Battle over racing dates hits Massachusetts legislature
In a high stakes clash, House Speaker Bartley allies push for extra harness racing dates to open Pioneer Valley tracks in Northampton or Agawam, while Western Massachusetts promoters seek Big E dates in West Springfield. The fight pits Bartley loyalists against Senate leaders withAmherst attorney Paul Ford and others steering the Eastern States plan.
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Boston
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Edward J. Ryan
South Hadley
Heard wins Citrus Open in major shuffle toward Masters
Jerry Heard captured the Citrus Open at Rio Pinar, finishing 15 under par 273 and winning $30,000. He led wire to wire, three strokes ahead of Jim Jamieson and Homero Blancas, with Jamieson boosting his bid after a back brace mishap. Heard aims for his first Masters title as he channels renewed confidence and upbeat mood.
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Petrocelli Passes Elbow Test In Red Sox Drill
Winter Haven Florida United Press International reports Red Sox infield candidates held their first defensive workout. Rico Petrocelli’s right elbow passed preliminary tests after last August surgery. He will not throw hard for weeks to protect recovering muscles. Also at drills was 39 year old Luis Aparicio returning after Venezuela illness kept his eight year old son Nelson home. Aparicio weighed 161 pounds, three less than last year, and vowed to work harder in spring training after a prior ankle injury.
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Whalers Beat Aeros 6-2 to Hold Division Lead
New England's Tom Williams and Al Karlander led a 6-2 win over Houston as the WHA East leaders stayed ahead of Toronto and Chicago. John French and Tom Webster added goals while Gordie Howe and Don Grierson scored for Houston in a loss that kept them nine points ahead in the West.
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Knight furious as UCLA falters and Florida streaker loose
College basketball sees 10 teams reach NCAA playoffs after a wild weekend with top 10 upsets. Indiana coach Bobby Knight blasted officiating after an 85 79 loss to Ohio State as Michigan loomed for a possible Big Ten title clash. Florida’s streaker incident and SEC bids complicate the race alongside Pac Eight battles and various conference champions securing berths.
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Pownal Race Results Highlight Distinct Finishes
Times show Butler's Surprise Hortense Barmin and Volo's Mike Time with 2 05.4 and 2 11.4 as top finishers. Event awarded $1000 to eleventh place. attendance logged at 3,561 with Handie prize totaling $324,335. Only results available from the meet.
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Hortense Barmin
Volo
Mike Time
Collins Oy
Greg Sco
March 3 1974 harness race results and standings
Racing card lists multiple horses and drivers with times and purses from a March 3 1974 meet. Notable placings include First, Second, and Seventh across divisions with purses ranging from 2600 to 3600 dollars. Geneal details show driver names such as Parker and John Green along with horse names like Consolata and Bash Bish Babe.
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Hatta
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Parker K
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Burwells Lady
Aston Laurie
Bash Bish Babe
John Green
Linde Bayama
Ace
Maynard
Glenshee
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