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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1972
Page
4
A collage of racing entries and results from Shenandoah Downs with names like Lady Zorry and Artele plus baseball results from Monday exhibitions featuring teams such as the Dodgers Yankees Mets Phillies and more. Headlines include PAID tickets and exacta payouts with race horse names and placings.
Lynn Paxton of Mechanicsburg won the 25 lap supper sprint at Hagerstown Raceway in a first season victory, while Sam Nalley of Brunswick won the 20 lap modern stock main event after a late pass. Paxton led from lap 10 amid three lead changes, with Adamson second and Bobby Allen third in a crowded field of 67 cars.
Honolulu AP Rozelle warned NFL owners about issues facing the league as regular season attendance topped 10 million for 1971. He cited sport versus business concerns, rising litigation, off track betting threats, and potential fan interest declines from offense–defense balance shifts.
Dover Downs International Speedway in Dover Delaware kicks off the 1972 season on June 1 with a four day speed festival culminating in the Mason Dixon 500 NASCAR Grand National race on June 4. Registration opens June 1 with initial practice that afternoon. Qualifying for the first 20 starting positions begins June 2 at 1 p.m. with remaining spots set for Saturday. The 500 mile race starts at 4 p.m. Sunday June 4.
Former Justice Goldberg led the argument against the reserve clause as a challenge to baseball’s antitrust exemption. Justices questioned the Players Association role while noting potential wide implications for Curt Flood’s suit. Lawyers argued the clause sustains competitive balance and would be hard to replace.
A Maryland House subcommittee amended Gov. Mandel’s off track betting bill to boost track owners’ share to 24 percent of bets at mile tracks. The panel also altered Off Track Betting Commission membership and set state costs and pension fund contributions, with report to the Ways and Means committee.
Charles Town W Va veteran racing official Charles Funk died at 49 from a heart attack at his home. He became Charles Town general manager in 1966 under Irvin Kovens and remained in that role after Shenandoah Corp acquired the track in 1970. Funk joined Charles Town in 1951, was track superintendent in 1956, helped develop an all weather surface, and also oversaw Pimlico duties starting in 1958.
The Frederick Babe Ruth League lists registration this Saturday March 25 at Frederick High School cafeteria lobby for 13 15 and 16 18 year old leagues. Eligible boys from Frederick and Frederick County except Marva and Middletown areas may register 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tryouts at Husky Park on Highland Street with 13 year olds beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday. If unable to register contact Jim Bowers or Dick Danner.
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