Missourian racer Roy McClellan leads IMCA events at state fair
Roy McClellan of Riverside, first IMCA stock car champ in Missouri finals, competes over two days at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on Aug 21 and Aug 28. Bill Utz, two-time IMCA sprint champ, drives the Dean Hathman Ole Yeller sprinter for $30,000 in purses on Aug 21 and again on Aug 22 in the Futurity. Utz also enters Missouri super modified races on Aug 21, with a third annual Missouri championship for early model cars on the half mile track on Friday night Aug.
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Missouri
Poquette’s Hullabaloo Brightens Royals Rookie Year
Kansas City outfielder Tom Poquette, batting .330, contends with elite rookies while overshadowed by stars like Brett, McRae, and Mayberry. Manager Whitey Herzog praises his surprising hitting as Poquette credits coach Charley Lau for refining his swing and patience. Poquette survived a severe wall collision in June and remains focused on seizing the rookie award.
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Omaha
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Joe Rudi
Detroit
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Mel Gray Chose Pro Football Over Olympic Sprint Dream
In July Mel Gray reflects on his track career and why he chose football over Olympic opportunities in 1968 and 1972. The St. Louis Cardinals receiver recalls sprint potential, discusses goals for 1976, and emphasizes hard work, speed, and confidence gained from five NFL seasons.
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Yankees Clash With AL Over Instant Replay Policy
New York Yankees face censure from American League President Lee MacPhail after using instant replay on the scoreboard at Yankee Stadium. MacPhail fined the club $1,000 and warned of possible harm to umpires, while the Yankees defend the move as fan-oriented and plan to continue the replays despite the league’s recommendation.
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Yankees
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Mexico and Columbia win sixth Optimist Club tournaments
Mexico and Columbia teams top the Optimist Club midget and juvenile events. The Mexico Reds Mavericks lost to Eolia 10-6 but recovered to win the juvenile crown in five games as Eolia finished second and Palmyra third. Columbia U went undefeated to capture the midget title with Auxvasse second and Mexico Giants third.
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North Callaway High girls softball practice set at Auxvasse
North Callaway High School girls softball team holds practice at 9 a m Monday at Auxvasse Elementary School ballpark. Freshmen through seniors invited to try out. players must have a physical, forms available at the high school office this week 10 a m to noon. Meanwhile in bowling, Dave Frame wins the Buffalo Open 207 197 to claim $60 000 title.
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