Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Independent in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1976

Page

15

Meet the king of the Yankees the house George built

George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, built a pennant winning team through buying talent and trading, while driving hard and demanding winning attitude. He splits time between Tampa and Manhattan, backs Broadway, owns race horses and a share of the Bulls, and insists on connecting with fans, even giving away tickets to kids outside the stadium.

Pat Milton Associated Press New York Ruth Steinbrenner George Herman Ruth George Michael Steinbrenner II King George II Jekyll and Hyde Cleveland Great Lakes Tampa Fila Manhattan Chicago Bulls Yankees Odols Tte

Yankees star Rivers in slump as Steinbrenner pressures

Mickey Rivers, New York's leadoff hitter, remains hitless in nine at bats as the Yankees head into World Series Game Three. Owner George Steinbrenner vented about Rivers' recent struggles, drawing Rivers to defend his style and resist changes in approach. Rivers, who batted .312 with 44 stolen bases en route to the pennant, indicated he may be frustrated by pressure but will not alter his playing style.

Yankees Steinbrenner CBS Newark Vince Lombardi Henry Kissinger Pearl Bailey Cary Grant NEW York Mickey Rivers George Steinbrenner Rivers Kansas City Cincinnati

Reds vs Yankees in a fading era of World Series glory

The article recalls the 1961 to 1981 World Series era with Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees. It recalls games at Crosley Field and Riverfront Stadium era, noting pitchers, players like Berra Ford Richardson Maris Lopez Blanchard Skewyon, and the Yankees’ four straight world titles. It reflects on era shifts and lingering memory of historic rivalries.

New York Cincinnati Berra Whitey Ford Bobby Richardson Roger Maris Hector Lopez Johnny Blanchard Bill Skewyon Reds Riverfront Stadium Crosley Field Jim Brosnan Don Gullett Yankees Joey Jay Joe DiMaggio Charley Keller Bill Dickey Dock Ellis

Dr J Erving Still Available From Nets Report

Irwin Weiner says Nets owner Roy Boe will trade Julius Erving to the highest bidder. Lakers Bucks and 76ers talks possible with a $3 million price tag. Other notes: Moses Malone traded to Portland Blazers per New York Times. Billy Cunningham retires. Pac-12 honors go to Beaver player. environmental impact study delays at Alvord Desert. Memphis State football boycott. Dynamite Dokes eyes heavyweight title run. NFL Rozelle Rule ruling.

Associated Press Laker Dr.j Irwin Weiner Julius Dr. J ABA NBA Moses Malone E. New York Times Malone Buffalo Braves Portland Trail Blazers Portland Oreay Bate Beavers Cal Alvord Desert Oregon Bonneville St Utah Stanly al D. Reame N York Ciy Michael ‘Dynamite Dokes Championshires Wings al B Ndick Ohib State Enone Wes Hol Fegal NFL Rozelle Ved Gwinn Weber State

Cal Bears Face Bruins as Injuries Loom in Big Pac Clash

California hopes to counter injuries to quarterback Joe Roth flanker Wesley Walker and linebacker Phil Heck for the upcoming game against UCLA in Berkeley. Donahue stressed Cal’s depth with Fred Besana ready to start if Roth cannot play. The Bears seek a crucial Pac-8 win after both teams finished 6-1 in conference play last season.

Rausch Far Verey Donahue UCLA California Joe Roth Wesley Walker Phil Heck Golden Bears Peut Berkeley Donahue Cal Bears Bruins Pasadena Roth Pac Oregon State Dennis ‘Boyd Beavers Walker Heck Fred Besana Besata Besana Stanford

Reds Favored as World Series Moves to Nevada

In Reno Nevada oddsmakers list the Cincinnati Reds as 10 to 13 favorites in game three of the 1976 World Series. City officials pledge extra police for the event and consider enhanced crowd control measures for potential disturbances.

Reno Nev Nevada Miami

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Mickey’s Mickey Red Smith Billy Cunningham Philadelphia ‘76Ers Becase Aimee Washington Colorado USC Rk Pasar Detente Ted Ugarn Jared Bdge Michael Iter Beack Pat Schmint Tsing Int Hardin Homer Bi Who Vend Kc Walker Ania Wy Beach Cy “Smp Etoat McLean Sion J. Carl Sid Long Beach NHL WHA Dineo de Labour Montag Hodge H.Y Rangers Ap Rape Boston Stoushten Cincinnal Ding Daur Dlay Ie Fiore I Hal Prosnx Willems Low Arras Amierey RCA Aew Barles Walkers the (Riendly Stars of Long 4Th
Search Courier

Search the Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication