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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1976

Page

13

Full speed ahead for Q J as Movie Star

O J Simpson declines a film lead after Cassandra Crossing to avoid a career step backward. Universal discussed Airport 77 with him but he chose cinema projects tied to Cassandra Crossing with Sophia Loren and others. Abe Gibron criticizes pro football violence and money chasing.

O.J. Simpson Buffalo Bills Universal Pictures O.J Sophia Loren Richard Harris Ava Airport Cassandra Crowsing Sidney Polder Lord Lew Grade Capricorn Cassandra Ci Rome Lee Strasberg Shmpson Strashbere The Actors Studio Abe Gibron Gibron John McKay Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Chicago Bears

Heavyweight bout talks link Smith with Foreman for Sept 17

Howard Smith of Los Angeles has been signed to fight former champion George Foreman on Sept 17, manager Harry Kabakoff announced. Contract with Don King Productions Inc. was signed, site to be revealed within 10 days. Separate talks surfaced for a Smith bout with Jimmy Young on Oct 30 without Kabakoff’s knowledge.

Howard Smith Los Angeles George Foreman Smith Harry Kabokott Toc Don King Productions Inc Kabakoff Jimmy Young Young Muhammad

Father son act too profane for USAC

Butch Hartman four time WS Auto Club stock car champion faces suspension and fine after a heated exchange with an official at the Wisconsin State Fair. USAC supervisor Bob Stroud recommended a definite suspension and fine citing Hartman’s language. Hartman and his father Dick Hartman had disputes with Stroud over race entry and language cited as grounds for discipline.

Milwaukee Butch Hartman Auto Club USAC Bob Stroud Butch Harman Stroud Hartman Niles E Competition Dick King

Dodgers search for a center fielder in midseason shuffle

Dodgers fans watch a revolving door at center field as Jimmy Wynn retires from the position. Lee Lacy returns to center briefly, Dave Lopes shifts, and Jim Lytle is tried with limited success. Jon Matlack starts for the Mets while Rick Rhoden seeks his 6th win. Manny Mota receives a special day before a Padres game.

Ly Gordon Verrell Reems Ysiesqie Oka Dodger Stadium Jimmy Wynn Dodgers Lee Lacy Arizona Lacy Atlanta Wynn Jerryster Tom Paciorek Dusty Baker Braves Dusty Dave Lopes Loess New York Mets Jon Matlack Leo Lacy

Yankees roll to sixth win in seven as Perry falters

The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 5-1, extending their AL East lead to nine games. Graig Nettles drove in two and homered, while Catfish Hunter allowed a late run. Baltimore won behind Ken B. Singletom’s three-run shot, and Oakland’s roll was snapped by Rollie Fingers’s blown save.

Associated Press New York Yankees Gaylord Perry Texas Yankees Baltimore Minnesota Mickey Rivers Fred Stanley Graig Nettles Nettles Perry Catfish Hunter Mike Hargrove Jeff Burroughs Roy Hargrove Earl Weavers New York Ken B Singhtom Orioles Twins Oakland Rollie Fingers von Joshua Milwaukee Kansas City Billy Williams Williams Bi Kunkel Kunkel

NASL playoffs erga Ne i hadtialey tase fig com a Sea

NASL playoffs report a confusing fragment with standout names and teams, yielding an incomplete teaser. The readable bits hint at a league postseason clash affecting a coast area, with no clear scores or dates included in the legible text.

Ottawa Rough Riders Dominate Alouettes 41-3 in CFL Game

Tony Gabriel caught three passes and Ottawa gained 840 offensive yards to beat Montreal 41-3. Gabriel’s touchdowns covered 49 and 9 yards from Tom Clements and 16 yards from Condredge Holloway, as Ottawa posted 456 passing and 184 rushing yards to seize the East lead.

Ottawa Tony Gbriel Ottawa Rough Riders Montreal Alouettes Gabriel Tom Clements Condredge Holloway Rough Riders

Bird Tanana Duel In Detroit At Motown Showdown

Detroit tonight features Frank Tanana against Detroit rookie star Mark Fidrych in a highly anticipated duel. Fidrych leads the AL in ERA and strikeouts, while Tanana tops the league in wins and strikeouts. Expected crowd exceeds 40,000 as Angels open a nine game trip with Detroit and Detroit sits well back in the division race.

Detroit Frank ‘Tanana Motown Mark Fidryeh Tanana Angels Tigers Fidrych A.L Bird A.L. West Yankees

Wine sales proposed at large sports stadiums bill approved

Sacramento AP reports final legislative approval for AB 458 allowing wine sales at big stadiums and arenas with 40 000 seats. Assembly amendments by Willie Brown were approved 506 sending the bill to the governor. The bill requires wine licenses and state ABC rules on container types and sizes.

Sacramento Senate Willie Brown San Francisco Assembly San Francisco Giants State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Reds snap Norman's win streak with 4-3 victory over Braves

In a partial NL schedule, Cincinnati tops Atlanta 4-3 as Fred Norman loses his five game run after 7 1/3 innings and Carl Morton bad 11. Adrian Devine preserves the win. Pete Rose collects his 2,700th hit on a bunt single as Ken Griffey Jr drives in the deciding run. Cubs rally past Astros 5-4. Padres surge past Cardinals 8-5 on Brock's five hits.

Atlanta Carl Morton Adrian Devine Cincinnati Reds Fred Norman Chicago Cubs Thouston Astros San Diego Padres St. Louis Cardinals Norman Riverfront Stadium Reds Morton Pete Rose Mike Lum Rose Ken Griffey Lum Joe Morgan Devine George Foster Tony Perez Braves Jerry Royster Dave Concepcion Royster

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