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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1976

Page

22

Royals Choke Talk Sparks Heat In pennant race clashes

Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog dismisses choking rumors while defending his injury battered Royals. He says the team stays competitive, notes pressure of September, and acknowledges six crucial games against Oakland as the season nears its end. Herzog salutes effort, rejects Oakland chatter, and pledges to fight for the division.

Don Merry Whitey Herog Pane Herzog Oakland Kansas City Royals Herma Royals Oakland A's Chuck Tanner A's Anaheim Tanner A’s and Royals Telltale Games Kansas City

Bucs Close In On Win As Robison Sparks Rally

Robinson described waiting on the ball and snapping the wrists after practice with batting coach Skinner. In MLB action, Chicago Cubs blanked Montreal 2-0. Houston edged Atlanta. St. Louis swept the Mets in a twin bill. Giants beat Padres as Gary Matthews drove in the decisive run in the seventh.

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Canada Wins Canada Cup In Overtime Thriller

Darrel Sittler scored at 11:38 of OT to lift Team Canada over Czechoslovakia 5-4 in Montreal, sealing a 4-0 sweep. The victory earned Canada a $35,000 trophy and $150,000 in total prizes as Butler added a late OT goal and Dzurilla yielded the game winner. Sittler named outstanding Canadian. Dzurilla praised for stellar performance amid late comeback.

Montreal Darrel Sittler Team Canada Vladimir Dzurilla Butler Bill Barber Canada Daurilla

Oakland Triumphs 3 2 Over Twins Amid Late Rally

Oakland moved within within 3 games of AL West leader Kansas City after a dramatic eighth inning rally highlighted by Don Baylor's bases loaded single. Gene Tenace, Ron Fairly, and Bill North fueled a four-run burst as Oakland edged Minnesota 3 2 despite few early hits.

Oakland Don Baylor Minnesota Kansas City Angels A’s Gene Tenace Jim Hughes Larry Lintz Ron Fairly Matt Alexander Phil Garner Bill North Baylor Claudel Washington New York Cleveland Baltimore Detroit A.L Boston Milwaukee Texas Doyle Alexander Yankees Larrer Blanks Rico Carty Alexander George Hendrick Thurman Munson Lou Piniella Seadell Fred Stanley Mickey Rivers Ray White Munson Stanley

Cappelletti shines as Rams win with 102 rushing yards

Cappelletti ran for 102 yards in a 3-14 victory over the Falcons, aided by strong blocking from the Rams. He notes his power comes from technique and build, saying he aims to stay focused on team success and steady personal progress. He credits belief in team play and gradual emergence of his abilities.

Cappelleui Falcons Rams Chuck Knox Cappelletti MacCutcheon Fing Cappy

Dodgers Attendances Highlight Historic Base Ball Gate

Rose predicts scoring with Morgan Foster and Perez backing him as Dodgers deal with injuries. Rhoden contends he may be finished for the year while Elias Sosa sits sidelined and Rick Sutcliffe joins from Waterbury. Burns and John win pro am. attendance hits 2,345,245 this season, chasing 1902 mark.

Morgan Foster Bench Perez Rose Dos Tgelo Pallsdel Rhoden Ilehers Elias Sosa Alga Dodgers Rick Sutcliffe Waterbury Atlanta Selecion Tommy John George Burns Iines Island Dove Ray

Am Karsex City and Others Schedule Baseball Games

A list of upcoming games includes Am Karsex City at Anaheim Stadium against Angels Marea Tes, Hot Texas facing Briles 8 51st Chicane iraver 19, New York secandrr 194 or Ellis 1Sv1at Cleveland, Boston Jones 4 3 at Milwaukee, Minnesota Singer 1 4 against Oakland Bosman 4. Only games scheduled.

Karsex City Paltin Angels Marea

Dodgers Rally Past Reds In Wild Ninth Inning Scramble

Los Angeles Dodgers topple Cincinnati Reds 9 to 7 as Garvey and Morgan drive runs in late with Bench stealing second and Foster scoring on a fielder’s choice. Presley, Eastwick, and Russell see key innings with multiple runs crossing.

