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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1976

Page

6

Nettles lifts Yankees past Brewers in 5-3 win

Graig Nettles belted his 27th homer in the seventh as the New York Yankees defeated Milwaukee 5-3. Willie Randolph and Thurman Munson added insurance as New York broke a 3-3 tie, while Ed Figueroa earned the win. Milwaukee’s Bert Blyleven struggled early but pitched well after, yet the Yankees pulled away late.

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Red Birds Beat Lancaster In National USA Final Bracket Clash

The Raybestos Cardinals edged Lancaster 3-1 in Allentown to stay alive in the National USA Men's championship. Two runs in their first turn highlighted by Anquillare’s triple and Caserta’s homer, while Lancaster answered with Krider’s triple and Sanger’s groundout.

Allentown PaSogoy Raybestos Cardinals USA Red Birds Lancaster Raybestos-Lancaster Raybestos Terry Krider Randy Sanger Barry Albright Palmer Krider al Yaeger Lewis Penders Quinn Vin Fusari Aurora Salt Lake City Detroit Reading Ed Johnson Ty Stoff Raybastos Atlanta Glenn Burke Steve Garvey Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Braves Tom Paciorek Ellie Rodriguez Dodgers Braves Roper Moret Burke Ted Sizemore Buzz Capra Dave May Craig Robinson Jon Burt Hooton

Falcons Clinch Opener In Women's Softball Final

Joan Joyce pitched a two hitter with 19 strikeouts and drove in two runs to lift the Connecticut Falcons past San Jose 3 0 in the opening game of the best of seven championship series at Falcon Field. Irene Shea and Joyce Compton contributed runs as Kathy Kruger and Snookie Mulder added scoring hits. Game Two is set for tonight at 7 30.

Meriden Joan Joyce Connecticut Falcons San Jose Falcon Field Joyce Sans Jose Diance Kalliam Raybestos Irene Shea Falcon Joyce Compton Willie Roze Connecticut Charlotte Graham Falcons Kathy Kruger Snookie Mulder Mary Flint

Bubba Bean to Start For Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta coach Marion Campbell announced Bubba Bean will start Sunday against the Detroit Lions replacing Dave Hampton, the Falcons’ 1,000 yard rusher. Veteran Jim Bailey replaces Mike Lewis at defensive tackle as the only other lineup change.

Atlanta Bubba Bean Texas A & M Falcons Dave Hampton Detroit Lions Marion Campbell Hampton Falcon Jim Bailey Cleveland Browns Mike Lewis

Baseball scores and tonight's scheduled games

Yesterday's results include Pittsburgh 4 New York 1 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 3 Montreal 9 St Louis 5 San Francisco 4 Cincinnati 2 Atlanta 1 Los Angeles 0 In firsts Los Angeles 11 Atlanta 7 Games today feature Pittsburgh Demery 105 at New York Seaver S310 Philadelphia Carlton 17 6 Chicago Reuschel 13 10 2 pm San Diego Freisichen 9 13 Houston Richards 17 14 8 pm Los Angeles Rhoden 12 3 at Atlanta Ruthven 33 15 7 35 pm San Francisco Hattckt 12 14 at Cincinnati Norman 12 5 7 pm St Louis Forsch 6 10 Solomon 0 1 at Montreal cupshouts 1:35 pm

Pittsburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia Montreal St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Atelanta Los Angles Demery York Seaver Carlton R. Reuschel San Diego Freisichen Houston Richards Rhoden Atlanta Ruthven Hattckt Norman Forsch Solomon

Bucs Narrow NL East Gap With Mets Win 4-1

The Pirates beat the Mets 4-2 behind Doc Medich and Dave Giusti as Medich allowed three singles through seven and Giusti finished the eighth inning. Pittsburgh moved within three games of the Cubs, who edged Philadelphia 4-3 in 12 innings.

