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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1976

Page

14

Harrah's risky run caps NFL career highlight

Dennis Harrah, starting guard for the Rams, broke loose on a Bears drive after a tipped ball, sprinting 3 yards for a notable gain. The Charleston, West Virginia native described the moment as a defining thrill in his NFL career while Tom Mack remains the veteran guard with no rushing yards in 11 seasons.

Dennis Harrah Tom Mack Rams Harrah Ramu Bears Bob Klein Ron Jaworski Charleston W. Va Bobby

Lakers Waive Calhoun Britt and Place Lantz on IR

The Los Angeles Lakers released veteran forward Calhoun and rookie guard Britt on waivers on Monday. Guard Stu Lantz was placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for the first five games of the season which opens Thursday in New York. The moves trim the roster to 12 players. Calhoun spent two seasons with the Lakers after two with Phoenix, while Britt was drafted from the University of Michigan in the third round of this year’s college draft.

Pro Football Weekly Anthony Davis Davis Toronto Argonauts Baley Johnny Rodgers Nebraska U.S NFL Art Haley Danny Lopez Lopez Duane Carrell New York Jet Rams Carrell Aera Corky Calhoun Wayman Britt Lakers NBA Stu Lantz New York Laker Calhoun Phoenix Britt University of Michigan West Loyola Sharman Abdul-Jabbar Cooke Jerry West Jabbar

Bears Ram clash highlights star injuries and penalties

Chronic ankle trouble sidelines Hollingworth as Jaworski and Hartis battle for starting role. Pardee criticizes officiating while Plank notes Bears miscommunication on cadence. Payton downplays a zigzag 17 yard score as midseason grind continues and Bears face Dallas next.

Grogan Bedevils Jets In Patriots 41 7 Win

In Foxboro Steve Grogan shines with running and passing as the New England Patriots rout the New York Jets 41 7. Grogan scores twice, throws a TD, runs 103 yards on seven carries before leaving after three periods. New England also scores on Sam Cunningham and Don Calhoun rushing TDs.

Foxboro Mass Steve Grogan New England Patriots New York Jets Grogan Kansas State Patriots Andy Johnson Sam Cunningham Don Calhoun

Williams Services Planned for Chuck Williams

Funeral services are planned for Chuck Williams, a 30 year football district leader, who died at age 61 at UCLA Medical Center. Rosary will be at 6 30 PM Wednesday at St Maria Goretti Long Beach, followed by burial Thursday after a day at the church.

Feneral Chuck Williams Williams Ucla Medical Center Wee Eeachee Comer Tees St. Maria Goretti Paolo Verde Long Beach Borial

Ross vs BRACH CAMATIOR Baste cATBAL

A jumble of names and teams lists player movements and roster notes involving UCLA grads Washington and other guards and forwards. The fragment notes releases of players including Clem Haskins and mentions a rookie or roster reshuffle at Cypress Park Baptat Church area and other unclear references to basketball staff and contracts.

West named Lakers coach ends long rumor cycle

Jerry West accepts the Lakers coaching post after weeks of speculation and a contract dispute with Jack Kent Cooke. He vows a deliberate offense, personal aloofness, and steady leadership while adjusting from player to coach, emphasizing fundamentals and a new team structure.

Cooke West Abdul-Jabbar Lakers Jerry West Jerry Libby

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