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27 Sep 1976

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Danville Register

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Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1976

Page

5

Phillies Clinch NL East With Doubleheader Sweep at Montreal

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League East by sweeping a doubleheader at Montreal. Greg Luzinski drove in three, and Jim Lonborg allowed four hits in a 1-0 win to seal the division, followed by a rain-shortened 2-1 victory as Philadelphia secured its first NL East crown. The Rangers beat Kansas City 3-4 in a rain-delayed game, keeping Oakland tied atop the AL West race. The Mets edged the Cubs 2-1, St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 5-2, Atlanta crushed San Diego, Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 2-1, and San Francisco defeated Houston 5-4. The Yankees clinched the AL East, and Cincinnati had already won the NL West.

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Bowling Leagues Form at Schoolfield Recreation Center

The Schoolfield Recreation Center opens registration and practice for a teenage bowler league for Dan River employees' sons aged 13 to 18, with games Tue Thu and a season kickoff Oct 12. Father-Son League sessions Wed 6 30, also starting Oct 12, for employees and sons, plus open bowling Saturdays for Dan River staff or dependents.

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Georgia Tech drops to earth after Clemson draw

ATLANTA AP Georgia Tech football fortunes faded as the Jackets nearly beat Clemson 24-24. Key plays included Danny Smith’s 2 yard field goal, Michael Jolly’s touchdown run, and Bucky Shamburger’s pass to Steve version. Tech, 4-2-0, hosts Georgia Southern next while Clemson visits.

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Atlanta Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Bob Fey Tech Clemson Pepper Rodgers South Carolina Teafly Pitt Jackets Tigers Danny Smith Don Patterson Michael Jolly Bucky Shamburger Steve Version
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Nolan Ryan Targets Wins Despite 300 Strikeouts

In Bloomington, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels sets strikeout records by fanning 11 Twins to reach 202 on the season and 300 career strikeouts for a fourth time. He laments a frustrating season with a 6-0 loss, noting Angels’ lack of wins despite his strong pitching and prior playoff-level totals.

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Donna Young Dominates Calabasas LPGA Finale

Donna Young built a six stroke lead midway through the final round of the 72 hole Carlota women's golf tournament at Calabasas Park Country Club. She began six under par and extended her advantage as Sandra Palmer trailed two strokes behind a pack led by Palmer and Kertzman Rankin Ehret Postlewait after nine holes. First prize is 35000 dollars plus gate cur.

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Calabasas Donna Young Calabasas Park Country Club Miss Palmer Karolyn Kertzman Judy Rankin Gloria Ehret Kathy Postlewait Mrs. Young Calabasas Pro Shop
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Girls Bowling Leagues Organized At Rec Center

Rec Center sponsors two girls bowling leagues for daughters of Dan River employees. Younger group ages 9 to 11 starts at 3 00 pm and older group 12 to 19 at 6 00 pm on Fridays, through January. Basketball begins in December and Girl Scout troops Browns, Junior, and Cadet plan meetings. registration at 793 4254 ext 2969.

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Schoolfield Recreation Center Daughters of Dan River Browns Wernesthry
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Ali Prepares for $6 Million Norton Fight in Yankee Stadium

Muhamad Ali headlines a $6 million guarantee bout Tuesday night against Ken Norton in Yankee Stadium promoted by Madison Square Garden and Top Rank. Promoters seek a future Ali Foreman mega bout with talks ongoing after the Norton fight. CBS will carry the bout, with revenue and gate figures guiding next moves as the heavyweight era buzzes.

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Scene From Another Decade As Yanks Celebrate Clincher

DETROIT AP It was a scene from another decade as the New York Yankees gathered at a Detroit club awaiting Baltimore vs Boston outcome. The Yankees beat the Detroit Flyers 10 6 and clinched the American League East title after the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6 1 on Luis Tiant two hit pitching.

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