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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1977
Page
16
Ollie Brown, in his 12th big league season, has hit .307 his best year but remains a bench player for the Phillies. He hints at playoff chances with Philadelphia facing the Dodgers, hoping for a World Series bid after a 101-win season and a 25-man effort from the club.
Dodgers and Phillies set for a pivotal best of five series with Philadelphia holding home advantage at Veterans Stadium for games three through five. Reggie Smith and Dusty Baker lead a power laden Dodgers lineup while Phillies rely on bench depth led by Greg Luzinski and Bake McBride. Ben Sutton starts for L A against Jim Lonborg as Burt Hooton faces Larry Christensen in Philadelphia.
A reflective column critiques the 1976 baseball season award choices with mentions of Reggie Jackson and Luzinski as MVP contenders. It credits Earl Weaver and Billy Martin for managerial work and notes Lasorda’s influence on the Dodgers. The piece questions how value should be judged and highlights key moments and disappointments.
The schedule lists events in New York and Philadelphia with multiple venues and times. Cities mentioned include New York Los Angeles and Kansas City with matchups and expected showings noted across Thursday and Saturday.
In a mishmash of sports chatter, Namath escapes a mob at the Coliseum while Ram and Cardinal fans weigh leadership and talent. Fran Tarkenton faces sharp criticism from Pro Football Weekly over a TV commentary incident, amid Raider-like chatter and boxing nostalgia from Roderick Harris volunteering at Westside Boys' Club.
The Board of Supervisors asks FAA to bar helicopters and planes from flying over the Coliseum during games due to noise and risk. Former SoCal Sun coach Tom Fears aids San Bernardino JC part time. Zarate defends bantam title at LA Sports Arena against Batista, with Jofre advising on speed and movement. Pro Football Writers pick Rams second to Dallas. Horrigan Award goes to Jerry Wynn. Redskins coach George Allen earned 22 500 for a TV stint. Denver led in season ticket sales with 73 000 at Mile High. Rams about 42 000.
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