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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1976

Page

12

Donahue Won’t Overlook Air Force UCLA Eyes Air Force Test

UCLA coach Terry Donahue says his team will not look past the Air Force Academy after in state wins over Arizona and the Buckeyes era. Jerry Robinson starred with 18 tackles as UCLA seeks balance on both sides of the ball amid injuries to Wilbur Harden and Frank Corral.

UCLA Bruins Iowa State Tennessee Air Force Academy Dick Vermeil Falcons Ohio State Colorado Springs sAnzona Arizona Terry Donahue Ben Martin Donahue Jerry Robinson Jerry Robinson Rick Walker Westwood Don Pederson Crevistont Rick Greg Preston Mise Dankworth Uclans Tankworth Air Force Jeff Stanford Cal Washington Bruin Ofense Lime Tigers

Bruins rely on Theotis Brown as UCLA stuns Arizona

UCLA dominates Arizona 37 9 as Theotis Brown fuels the win with a 31 yard TD run and a rising role. Dankworth credits improved effort and big plays from Brown and teammates while eyeing Ohio State and Air Force ahead. The offense improves after halftime as coach Donahue calls for focus and fewer mistakes.

Arizona State Levi Armstrong Bruins Dankworth Theotis Theotis Brown Jett

Dibbs Surges to Five-Set Win at UCLA

Sixth seed Eddie Dibbs outlasted Andrew Pattison of Rhodesia 6-4 7-4 in the opening round at the Pacific Southwest Tennis Tournament on the UCLA Pauley Pavilion. Dibbs saved five set points, trailed 6-2 in the breaker, then captured the next three of four points to seize the frame.

Eddie Dibbs Ucla Pauley Pavilion Andrew Pattison Rhodesia Dibbs

Mets rookie Mazilli delivers dramatic pennant race win

Mazzilli, 21 from Brooklyn, hit a two run homer in the ninth off Kent Tekulve to cap a Mets rally from 4-3 down and beat the Pirates 5-4. The loss drops Pittsburgh five games behind the Phillies in the NL East as Willie Stargell had earlier given the Pirates the lead with his 19th homer.

Pittsburgh Kent Tekulye Despar New York Lee Mazalli Mets Pirates Buc Wheaten Lee Mazzilli New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Mazzilli Kent Tekulve John Milner Philadelphia Phillies Danny Murtaugh

Raiders Dominate Chiefs Then Hold On For Narrow Win

Oakland built a 14 point halftime lead, controlled the first half with 288 yards and 16 first downs while Kansas City managed only 9 yards and 2 first downs. The Chiefs rallied in the second half behind Stabler and Lane but fell short as Oakland held on for a 24 21 victory with a late 25 yard completion to Masters.

Bibbs Frank Sedgeman Tomin Ulbrich Sedgeman Ulbrich MacArthur Lane Mike Livingston Oakland Fred Steinfort Raiders Chiefs

Freeman Johns to Miss Rams Season After Knee Surgery

Rams end Freeman Johns’s season after he tore knee ligaments while fielding a punt in a 10 10 tie with Minnesota at Bloomington. The 3 Groots 17 pounder from Southern Methodist had earlier returned a kickoff three yards. Dr Clarence Shields performed the repair at Centinela Valley Hospital and Johns was placed on injured reserve. No replacement decision announced yet.

Freeman Johns Rams NFL Johns Groots Southern Methodist Minnesota Bloomington Clarence Shields Centinela Valley Hospital

Fragmented OCR sports notes and names oddities

A garbled OCR snippet lists names and places such as San Francie Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Cincinnati with parenthetical numbers and percentages. It reads like scattered player names and scores but lacks a coherent event or outcome to report.

Toni Prisbursh Reus Reno Stare Denny Falcone Philadelphia Underwood Joe York Honsman al Cinrinnat Zacher Adants Niekro

Rams-Vikings Nailbiter Ended In Controversy At One Foot Line

A tense NFL overtime clash saw Rick Kay intercept Fran Tarkenton late and momentum carry him toward the end zone, but a controversial spot near the goal line left the Rams with a one foot line call. Replays suggested a touchback option, while Minnesota kicked a field goal after a disputed sequence. Officials and film reviews raised questions about the ruling and surrounding penalties.

Rams Rick Kay Fran Tarkenton Kay Vikings Knox Efred

Ryan beats Blyleven 1-0 in lone run game

Nolan Ryan pitched a three hitter for his fifth straight win, a 1-0 shutout of Bert Blyleven and the Texas Rangers. Ryan improved to 15-1 while Blyleven fell to 12-16, striking out seven in a tough, low scoring duel. Humphrey delivered a two out double scoring Solano in the sixth, driving in the only run.

Pirates Richie Hebner Bob Robertson Taveras Miguel di Jone New York Yanks Milwaukee Dana Thomas Don Money Cecil Cooper Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Jim Rice Selo Bosox Nolan Ryad Terry Humphrey Bert Blyleven Texas Rangers Ryan Jim Sundberg Blyleven Humphrey Roy Howell Tony Solanta Lenny Randle Toby Harrah Rangers Angels

Angels trade Tommy Davis to Royals in midseason deal

Hall of Fame calibre hitter Tommy Davis, age 37, was sold by the Angels to the Kansas City Royals for an undisclosed price. Davis batted .285 with 3 home runs and 26 RBIs in 72 games for the Angels this year and will join Kansas City tonight for a three game set with the Oakland A's, though he cannot be playoff eligible under baseball rules.

Tommy Davis Angels Kansas City Royals Davis The Kansas City Tonight Royals Oakland A’s

Crash Fatal at Riverside Speedway Ends Racer’s Life

Dave Miller 21 of Cerritos died Sunday after his car crashed into a wall near the end of a Riverside regional race at Riverside International Speed. Miller, competing in a SCCA regional championship, reportedly had brakes lock on the back straightaway near the 17th lap, and died at Riverside Community Hospital from multiple injuries.

Dave Miller Cerritos Miller Riverside Community Hospital

Dodgers Face Ouster Tonight at Candlestick Park

San Francisco notes the Dodgers, with their elimination magic number shrinking, start a three game series at Candlestick Park against the Giants. Doug Ray vs Jim Barr headlines the opener as Don Sutton eyes his 20th win later in the week. Reggie Smith returns after caring for his ill father.

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