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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1976

Page

14

Unemployed NFL veterans flood rosters on cutdown day

More than 120 players were released as teams trimmed to 43 on cutdown day. Notable casualties included Jim Del Gaizo with Miami and veterans such as Ron Johnson Duane Thomas for the Cowboys Jae Snow and John Matuszak with Washington and Los Angeles. Jets cut backup QB J J Jones.

Frank Brown Jim del Gaizo Miami Dolphins Dallas Ron Johnson Duane Thomas del Garzo Miami Pittsburgh Terry Hanratty Los Angeles Jae Snow

Pirates surge to 7-1 as Phillies stumble in September

Pirates beat the Phillies 6-2 and 5-1 to raise their September mark to 7-1 and close within 5 4 games of first. Dave Parker led Pittsburgh while Philadelphia fades with a 1-5 run since August, and trades and injuries shape the wider baseball day across the leagues.

Fred Rothenberg Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Dave Parker Pirates Philadelphia St. Louis Phillies Dick Allen Allen New York Mets Chicago Cubs San Francisco Atlanta Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles San Diego Montreal Pennsylvania Larry Demery

High school football season previews from Middletown to Cincinnati

Labor Day 1976 opens prep football with Middletown aiming for a playoff bid after a Massillon test. Fenwick and St. Xavier look toward title-burdened seasons while Moeller and local players rise into the spotlight as unknowns emerge as breakout stars.

Middletown High Middies Massillon Tigers Cincinnati St. Xavier Cincinnati Moeller Moeller Jerry Harkrader Fenwick

River Downs posts record crowd and handle in Labor Day salute

River Downs wrapped its best meet with a Labor Day crowd of 12,195 and a handle surpassing $1 million for the first time. Geauga Bonsi and Topinabee, both trained by Jim Morgan, won the Governor's Buckeye Cup Handicap divisions totaling $37,550. The 10 race program set a track record handle of $1,033,386, the largest in the venue's 51-year history.

Cincinnati River Downs Mutual Geauga Bonsi Topinabee University of Louisville Jim Morgan

Gas Thief Targets Motorists Amid Quick Car Troubles

Motorists are robbed by a stealth gas thief. A dirty carburetor is blamed for fuel waste and rough idling. Wynn's Carburetor Cleaner offers a spray solution that cleans without dismantling, stopping gum and varnish and boosting mileage.

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Baseball standings and Tuesday games notes

Standings show New York 82 52 and San Francisco 79 57 atop divisions. Tuesday games list matchups including New York at Chicago and Los Angeles at San Diego with several NL and AL contests, plus existing results and key pitcher records.

New York Chicago San Francisco Atlanta St. Louis Montreal Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles San Diego Matlack Burris Rasmussen Stanhouse McLaughlin Sambiti Norman Rhoden Freisieben Baltimore Cleveland Boston Detroit Milwkee Westean City Oakland Minnesota Texas California Milwaukee Kansas City Garland Fidrych Tiant Ellis Brown Augustine Kirkwood Pattin Goltz Perry Forster Torrez Phila Pitts West Los Ang San Fran Philadelphia Pytenery

Bengals Trim Roster By Five Veterans And Two Rookies

The Cincinnati Bengals released five veteran players and two rookies as they reduce to the NFL 43 man limit. The cuts include fullback Ed Williams, lineman Al Krevis, defensive lineman Maulty Moore, tight end Jack Novak, and punter Dave Green. The rookies cut were defensive back Danny Reece and quarterback Bob Bateman. Davis and other draft picks secure spots, while Archie Griffin Willie Shelby and Tony Davis push for key early roles.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals Charlie Davis Tampa Bay National Football League Davis Bengals Colorado Archie Griffin Ohio State Willie Shelby Alabama Tony Davis Nebraska Ed Williams al Krevis Maulty Moore Jack Novak Dave Green Danny Reece Southern California Bob Bateman Brown Green NFL Henry Hynoski Jim Bailey George Farmer

Morgan close to back to back MVP as Reds topple Astros

Joe Morgan stayed hot with his 27th homer a grand slam and 8 run rally lifting Cincinnati over Houston 96. He reached 17 game hit streak and 341 average while driving in 104 runs. Foster left with an eye injury after a wild seventh innings play.

Cincinnati George Morgan Reds Houston Astros Foster Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Joe Morgan Sparky Anderson Christ Hospital

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