First Annual Bollweevil Minicycle Classic Opens
The YAMA sanctioned national event runs next weekend at Decatur International Motorcycle Speedway Southeastern Horse Center with drivers from across the nation. Photographer Bobby Herbert captures track prep while announcer Alan Swafford reviews the renovated course. Kim Berryhill and Tony Watson check out bikes amid preparations.
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Minicycle Classic Set Opens Morgan County Week
The first annual Bollweevil Minicycle Classic runs Saturday and Sunday at the Decatur International Motorcycle Speedway Southeastern Horse Center. Morgan County proclaims Minicycle Week August 5 to 12. About 500 drivers aged nine to 15 from across the United States are expected, with over 400 entries already received. Short-Track races Saturday and Moto-Cross Sunday. track opens at noon, racing starts at 1 p.m. Admission is 3 dollars for adults and 1.5 dollars for 6-12 year olds. Riders must be Youth Division AMA members and will race in Senior, Novice, Junior, or Expert classes.
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Fuentes Lifts Giants Past Dodgers In 11th
Tito Fuentes hit his fourth homer of the season with one out in the 11th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers ace Jim Brewer yielded the decisive blast after taking over in the ninth. The loss trimmed LA’s NL West lead to three games over Cincinnati. Cardinals edged the Mets 4-3, Reds beat the Astros 7-6 in 11, Royals topped the Twins 6-4, and Rangers routed the White Sox 9-3.
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Spotlight Focuses On Top Three For PGA
AP report from Cleveland notes Lee Trevino and Gary Player face uncertain health and commitment as the PGA national championship looms. Weiskopf Jack Nicklaus and Bruce Crampton headline a strong field. Trevino may not compete, missing Wednesday start to support his wife awaiting a child.
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Best-Ball Golf Lead After First Round at Indian Hills
Two two-man teams shot 66 to share the lead in the Best-Ball Golf Tournament at Indian Hills Golf Club after 18 holes. J. D. Mitchell and Bull Terry tied Randy Emons and J. Crow at the top. The event resumes with scheduled tee times throughout the day.
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Judd Stockard Defending Champion DCC Invitational Tourney
Decatur Country Club opens its short course to a 192-player field for the annual Invitational. Judd Stockard returns to defend his title after last year’s two under par 211. Pro Bill Curtis praises course conditions while noting the tight layout and treacherous greens may test many competitors. Local favorites to watch include See DCC On Page B5.
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Dolphins Edge Bengals in Exhibition at Orange Bowl
Ver Den Herder pushes Doug Dressler down on Charlie Joiner as the Miami Dolphins defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 14 to 13 in an all games exhibition at the Orange Bowl. It marks Miami's 26th consecutive all games victory.
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Football Players Meet At Austin High School
A meeting for all boys in grades nine through twelve who plan to play varsity football at Austin High School will be held today at 2 p.m. in the school gym. Head coach Frank Sadler urged attendance, noting the session should last about one hour.
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Austin Boosters Meet Tuesday
Austin High School's Booster Club will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the film room. All former members and current supporters of the Black Bears should attend to discuss plans for the upcoming year.
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