Shoemaker Raises Riding Record At Del Mar
Bill Shoemaker, the millionaire jockey known as the Shoe, rode five mounts at Del Mar and set a new lifetime wins record of 6,033, surpassing Johnny Longden’s 6,032. The moment drew 20,942 fans as Shoemaker celebrated with Longden and his family, vowing to ride on while able.
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Associated Press
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Bing Crosby
Revson Captures Superior Driver Award at California 500
Peter Revson, the New York socialite, won the Superior Professional Driver award in Ontario California after a 5th place finish in the 500 mile race. He ran strongly for 4 laps before an electrical switch failure in the pits. Revson earned 17,250 dollars plus a 2,000-dollar driver award. McElreath and Yarbrough tied for second in balloting after Yarbrough led five laps before an engine failure with nine to go.
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Calif
Peter Revson
Auto Racing
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California
Revson
American Automobile Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association
Jim McElreath
LeeRoy Yarbrough
One Dead Seven Hurt at State Fair Race
A stock car crash at the State Fair Raceway in Syracuse left one dead and seven injured. Spectators behind an eight foot fence were struck when Lee Millington of Canal Fulton NY lost control, his car flipping end over end and crossing a wall and fence. The fatal accident occurred during the final NY Modified Stock Championship race on the third lap, halting the event.
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State Fair Raceway
Lee Millington
Canajoharie
N.Y
Millington
Shelton Wins Cotton States Golf Match
Monroe player Robert Shelton defeats Gil Morgan in a sudden death playoff on the second hole after both finish 72 holes at 278. Shelton cards a final round 58 to Morgan’s 69, with Shelton parring the second playoff hole and Morgan bogeying.
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Gil Morgan
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Distinctive Edges In Belmont Stakes Thriller
Distinctive led from the start and held off Hydrologist to win the $116,800 Belmont Stakes by a half length. Walter Blum praised Distinctive's sustained run as the four year old clocked 1 1 8 with fractions 22 4 5, 45 2 5, 1 09 1 5 and 1 34 1. Distinctive boosted Herbert Allen’s earnings to 38 final payoff, amid a crowd near track records. Jockey Bill Shoemaker set a new world record for career victories with No. 6 033 after riding Dares at Del Mar.
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Associated Press
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Herbert Allen
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Razorbacks Prep With Two-Hour Pads Session
Arkansas worked out in pads for two hours on Monday ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Stanford. Starting fullback Russ Garber missed practice with a pulled leg muscle from Thursday. The team planned another two hour session and then began tapering practices for the opener.
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Arkansas Razorbacks
Stanford
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Lightning Kills Gibbs High Players in Bolt at Practice
In St Petersburg Florida a bolt of lightning struck Gibbs High School football practice killing senior Robert Newton 17 and sophomore Vincent Williams 16 and injuring 20 others two critically. Sixteen players were treated for shocks and burns with four hospitalized. Coach Al Campbell said lightning paused practice but struck without warning. Referee Robert Jenkins described a distant flash and a loud boom before the collapse on the field.
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al Campbell
Indians in Vigorious Sessions at Arkansas State
Jonesboro Arkansas AP Benny Ellender said the Arkansas State University Indians held a vigorous two hour scrimmage Monday. He praised the defense for more zip and fire and noted the offense showed strength on goal line plays despite progress hampered by injuries and a virus infection.
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Labor Day Mounts Highlight Del Mar Derby Finish
He finished fourth on Pinjara in the Del Mar Handicap won by Daryl's Joy ridden by John Sellers. Daryl's Joy paid 7.80 with Cougar II second and Contratodos third. Winning time for the 14 1/2 mile race was 2:15 2-5. Well Mannered led to win Hawthorne Derby by four lengths over Saratoga Bay in 1:41 4-5 for the mile and 1-16, paying 5.20.
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Saratoga Bay
Hawthorne
Kaleidoscope and Election Coverage on Hope Arkansas Star
Schedule fragment lists TV programs for Hope Arkansas Star including Kaleidoscope Truth or Consequences and election coverage across multiple time blocks. Program notes include News forums, films Along Came a Spider and Cutter's Trail, series Extention Forum Mod Squad Civilisation, and guests Billy Graham Marcus Welby Johnny Carson Dick Cavett Merv Griffin.
