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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1976

Page

5

Yankees Rally to Split Doubleheader with Tigers

Jackson fire five hitter for the Yankees in a 0-0 win that earned a two game split with Detroit as Nettles drive in three runs including a 30th homer. The win trims New York's magic number to clinch the AL East to two while Detroit also won the opener 3-0 behind Dave Roberts' five hitter.

Detroit Grant Jackson Greg Nettles New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Dave Robert Baltimore Chuck Scrivener Yankee Jim Crawford Otto Velez Nettles Willie Randolph Fran Healy Fred Stanley Lou Piniella Velez Thurman Munson Mickey Rivers Roy White Dave Lemaneczyk Randolph Roberts Mickey Stanley Mark Wagner Ken Holtzman Rusty Staub Scrivener Ben Og- Nivie Orioles Zeta Red Sox Wayne Garland Boston Red

Mets Rally to Beat Cubs on Baldwin Ninth Inning HR

Pinch hitter Billy Baldwin homered in the bottom of the ninth to lift the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 4 1. Billy Baldwin batted for relief pitcher Skip Lockwood and earned the victory in relief, while Joe Coleman took the loss. Seaver and Burris both sought win number 15.

Mets Shade Cubs NEW York Billy Baldwin Joe Coleman New York Mets Chicago Cubs Haldwin Skip Lockwood Bob Apadaca Coleman Tom Seaver Mets Ray Burris Cubs Seaver Burris Felix Millan Ed Kranepool Coléman Dave Kingman Millan Pirates Cardinals ST Louis Jim Rooker Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals Rooker Mike Ty 8On Philadelphia Phils Montreal St. Louis John Curtis Richie Zisk Curtis Garry Templeton Booker Dave Parker Parker Bob Robertson Maria Mendoza Tyson Keith Hernandez Hector Cruz Jed Nat al Oliver Spenter Field

National League baseball results and upcoming games

Yesterday's NL scores New York beat Chicago 4 3 Philadelphia 9 Montreal 3 Montreal edged Philadelphia 3 2 St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 10 1 Pittsburgh edged St Louis 11 1 San Diego beat Atlanta 6 4 Houston to San Francisco and Cincinnati to Los Angeles were late games Standings show Los Angeles top with 87 66 0 569 San Francisco 70 85 .452 and others Chicago Renko 7 11 at New York Swan 5 8 Philadelphia Underwood 10 5 at Montreal Fryman 12 1 Pittsburgh Reuss 13 8 at St Louis McGlothen 1 14 Cincinnati Nolan 12 9 at Los Angeles Downing 1 2 Houston McLaughlin 4 4 at San Francisco Barr HM 11 San Diego Owchinko 0 0 at Atlanta Ruthven 13 16 Detroit 3 0 New York 0 0 Baltimore 3 0 Boston 0 0 Cleveland 2 0 Milwaukee 0 0 Chicago 4 Oakland 2 Kansas City at Texas late schedule California Ryan 14 17 at Minnesota Goltz 13 14 New York Alexander 12 9 at Detroit Glynn 0 2 Boston Trant 21 1 at Baltimore Grimsley 8 6 Milwaukee Beare 21 at Cleveland Dobson 15 12 Kansas City Hassler 5 10 at Texas Blyleven 12 16 Oakland Bahnsen 7 at Chicago Gossage 9 15

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Bethel Keeps Immaculate To Tie Late in WCC Clash

Bethel quarterback Jeff Cartin executed a late 1 yard pass to Kevin Lorrette as time expired, tying Immaculate 14-14 after a 12 play 95 yard drive. Immaculate had led 7-6 late in the first half as Chris Blackwell scored on a 22 yard run with 2:15 remaining.

Bethel Jeff Cartin Kevin Lorrette Jim Tolle Immaculate Lorrette Wildcats Chris Blackwell Qwen Martin Fie

Bullets Question Kupchak Italy Move

Mitch Kupchak, former UNC star and U S Olympic center, reportedly headed to Italy with Fernet Tonic of Bologna. The Washington Bullets deny the claim and say no agreement exists as they await word from his agent Larry Fleisher.

Bologna Italy Mitch Kupchak University of North Carolina U.S Washington Bullets National Basketball, Association Fernet Tonic Kupchak Bullets Larry Fleisher Kup

Staples Routs Warde Behind Davis and Hill

Jett Hill rushed for 139 yards and quarterback Dave Davis, not the starter, threw well as Staples defeated host Warde 19-0 in Fairfield. The Wreckers, defending two-time FCIAC and State champions, extended their win streak to 12 in the division despite a late push by Warde, with Staples’ defense holding the Eagles to 50 rushing yards and Davis totaling 95 passing yards on five completions.

