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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1976

Page

9

Pro Career Turns Dorothy Hamill Into Pro Ahead of Ice Capades

Dorothy Hamill faces public demand and nerves as she launches her pro career opening with the Ice Capades in Pittsburgh. She plans a nine month tour to 20 U.S. cities, aided by companion and instructor Juanita Visconti who notes new pressures, different rinks, and constant skating at peak.

Pittsburgh Dorothy Hamill U.S Juanita Visconti Miss Hamill Innsbruck Five Capades

Tickets for Ali Norton show go on sale at five shops

Tickets priced 11 dollars for the September 28 closed circuit Muhammad Ali Ken Norton heavyweight championship broadcast at Andrew Warde High School are available at Arctic Sports Shop Bridgeport Milford Sports Shop Clampe ll s Fairfield Varsity Sports Fairfield and Sports Etc Stratford.

Muhammad Ali Ken Norton Andrew Warde High School Arctic Sports Shop Bridgeport Milford Sports Shop Clampell’s Fairfield Stratford Warde Bob Jackson Sleepy Hollow Rd Andrew Warde Arctic Sport Shop Milford Sport Shop Milford Sparta Center Varally Sports

Simpson Makes Return In Bills Miami Test

O J Simpson returned to the NFL in Buffalo's loss to Miami after nine months away. He served mainly as a decoy early, then broke free for a 43 yard gain on a screen pass late in the game. Simpson admitted not being in ideal shape but said the return felt good despite not finishing the drive. The performance capped a chaotic weekend in which Bills owner Ralph Wilson lured him back with a $2.5 million three year deal.

Buffalo Joe Ferguson O.J. Simpson National Football League Miami Simpson Dolphins Bills Jim Braxton Ferguson Dar O.J Ralph Wilson

Dankworth Stars as UCLA Tops Arizona State in Tempe

UCLA quarterback Jeff Dankworth, easing into the spotlight, ran 155 yards on 19 carries with two rushing TDs and a 23-yard passing effort, guiding the fifth-ranked Bruins to a 28-10 upset of third-ranked Arizona State in Tempe. He earned AP College Back of the Week honors amid a nervy, standout season-opening performance.

LOS Angeles Jeff Dankworth Arizona State UCLA Dankworth John Sciarra Tempe Ariz Reno Nev Associated Press Terry Donahue Donahue Sciarra Jeff Bruins Ohio State Tony Dorsett Pitt Curtis Brown Missouri Ronnie Hickerson Tulsa

Southern Connecticut routs Housatonic 8 0 in baseball

Joe Hardy hurled a five hitter and struck out 11 as Southern Connecticut blanked Housatonic 8 to 0 yesterday. The Hawks next play Fairfield on Thursday.

Joe Hardy Southern Connecticut Housatonic Hawks Fairfield

Sectional PGA opens Thursday at Tumblebrook Bloomfield

The Connecticut Section PGA championship begins Thursday at Tumblebrook Country Club in Bloomfield. A 48-player field competes over 54 holes in two days, 8:30 a.m. tee times, with the top three earning invites to the National Club Pro championship and the winner gaining a PGA next-year exemption. Defending champ Denis Coscina seeks to defend after winning the Manchester Open and its $1,000 purse. He faces Don Parson of Ludlowe CC, Larry McCue of Prospect, and Bob Kay of Wampanaug, with local pros Ad Decka, John McGoldrick, Walt Bogers, and Bill Schaaf also in the mix.

Connecticut Tumblebrook Country Club Bloomfield Denis Coscina Cliffside Coscina Don Parson Ludlowe C.C Ludlowe Mass Larry McCue Prospect Wampanaug Bob Kay Ad Decka Brooklawn John McGoldrick Wheeler Park Tashua Knolls Walt Bogers Bill Schaaf Fairway Range Westport

Ryu to defend Orient welterweight title in Tokyo

Japanese champion Serimachi Ryu announces he will defend the Orient welterweight crown in Tokyo on November 1 against South Korean challenger Chung Young Kenka. The bout.set for the new arena, with Ryu seeking to extend his regional title reign.

Tokyo Serimachi Ryu Japan Chung Young Kenka

Canadians Look for Sweep In Hockey Series Final

Canada dominated the world amateur Czech team 6 0 as they opened the best of three Canada Cup final. Larry Robinson praised his club but warned against relaxing. Rogie Vachon posted his second tournament shutout and Canada aimed for a quick two game sweep at the Forum.

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