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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

3

Mets edge Dodgers as McGraw records 10th win

New York Mets nipped Los Angeles 4 3 on a two out ninth inning single by Tommy Ages. Ken Singleton scored on the hit after a Grate sacrifice, capping a comeback that followed a 4 4 tie in the third inning. Art Shamsky delivered the game winning hit, while McGraw earned the victory for New York in a tightly contested affair.

NEW York Tommy Ages Pinetishil Ken Singleton Secand New York Mets Los Angeles Mets Singleton Bul Singer At Stalk Jerry Grate Art Shameky Tellover Tur McGraw Aare Bill Russell Waynes Garrett Singer Cleon Innes Jones Edf Kranepool Angeles Macrelinn Kranpost Fargiem DR Meee Ten Angeles Colones Mraneboel Gorvey R.allet Eingtelon Th S Valentina Grote LPIA

Falcons Beat Bills 35 to 24 in Exhibition Thriller

Atlanta Falcons downed the Buffalo Bills 35 24 in a National Football League exhibition as Bob Berry connected with Jim Mitchell and Ken Burrow for late scores after a strong third period. O J Simpson and J D Hill scored for Buffalo, with Butler and Gipson among Falcons’ scorers in the home finale.

Atlanta Atlanta Falcons Bob Berry Buflats Falcons Buffalo Berry Jim Mitchell Ken Burrow Jim Cannonball Butler Pack Gipson Harmon Wages O. J. Simpson J. D. Hill Bills Grant Guthrie Hil Jim Harris

Brakeltes Patrick Leads Brakeltes in Orlando Win

The Staybestos Brakeltes from Orange California claim the National Women's Softball tournament title in Orlando Florida. Key players include Joan Joyce and Poona Loprano who were cited in the victory celebration set to begin at 7 40 tonight at Memorial Field Stratford area fans are invited to attend.

Standings and Scores From National and American Leagues

Late Saturday results show Houston beat Pittsburgh 4-3 and Montreal defeated San Diego 6-1. Chicago Leads Mets. New York and Philadelphia in pursuit in the National League. In the American League Boston and California won, while New York, Cleveland and Chicago split wins. Upcoming games feature many key matchups with pitchers listed. no schedule gaps remain.

Houston Pittsburgh Atlanta Chicago St. Louis Cincinnwdi New York Los Angeles Montreal San Diego Fa Diego San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsbuiets Lois Chicago Montréal San Eraneison Cincinnati San_ Diego Pilcher Short Brites Enka Jena Kausmaan Louis Carlton San Piago Boston Casifornia Kangas Minnesota Cleveland Detroit Oakland Wassington Washington Baltimore Milwaukee California Baltimere Clavelans Hi Wah Kinwas City

Lenox Wins 8-5 Clinches LCL Playoff Title

Lenox defeats Crown Budget Amerleans 8 to 5 at Seaside Park to seal the LCL playoff title for the second straight week. PatricK pitched the final 3 1 3 innings no hitting the Americans after relieving starter Tickey, as Lenox erased a four run fourth inning by Crown Budget and pulled ahead with four runs in the sixth. Richy Marinanda, Pete Tranquillo, and Bob Windsor sparked a two run second inning rally, and Lenox withstood a late Crown Budget push to secure the victory and season crown under rookie coach Tom DeFeo.

Chuck Pawick Lenox Vicertory Seaside Park Patrick Jim Tirkey Tickey Richy Marivanda Pete Tranquillo Tranquill May Ad Bob Windsor Terry Thige Stan Wolpink Toige Robin Lukas Mike Alert Phil Tierney Altern Tierney John Lobas Lobas Bob Olevar Paul Godute Bin Andy Americas Lou Tranquillo Ahern Rons Jim Horvath Walpinks Ron DeFev Hal Smith George DiMartino Tom DeFeo Lanne Crown Toigo OlMortinne Horvelhdt Koragusct Wolpoerd Rlubores Clrnguilodt Ternsyir Tranquille Re Lubes Giasartine Srp Tranquillo Koraus Llibas Gedutn Ba Bo Aekey Patrick UT Lara Aiern Aharn Uae

Victors Net Six Scores In Fifth

Yankees erupt for seven hits in a six run fifth inning to pull away from Kansas City as Ron Blomberg, Danny Cater and others power a 104 run attack. Alan Gloster Jr. earns win after Mel Stottlemyre departs in the fifth.

Kansas Ron Mowberg New York Yankees Kansas City Dick Drago Blomberg Ken Wright Pang Tev Danny Cates Caters Alan Gloster, Jr Mel Stott Ilermyre

Blue Snaps Losing Streak With Late Washington Hيت

Oakland's Vida Blue won again as he pitched into the ninth, with a 4-1 lead fading after a two-run Washington rally. Donning a late pinch, Donny Mingher lined out to end it as Blue improved to 3-0, while Minnesota, Chicago, and New York also posted wins in a busy day across the American League and National League.

Oakland Vida Blue Rue Washington Tin Calle Elue Don Mingher Rick Blue Senators Gary Peters Boston Ler Stottlemyre New York Yankees Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Deteatt Kansas City Hallimre Milwamukey San Francisco Philadelphia New York Mets Ehnqueaker Las Anatles Allama Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Houssar Louis Cincinnati Montreal San Diego Bel Padres Jim Pony Twins Wilbur Weod Detroit Mickey Loalich Rankie Ron Blambers

Barthes Ousts Riessen in Eastern Lawn Tennis Championship

Top seed Marty Messen of Kivanston, IL was upset as Clark Graebner of New York City advanced to face Barthes of France after a tense semifinal. Graebner edged Parun then beat Gaud to reach the final, while in women's play Chris Evert of Fort Lauderdale defeated Winifred Shaw of Britain in straight sets.

