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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1973
Page
15
Article blends baseball box scores and college football notes. It highlights the Fireplug Three as freshmen at USC, with Lucious, Dewey, and LeRoy described for their farm background, strength, and adaptation to defensive roles. Their sister, Mrs. Jessie Selmon, corroborates family pride and tough farm upbringing.
Mets rally to tie Expos 5-5 before Bob Bailey’s two run homer in the seventh. Pirates beat Phillies as Richie Hebner drives in four and Cal Maxvill, Gene Chines each drive in three. St Louis’ Rick Wise tosses five-hitter in 1-0 win over Chicago. Padres beat Cincinnati 5-1 as Dan Zimmermann departs. Splittorff wins 20th in KC at Chicago. Mayberry 36th homer and 100th RBI. Colborn joins 20-win club for Brewers over Yankees. Scott and Blyleven post milestones.
RAM NOTEBOOK reports Cal Banaszek and Jack Youngblood clashing in pre season grit with Banaszek aiming to settle scores while Youngblood shrugs it off. John Hadl leads NFL passers with soaring ratings as Harold Jackson analyzes a win minded role with the Rams amid Saints trades and prep for AstroTurf showdown in San Francisco.
Wilt Chamberlain may be off the Lakers as contract talks waver, while Jerry West leverages potential renegotiation. Wilt’s exit would cut about 20,000 in salaries, Keith Erickson eyes a future elsewhere or acting. Bloom touts bringing superstars to San Diego as battles over arena sites continue, with Chamberlain recounting years of practice habits and rivalries. Pro cage briefs note Bucks sign Dandridge, Blazers waive Davis and Costello, and Packers add Freddie Lewis.
Dodgers prepare for Houston game on Saturday as Hank Aaron faces standout pitcher Osteen who has allowed 13 home runs across years. Aaron stays calm amid national press as writers from several cities and Japan cover the matchup. Roy Emerson, Jeff Austin, and tennis rivals appear in a separate round of sports and events noted in this snippet.
Mixed golf results from the September Sweepstakes at Brookside with low gross Ken Hoongood and low net Pele Arvizo. scattered baseball game details follow including Dodgers beating Braves late, Garvey two homers, Aaron 598 career blasts, and multiple innings notes.
Winkles and Dalton outline plans to reshuffle a struggling roster. Dalton vows aggressive trading for a catcher who can play 130 to 140 games and contribute offensively, while keeping Nolan Ryan and Frank Robinson largely untouchable. NL receivers like May, Grote, Mundley, and Kendall are among targets as playoff and World Series ambitions remain.
Bob Oliver singled in the winning run with two outs in the ninth to lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 5 4 victory against Texas. Dave Chalk opened the frame with a single and Mickey Rivers bunted for a sacrifice. Vada Pinson's attempt was caught for an out. Frank Robinson batted after the miscue.
Larry King, husband and manager of Billie Jean King, was asked for his autograph in Honolulu and signed as "Mr. Billie Jean King," prompting a quip about audience expectations. In Detroit, the Lions sold out 94,418 tickets for Monday night vs Atlanta, with the final 1,803 ducats bought by Hughes and Thatcher to distribute to employees and community groups.
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