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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1976

Page

5

Raiders Edge Chiefs in a 24 2 Victory

Quarterback Ken Stabler threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns before a knee injury, guiding the Raiders to a 24-14 win over the Chiefs. Dave Casper, Branch, and Mike Stank caught TD passes as Oakland dominated the first half, while Kansas City mounted a late charge before fumbling and failing on an onside kick.

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Raiders Activate John Matuszak

John Matuszak, the defensive lineman who played for Kansas City, was added to the Oakland Raiders roster before Monday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City John Matuszak Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs

Phillies Face Old Nightmare as Lead Fades in 1964 Echoes

The Phillies confront memory of a historic 1964 choke as they lose 19 of 25 and trail in the NL East. Manager Danny Ozark and star players vow not to repeat the past while reporters press on the fear of a repeat. The team aims to steady the skid with a three game series against St Louis.

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Staples Stumbles in Season Opener Against Rippowam

Staples High School, defending state champions, fell 14-10 to Rippowam of Westport as Dwight Phillips broke a 40-yard run late to put the Warriors ahead. Nat Barnes intercepted a pass with 12 seconds remaining to seal the victory for Rippowam.

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Phillies Face Spotlight as Tight Race Heats Up

The Phillies endure media pressure and fan scrutiny as the race tightens. Slugger Mike Schmidt bets on focus over nerves while shortstop Larry Bowa warns against overreacting to errors in a fishbowl environment. Coach Bobby Wine recalls 1964 lessons of resilience and small mistakes.

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Pop Warner Touchdowns Spark Stratford Holy Name Win

Stratford Holy Name Cardinals beat Trumbull Rangers 13 6 at Middlebrook Junior High as Ron Waller and Charlie Watson scored for Stratford. Rangers drop to 1 1 in conference.

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Rangers Unveil New Look and Uniforms Amid Rebuild

New York Rangers reveal redesigned uniforms with broader stripes and club crest as part of a broader revamp after a 29 42 9 season. General Manager Coach John Ferguson notes improved endurance and stamina tests, while acquisitions Giiles Gratton Ken Hodge and Nick Fotiu aim to lift a team ending nine straight playoff appearances.

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National League Yesterday's Results and Camp Report

New York beat Pittsburgh 5 to 4 as Ferguson praised camp condition with players mostly weight reduced since last season. Esposito, team captain, agreed and noted improved mental attitude alongside the Western Division standings and team balance efforts.

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Brewers Edge Yankees as Magic Number Holds at Three

Rookie Dan Thomas belted a fourth inning homer and Don Money drove in two with a bases loaded single as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-2. The win leaves New York’s AL pennant magic number at three with a four game set looming versus Baltimore.

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Baseball Sets Attendance Record as Fans Pour In Across MLB

New York AP reports major league baseball attendance nears the single season record of 30,108,926 set in 1973 as fans flood ballparks through 1976. Through Sunday 29,804,108 have attended with 139 home games left, Yankees lead NL East pursuit, Reds Phillies Dodgers exceed 2,000,000 mark, and several games listed for today and tonight.

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Mazzilli's Ninth Inning Homer Beats Pirates 5-4

Mets rookie Lee Mazzilli delivered a two run homer with two out in the ninth off Kent Tekulve to cap a 5-4 comeback win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The victory drops Pittsburgh five games behind Philadelphia in the NL East while Mazzilli savors a dream pennant race moment.

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