Humility would suit Bonds as he nears Aaron record
Patrick Murphy of Columbus Nebraska argues that Barry Bonds earns vast praise but lacks humility. He recalls Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth, notes Bonds 650th homer and 73 in a season, and laments the lack of fan or reporter warmth toward Bonds while hoping future generations value shared success over solitary glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Bonds
Henry Aaron
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Hammer
Hank
Babe Ruth
al Downing
Los Angeles Dodgers
Alek
Bonds
Mark McGwire
McGwire
Roger Maris
Maris
Michael Jordan
Joe DiMaggio
Family racing roots drive Garden City Airport Raceway thrill
The piece profiles Lanny Harvey and grandson Brandon Wolf as Garden City racers in the Airport Raceway. It notes Wolf three generations of driving, the crew’s routine maintenance, and the hobbyist nature of the sport with family ties, local drivers, and modest purses.
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Garden City
Airport Raceway
Lanny Harvey
Brandon Wolf
Boyd
Campbell
Gigot
Leiker
Smith
Davidson
Kaps
Wolf
Worf
Harvey
Jack Kirchoff
Kirchoff
Story by Gwen Tietgen and Photos by Matthew Huddleston
Gwen Tietgen authored the feature with photographs by Matthew Huddleston. The piece highlights community moments and a collaborative journalistic effort.
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Gwen Tietgen
Matthew Huddleston
Garden City Airport Raceway hosts weekly races through Sept
Fans fill Garden City Airport Raceway on Saturdays with races starting 8 p.m. gates open 5 p.m. A Dodge Ruminator Monster Truck entertains Aug 30 intermission. Tickets 6 dollars adults 5 dollars kids. Racers include Kirchoff and John Campbell, with spectators praising close finishes and the thrills of crashes.
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Karl Cahill Jr
Garden City Airport
Garden City
Airport
Kirchoff
John Campbell
Campbell
Ty Laird
Tomas Sanchez
Laird
Sant
Sanchez
See Races Page B3 Bob Park and Boston Terrier Rocky
Bob Park of Garden City and his Boston Terrier Rocky watch the action as race coverage continues on page B3.
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Bob Park
Garden City
Rocky
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Irphy’s
Patrick Murphy
Columbus, Neb
The
Telegram
Airport Raceway Club
Tom Cray
Scotty Duggen
Michael Davidson
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