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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1976

Page

10

Off-Track Betting Saved As House Postpones Bill

The House Rules Committee postponed action on a bill to ban interstate off-track wagering on horse races until Oct 15, effectively stalling the measure. Debate highlighted state rights concerns and the industry’s economic stakes, with supporters arguing the need to curb cross-border betting and opponents warning of harming New York’s and other states’ wagering operations.

Washington House Rules Committee House Congress Joe Monkley D-Mass Rules Committee National Gambling Commission House Commerce Com Mittee New York Connecticut Fred B. Rooney D-Pa James J. Delaney D-N.y Hugh Carey Rooney Delaney Ronney Otersity John MM. Murphy Dn.y Commerce Committee Massachuetts

Drag Racing Field Draws Large NHRA Nationals Crowd

INDIANAPOLIS AP The World NHRA Nationals field features top fuel funny car and pro stock as 3,200 drivers compete for nearly 380000 in prize money. About 100000 to 125000 spectators are expected at Raceway Park for the 22nd running six-day event ending Labor Day with top fuel finals. Defending and notable entrants include Gary Beck Shirley Muldowney Don Prudhomme and Richard Tharp among others in seven racing categories.

Indianapolis U.S National Hot Rod Association Gary Beck Marvin Graham Shirley ‘Cha Cha” Muldowney Beck Edmonton Alberta Pace Ablance van Prudhomme Granada Hills Calif NHRA Raymond Seadle Dallas Hac Dale Armstrong Torrance Wayne Gapp iLivonia Mich Don Carlton Lenoir N.C Ricky Barratt Noblesville Ind Jack Mullins West Helena Ark Don McElroy Northville Richard Tharp Houma Don Prudhomme

Brownson Golf Leaders Tie In President's Cup Playoff

Brownson Golf players Bob Kascak and Paul Fontaine tied at net 128 after 36 holes at Brownson Country Club. They will contest an 18 hole playoff this weekend to decide the title. Henry Yazdzik Jr and Fred Robison tied for third at 131 while Allan Bradford and Dr Donald Roach were even at 133 and Dave Hoha stood at 135.

Bob Kascak Paul Fontaine Brownson Country Club Henry Yazdzik, Jr Fred Robison Allan Bradford Donald Roach Dave Hoha

Rockies Name Coach Vernon John Wilson Named Rockies Coach

John Wilson, former Detroit Red Wings coach and NHL veteran, was named to coach the Colorado Rockies of the NHL. Wilson, 47, has 11 years playing in the league and previously led the Cleveland Crusaders in the WHA.

John Wilson Cleveland Crusaders World Hockey Association National Hockey League Colorado Rockies Ray Miron Wilson Detroit Red Wings NHL Atlanta Flames WITA Michigan Stags Baltimore Crusaders Red Wings Kilcardine, Ont Rockies Kansas City Kockey Kent Nilsson Washington Capitals Guy Charron Nelson Pyot

Meadowlands Opens Tonight at East Rutherford One Mile Track

Meadowlands unveils a $342 million complex with a one mile harness track and 78,000 seat stadium as opening night draws about 120000 visitors for 102 nights of racing. Gov. Byrne and Sonny Werblin attend ribbon ceremony. betting windows number 410. grandstand is air conditioned. total opening purse is 176000 with 318000 top on first race.

East Rutherford N.J Meadowlands Sonny Werblin New York New York Money Giants Werhlin New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Brendan. T. Byrne Bettors New Jersey

Norm Snead Waived by the San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco ion 49ers waived veteran quarterback Norm Snead, 37, a 15 year NFL veteran who played for the Redskins Eagles Vikings and Giants before joining the 49ers in 1974. The 49ers also placed rookie defensive tackle Levi Stanley on waivers after he joined from the University of Hawaii.