South Orange Marty Messen Kivanston Clark Graebener New York City Oney Pyrun New Zealand Bleasen Fierre Barthes France Thi Ged Graehner Barthes Ladhaus Parun Rarvicei Dake Pavin Jihe Gadliun Chris Tecor Fort Lauderdide Dia Winole Shaw Britain Bel Miss Javert Netherlands Betty Steve Miss Shaw Erry Helen Gourlay Australia Cita Liem Indonesia Graebner Extk van Hille Maleo Calif Frank Froehling Fort. Baderdale Fla Tony Plate Snr Lang Angeles Tony Rab Maud South Africa Sant Mini Htons Toor Leonard Palm Verdes Bob Garnielwel HrmMca

Rams Thrash Patriots 31 21 in Exhibition Clash

Los Angeles Rams overpower New England Patriots 31 to 21 as rookie Williams returns a kickoff for a touchdown and Deacon Jones-led defense pressures Plunkett and Taliferro. Patriots stumble with injuries and fumbles setting up Rams scores amid a busy exhibition day across the NFL slate.

Foxrbort Mass APJ Travis Wiliams Los Angeles Rams National ‘Football League New England Patriots Williams I Rams Green Bay Packers Rams Deacon Jones New England Quay Aminijury Plunkett New England Odell Lawson Patriots Fieal Steve Miner Los Angeles

New Canaan Netoan Set for Forest Hills

New York AP report details Thatch Seowagen of Bayside defeating Norman Hulmes of New Canaan 4-7 63 60 to win the finals of the New York City Parks Open Qualifying Tennis Tournament and claim a 90 prize. The top four qualifiers advance to the U S Open championships at Forest Hills September 1-12. Other qualifiers include Sherwood Stewart Raytown Fea and Jim Parker Hampton VA. Seowagen, a former U S Amateur champion, is the tennis coach at CAAubin University. Hulnes captains the tennis team at the University of 6

New York Thatch Seowagen Bayside N.Y Norman T Hulmes New Canaan Conn Forent Seewagen Holmes Sherwood Stewar Raytown Fea Jim Parker Uampton Ca- Aubin University

Weaver Beats Rodgers By Six Strokes In Pro Match Play

Weaver, a 6 stroke winner over Rodgers in the United States Professional Match Play championship title match, claimed $3,000 first prize as Rodgers earned $17,500 from the $200,000 purse. Ken Stil defeated Bruce Crampton for third place, winning $10,000 to $7,000, at the Country Club of North Carolina. Weaver advanced with wins over Archer, Sanders, Roros, Graham, and Crampton.

DeWitt Weaver Phl Rodgers United States Weaver San Diego Ken Stil Bruce Cramaton North Curuling Crampton Dan Meredith Southern Methodist George Archer Doug Sanders Julius Roros Lou Graham

Cardinals Volants Split Doubleheader in Hull

Cardinals and Volants split a doubleheader at Memorial Field Hull. The Volants won the opener 11 to 2 and the Cardinals came back to win the nightcap 2 to 1. Marcel Gregoire beat Pete Cadsor with a six hit game for Hull. Raybestos then won the nightcap behind Dick Norenberg and Howie Johnson with John Anguillate adding a double and Carl Walker a homer. Weaver, a former Hawaiian Open contender, carded a 78 with a key swing at the turn as Rodgers faltered.

Hull Cam Rayhestes Cardinals Mull Volants Volants Cardinals Newark Jim Memorial Field Marcel Gregoire Pete Cadsor Yolanis Raybestos Bac Dick Norenberg Howie Johnson John Anguillate Carl Walker

Norton Upset In City Net Play By Chapdelaine

Norton Chandelaine loses a tight match as Chapdelaine leads an upset at the City Open held on the Seaside courts. Newellus defeats Prabhakar, Ogilvy dominates Lyamwander, and Larson faces Seminii in the Seaside round as Saltman and Nevelas progress, with a crowd delayed by a storm.

Norton Chapdelaine Patti City Ceapis Sunny Central Seohool Newelus Tor Prabhakar Seaside Steve Ogiley Vile Pete Lynnvander Contactian Aynie Larson al Seminii Asa Bob Sallmar Nevelas Saltman Chandelaine Vrendier Norton Manse Stokes Scanide Nevelus Ober Prabhakar

Twilight League Tonight Featuring Ten Games

Ten Twilight League matches are listed for tonight at 4 o clock under the Parks and Recreation department. The schedule shows teams including Langue, Cort wa by Way, Hartiepart Rest, Garela, and Went mentee Sterl Systems facing Nick & Duke bi fig, Crewe Budd Mar, Sakots Beardsley, and others.

Department of Parks and Pecréation Twilight Sofman Langue Cillex Ve Cort Hartiepart Rest Garela Wentmentee Sterl Systems Nick & Duke Bi Fig Manna Crewe Budd Mar Aikorsny Sakots Beardsley Ditty Boren Beartslay Ico Civ Bamidziey Englern Shore Alcester Seaside Congress Chinigete Va WAL Inabinted Wiriy Reise VT

Volkswagen Squareback Sedan Spirit

An exaggerated narrative describes a VW Squareback sedan with a magical trunk expansion driven by a circus mouse. The mishap-free fantasy highlights the car’s unusual cargo space including a doubled trunk and rear seat, ending with a plug to see a dealer.

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