Fatal crash casts pall as Hill wins Le Mans race
Le Mans France AP report says Joakim Bonnier died instantly in a 24 hour race crash on the Indianapolis Bend. Graeme Hill secured the victory eight hours later as concern rose over circuit safety and crowd spectacle. Bonnier 42, veteran of racing and a leading advocate for safety, was driving a Lola when attempting to pass a Ferrari at speed. The accident halted the celebration and raised questions about track improvements and spectator appeal at Le Mans.
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LE Mans
France
Indianapolis
Joakim Bonnier
Graham Hill
Bonnier
Hill
Juan-Manuel Fangio
Alberto Ascari
Mike Collins
Marquis de Portago
British
Racing Motors
Matra
Henri Pescarolo
Louis Rosier
Florian Vetsch
Switzerland
Vic Elford
Britain
Elford
Ferrari
Lola
Snead family name fuels won Philadelphia Golf Classic
J C Snead ignored questions about living in the shadow of Sam Snead and captured the $30 000 first prize in the $150 000 IVB Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley. He posted a 72 hole total of six under par 282 to beat Chi Chi Rodriguez by one stroke, with Rodriguez finishing at 283.
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Ralph Bernstein
Associated Press
Philadelphia
J.C. Snead
Sam Snead
J. C
Uncle Sam
Snead
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Tony Jacklin
Jerry Heard
Tom Weis
Kopf
Gary Player
Sam
Chi Chi
U S Wins Curtis Cup in a Close 10-8 Victory
The United States retains the Curtis Cup after a tough 10-8 win over Britain in Western Gales Scotland. Laney Smith and Beth Barry secured decisive afternoon singles wins as the U S rallied from an 8-8 tie to clinch the trophy.
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Western Gailes
Scotland
Jean Crawford
New York
United States
West Newton
Mass
U.S
Laney Smith
Snyder
N.Y
Diane Frearson
Beth Barry
Mobile
Ala
Kathryn Phillips
Britain
Festival kicks off National Sand Bass Festival at Lake Texoma
The 10th annual event opens with swimming foot races motorboat races and a fishing contest across Lake Texoma locations. Oklahoma boat racers led by Ken Bayer Tulsa dominate as racers from Texas Arkansas and Louisiana compete. The Madill fish fry caps the week with up to 30000 expected at courthouse square. Napoles retains welterweight title with a second round TKO over Adolph Pruitt in Monterrey.
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Lake Texoma
Okla
Courthouse Square
Madill
Little Glasses Cove
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Boat Racing Association
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Ken Bayer
Tulsa
David Smith
Oklahoma City
Jim Wilkins
Dallas
Hope Star 1972 Hope Ark newspaper masthead and staff
The Hope Star issue displays the 1972 publication details including date June 12, 1972 Vol 73 No 205. It lists staff and offices with publisher Alex Washburn president, Donal Parker vice president, Paul H. Jones secretary treasurer manager editor, and C M Pod Rogers director circulation manager. It notes publication by Star Publishing Co and confirms AP and state press association memberships.
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Star Publishing CO
Alex. H. Washburn
Donal Parker
Paul H. Jones
C.M
Pod) Rogers
Hope
Ark
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
AP News
Ass’n
Arkansas Press Ass'n
Arkansas Dailies, Inc
Poplar
Memphis
Tenn
Hartford
Dallas
Texas
Michigan Ave
Chicago
E. 42Nd St
New York
N.Y
Penobscot
Detroit
Mich
Skirvin Tower
Oklahoma City
Okla
Riva Ridge Wins Smashing Belmont Victory
Trainer Lucien Laurin harnesses a strong 3 year old group led by Derby winner Riva Ridge after a seven length Belmont Stakes triumph. Spanish Riddle debuted on grass with a Belmont win while Quill Gordon faded. Riva Ridge extended his lead in the division, clocking 2 28 on a fast track and securing his ninth stakes win.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Lucien Laurin
Laurin
Riva Ridge
Upper Case
Spanish Riddle
Quill Gordon
Roy Anderson
Meadow Stable
Belmont Park
Gallant Man
Stage Door Towermy
Ron Footte
Texas Blonde Is PGA Champion 1972 Eve Ladies
Kathy Ahern a 23 year old Texas bride who rides motorcycles and plays golf won the 1972 Eve Ladies PGA title at Pleasant Valley Country Club. She shot a final round 69 to finish at one over par 290 and earned $7,500 after a six stroke victory over Janie Blalock.
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Dave O'Hara
Associated Press
Sutton
Mass
Kathy Ahern
Texas
Miss Ahern
Pleasant Valley Country
Clut
Tur Foots
Janie Blalock
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Bass
THE
Monterrey
Mexico
Jose Napoles
Napoles
Adolph Pruitt
St. Louis
U.S. Keds
S. Main ST
BANA
Americard
Hope Star
Star of Hope
Consolidated
Star Building
S. Walnut St
Hope, Ark
P.O
Area
Hempstead
Nevada
Lafayette
Howard
Pike
Clark
B. Wallace McDowell
D.D.S
Deanna Drug
Finis Odom
Bee Bee Bee
Mint
le Hace
Ruritania
Cloudy Dawn
Tuhawas
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