SAN Francisco San Francisco 46Ers Norm Snead Snead Washington Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Minnesota Vikings New York Giants 149Ers 49Ers Levi Stanley Stanley University of Hawaii

Yonkers Race Night Opens With Close Purse and Fast Times

Yonkers Raceway card begins with a tight affair in Race One as OH BOL clocks 2 05.3 for a trotting action won by Integrity with driver Cormier aboard. The program lists multiple races, purses from 4 000 to 8 000, and a total attendance of 18 575 with combined handle around 32.78 million.

Cormier Shannon J Cruise Jree Imptereo Speed F Poplinger Pate Atta Patrick Lobet Patrick G Procins Carstone Exacta Cian Attie Oui Moses Alcade Sa Bnet P Suyrete C Abbatielia Ehe Toveh J Chapman Baye Pace Amila Tima Swimmain Kole (T Taytory 25.40 9.40 $.20—Frosty Vicar E Cruise J Chapmion Ciats Cimg Achille Niles Thorpe Bokey Meadow J Chapmaay Noble Tor Insko Lincoln Vaylor IR Villano Castle Ridge Abbatvelto

Bridgeport Jai Alai results and payouts six games listed

The Bridgeport Jai Alai page shows six listed games with players such as Muguerza Mazza Galcoechea Orbegazo Gorrachon Ibarra Lecube Mugueria Durango Hernandez Burango Hernandez and Echono Churruca Aramago Recalde Arrieto Echave Sbarterhead with multiple bets including Trifecta Perfecta Quiniela and payouts like 384.60 1712 and 4476.80 across races and scratched entries noted.

Quiniela Durango Hormendex Ibarreche Echono Orbegozo Ibarra Lecube Mugueria Burango Hernandez Iborreche-Churruca Aramago Recalde Arrieto-Echave Orbegozo-Garro Soboneteagl J—Orbegoza Muguerza S—Aramous Barra d—Arileia Golcoechea Quinisia Hernandez Turth F&m Prince Ho Tael Robin BoRapay Borbano Rothben Cellatos Khane Ianday Susie Bob —Deallea Tamigo North Ribot _ N-Tuzco Dorger Baers Tracy Quintela Totten Timles Orca Life Hernandez Ath Betsy J Ales Portia Quacker Shain Baker Allas Smith Shesney Snow Evdee Anobles Paints Anandez Arrarie Jhernandez Varrarte Belaza Jomados Garr Muguerza S Lecure Basorbegozg Garrachon Olasold Echano Krets Slopetegui Sires Atosetie Cero Gaires Dakice Iematia EC Tarra Oro Scibareche You Coscoechea Lopetegui Jauguerza Ely Irlanda Garrach Zorelaza Tug Olasolo Oat Torerhandes Sechea Earamayo F

Horse Racing Results and Payouts From Florida Track

A dense recap of ante and post race results with entries, scratches, and payouts from a United Press International bulletin. Includes exacta, trifecta, and quinella figures, names of horses such as Away from it all and Bold Pick, and mentions attendances and handle totals.

Cordera Jr Venerio Velasquez Desloner Hernandez O'rel Dolly Maple Angel Jon Amy Adri Governy Exacta Sima Thian Snipe Hunt Gustines Lecube Echoburu Mugarlegut S—Gadaorres-Azpirt Telfedo

Belmont Stakes style racing notes and entry list chaos

A dense OCR page details horse entries, odds, and race cards with numerous horse names, riders, and betting figures. It lists trifectas, exactas, and purses across multiple races, highlighting contenders, substitutes, scratches, and final payouts amid scattered results and claims.

Tharreche and Orbegoza shine in Bridge Park action

Tharreche and Orbegoza won three games each with Lecube adding two wins in a late night Jal Alai at Bridge Park. Tharreche claimed wins in the third fourth and sixth frays as Ech ano paid $1,712.40 on a 6-8-4 trifecta and 5-3-7 yielded $1,027.20 in the sixth singles. Ordegoza took the second and eighth games, while an eight match pair with Miguerza produced a $1,072.50 payoff.

