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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1976

Page

3

Mets and Cubs clash as Koosman leads 7-4 win

New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 behind pitcher Jerry Koosman who earned his 1st win in several starts. Dave Kingman drove in three runs with a 14th homer and a double, contributing to a two-run second and a three-run fifth. Kingman has hit six homers in seven games at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Dave Kingman Jerry Koosman New York Mets Chicago Cubs Kingman Billy Baldwin Wrigley Field Koosman Rick Monday Bill Madlock Mets John Stearns Bud Harrelson Bruce Boisclair Mike Phillips Baldwin Ed Kranepool

Pirates Top Phillies 5-1 Behind Demery Four-Hitter

Larry Demery pitched a four hitter to lift the surging Pittsburgh Pirates over the fading Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 in the opener of a doubleheader. Manny Sanguillen and Richie Hebner supplied key hits as the Pirates extended their winning streak to 12 of 13 and moved within 514 games of the NL East lead. In the nightcap, Bill Robinson delivered a two-run triple and Kingman homered as New York edged Chicago 9-7.

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Golf Duo Tops Low Press in Brownson It and Low Tourney

Lois Kuhn and Barbara Owens captured top low press honors at Brownson Country Club It and Low Tournament. Phoebe Varenelli and Shirley Perruzzi won low net honors, while Alice Szalicke and Joan Francis were second in low gross play and Marie Wilson and Ruth Curran were second in low net.

Lois Kuhn Barbara Owens Brownson Country Club Phoebe Varenelli Shirley Perruzzi Alice Szalicke Joan Francis Marie Wilson Ruth Curran

Pearson wins Southern 500 to complete stock car triple crown

David Pearson drives Mercury to the 27th Southern 500 victory at Darlington, beating Richard Petty by 2.85 seconds for his ninth win of the season. Lee Roy Yarbrough previously achieved the season triple crown in 1969. Darrell Waltrip and Lennie Pond follow, with 31 lead changes and eight cautions over four hours and nine minutes. Pearson earns 23,630 dollars, Petty 18,055, as Frasson and Manning suffer injuries in a midrace crash.

Darlington S.C David Pearson Pearson Richard Petty Lee Roy Yarbrough Darrell Waltrip Petty Dave Marcis Dodge Chevrolet Lennie Pond Teal Waltrip Jor Frasson Skip Manning Manning Florence Frasson Tyre Dick Brooks Ford Genny Parsons Coo Coo Marlin Bobby Allison Mercury Bobby Wawak Firehall Roberts

Raybestos Captures ASA Regional Title

Raybestos Cardinals swept two 0-0 decisions from Portland to win the New England Regional ASA Men's Major Fast Pitch Tournament crown. Al Lewis and Rick Diniz pitched a no hitter in the opener, while Tom Penders, Bob Quinn and John Anguillare fueled the offense with multi hit games. In the second game Lewis pitched six innings of one hit ball with nine strikeouts, Don Sidat finishing the seventh. Baghestos advances to the ASA National Championships in Allen Town, Pa., beginning Friday.

Essex Junction Raybestos Cardinals Portland New England ASA al Lewis Rick Diniz Tom Penders Bob Quinn John Anguillare Cardinal

Nettles Home Run Disputed Leads Yankees to Victory

Graig Nettles hit a disputed three run homer to give the New York Yankees a 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox, a call that put him at 25 homers to lead the American League. Tom Murphy was the pitcher, and Doyle Alexander earned the win in relief after initial starter.

NEW York Graig Nettles New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Nettles Tom Murphy Yankees Red Sox Doyle Alexander Grant Jackson Lou Piniella Piniella Cooper Doyle Lynn Dick Tidrow Jim Rice Boston Rick Jones

Intrepid Hero Captures United Nations Handicap at Atlantic City

Ogden Mills Phipps star Intrepid Hero, a Bold Ruler four-year-old, sprinted to a 3 1 16 mile track record 1 53 2 5 while carrying 125 pounds to win the United Nations Handicap at Atlantic City Race Course. Jockey Sandy Manley sent him to the front in the backstretch, with Improvisor finishing fast for second and Break Up The Game third. Impressive effort strengthens his Grass Horse of the Year bid as 13 of prior U winners have achieved the accolade.

