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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1969
Page
14
Melvin Durslag explains a Senate bill aiming to bar horse owners from deducting losses, challenging the view of racing as a business. If passed, owners could lose federal tax breaks, risking the sport as costs like 700 dollars monthly for training push owners to the sidelines and prices at Saratoga fell about 25 percent.
The piece warns that passage of the bill would slash horse values and trigger widespread exits from racing. Owners fear losses, panic at ownership levels, and a shift to a modest, England-like scale, with broader impacts on purses and sport standards.
The piece argues depreciation write offs for franchises and horses would fall if government bans such tax breaks. It warns owners would bear the burden alone, facing public sympathy deficits as audiences rally against perceived rich interests. It cites Kentucky racing and stud fees as potential consequences.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes urges continued improvement after a dominating 62-0 win over Texas Christian while preparing for a Seattle game against Washington. Hayes notes depth in the backfield, not in the line, as the Buckeyes chase a No. 16 matchup. Washington presents a tough interior line and a triple option threat, with the Huskies having 370 rushing yards and 161 passing through two games.
Jets cornerback Johnny Sample denounces commissioner Pete Rozelle as a dictator and claims bias against the AFL. He plans forthcoming books on black athletes and fight for equality while noting his current grounding after an All-Star Game back injury and a Jets contract status. Sample outlines his career and hints at Namath Rozelle controversy.
Ohio State leads the Top Ten with 35 points and Penn State at 2 in a ranking showing Arkansas Texas and others receiving votes. The list names California Oklahoma Georgia Purdue Missouri Tennessee UCLA Florida Michigan Michigan State Alabama LSU Stanford West Virginia Wyoming Mississippi and others. Arizona State Auburn Florida State Georgia Tech Indiana Kansas Kansas State Kentucky Nebraska Notre Dame Ohio U. Oregon State also listed among vote receivers.
NASCAR officials in Daytona Beach reviewed the HSB 400 results from Macon Georgia and named Charles Blanton of Gaffney South Carolina the winner. Frank Sessoms of Darlington South Carolina had been listed first but fell to third after the score check. Blanton drove a 1968 Camaro and led on the 294th lap of the 365 lap event two laps ahead of Andrews who piloted a 1968 Mustang.
Yesterday's Stars show offensive punch as Bill Freehan triples and singles driving in three runs for Detroit in a 4 1 win over Baltimore. Lee Stange relieves in seventh for Boston and preserves an 8 5 victory over Washington with a double play and two shutout innings.
A surge of 20 game winners headlines the majors as mound changes help pitchers. Phil Niekro, Mike Cuellar, Jim Perry, Tom Seaver, Denny McLain, Dave McNally, Dave Boswell, Mel Stottlemyre, Juan Marichal, Larry Dierker, Ferguson Jenkins, Bill Hands, and others reach or threaten 20 wins. Several others, including Bob Gibson, Mickey Lolich, Claude Osteen, and Bill Singer, sit at 19 with a chance to top 20 as the season ends.
The Kansas City Chiefs lose Len Dawson to a knee injury and Jacky Lee to a broken ankle leaving Mike Livingston as starter. Coach Hank Stram invites Tom Flores and John Huarte for tryouts while Ed Podolak may be used at running back. Bengals, Jets, and Vikings report quarterback injuries and lineups for upcoming games.
Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier said running back Leroy Kelly should be ready for the game with the Detroit Lions after a pulled hamstring in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Defensive back Ernie Kellermann with a broken thumb may also be available after further checks.
National League standings show the East led by New York at 99 61 with Chicago 91 69 and Pittsburgh 86 74. St Louis 85 74 and Philadelphia 62 97 trail. West sees Atlanta 92 68 and San Francisco 89 70. Cincinnati 88 72 and Los Angeles 83 76 follow. Houston 80 79 and San Diego 50 109 trail. Monday results had no games. upcoming include Philadelphia at St Louis and Cincinnati at Atlanta among others.
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