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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1976

Page

13

Brett Madlock Champs Take Contested Home Run Call

The story centers on Brett and Madlock as they win the National League title race. Amid controversy over a disputed home run, McRae hints at racial tensions influencing the play while Brett and Mauch defend their actions. Griffey briefly leads the rival bid but falters late, leaving Madlock to clinch the crown.

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Regular Season Extends to Early 2003 Angles and Mets

fragmented OCR reports mixed results from Cincinnati and Atlanta games with unclear team names and scores. references to Cleveland New York Baltimore Minnesota appear with irregular formatting and no coherent game outcomes.

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Ryan and Angels finish season with win over A's

Nolan Ryan dominated Oakland’s makeshift lineup to complete a 4 1 victory, pitching his seventh shutout of the season and boosting his September, season totals as the Angels ended 7 85 and tied for fourth in the AL West behind Texas.

Garland Nolan Ryan Oakland Angels Ron Fecing Texas Rangers

Alston era ends with 3-2 loss to Padres

Dodgers bow out as Walter Alston retires after 1976 season a 3-2 defeat to the Padres at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles finishes 92-49, fourth in the league, with Tommy Lasorda slated to take over. Highlights include Dave Lopes's second straight 63 stolen bases and Steve Garvey’s 200th hit, while Don Sutton notches his first 20-win season amid lingering questions about 1977. Attendance ranks high but misses club record levels.

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Engine oddly ran after ignition off in Bray garden ad

A reader reports a dangerous engine issue where starting and stopping failed, the engine spit and coughed, and the author promotes WYAN'S SPIT-FIRE as a fix. The ad brags about the product and urges use in gas tanks today.

Bray Garden

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