Atlantic’city J. (Ap Ogden Mills Phipps Atlantic City Race Course Intrepid Hero Bold Ruler Sandy Manley Jean Crugel Toujours Pret Erwin's Boy Hawley Hero

Erickson Registers Hole in One at Yale Country Club

Swede Erickson recorded a hole in one yesterday on the ninth at Yale Country Club in New Haven. He used a fire iron and played with Mel Chapin Marty Kandes and Ron Fracasse.

Erickson Yale Country Club New Haven Mel Chapin Marty Kandes Ron Fracasse

Garner's gamewinning single downs A's in 11th

Oakland tops California 2-1 as Phil Garner collects his third straight hit with an infield single to drive in Claudell Washington in the 11th off John Verhoeven. Washington had earlier doubled pinch hitting, and Rollie Fingers earned the win for Oakland.

Anaheim Calif Phil Garner Claudell Washington Oakland A’s California Angels Monay Washington John Verhoeven Billy Williams Garner Rollie Fingers Vida Blue Oakland Frank Tanana California Tanna Blue Fingers Joe Rudi Tommy Davis Dave Collins Bob Jones Mario Guerrero Washington Senators Indianas Brewers Milwaukee John Lowenstein Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Brewers Ae Brewers Lowenstein Indians Charlie Moore Larvell Blanks Chopper Mike Hegan Eddie Rodriguez Twins Chicago Bill Stein Jim Spencer Bill Singer Tom Burgmeier Jorge Orta Campbell Lamar Johnson Pat Kelly Johnson Mike Cubbage Stein Sampbell Brian Downing Kusick Francisco Bartios Ken Kravec

Harrah Raines Rangers Rally Past Royals in Ninth

Toby Harrah delivered a run scoring single to cap a four run ninth inning as the Texas Rangers beat Kansas City 4 3. Roy Howell and Joe Lahoud collected back to back two out hits to fuel the rally and Moates scored on Harrah's safe hit after Littell relieved Bird. The win narrowed Kansas City's lead in the AL West to six games over Oakland.

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Late Season Baseball Scores and Schedule Card

National and American League results list the night’s scores for New York Cincinnati Montreal and more. Key matchups include Baltimore at Detroit Boston at New York Cleveland at Milwaukee and Chicago at Oakland with pitchers Garland Tiant Brown Rodriguez and others noted. A slate of later games covers Los Angeles at San Diego Atlanta at San Francisco and Houston at Cincinnati among others.

New York Boston Detroit Baltimore Milwaukee Cleveland Minnesota Chicago Oakland California Texas Kansas City Garland Fldrych Tiant Ellis Brown Rodriguez Kirkwood Patlin Goltz Perry Forster Torrey Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis Montreal San Francisco Atlanta Cincinnatic Houston Los Angeles San Diego Matlack Burris Rasmussen Stanhouse Mouston Mclaughlin Sambili Cincinnati Norman Rahoden Freisleben Niekro Barr Allimore U Detriot ABC

Blomberg Activated by Yankees After Shoulder Injury

Ron Blomberg a baseball pioneer as the first designated hitter was activated by the New York Yankees after missing since July 12, 1975 due to a torn shoulder muscle. He first injured the shoulder in April 1975 and aggravated it each time he swung. He tore the muscle again in an exhibition game before the 1976 season and had surgery. The 28 year old outfielder was the first DH to bat when the AL adopted the rule in 1972. His bat is in the Hall of Fame.

NEW York Ron Blomberg New York Yankees Blomberg

Canada Cup Hockey Results and Schedule From 1950s Report

The report lists Canada Sweden USA and others in a Canada Cup hockey lineup with scores such as USA defeating Sweden and Canada beating the Soviet Union. It notes games scheduled across Montreal Philadelphia Winnipeg Toronto Quebec and Toronto with times like pm or 1 pm and a final set for Wednesday September 15. Several lines are garbled but indicate international matchups among Canada United States Sweden Finland Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia, with venues in Montreal Philadelphia and Toronto.

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