Sleepy Nelson A Legendary Figure On Local Dirt Tracks
Sleepy Nelson known as Gene Garland Nelson commands respect on Arena Park's sportsman circuit. He recalls racing since his youth, credits mentors like Johnny Johnson and Cotton Musick, and praises mechanics Buddy Gibson and Bill Cunningham. His long career spans decades across Texas circuits.
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Friday’s Ruidoso Horse Racing Card Summary
Friday lineup lists several races at Ruidoso with horses and trainers in an unedited entry. Purses range around $1,000 to $1,100 for five to eight furlong events. Notable entries include Cim, Dickey, McBride, Byers, Meaux, and Hart with multiple competing horses across eight races.
Pirates Rip Mets 8-1 as Stargell and Clendenon homer
Pirates overwhelm Mets 8 1 behind Steve Blass with Willie Stargell blasting a two run homer and Donn Clendenon also homering in the fourth. Stargell hitting .531 against New York and 28th lifetime versus the Mets, adds to Pittsburgh's offense in the victory.
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Alou, Braves blank Giants 2-0 in Atlanta
Felipe Alou led off with a homer off Gaylord Perry and Milt Pappas fired a two run shutout for the Atlanta Braves. Perry held Atlanta to two singles through seven, then was lifted. Pappas extended his scoreless streak to 21 2 3 innings with the win.
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Takashina dies at 72 former JOC lawyer member
Fumio Takashima a lawyer and member of the Japan Olympic Committee died Tuesday from stomach ulcers He was 72 years old His death comes as the JOC mourns a long serving official in Tokyo Japan AP report
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Firecracker 400 Stakes Set At Daytona Beach Race
UNSUNG Charlie Glotzbach leads a star field in the 10th Firecracker 400 on the Daytona International Speedway high banked 2.5 mile track. Lee Roy Yarbrough and Richard Petty chase as others like Cale Yarborough David Pearson and A J Foyt eye fast starts. A top practice crash sidelined Donnie Allison while Mario Andretti and others lag in the 40 car field.
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Bills Shift Training Camp To Niagara Falls
The Buffalo Bills announced a shift of their AFL training camp from Blaisdell to Niagara University in Niagara Falls. Camp opens July 20 with the first workouts two days after. Niagara’s campus lies about 25 miles from downtown Buffalo.
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