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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1974
Page
12
In New York and across the country fans cheered as Evel Knievel survived his failed rocket jump attempt. Patrons paid about $10 to watch the stunt on closed circuit TV and felt they got their money’s worth despite the near-miss.
Argentine bred Red Top Del Mar, ridden by Ferran dio Toro, held off My Old Friend Sunday to win the Del Mar Handicap before 18,332 fans on the 150 mile grass course. My Old Friend finished second, Nantwice third, with Wed Top II and stablemate Jim also in the money after a $4,000 payout for Teal.
Knievel spoke on Take Two with John Prince and Bruce Northcott about videotapes of the failed jump. He insisted the parachute system was not reactivated and recalled his recovery as he walked back toward the launch ramp. The craft lurched, veered, and tumbled 1,000 feet up before crashing near the Snake River. Fans hailed his luck and resilience as he greeted supporters postflight.
In Clearwater Florida Trevino edges Player in a dramatic par three decider at a tense match. Player aiming for a fourth straight World Series win finishes second earning 16000 dollars as Trevino seals victory with a clutch birdie and solid par saves.
UCLA coach Dick Vermeil spent a relaxed Sunday at home with a projector and TV, giving staff and players the day off due to a bye. He noted a debate on using an overtime period to decide games, amid questions raised after a UCLA visit to Knoxville where they faced a Tennessee game.
Rome telegram reports East German team dominance in track events including Rosemari¢ Wilschas winning high jump and a 4x100 relay in 42.5 seconds, aiding overall medals tally as Britain claims gold in the men's 4x100 and Marathon, with mixed college football and other sports notes interleaved.
District Court Judge Lesher issued a temporary injunction blocking John Matuszak from playing for the Houston Texans while a suit challenges his move from the Houston Oilers to the World Football League. The case follows Matuszak’s Aug 28 jump and his five Texans plays before the restraining order.
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