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Gomer Pyle
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Hercules
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Smothers Brothers
Top Women Players Bypass Pacific Southwest Meet
AP report from Forest Hills notes Margaret Court Nancy Richey and other top women tennis players plan to skip the Pacific Southwest Tournament in Los Angeles as part of a push for equal prize money. They cite a 12 to 1 disparity between men and women's first prizes and discuss a proposed strictly women’s tour.
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Forest Hills
N.Y
Margaret Court
Nancy Richey
Pacific Southwest
Los Angeles
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Tex
United States
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West Side Tennis Club
Perry Jones
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Calif
England
Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
TV Schedule Dense With Classic 1960s Programs
A dense onscreen listing shows a full daytime and late afternoon broadcast grid featuring ABC NBC and CBS staples. Highlights include Bozo the Clown Verdi Captain Kangaroo and Sesame Street alongside game shows soap operas and news. The plan includes sports and specials such as Arkansas Razorbacks features and Christmas-season style telecasts.
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Pocket shelter for Eagles QB Snead during heat drills
Quarterback Norm Snead of the Philadelphia Eagles may have found a quirky shield from rushing linemen. The pocket is the trunk of his car and he slips into it only when the sun is hot during practice sessions.
Indians Face Health Build Up Before Season Opener
Six players at once for the Indians as injuries and a virus delayed full practice. ASU starts season against Wichita State on September 19 with a now healthier squad and hope for a strong opener.
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Sikes Share at Hartford is $1,150
R H Sikes of Springdale Ark shot a one under par 70 Monday to finish the Greater Hartford Open with a 276 total and earned 1150. Richard Crawford Bella Vista Ark finished with 286 and won 174. Bob Murphy won the tournament with a 267.
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Springdale
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Richard Crawford
Bella Vista
Bob Murphy
Hard Luck Driver Seizes Victory in Southern 500
Buddy Baker drove his 1969 Dodge built by Cotton Owens to win the 21st Southern 500 at Darlington, with Cale Yarbrough wrecking out after brake trouble and Donnie Allison fading to 11th. Bobby Isaac finished second one lap back as NASCAR standings see changes with Isaac gaining 147 points and James Aylton moving to 3,012.
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N.C
Cotton Owens
Cale Yarbrough
Timmonsville
Allison
Baker
Bobby
Dodge
Bobby Isaac
Catawba
Richard Petty
Isaac
James Aylton
Inman, S.C
Pro Charts Falcons Projections and Roster Outlook
National Conference overview on the Atlanta Falcons with notes on pass rush, offense, and special teams. Key players discussed include Bob Berry Randy Johnson Gail Cogdill Paul Flatley Jim Mitchell Harmon Wager Cannonball Butler Art Malone Sonny Campbell George Kunz Dick Enderie Malcolm Snider Jeff Van Note Clyde Humphrey John Zook Dave Cahill Glen Condren Tommy Nobis Ron Acks Don Hansen Greg Brexing Grady Allen Rudy Redmond Al Lavan Tom McCauley Mike Freeman Billy Lothridge Ken Vinyard. Prediction places Falcons second in the Western division and hints at their first winning season.
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Dick Enderie
Malcolm Snider
Jeff van Note
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Rudy Redmond
Reaves
al Lavan
Tom McCauley
Mike Freeman
Raiders Aim for West Title in Madden Era Preview
Oakland, entering the AFL in 1969 under coach John Madden, returns a veteran lineup led by quarterback Daryle Lamonica and receivers Fred Biletnikoff and Warren Wells. Key questions include fullback and running back spots, defensive changes after Oliver’s exit, and whether George Blanda or rookie Ken Stabler secures the backup QB role as the team pursues another division run.
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Pro Grid Teams Cut Notables Dowling Howell
Yale record breaking quarterback Brian Dowling was cut by the Boston Patriots while Lane Howell, a six year veteran tackle from Grambling, was released by the Eagles. Dowling may join the Patriots taxi squad if unclaimed. Bills drop safety George Saimes and others including Al Bemniller and Harry Jacobs.
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