NEW York Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets Doc Medich Dave Giusti Pirates Phill Chicago Cubs Medich Mets Mike Phillips Lee Mazzilli Felix Millan Giusti John Milner Ed Kranepool Jon Matlack Chicago Jerry Moarales Champ Summers Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Pittsburgh Summers Larry Brown Bowa Mick Kelleher Joe Wallis Pete LaCock Morales Ron Reed Bruce Sutter Durling Philadelphia Jay Johnstone Bob Boone Harold Knowles Ollie Brown Cubs Bi Bonham Foe Coleman Relef Larry Christenson Jerry Tabb Manny Trillo Steve Swisher Bonham Wallis

Hill fires 64 to grab midway lead at Ohio Kings Island Open

Mike Hill, hampered by a sore leg, shot a six under 64 in light rain to take a two round total of 134 at the Ohio Kings Island Open. New Zealander John Lister sits one back at 135 after a 67, with David Lundstrom 66 for 136. Jack Nicklaus designed the course, and Don Pooley slumped to 141.

Mason Ohio Mike Hill Dave Hill John Lister David Lundstrom Bradley University Tom Weiskopf David Graham Danny Edwards Ben Crenshaw Jack Nicklaus Don Pooley Tye Nicklaus Miller Barber Lee Trevino Hill Lister Quad Cities

Kings Island Scores Yesterday's Results

New York beat Milwaukee 5 to 3 in 11 innings while Boston defeated Detroit 8 to 3. Kansas City triumphed over Chicago 3 to 2 as Minnesota and California and Texas and Oakland games were noted as late. Cleveland had rain delays.

New York Milwaukee Boston Detroit Kansas City Chicago Minnesota California Texas Oakland Ballinters Cleveland

Turnbull Triumphs In Indoor Tourney

In Atlanta, unseeded Wendy Turnbull of Australia upset top players in the USTA Womens National Indoor Tournament. She defeated last year's semifinalist Brigitte Cuypers 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the quarter finals after earlier ousting Rosie Casals and Diane Fromholtz as seeds dwindled.

Atlanta Wendy Turnbull Australia USTA Miss Turnbull Brigitte Cuypers South Africa Turnbull Rosie’ Casals Diane Frombholtz Joann Russell Naples Fla

Braves Deny Trading Cage Standouts In Sudden Upset

Buf falo Braves deny reports they plan to trade veteran grate tie DiGregorio and rookie Adrian Daniley. General manager Bob MacKinnon and co-owner Paul Snyder both refute claims of future deals with the Denver Nuggets or selling top players, stating no trades are planned.

Buffalo Buffalo Braves DiGregorio Adrian Danley National Basketball Association Braves Bob MacKinnon Rochester John Y. Brown Daniley Denver Nuggets Gus Gerard Brown Jim McMillian New York Knicks McKinnon Paul Snyder Tates Locke

UB Kickers Oppose Bates for First Win of Season

The University of Bridgeport Purple Knights soccer team aimed for their first win after a season-opening draw with Bates College at 10:40 AM in Lewiston Maine. They had previously tied UConn in double overtime in their season opener.

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Baseball schedule seeds from city matchups

The card lists multiple 2:40 to 10:30 p.m. baseball games with teams and rotation details. New York vs Milwaukee at 2:40 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland at 2:10 p.m. Boston at Detroit at 2:15 p.m. Texas at Oakland at 4:30 p.m. Minnesota at California at 10:30 p.m. Chicago at Kansas City at 8:30 p.m. Each line notes pitching records for the featured players and the game times.

New York Holtzman Milwaukee Travers Baltimore Palmer Cleveland Thomas Bibby Boston Tiant Detroit Crawford Texas Boggs Oakland Torrez Minnesota Goltz California Ross Chicago Brett Kansas City Fitzmorris

Fairfield Booters Play At St. Peter's

Fairfield University soccer team travels to Jersey City for a 1 p.m. match at St. Peter's College. Stags coach Jim Kuhlman’s squad opens 0-1 after a loss to Western Connecticut, while St Peter’s unveils a season with key returnees Manny Pineiro and Dave Swarez, the high scoring duo.

Fairfield University Socor Jersey City St. Peter's College Stags Jim Kuhlman Western Connecticut St. Peter's Mike Granelli Manny Pineiro Dave Swarez Pineiro St. Peter’s Swarez

Red Sox Manager Don Zimmer Hospitalized in Detroit

Boston manager Don Zimmer was hospitalized in Detroit with a neck and left shoulder muscle problem. He was placed in traction and prescribed bed rest after examination by Detroit Tigers team physician Dr. Clarence Livingood and referral to neurologist Dr. Robert Knighton.

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