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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1976
Page
10
Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman blanked the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on five hits, improving to 15-7 with a 3.02 ERA. Joe Frazier called Koosman the best left-hander in the National League and Koosman said he felt in command and could have pitched longer.
Oakland's manager Chuck Tanner insists his team still has a chance at the World Series after a dramatic 8-7 win over Boston, part of a nine-game win streak and a crucial approach to the AL West race. The A's rallied from six down in the ninth, with Bill North and Bert Campaneris delivering key hits as Don Baylor's double provided the decisive run.
Statistics show Rose Griffey and Foster leading NL batting while Morgan and Schmidt key runs batted in. Mets defeat Reds 1 0 as Koosman shuts out Cincinnati with 11 strikeouts. Nolan tagged with loss.
A user reports engine continued to run after ignition off until WYNN'S SPIT-FIRE solved the problem. The ad warns heavy carbon build-up can be dangerous and urges adding Spit-Fire to fuel, promoting availability at local outlets.
Five women were elected to the Women’s International Bowling Congress Hall of Fame. Honorees include Judy Soutar of Grandview Missouri Doris Coburn of Buffalo New York Olga Gloor of Vista California Elvira Toepfer of East Detroit and Winifred Berger of Sonoma California Soutar aged 31 is the second youngest bowler selected.
Standings show New York leading with a 69 45 record and Baltimore 59 54 in second division. Monday matchups include Atlanta at Cincinnati and San Diego at St. Louis, with Chicago at Houston and New York at Minnesota among others.
Jane Blalock roars back to tie Pat Bradley at Oglebay Park Speidel course amid rain then wins on the first playoff hole. She posts a one over total 217, the tournament’s high three year mark, as Carole Jo Skala and Susie McAllister finish at even par 216. Idaho basketball totals 142 points in two games last season.
The Pirates narrowed Philadelphia's NL East lead to a game and a half after a doubleheader win by Pittsburgh while San Francisco upset Philadelphia on Darrell Evans home runs. Padres beat Montreal 6 notables include Niekro guiding Braves past Cardinals and Bonham balk contributing to Dodgers win. Pirates also split with the Astros in a doubleheader, with Ed Kirkpatrick driving in key runs.
PGA Championship action stretched to a fifth day as rain halted play at Congressional. Charles Coody led by two over Jack Nicklaus with Gil Morgan in pursuit, amid calls from players for a firm rain policy to avoid inconsistent rulings.
Cincinnati quarterback John Reaves led a 24-16 preseason victory as he relieved Ken Anderson with a bruised thigh. Reaves connected on 15 and 10 yard TD passes to Billy Brooks and Archie Griffin, while Griffin rushed for 41 yards and Reece returned a kickoff for 86 yards.
The Trenton auto race in New Jersey was delayed 25 minutes as CBS coverage of Reagan from Kansas City shifted the telecast. The late start caused the event to be rained out before its finish, affecting uncommitted Republicans amid fallout from the Republican National Convention.
New Orleans defeated Buffalo 21 to 4 while Oakland beat the Jets 41 to 17. Tampa Bay and Atlanta tied 17 all, Miami topped Philadelphia 24 to 16. Cincinnati beat Detroit 26 to 14 and Pittsburgh defeated Washington 27 to 7. Chicago beat Baltimore 25 to 14 as Denver edged Dallas 13 to 9. New York Giants over Houston 30 to 14 and Los Angeles beat Seattle 16 to 13. Kansas City triumphed over San Francisco 21 to 13, Green Bay won over New England 16 to 14. St Louis vs San Diego scheduled in Tokyo Japan and Minnesota at Cleveland listed as next games.
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