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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1976
Page
15
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Majestic Light nursed a late rally to win the Swaps Stakes by nearly four lengths at a mile and a quarter on dirt, earning $67,200 for the race. L Heureux finished a length behind in the Cinema Handicap, run nine furlongs on the turf, with Bynoderm a distant third as Majestic Light harvested a $165,400 meet total for owner Ogden Mills Phipps and trainer John Russell. Jockey Sandy Hawley rode Majestic Light to victory in the Swaps, after another strong ride in the Cinema where Laffit Pincay led Madera Sun as the pace setter.
David Graham won the Westchester Gulf Classic by three strokes at Westchester Country Club, finishing 12 under par 272. The Australian native led a crowded field including Fuzzy Zoeller, Tom Watson, and Ben Crenshaw, while Zeller, Watson, and Crenshaw each shot 68 in the final round.
Judy Rankin of Midland Texas captured the LPGA Columbus Classic title by five strokes, matching the tournament’s final round 67 to finish with a strong total. Rankin, who last week became the first LPGA player from Laois to reach $100,000 in a season, added $10,000 to her earnings.
Mary Star outscored Motor Patrol 14 to 10 led by Collins 2 for 4 with 3 RBI and Swanson 2 for 3 with 2 RBI and three runs scored. Jets Collins and John Swanson delivered a strong attack as Mary Star won at Blair Field on Sunday.
Mrs Rankin shot seven under par and 205 at 6200 yards Riviera Country Club to claim her fifth LPGA victory of the season. Hollis Stacy and Patty Bradley tied for second at Hilton Road, while JoAnne Carner struggled in heat finishing 7? over 21. Rankin said the win felt more like work than elation as she pursues consistent success.
Gordon Johncock of Phoenix edged Indianapolis champion Unser by 15 laps to win the Indy twin 200 part at Michigan International Speedway. He led the final 24 laps as Unser ran out of gas, setting a new event speed record of 165.083 mph. Fuel and pit decisions shaped the two mile oval race.
A classy band of sophomores led by She Will catcher from John Cooper stable headlines a busy week at Los Alamitos. Go Man Go week opens at the Jesse's Bar feature while trials for the $75,000-added Kindergarten Stakes attract top West fresmen. The $51,000 Go Man Go draws Wanta Go Little Blue Sheep Smooth Me She s Precious and more with two Cooper horses in the $10,000 Josias race.
Diane Desfor of Long Beach and USC defeated Paul Smith of La Jolla to win the women’s singles. Chris Lewis of Los Angeles beat Bill Muze of Berkeley 6 4 8 4 to take the men’s title in Newport.
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James Hunt survived a multi-car crash at the start and won the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch driving a Marlboro McLaren. He finished in 1 hour 3 minutes 47.61 seconds at 115.19 mph, ahead of Niki Lauda in a Ferrari by 82 seconds, with Jody Scheckter third in a Tyrrell Ford and John Watson fourth.
Benny Parsons captures the Nashville 426 Grand National pace, his third win of the year, boosting his standings behind Pearson and Yarborough. He led with 96 laps remaining after Buddy Baker faltered, earning $6,015 as Darrell Waltrip finished second.
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