Bakers and Fletcher Win New Chateau Speedways Fortunes
Dale Baker drove a blue 1969 Chevelle to win both the late model 20 lap feature and one 10 lap heat at Chateau Speedway. John Fletcher in a 1964 Buick captured the 12 lap street stock feature, their first wins of the season at the three eights mile dirt track. Baker led from the third lap past Brian Caprett, while Fletcher’s victory marked his first street stock win this year.
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Baker Wins Feature at Chateau as Kuehn and Wollenburg Close
Baker of Austin led by more than a half lap to win the feature earning 325 dollars with 32 for a heat. Kuehn finished second, Wollenburg third. Matter spun and caused a red flag. Fletcher won a street stock heat and prepared for tonight at Cresco and Sundays Late Model Invitational at the Chateau.
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Floyd
Lyle
Kuehn
Austin
Gerhard Wollenburg
Chateau
Wollenburg
Roger Hofner
Yanks Rout Orioles to Move Over .500 in Big Win
The New York Yankees blasted Pat Dobson and the Orioles 12-3 to climb above .500 for the first time this season. Bobby Murcer led with three hits and a three-run homer as New York won its fifth straight, while Detroit and Chicago posted shutouts and Oakland saw its streak halted.
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Associated Press
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Chateau's Big Late Model Invitational Sunday
H and S Speed Ways Inc presents a large Late Model event at Chateau Speedway Lansing with a $2,500 purse and $500 to the feature winner. Gates open at 1 p.m. for a 3,500-seat crowd. The program includes heats, a consolation, a 20 lap semi feature, and a 25 lap feature.
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Braves Carty Out Rest of 1971 Season
Atlanta reports Rico Carty will miss the remainder of the 1971 season due to a blood clot in his injured leg. Doctors say he cannot return even as a pinch hitter. The club had hoped for a late surge after the Welcome Back Rico night.
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Speedway Race Results List From Austin Area Meet
Heat races across eight and ten laps crown winners Dale Baker Roger Hofner Dick Whitcomb Benny Wencel and John Fletcher with multiple riders from Austin Rochester Blooming Prairie Mapleview and surrounding areas achieving top placements in heats semifinals and features. Baker leads the feature with Wendell Kuehn and Gerhard Wollenburg following while Olson Heimmerman DeBoer Stahl and Wytaske also place in semifinal and final heats.
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Roger Hofner
Gerhard Wollenburg
Floyd Matter
Lyle
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Top rookies to spark Vikings Patriots preseason opener
The Minnesota Vikings host the New England Patriots in the 4 p.m. Memorial Stadium matchup with rookies poised to star. Patriot rookies Ron Sellers Al Sykes Roland Moss expected to start. Vikings counter with Leo Hayden and veteran Gary Cuozzo.
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Blues face must win Sunday in South Border playoff tilt
Austin Blues, regular season champions, host Hayward at 8 p.m. in a win-or-elim playoff game after a 5-2 upset loss to Hayward midweek. Lefty Mike Cummins will start for Austin while Bill Nelson is expected to pitch for Hayward as both teams seek a spot in the double elimination final against Rochester.
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Benton Wins Iowa Prep Baseball Crown
Benton Community School of Van Horne defeated Burlington 3-0 to capture the summer Iowa High School Baseball Tourney title. pitcher Don Streitner threw a two-hitter to move to 15-0, as Benton finished 26-4. Iowa Falls beat Fort Dodge 6-5 for the consolation title.
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North Stars seek raises for top offensive line
Minnesota North Stars top line of Bill Goldsworthy Danny Grant and Jude Drouin is negotiating contracts near 100000 total with GM Wren Blair. Goldsworthy seeks about 40000 Blair offers 32000 Grant and Drouin expect around 35000 and 25000 respectively based on last season totals.
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Frazier Seeks Rematch Fight in Los Angeles
Heavyweight champ Joe Frazier says his title defense against Muhammad Ali should take place in Los Angeles with a guaranteed 5 million dollar purse and 65 percent of proceeds. Ali, who was beaten by Frazier in New York last March, has suggested Houston's Astrodome for the rematch reportedly set for next year.
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Phillies use strategic pitching change to beat Pirates
Philadelphia manager Frank Lucchesi orchestrated a bold switch to counter Willie Stargell, bringing Hoerner in for a key strikeout and winning 3-2 as Willie Montanez hit a go ahead two run homer. Other NL results featured Seaver leading Mets past Atlanta 4-0 with 11 strikeouts as Seaver climbed season total to 188.
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Elks Win Away From Club League Title Clinch
The Elks blanked the VFW 8-0 in boys Club League baseball behind a no-hit effort by Robin Higbie, Jamie Wiechert, and Blake Evenson. With a 12-1 record and one game left, the win gives at least a share of the title. They face the Eagles on Aug 10 at the Athletic Field.
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Riessen Eyes Pro Tennis Championship Title Bid
Marty Riessen of Northwestern, aged 29, stood as America’s sole hope in the semifinals of the $50,000 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships at Longwood in Brookline Mass. He had revived his career after turning pro in 1968 and sought to end the foreign domination that had kept the title overseas since 1962.
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Resorters Golf Tournament sees Kasner reach quarterfinals
In AlexandriaMinn Kasner a Fo ley senior upset defending champion Blooston 1 up to reach the Resorters quarterfinals. Hasbrouch beat Longie in 21 holes as Stephenson and others advance in second round play.
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Pacelli Football Players Get New Physicals Date
Pacelli grid players who missed physicals will have another chance on Wednesday August 18 at the school. Coach Pete Schmidt urges all ninth to 12th graders planning to play any level of football to obtain a physical and asks that those who need one call him at 433 1286.
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Bjorge Leads Late Model Standings at Mason City
Dave Bjorge sits atop the late model stock car points at North Iowa Fairgrounds Speedway Mason City Iowa driving a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner with 875 points. Willy Richardson of Hayfield is second with 595. Roger Carmody Osage sits fifth with 520. Gerhard Wollenburg Austin seventh with 460 and Floyd Matter Lyle twenty third with 130.
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Chico Ruiz Sent Down to Salt Lake City
AP reports Chico Ruiz was optioned to Salt Lake City of the Pacific Coast League by the California Angels on Thursday.
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Standings and results from the Major Leagues AP
National League East standings show Pittsburg leading with 69 wins and St Louis 62, followed by Chicago New York Montreal. West Division leaders San Francisco 67 with Atlanta 59 and Houston 56. Friday results include Cincinnati 9 Montreal 1 and New York 9 Atlanta 1.
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Angels Top Twins 2-0 Behind Messersmith Three-Hitter
In Anaheim, Andy Messersmith pitched a three-hitter to move to 11-11 as the California Angels blanked the Minnesota Twins 2-0. Roger Repoz provided all the offense with a two-run homer in the sixth after Ken McMullen's infield single. Jim Perry took the loss to fall to 12-13.
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Belmont leaders head to Monmouth in invitational handicap
Pass Catcher and Jim French, the Belmont Stakes top finishers, renew rivalry in the $100,000 Monmouth Handicap at Monmouth Park. The 3 year old invitational 1⅛ mile event features the top sophomores in racing.
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Muhammad Ali to Box Exhibition in Panama Aug 28
Boxing promoter Chris Dundee announced that former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali would fight an exhibition match in Panama on August 28. The event adds another high profile appearance for Ali as he remains active in exhibition bouts.
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