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Long Beach Umpire Joins National Rules Board

A Long Beach man has been chosen for the baseball national rules committee of the National High School Federation. He is the first Southern Californian on the eight man board. Reed, longtime Southland umpire, also serves as instructional chairman of the Long Beach and Los Angeles unit of the SoCal Baseball Officials Association. His four year term begins soon.

Long Beach National High School Federation Reed Southland Los Angeles SoCal Baseball Officials Association

Lakers to announce major move at Forum press conference

The Lakers will hold a 10 a.m. press conference at the Forum signaling a potential trade or signing. Rumors center on guard Don Chaney, a seven season Celtics veteran who last played for the St Louis Spirits in the ABA.

Lakers Don Chaney Boston Celtics St. Louis Spirits American Basketball Association

Tennis results from the indoor women and doubles finals

Readable fragments show women singles results at Sarat Ina indoors with Joan Wensy defeating Rosie Casats and Diane Fromtrak besting Valerie Birpenfuss. Doubles champions include Fred McNair and Sherwood Stewart defeating Lita Alvarez and Tom Gorman, plus other pairs.

Atlanty Tetra Joan Wensy Rosie Casats Diane Fromtrak Austra Bostrom U.S Francoise Durr France Valerie Birpenfuss the Woodlands Tex Fred McNair Sherwood Stewart Lita Alvaree Argentina Tom Gorman 0.S Give Beneston Sweden Jim McMenus Jin Rombeeu Houston Chris Sovem Cli Drysdale Afiest Syd Ball Taustralia Hayoor Rabi Pakistan

Pro grid briefs BILLS- Anmawied. surgery caps knee return

Pro football notes report Anmawied. underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments with a promising prognosis. Branson’s sighted knee injury is noted as improved although minor setbacks persist. Alko signs veteran Jeff Kinney after prior interest from the Chiefs. Injury lists grow as Dan Rives Mussard Gary Merrvaide and others miss action. Packers trade for a Den fmomerman while placing rookie Jessie Grege on injured reserve. Browns and Seahawks roster moves detailed with key players sidelined. Raiders invite linemen John Malesiah and Carter Bau to evaluate depth.

Pro Grid Anmawied Fiftek Dm Branson Alko Jeff Kinney Chiefs APARS Linthecker Dan Rives Dehney Mussard Gary Mrrvaakide Ing Injuin Packers Silrie Dean Barrett Tark Seapite Keith Abbr Torely Raiders John Malesiah Carter Bau Halter Delmmnive Sue Meles Walved Chittrena Walved Citeran Cacayarth Grew Maballe

Royals fall to Angels 2 1 as Ryan wins on six hitters

Nolan Ryan pitched a six hit game with nine strikeouts to beat the Royals 2 1. Tommy Davis delivered a bases loaded pinch single in the ninth for the Angels. Whitey Herzog lamented his club’s reckless play and looming slide in the AL West.

Whitey Herzog Kansas City Royals Frank Tanana Ton Tommy Davis Angels Rogers Davis Mark Littell Dave Collins Dan Briggs Doug Bird Nolan Ryan Ryan

Indoor meet planned for Long Beach in January

Ken Karnes, coach of the Long Beach Comets girls track team, and Don De Noon of the Blues Angels will co direct the First Annual Long Beach Indoor Games to be held at the Long Beach Arena next January. The meet targets high school, junior college and college athletes with age group competition. The previous 1504 event was not renewed.

Long Beach Ken Karnes Long Beach Comets Karnes Don DeNoon Blues Angels Orange County Bates

Royals Sul Fhe Otek Finaled In Renters and Side Secon

Ambiguous game notes recap a Royals loss with mixed play by names like Pogue and Remy. Angel and Briggs make key plays. late-ninth inning singles by Collins and Davis push offense but fall short. Evening card lists Tonight’s schedule: Our Gang versus Strappers and Golden Rages versus Rascals.

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