Brandywine Pace Tonight Crowns Harry Favorite
At Brandywine Raceway J M Harry the early favorite 5-2 to beat Senator Roan and Adios Harry in the Windy Hills Pace lineup. Eight pacers compete as Eddie Wheeler drives Adios Harry and Quick Return
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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
7
At Brandywine Raceway J M Harry the early favorite 5-2 to beat Senator Roan and Adios Harry in the Windy Hills Pace lineup. Eight pacers compete as Eddie Wheeler drives Adios Harry and Quick Return
Good Shot returns after a 1968 debut setback and goes postward as the 4- to 1- favorite in tonight's Brandywine-Graded Handicap at Windy Hills, aiming to bounce back with a strong effort.
Prospect Park Delco Termites, a top boy football program, will join the Bert Bell League as they move up with 12 year old age limit. Club founder Frank Witmer says the Termites leave 4 year old play but keep strong rivals in Nether Providence, Terriers, Rose Tree Colts, and others.
A source quotes Bob Stafford noting the league had around 18 teams and would not add more. The remark reflects a capped expansion or registration policy affecting potential entrants.
Results list pari mutuel outcomes across ten trots. MAE 20.50, PAID 127.20, times near 2:08 to 2:10.6, with top horses including MALLET DIAMOND ARDENT YANKEE DARNLEY'S GIRL and GOLDEN CARLENE. Attendance 7,107. Exacta paid 27.0. Multibet pool reported 518,810.
Two year old trotting fillies race tonight at Brandywine features Parula owned by Dancer and DuPont with TV’s Jim Leaming in the sulky. Parula previously won convincingly in 2.09.2 Vand and is favored in the first flight after a break at the start in her last appearance. The second section showcases eight lightly tested fillies led by Blily a Haughton’s Brocade, runner up to Parula two starts back.
Golden Carlene led from start to finish to win the Northwood Trot at Brandywine Raceway in 2 05.43. Sweet Cere was second and Sassafras Spud third. Del Cote drove the 5 year old mare. Herve Filion won on Next Knight.
In a candid portrait, Mickey Mantle describes his relationship with the press. He recalls moodiness and occasional refusals to interview between games. He credits teammates and manager Ralph Houk for respecting his boundaries while noting two reporters in New York irritate him.
Washington Pennsylvania reports five year old Jill Bryant of Chester repeated as Juvenile Class D girls speed skating champion at the state meet held Sunday. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bryant of 3335 Carter Lane.
Pirates win 4 3 over Houston boosting a six game streak. Elroy Face and Dave Giusti solid on mound with 12 hits fueled by Willie Stargell and Matty Alou. McBean notes team energy rose as hitting improved and kept pressure on Astros.
Philadelphia report says Emile Griffith plans a close camp with Clancy for a 12 rounder against Gypsy Joe Harris. Griffith, age 30, will train at Gill’s gym on West 26th Street and may gain weight as he prepares for a July 8 bout at The Lower East Side eatery.
Clancy notes Griffith favors a 15 round fight with Harris while Emile seeks a 16 rounder for a title shot. He mentions University Park spring sports, Penn State questions, and letters for non varsity awards. Local athletes from Delaware County and area schools discuss reactions and potential matchups as plans unfold.
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