The Weight Scale in Horse Races Decoding Its Use
A discussion of the Scale of Weights in racing notes the system used to assign race weights. It explains how age and time of year affect weight carried. The article mentions historical critique by British authorities and the concept of starting weight adjustments. It highlights January entries for four-year-olds remaining four-year-old year round.
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Athens
Deserses
Adeoiratwn
Nadie
Hes Abbey
Tam Fit Staal
Gale
Uf Mann
Laing Price
Paddock Palaver With A. J. Snyder
A humorous note on racing weight scales and the tension between secretaries and fans as they discuss allowances. The piece teases the system and the people who balance fairness with tradition, mentioning Miltos and Loungefellow in a light mockery of punning.
Bold Son Action Faces Seven Rivals In Charles Town Feature
William J Quinn's Bold Son Action meets seven rivals in an allowance sprint at 4 2 furlongs headlining a 10 race card at Charles Town Turf Club. Quinn's daughter Karen rides Bold Son Action after a strong start to the meeting with eight wins in 36 starts. Maid Of The Lake and Good Wood loom as the main threats while others include Loudouns Wind Frost Lord Truxton Still Ringing and the Last Coin.
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Charles Town
W. Va
William J Quinn
Bold Son Action
J.R. Sweeney Jr
Maid of the Lake
Helen Groves
Good Wood
Loudouns Wind
Frost
Lord Truxton
Indiana Clinches Share of Third Straight Big Ten Title
Indiana remains undefeated by routing Wisconsin 93 58 to secure a share of its third consecutive Big Ten championship. Scott May led with 23 points as Kent Benson and Quinn Buckner contributed, while Bobby Knight rested reserves in the second half. The Hoosiers, 25 0, head to Purdue seeking the outright title.
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Ind
Indiana
Scott May
Hoosiers
Wisconsin
Badgers
May
Bobby Knight
Kent Benson
Quinn Buckner
Bruce McCauley
Tim Paterick
Purdue
Walkersville girls rout Middletown 47 32 in district tilt
Walkersville girls defeated Middletown 47 to 32 as Terrie Trimmer led with 12 points and Kitty Nicodemus added 10. Brenda Main scored nine and Sally DeGrange six while Middletown players struggled to keep pace. The Lions also won the junior varsity game 28 21 led by Pat Rock with nine points.
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Walkersville
Middletown
Terrie Trimmer
Kitty Nicodemus
Brenda Main
Sally DeGrange
Susie Crum
Beth Toms
Pam Powell
Bonnie Phillips
Terry Beachley
Jackie Obler
Betsy Carter
Viehkoee Sparks
Lions
Pat Rock
Regina Martin
Karen Adams
Julie Haste
Falcons plan ladies auxiliary invites women to join
The Frederick Falcons announce formation of a ladies auxiliary open to women not as players but as volunteers. Executive director Bill Shaffer says the group is being organized and invites interested women to attend the first meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the State Farm Building.
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Bill Shaffer
State Farm
Catoctin Gymnasts Win Big at Los Angeles Meet
THURMONT Catoctin won a gymnastic meet with 69.85 points against four county schools in Los Angeles, Singapore second 60.35, MSD third 56.85, Middletown fourth 43.35. Cindy Newcomer won vaulting and all around while Linda Fogle topped the beam and four exercise events. Ms Newcomer also excelled on the uneven parallel.
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Catoctin
Singapore
MSD
Middletown
Cindy Newcomer
Linda Fogle
Ms. Newcomer
Ms. Fogle
Carr named top ACC rookie after scoring spree
Freshman Kenny Carr of North Carolina State earned ACC basketball rookie of the week after totaling 35 points in wins over Virginia and Wake Forest. He delivered 13 points in a 58 46 victory over Virginia and 22 in an 89 87 win against Wake Forest, with strong second halves and efficient shooting.
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Kenny Carr
North Carolina State
Virginia
Wake Forest
Carr
Dematha High School
Hyattsville
Crystal Ball Picks Intra-city Showdowns And Tight Contests
The Crystal Ball returns after a short break with a 10 34 record and a 673 percent. It highlights a tough intra city clash and several even matchups. In recent seasons the first intra city winner often claimed the second title but this time Patriots win. The Lancers beat the Knights 62 55 to clinch a share. Lions top Warriors 39 31 as Carroll County Railroaders edge Brunswick 70 65. Eagles beat Cougars 64 59 boosted by Rick Jenkins. Cavaliers avenge a recent loss by routing Westminster 87 62.
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