Ninth Race Delivers Big Payout at Medicine Hat Stampede
Tim Crites rode Avenue Lady to victory in the ninth race while Abbie's Day and Acrobat Boy took minor returns. Bettors who chose the first two finishers in order won $146.20 as opening night crowds and high quinella payoffs boosted handle beyond $15,000. Knechtel and Bourne dominated the winner’s circle with multiple wins and the meet spotlight edged toward future Alberta Quarter Horse Futurity and Derby trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Crites
Avenue Lady
Abbie’s Day
Acrobat Boy
Crites
Exhibition and Stampede Co
Ralph Murray
Gates
Quinella
Leanne Knechtel
Cue Tee Pet
Twigg Pott
Butch Bourne
Tis Sweet
Regal Flash
Bourne
Knechtel
Nancy Forbes
Calicot
Embeegee
Jester
Fowler
Candy
Fowler’s
Threatin
Jet
Rocky Strandquist
Fowler's
Stampede Park Handicap Horse Racing Card
Derby Trail and sprint events highlight a stampede of races at Stampede Park on Saturday and Sunday. Entries feature horses like Zicklefritz, Rainy Rouser, Leo's Lark, Pats Request, and Wins Eagle with post times listed and notable bets noted for best bet and longshot picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Railbird
Mons
Zicklefritz
Rainy Rouser
Brenda Blues
Vazzetta
Diamond
E. Bourne
Marie Morn
S. Benson
Lucky Dan
R. Strandquist
Leo
Pats
Eagle
Keen Arrow
Cup shifts back East for Memorial Cup round robin
The Ontario Major Junior Hockey League confirms Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie host the Memorial Cup round robin in 1978 with each city hosting half the games. Sudbury Arena seats 6,666 while Sault Gardens holds 4,500 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario Major Junior Hockey League
Sudbury
Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Gardens
Blazers Close In On NBA Title In Home Finale
Portland, in Ramsay era, needs one win to clinch the NBA championship after beating Philadelphia 110 104 to take a 3 2 series lead. Blazermania roars as they host the deciding game on their home floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Portland Trail Blazers
Ragamuffins
Jack Ramsay
Blazermania
Pacific Northwest
Blazers
NBA
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Stampede Park
Medicine Hat
Santanaqua
Alberta
Curt Closson
Shaffer
Duke
Frank Webber
Silent Stream
Calico
Shaffer's Duke
Burgandy Street
Exactor
Dartin
Dolly
Custus Bug
Low Moore
Triple BoKay
N. Forbes
Trey Jet
H. Solberg
Rare Bow —E. Bourne
Sundre
C. Closson
Ace
J. Troute
Ruby — H. McNally
St. Bar Moon
B. Goodwin
King
Joe
L. Knechtel
Snazzy Bar
E. Lawrence
Mongoose
Littlelight
Davy’s
Express
Dee Ieer
Vegas Whiplash
D. Senebald
Doll
Loco Maggie
Custuc
Fancy Whirlaway
F. Lavik
Oldtimer
Red Pearl Bailey
Olds
Leo’s Lark
T. Crites
Misty Haven
Lady Green
Bojangles — Littlelight
Leanste
Ja Bar Robin — L. Knechtel
Rossene — F. Lavik
Olds & Up
Ever
Artie — E. Bourne
Kid Dynamite
Miss Star
Don — F. Lavik
RecoLass
Marshall
Sir Elliott
Prince Gem
Aaiss Elgee
Copper Sox
Tru Union
Ocean Lore
Destrer
R. Standquist
Castle Lane
Reco Lass
Babe Zan Keeper
Della Moon
Lightfoot
Sandy
Little Diva
Charlie
Mio
Denver
McNally
al Blanco
Patelbon
Wild Hla
Nasmyth
Castle Brilliant
E. Marshall
Sullivan
Sue
A. Dridger
Anomera
Bob Chin
Flashy
Flatiron
Stretch
Rojo
Rufus
Bedrock Jet
Fire
Dr. Belcher — Bourne
Alkie — Bourne
Major
R. G. Hobbs
Warettas
Dridger
Shane — Knechtel
Regal Flash — McNally
Burgundy Street
Strandquist
Clarence
Tubby) Schmalz
Glanville For Sales Ltd
Bob Beaudoin
Ave. S.E. Medicine Hat
Glanville
FORD
US & Lumber TL Ltd
Yi Eye
Clarence Nolan
Nolan
Dunmore Rd
S.E
Suffield
Sofspra Auto Shine
15Th St. S.W
AL Spielman
Calgary Remand
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