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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1976

Page

14

Reds Edge Dodgers 4-3 To Cut Magic Number To Six

Pete Rose had four hits as Pat Zachry improved to 5-0 against the Dodgers this season, lifting the Reds to a 4-3 victory and reducing their NL West clinch number to six. Zachry allowed 10 hits in 7 2/3 innings, Al Downing took the loss, and Rawly Eastwick notched his 23rd save.

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NL West Box Scores from Los Angeles to Cincinnati

Dodgers and Reds hitters deliver a crowded box score with Grifey Perez Goodson and Rose among the notable names. Pitchers Downing Zachry Eastwick and a crowded Houston Atlanta section fill the game ledger with runs, innings pitched and errors.

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Cardinals Sweep Pair From Mets

New York AP Cardinals win 7-0 and 4-1 behind complete games by Denny and Curtis. Ferguson hits first grand slam of career in opener. Ferguson drives in fifth run and, with a three-hit day, contributes to three-run third inning. Mike Anderson also homers as Denny lowers ERA to 2.56. Cubs blank Expos 2-0 as Burris pitches five-hitter. key error by Earl Williams triggers both runs.

Astros Braves Atlanta Dan Larson Bob Watson Houston Astros Atlanta Braves Alex Taveras Enos Cabell Watson Atlanta Rick Camp Pablo Torrealba Jose Cruz al Javier Larson Rob Belloiz Ed Hermann NEW York John ‘Denny John Curtis Joe Ferguson St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Denny Ferp Buson Curtis Mets Cardinals Ferguson Met Mickey Lolich Mike Anderson Doug Rau Los Angeles Tom Seaver Cardinal Ken Sanders Cubs Expos Montreal Chicago Cubs Ray Burris Montreal Expos Burris Expo Steve Rogers Earl Williams Mick Kelicher Rick Monday Joe Wallis Williams Rogers Keller Wallis Madlock Chicago Bo Sox Milwaukee Butch Hobson Boston Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers Jim Rice Red Sox Hobson Brewers Boston Reggie Cleveland Tom Murphy Tim Johnson Jim Gantner Sixto Lezcano Cecil Cooper Lezcano Johnson Rangers Bert Blyleven Toby Harrah Texas Rangers Chicago White Sox Blyleven Harrah Bart Johnson Texas Jeff Burroughs Lenny Randie Burroughs Mike Hargrove Randie Roy Howell Bill Stein RBI Jeff Burrough Jack Brohamer Bucky Dent

Western Conn. Triumphs 9-3 Over Fairfield In Season Opener

Steve Constantinidis scored four goals and Cam Bourne added three to pace Western Connecticut to a 9-3 soccer win over Fairfield University in the season opener in Fairfield. Fairfield’s Mike Thompson opened scoring, but Western Connecticut led 4-1 at halftime and pulled away with Constantinidis adding three more after the break.

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Orioles Edge Tigers 1 0 Behind Garland In Rain Shortened Game

In a rain halted six inning affair, Orioles rookie Andres Mora hit his sixth homer off Dave Roberts and Wayne Garland earned his 18th win as Baltimore defeated Detroit 1-0. The game ended after six innings with Detroit manager Ralph Houk protesting the delay. Garland improved to 18-6 while Roberts took the loss.

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Mill River women golfers win with net 56

Marilyn Nelson Ethel Hirsch Muriel Lefsetz and Helen Drazdowsky led the Mill River Country Club ladies to a victory by posting a net 56. Fran Molloy Marge Caughlin Jo Burns Ann Imrischak Laura Lund Helen Clarke Ellie Winhaus Pearl Thomases Gail Nelson Emma Stoddard Lu Dichello Esther Kenigsberg were among the runners up as three teams tied at 9.

Scheckter Forms New F1 Team Backed By Walter Wolf

Jody Scheckter, the Grant Prix driver, forms a new Formula One team financed by Walter Wolf. The operation will be based in England with manager Peter Warr and designer Harvey Postlethwaite, both key figures from Lotus and Hesketh backgrounds.

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Tulsa Oilers to Move to New City

Tulsa Oilers owner A Ray Smith says the baseball team will relocate before next season despite some board resistance. He has toured Davenport Iowa Peoria Illinois US cities and New Orleans and expects a move to one of those locations. The Oilers have been tied to the St Louis Cardinals since 1933 and faced stadium issues and weak attendance in Tulsa.

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Grimsley Signs Orioles Deal Reflecting 1976-77 Plans

Baltimore Orioles announce pitcher Ross Grimsley has signed contracts for the 1976 and 1977 seasons. Grimsley, 26, went 18-9 with the team in 1974 and has an 8-6 record this year, though he has completed only one of 17 starts with a 3.93 ERA.

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Grimsley Struggled Early Last Season With 10 13 Record

Grimsley began last season slowly before finishing 10 13 after a 9 5 stretch in the second half. Catfish Hunter of the New York Yankees is noted in relation to the discussion of pitching performances.

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Slow Pitch Tourney Open With Bridgeport Softball

The Bridgeport softball umpires association sponsors a slow pitch tournament starting September 24. Teams must contact Carmen Franco at 1374 Kossuth Street for entry.

Bridgeport Softball Umpires Association Carmen Franco Kossuth Street

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