Tharreche Orbegoza Lecube Bridgepark Jal-Alai Echano Kith Ordegoza Miguerza

Conn OTB Belmont Second Re 4.00

A fragment from a betting board lists race numbers and odds at Belmont OTB. Scratches and payouts appear for multiple entries with partial results including a large total of 147,290 for Hondia and various byes and fractions in the lower-priced fields.

Belmont Selections and Post Time Summary

Belmont selections list numerous named horses and trainers, with post times and purse figures. The chaotic OCR reads like a race card listing entrants such as Quiet Suranne, Tacitus, Prince No Name, Peppy, and many others, alongside assorted betting and speed figures.

Quiet Suranne Spotmylady Blackbird Tacitus Prince No Name Peppy Worth Ribot Moni Mondlay Stell Fantastic Betty Ze Imatosh Alias Sri Pacere OL Ledy Assembly V. Heldee Joy B. GO. Ledy

Rockingham Selections in Printd and Browsing Mix

Minor horse racing card from Rockingham lists numerous entrants including Sir King Chisel King Steery Lu Carter Mad Commander and Clowns majesty with Melody of Love and One Best Melody of Love among others. Several names appear multiple times in fragmentary form and betting talk is implied by listing pairings and potential favorites.

Webb Yasou Bert Leo Deoren Elma Jbup & Fur jCon Moon Yuma Polyonna Bethel Son of Jonay Colun Prince Jaton Noble Elmig Aron Noulve Warrior King Christo Spovsler Sageto Jean Ben Covid Dionisios Lereito Colla Sir King Carter Mad Commander Shoa Tycoon Fleet Gina Son Melody of Love Jane Prince Jason Hi Khole Toylinder Onetore Dream Distinctve Lady Sir Autumn Ask Me Kelme Ster Cocom Lisane fAelody

Fragmented Sports Wire Summary From Various Leagues

A scrambled AP sports digest lists multiple NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college items. Players waived, recalled, or retired. coaches and front-office moves. scattered notes on injuries and signings across teams including Colts Broncos Jets and Suns. college coaches named and inactivated personnel noted.

Twilight Slow Pitch Tonight’s Games Night Card

Tonight's Twilight slow pitch schedule lists games at Easty's Pub Beards havocoles against Porthote Restaurant Beardsley Original Bottle Shop versus Panama Inn Seaside ims Restaurant versus Robel Snell Malty's Restaurenty versus Barnum it s bhoraky and Maracel's Drive In with seats at 6 p.m.

Suparh Tool Now Frontier Restaurant Uchr Konsleueilao Mucherino Brothers Euceings Monte Wees Plovnicky Society Easty Magnus Tool Beardshavocoles Porthote Restaurant Beardsley Original Bottle Shop Panama Inn Seaside Ims Aseesy Robel Snell Malty's Restaurent

British Soccer Scores and Results From Round Matches

Match results include Scunthorpe 0 Notts County 2, Northampton 6, Huddersfield 1 Orient 1, Hull 0 Arsenal 3, Carlisle 2 Fulham 1, Peterborough 1, de Walsall 7, Nottingham Forest 4 Blackpool 2, Birmingham 7 Middlesbrough 1, Tottenham 2 Southampton 1, Charlton 1 Bristol City 0, Coventry 1 Crystal Palace 1, Watford 3 Ipswich 0, Brighton 0 Liverpool 1 West Bromwich Albion 1, Chester 2, Swindon 3 Sunderland Jr Lut Doncaster 1, Derby Wolverhampton 1, Exeter 1 Norwich 3.

Scunthorpe Notts County Northampton Huddersfietdh Orient Hull Arsenal Carlile Fulham Peterborough de Walsall Forest Blackpool Birmingham Ammddiesbourgh Tottenham Southampton Charlton Bristol City Coventr Crystal Palate Watford Ipswich Brighton de Liverpool West Bromwith Albion

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