Kenton Grand Opening at Charles Town Opens Tonight
The Kenton opening at Charles Town Turf Club launches its 43rd racing year with nine consecutive racing nights. New GM Bill McDonald balances horseman and fan needs while renovations include lighting shrubs and a rebuilt surface. Each night offers special incentives from free admission and giveaways to discounts and entertainment, culminating Saturday with a grand opening featuring a Saratoga trip prize and official dedication.
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McDonald
Charles Town Turf Club
Route 340
Jack’s
Ad Tab
J.j.’S
Stable Boy
Fox
ABC
Mike Roy
Blue Grass Band
Saratoga Race Track
Jefferson Jazz
Grand-Opening Week At Charles Town Fairgrounds
July 3 to 4 features free dates and passes for first 1 000 arrivals plus an orchid gift, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and a ready-to-run 2 year-old Thoroughbred horse prize. New owners promise bigger, safer racing over nine nights with a 14,207 attendance goal from 1970.
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Washington, D.C
Tommy Dorsey
Buddy Morrow
Charles Town
Unser breezes to Schaefer 500 win at Pocono
Al Unser relied on a steady pace and flawless pit work in winning the Schaefer 500 at Pocono International Raceway. He finished 24.5 seconds ahead of Johnny Rutherford, with Tom Sneva defending champion in third. The victory marks Unser’s third consecutive Triple Crown event win and moves him toward the 1973 national title race.
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Mount Pocono
al Unser
Unser
Johnny Rutherford
Tom Sneva
Pocono International Raceway
Albuquerque
U.S
A.J. Foyt
Sneva
Foyt
Danny Ongais
Gordon Johncock
Rutherford
Wally Dailenbach
Larry Dickson
Bradley snaps Lopez streak in Lady Keystone Open win
Pat Bradley shot 204 to win the $50,000 Lady Keystone Open at Hershey Country Club, defeating Jane Blalock by four strokes. Nancy Lopez faltered, carding a 74 amid noisy crowds while seeking a sixth straight LPGA win. Blalock finished six under, Toye Kaumierrkister took third at 219.
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Hershey
Pat Bradley
Jane Blalock
Nancy Lopez
Lopez
Hershey Country Club
Bradley
Blalock
Toye Kaumierrkister
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With A. J. Snyder
Schaefer
Ongais
Ai Loquasto
Bill Vakovich
Slong
Steve Krisiloff
George Snider
Tom Bagley
Gary Bettenhausen
Bagley
Jim McElreath
Lopes
Nancy
Navy
Caplode
Noblesville
Ind
Mickey Wright
Bratton
Radio Shack
Hae
Frederick Shopping Center
Frederick, MD
Frederick Towne Mall
Tardy Corporation
Westminster Shopping Center
Westminster, MD
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