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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1976
Page
14
A piece on racing in rain and mud explains that sloppy tracks invalidate standard methods. Jockeys describe vision challenges and risk, while horses endure better endurance. It advocates checking past sloppy-day charts to spot trends and warns off-track forecasts lag behind real conditions.
A two day survey across Charles Town Saratoga Penn National and Rockingham shows many winners on muddy or sloppy surfaces led early wire-to-wire or from second or third early. Weathered tracks favor fast breakers while come-from-behind runners face visibility and safety risks.
The Midlands dominate the national title scene through the 1970s with Oklahoma and Nebraska seeking three straight crowns while Notre Dame Michigan Ohio State aim to challenge. Top players for Notre Dame include Rick Slager and Joe Montana with eight returning on defense as the Irish prepare for a strong season.
American League leaders include McRae KC hitting .354 and LeFlore Det on base pace with 84 runs. NL batting leads Johnstone Phi and Rose Cin with high averages and Montanez Atl top hits. Ohio State and Michigan face rebuilding as Nebraska and Oklahoma vie for Big Eight and Big Ten crowns with key returnees and new stars.
Akron Ohio AP veterans predict strange scores as the 20000 dollar American Golf Classic on a 7106 yard par 72 layout tests 114 players. Many stars skip this event for the World Series next week with ABC covering the Classic and CBS preparing for the Series.
The Blues will play three exhibitions at Kemper Arena in Kansas City against the Islanders Flames and Rangers with a single St. Louis game against the Rangers on October 2. They open in Kansas City September 18 versus Pittsburgh. Cincinnati starts night games for six with only two at home.
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