Seattle Slew targets Paterson as Meadowlands card opens
The Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew is set for the Paterson Handicap at Meadowlands in New Jersey, with owners divided over the race and Marlboro Cup plans stirring debate. Talk of a possible Affirmed match race and CBS TV coverage adds to the season’s intrigue while Spendthrift prepares for a December return.
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Paddock Palaver details evening racing schedule and Tri-State Futurity
Paddock Palaver notes post times 7 15 weeknights 7 30 Saturdays with Thanksgiving dark day Nov 23. The Tri-State Futurity opens first week of November as elimination prep for 27 year old nominees over two turns seven furlongs seeking a 66000 purse with 10 starters. Other stakes listed CT include Charles Funk Memorial Stakes Sept 23 and Traveller Stakes in October, both 10000 added over seven furlongs. CT Jockey Room manager Scotty Prain has a heavy schedule between track and golf with 18 holes daily. Roger Van Hoozer, badly injured in July Sun spill, has progressed with neck surgery and brace and moves to Montibello then Illinois for specialized treatment. he shows signs of improvement and remains in high spirits.
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Lake Placid Stumbles Over Costs for 1980 Winter Olympics
Lake Placid faces ballooning costs and delays as preparations for the 1980 Winter Games widen from an estimated 70 million to as much as 140 million for construction and up to 60 million in administrative expenses. Officials warn a 12 to 25 million deficit may loom, with transportation and ski jump projects delayed and tickets still far from fully funded.
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Kite wins B C Open at Endicott by five strokes
Tom Kite shot 3 under par 68 to finish 17 under 267 at the En-Jose Golf Club. He led Mark Hayes by five, with Peter Jacobsen third eight back. Kite earned 45000 and moved his 1972 tour earnings to 149,737 for the year. He credited a string of birdies and insisted the penalty stroke from Hall of Fame miscue weighed on him.
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Rice Seeks 400 Total Bases In Tight Race
Boston star Rice enters 27 games with 349 total bases and 37 homers leading the majors. He pursues 400 total bases a feat last achieved in the AL by Rod Carew in 1977, with DiMaggio and Musial among few to reach it. Rice stresses focus on end of season stats while eyeing a historic mark.
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