New York Racing Announces 1972 Schedule Changes
The NYRA maps a 92 stakes season totaling 4.375 million dollars with the Bel Dame and Frizette upgraded to six figure purses The Woodward increases to 1 mile and two year olds race on grass The season opens March 1 at Aqueduct and ends December 15 with the Display Handicap Grass races include Rare Treat and Great American at Aqueduct Belmont hosts several key stakes including Belmont and Champagne with added purses and revised nomination rules.
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Gators Drop Unbeaten Run In Narrow Loss To Illinois
Florida’s bid for a tournament run ends at 76-75 as Illinois finishes strong. Tone Miller led Florida with 31 points but a late shot was ruled invalid, sending the Gators to their first loss after six straight wins.
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Dan Kirkland
Russ Hunt
Schafrath Retires After Pro Football Career
Dick Schafrath, a 34 year old offensive tackle drafted from Ohio State in 1959, announced his retirement from pro football. He earned two all pro selections and several Pro Bowl trips and saw little action at the end of last season. Les Almos Phillips will captain Army's 1972 cross country team. he stands 5 foot 7 and weighs 130 pounds.
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