Henry Ronin Staples Jeff Hill Warde Ed Kish Fairfield Steve Cerrane Hill Jett Hill Dave Davis Wreckers Davis Welf Paul Lane FCIAC Rippowam Tim Hayes Davy Larry Eagle Mike Connors Panies Bob Wiggins Tom Gaipa Eagles Joe Giesken Larry Young Jack Diss Joe DeMattio Tim Rinehard Tim Luciano Early Steve Baxter Dan Capodicci Danbury Trumbull New Canaan Fairfield Prep

East Haven Rolls Past Milford 41 7 at Quigley Stadium

Bill Parker starred for East Haven with two rushing touchdowns and a passing score in a 41 7 victory over Milford. Parker led 289 rushing yards to Milford's 55, with John Kelly adding two rushing TDs and Joe Streete rushing for 115 yards. Kelly and Amento connected on a 39 yard pass for another East Haven score.

West Haven Bill Parker East Haven Milford Quigley Stadium Parker John Kelly Joe Streeta Streele Kelly Paydirt Mike Amento

Fairfield Harriers Host Tri Meet At Fairfield

Fairfield Harriers stage a cross country tri meet at Fairfield University with Marist College and Southern Connecticut State College. Fairfield's Mike Callins won the prior Fairfield Invitational with a 23 47 over 4.8 miles while Fairfield placed second to New Haven. teammates Hartnett and Walton also placed sixth and eighth respectively.

Marist College Southern ‘Conn State College Fairfield University Fairfield Mike Callins University of New Haven The Stags Chris Hartnett Joe Walton

East Haven Surges On Mallford With Multiple Scoring Plays

East Haven improves with key runs and passes including Parker scoring on a 39 yard pass from Gralga and Amento adding five and four yard bursts. Streeto Kelly and Amento contribute multiple runs as the drive builds late.

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Fairfield Booters Host Drew Combine

Fairfield University soccer hosts Drew University at Alumni Field. The Stags enter 0-3 after a 5-0 loss to UConn, while Drew opened with a 1-1 tie against St Peter’s, which had previously defeated Fairfield 5-1.

Fairfield Booters Drew Combine Fairfield University Drew University of Madison N.Y Alumni Field Stags University of New lHaven Drew St. Peter’s of New Jersey St. Peter's Fairfield

Tackle by Chris Bahr First Time Ever For Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Chris Bahr described last Sunday's game as his first real contact experience in football after a long career as a specialist. The AP report notes Bahr’s pivotal tackle on Baltimore’s returner, marking a notable moment in his rookie season.

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Norwalk Defeats Stamford 7-0 in Home Opener

Norwalk High defense dominates as Mike Prescott connects with Benham for the lone touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Stamford unable to score, despite substitute QB Sam Oneen leading drives. Norwalk seals win with key interceptions and a 83 yard march to the end zone.

Bob Moseley Norwalk Mike Prescott Bob’ Benham Stamford Bears Dave Ferentzy Prescott Benham Mark Gerloff Gerloff Larry Kozar Sam Oneen Tom Cossuto

Westhill defense fuels 20–12 victory over Rippowam

Westhill capitalizes on seven Rippowam fumbles and two interceptions to beat the Warriors 20 to 12 at Boyle Stadium. The Vikings dominate the second half with 46 plays to 22, overturning a 12–14 halftime deficit and sealing the win with a 13‑play, 7½‑yard drive late in the game.

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Soccer ties mark busy day for area teams

Bassick and Stratford battled to a 1-1 draw as Jose Queiroz scored in the second period for Bassick and Clarence Bastarache scored for Stratford. Starters and goalkeepers included Dave Lindberg with six saves for Stratford and Tuan Gonzales with five for Bassick. Harding improved to 3-0 after Hector Stewart’s late goal against Bullard Havens, with Roberto Martinez making seven saves and Henry Torres three. Fairfield Prep edged Bunnell on Derit Wilson’s first-half goal, aided by Mike Prebish’s 21 saves for the shutout. Bethel and Theacnarous played to a draw as Buonanno opened for Barlow and Theacnarous answered with a second-period penalty kick.

Jose Queiroz Bassick High Stratford Clarence Bastarache Dave Lindberg Tuan Gonzales Bassick Harding Hector Stewart Bullard Havens Stewart Alonzo Roberto Martinez Henry Torres Bullard-Havens Derit Wilson Fairfield Prep Bunnell Mike Prebish Prep Rick Buonanno Nicas Theacnarous Bethel Barlow Buonanno Theacnarous

Bridgeport Boots LIU In City Soccer Showdown

Bridgeport hosts Long Island University in a p.m. showdown at Seaside Park as Fran Bacon’s booters seek a third straight victory after beating Bates 3-0 and UMass 4-2 in double overtime. Don Downs out with a broken bone, Eric Swalten starts in goal, and LIU led by Dieter Ficken. Blackbirds 2-0 led Prate 5-0 in their last game.

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