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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1976

Page

15

Chuck Knox Toast Highlights Rams Coach Admiration

A Beverly Hills Shriner luncheon hosted by the Westside Club honored Chuck Knox. Attendees praised his coaching skill and staff, comparing him to greats like Lombardi and Shula while noting Knox’s warmth and dedication.

Toreney L.A Dick Vernell John Kay Merlin Olsen Islah Robertson Tom Mack Lawrence McCutcheon Ron Jessie Harold Jackson Avai Dallas Chuck Rams Chuck Knox Westci Shrine Club Beverly Hilton Hotel Charlie

Lakers Face Knicks to End Skid in Forum Showdown

The Lakers aim to halt a three game slide and reclaim second in the Pacific as they host the New York Knicks at the Forum. Knicks stars Walt Frazier and Spencer Haywood are expected to play after missing the previous meeting in Madison Square Garden.

Lakers NBA New York Knicks Forum Knicks Madison Square Garden New York Walt Frazier Spencer Haywood

Yank Leads Singapore Open After First Round

Edward Bynum of the United States shot a five under par 66 to take a one stroke lead after the opening round of the $45,000 Singapore Open Golf Championship in Singapore on Thursday.

Singapore Edward Bynum United States

NBA scoreboard shows Cars 110 Warriors 9 win

Cars beat the Warriors 110 to 9 as Smith scored 24 points to lead the hosts to their first victory of the season. The scrambled text notes a high scoring game with unclear details but confirms Cars domination and Smith’s 24 points.

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Flyers extend unbeaten run to twenty games in win

Philadelphia's Reeste Leach and Gerry Cheevers led a 20 game unbeaten stretch as the Flyers defeated Buffalo. Duane Dornhoefer, Jack Varone, Claire Andere, and Gerry Cheevers contributed to the victory while Rick Martin tallied for the losers.

Boston Jack Var Sqnette Claire Andere Gerry Cheevers Philadelphia Reeste Leach Flyers Buffalo Hiadelphia Gacy Dornhoefer Rick Martin

Student collapses and dies at Stonewall Jackson High

Manassas Virginia AP reports a seventeen year old student at Stonewall Jackson High School collapsed and died Wednesday during wrestling practice. Authorities say the line of duty death occurred at the Manassas school gym and the incident is under investigation with medical staff providing aid before transport.

Jmanassas Stonewall

Dodgers end bid for Messersmith free agent status

The Dodgers announced they will not pursue further court action in the Andy Messersmith case and acknowledge he is a free agent able to bargain with any team. President Peter O'Malley said the club will not enter a bidding war and that his last offer remains on the table, a three year, near four and a half million dollar package Messersmith refused before arbitration.

Dodgers Andy Messer- Sates Dodger Peter O'Malley Andy Messersmith Messersmith Eitcobt St Louis Peter Seitz O'Malley Mutammad AH Britain Richard Munich Bune Bels Ottawa Montreal Kingston Wille McCavey Jon Willie McCavey Moe Luke San Francisco ‘Glands Milwaukee Brewers Jim Baumer Aden Hes Severimanard Ames

Kings Win Pushes Playoff Bid in Thriller

Rad Gilbert praised a third period turnaround as the Kings rallied past the Rangers with Corrigan scoring to seal the win. Edwards reached 500 saves in a standout performance, while Berry joined the 20 goal club. The Kings stand four points ahead of Pittsburgh as they eye a three-game streak and a visit from the Detroit Red Wings.

Rad Gilbert Gary) Edwards Kings Mike Corrigan Corrigan Marcel Dionne Pittsburgh John Davidson L.A Bob Pulford Edwards Gary Salt Fa Uix Detroit Red Wings Eapostis Wickes Los Angeles Bethe le York

City College clash stumbles as Vikings edge Mustangs

Chislock logged 14 minutes with five rebounds and six points while Decker tallied 31 points and eight assists. Santa Ana rallied late to win in the final 11 seconds as forward Barrie Elliot tipped in a contested jumper, and De Anza trailed by double digits before turnovers and late foul trouble sealed the Dons’ fifth loss in a row.

Chislock Decker Mustangs Vikings Lecc Eligiba Dalton Lenzen Oliver Santa Ana Barrie Elliot Steve Smith de Anza Blake Taylor New Jersey Eau Dons

Baseball romance ends as Vickie Chesser files for divorce

Cincinnati Reds spring training notes report that Johnny Bench and Vickie Chesser have separated after a year of courtship. They cite mutual disagreement and deny animosity, with Bench regaining eligibility. Also notes AP college basketball player of the year May of Indiana and other sports briefs.

Johnny Vickie Tawiba Cincinnati Reds Bench Sait Bench Batchelors Indiana Scott May Associated Press Notre Dame Adrian Dantley Hhation May Dantley John Lucas Maryland Phil Sellers Rutgers Kent Benson UCLA Richard’ Washington Mitch Kupehap North Carolina Robert Parish Fentenaryy Phil Ford Ron Lee Regon Johnny Bench

Buena Bulldogs edge Santa Barbara in league play

Buena of Ventura topped Santa Barbara, becoming the only non Poly team to defeat them twice en route to the Channel 2 title. Dan Howell, 6 6 senior, is the league MVP and leads scoring at 18.8. Brother Brian Howell starts at forward with Keith Level aiding a strong duo. Tickets go on sale after 6 p.m. at the L B Arena.

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Shoemaker takes timeout after back injury delays 7000th win bid

Jockey Bill Shoemaker withdrew from all racing Thursday after a back muscle pull from a bump in Wednesday’s Santa Anita eight race. The 44 year old rider returned to finish second in the ninth, but said he cannot say when he will ride again. His mount Raise Yair Skirts bowed a tendon and will be away from racing, with the filly to be shipped to Kentucky for breeding after a 10 day rest.

Bill Shoemaker Santa Anita Shoemaker Jene Farms Kentucky

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