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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1977
Page
21
Harris, now the Chargers starting quarterback, reflects on a controversial Ram career, stating he’s moved on and aims to prove he can win. He recalls mobility and reading defenses as past issues and emphasizes optimism for a fresh start in Los Angeles.
A garbled sports digest mentions Griffin's yardage tied to Heisman talks, a Las Vegas tease about a heavyweight bout, Barrie Shavers preparing for a Muhammad Ali clash, and remarks on Lou Brock's stolen base record. It also references hockey labor debates, a World Hockey Association suit by Ken Linsersan, and various NFL quarterback and injury updates alongside Cincinnati Bengals injuries.
A detailed night of pacing action lists race by race entrants and results. Notable horses include Claire Hocizan, Master Tat, Keystone Prevail, Senga Lexie, and Glover Garren with multiple Exacta pays and total handle reported, along with program notes and promotions at the track.
The field includes Royal Ricks Way and Curly Jde Nap as contenders in the Ernie Mason harness handicap with a claimed price of 14440 and purses around 3200. Notable entries include Adella, Emeraude Gowrtey, and Longshot Missy Geordie. favorites cited include Silver Butler and Javelon Mohawk in a tight, competitive program with multiple horses scratched or facing bias.
Hollywood Park nightly feature sees a $3 Exacta paying $1,275.90 with Spedbal L. and Bile B Fast finishing first. Maiden Spedbal L. had not shown prior monty results, while Good Reign and Henrys Dream N gained upset momentum in the high priced pacers lineup. The $18,000 claimer prime drew Mads Schnell, Good Reign, John Q Arab, Milt Mae, Henrys Dream N, Star Dust Beau, Announcer and Majestic Putl.
Lopez fought a brutal six round bout with Torres, scoring repeatedly with looping rights and lefts. Torres showed heart but could not withstand the final flurry as Lopez claimed a late knockout, with both fighters earning hefty paydays and Torres conceding a hard defeat.
In Las Vegas Caesars Palace hosts a five heavyweight tuneup card ahead of the November 4 title meeting. Ken Norton faces Lorenzo Zanon of Italy while Jimmy Young meets Jody Ballard of Houston. Larry Holmes fights Stan Ward. LeRoy Jones faces Greg Johnson. Hon Lyle takes on Fred Houpe. all bouts televised nationally. Norton predicts a formidable opponent as he recalls past battles with Muhammad Ali and hints at another possible title clash if results align.
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