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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1972

Page

11

Blanda Echoes as Raiders Kicks Legend Inspires Hamline Freshman

Bruce Peterson, 42, a Hamline University freshman kicker and Army veteran, aims to join the starting lineup for the Pipers. He jokes about aging and football while pursuing religion studies and Episcopalian ministry. He also serves on Hamline’s student board and handles homecoming buttons.

ST. Paul Minn George Blanilu Bruce Peterson Oakland Raiders Peterson Pipers of Hamine University Pinchary Hamline Hut Wy

Ryan joins elite list of 300 strikeout hurlers this season

Nolan Ryan pitched a three hitter with 12 strikeouts and one unearned run to reach 300 K for the season, becoming the eighth pitcher in major league history to reach the milestone. He drove in the deciding run in the eighth as the Angels beat the Rangers 2 1.

Arlington Tex Nolin Ryan Ryan Angels Texas Rangers Texans Gold Invinortala Rube Wadsdell Walter Johnson Bob Feller Sandy Koufax Sam McDowell Mickey Lalich Vida Blue Texas Ted Tord Lan Jones Mickey Rivers Wade Pinson Biitiner Angel Buttner Ford Jim

Dodgers struggle as defense falters in loss to Padres

Dodgers suffer a 3-2 defeat to San Diego as five errors and defensive lapses doom Osteen and manager Walter Alston's squad. Randy Ruff Elliott breaks a tie with a seventh inning triple, while Tim Osteen fails to secure his 19th win and the club mulls bullpen revamping and minor league options.

Dodgers Chinde Osteen San Diego Randy Riliott Willy Tune Osteen Walter Alston Gomer Houston Qsleen Alston Tim al Campanis Uutil Charlié Hough

Dierker Banned After Mound Dispute With Astros

Houston pitcher Larry Dierker is finished for the season after a temper dispute in a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Manager Leo Durocher said Dierker will not start again this year and that he refused to hand the ball to relief pitcher Jim Owens, slamming it down and attempting to walk off the mound before Owens restrained him.

Houston Houston Astros Larry Dierker Cincinnati Reds Leo Durocher Tey Guad Jim Owens

Oregon Coach Slams Defeat in Oklahoma Thriller

Oregon sports boss Hal Cowan called the loss to Oklahoma the second worst in school history after Pearl Harbor, praising Oklahoma's speed and vowing the Sooners are the top team. USC coach John McKay dismissed Michigan as the next opponent, while MSU planner Fred Stobley analyzed Tech’s 77 yard opening pass and cited injuries and night-game fatigue.

Oregon Texas Pearl Wario Oklahoma USC John McKay Trojans Rigen Sparten Sid Fred Stabley MSU Tech Southern Cal Jesse Williams Spartans Brad van Pelt Billy Joe DePree van Pelt Threesport Covid Wisconsin Pat Richter Russ Francis Eugene Rogers Nebraska Pitt Michigan Rodgers Duck Dan Fouts Goxnt Ag Mike

Notable Sports Voices Reflect on Games and Olympic Outlook

Veteran figures from football and baseball weigh in on recent records and the U S Olympic scene. George Halas jokes about past runs as Oakland’s Jack Talm breaks a major mark, while Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Dusty Baker praise pro involvement and near-term aims. Joe Morgan foresees key steals against the Pirates in the NL series.

George Halas Chicago Bears Dba Thorpe Phorpe Halas Oakland Jack Talim

Chiefs overcome Saints in late drive for exhibition win

Kansas City and New Orleans staged a tight exhibition with Dawson directing drives. The Saints pressured him, while Chiefs receivers and backs produced key scores including Stenerud’s field goal and Dawsons TD passes. A late 22 yard field goal by Stone-Tud sealed the margin as time expired.

Jeff Kinney Kansas City Saint Doug Wyatt Chiefs Dawson Richard Neal New Orleans Archie Manning Dave Parks J. D. Roberts Jan Stenerail Wille Wrazier Kony Ei Ek Thurkee Alter & Pans Dawse Manning Koaru Ee Pasa Pawson Arid

Yankees and Tigers face scorecard pressure in tight race

The Yankees and Tigers hover in the AL pennant chase as Boston leads the East and Detroit and Boston each fight for position. With a key midweek series in Detroit, teams eye remaining six to nine games as strike‑altered schedules reshape the final stretch.

Red Sox Favored in AL East as Detroit Seeks Upset

Las Vegas on November first lists Boston as the 23 to 1 favorite to win the AL East. Detroit stands 5 to 2, Baltimore 20 to 4, New York 50 to 1. Detroit has eight home games, facing the Yankees, Brewers, and Boston, while Baltimore and New York stumble behind Boston and Detroit in pursuit of the division title.

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Rams face Bears with Beathard aim and Butkus powered defense

The Rams rely on Pete Beathard as backup quarterback amid Bears pressure from Dick Butkus and a stifling defense. Teammates express confidence in Beathard, while Leo Hart joins Atlanta's taxi squad as Merlins shifts adjust to new personnel. Rams injury updates show limited concerns with Seibelius and Bacon bruises and LB Lary Smith sidelined only briefly.

Herstudy Pete Beathard Bears Dick Butkus Joe Seihelli Gabe Pete Leo Hart Sitatom Atlanta Falcons Concen Lary Smith Valistiena Him Bertelsen Seibelis Rams Olgem Hobby Douglass Archie Manning Manning Douglass Bob Terry Lave Merlin Deacon

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