the score late. Delvecchio stole second and scored on a clutch hit to give Fairfield a brief edge before Puerto Rico answered, Bradshaw pitched well but the defense faltered in the final frame as Puerto Rico held on for the win.

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McMillan Posts Upset in Tennis at Amateur Championship

In South Hampton Dick Stockton of Pert Washington and John Gartner from Australia led favorites. Ken McMillan of Fort Worth Texas defeated top seed Richard Bohrnstadt Redlands California 75 0 to reach the next round. Kirk Morris Old Westbury New York beat Junior Davis Copper Chip Fisher Palo Alto California 64 four.

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Bristol Tournament Rock Ridge Golf Slated in August

The Histol Spartaman Slow Pitch event at Page Park in Sen Rock Ridge will run August 28 29 and 4 5 with teams led by Len Stein Ivy Ack Dave Hamel and Jules Graher among others. Trophies include one shot back awards and valuable player honors for standout performers. results to determine overall champions.

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Pancho Gonzales Upset By New Pakistani Pro

Haroon Rahim, 21, defeated the 42-year-old world champion Pancho Gonzales in the first round of the C$7,000 Canadian Open. Rahim broke Gonzales’ serve three times in the second set after a tight first set to win 7-6, 6-2, delivering a stunning upset in tournament debut.

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