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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1976
Page
7
A 1976 Tax Reform Act provision would levy 20 percent on winnings from horse racing and exotic bets, aggregating all ticket returns. The measure targets big bettors but also harms small players, potentially driving high rollers to bookies and reducing overall handle.
Bettors at tracks face immediate 20 percent withholding under a pending tax law affecting winnings, with large jackpots reduced on the spot. The piece notes the IRS will take its share at cashing time, while bettors seek deductions for ticket costs and hopes for later refunds, expressing frustration at the system.
Catty Gannon won the Eaglehead ladies club championship by defeating defending champ Alma Bowers. In first flight action, 6 ands ina Prosser beat Marge Verdi 4 and 3. Second flight winner undecided. Art Trout and John Thompson tied for first in the Men's Senior Championship with a net 71, playoff to follow. Pro-Member and Holly Hills schedules noted. Maryland Interclub seniors tournament set for Sept. 24 at Potomac Valley CC.
Eaglehead member William W. Dorrell serves on MISGA Board as plans proceed for a two man team tournament at Eaglehead on October 5. The 36 hole best ball event expects a purse over 10 000 for at least 50 teams with the area’s top pros in competition.
A Destruction Derby at the Great Frederick Fair starts Friday at 7 30 p m with four heats for men. The winner and runner up contend for a 250 grand prize in the finals. A Ladies Powder Puff Derby features 12 entrants.
Sunday results show New England 30, Miami 0 and several upsets across conferences. Key games include Baltimore 28 over Cincinnati 27 and Pittsburgh 31 over Cleveland 14. Chicago 19 defeated San Francisco 12 while Denver 46 edged New York Jets 3.
NYPD Chief Bouza says at least 200 officers will guard Yankee Stadium and its environs for the Ali Norton heavyweight title bout on Sept. 26. Madison Square Garden and Top Rank plan 250 security staff inside the venue with barriers to prevent field access and crowd surges. Bouza defends the South Bronx location as stable and safe after Stadium refurbishing.
Donna Caponi Young overcame a four stroke deficit in the final holes to win the Portland Classic in sudden death after a birdie on the second playoff hole. Clifford Ann Creed tied for the lead at two under 217, missing a short birdie putt on the playoff hole. Creed earned $41,790 for second. Young collected $5,200.
League batting and pitching leaders detailed with player names, teams, and stats from both American and National Leagues. Key figures include Brett and Carew in batting, LeFlore and Rivers in runs, Nettles and May in home runs, along with Campbell and Figueroa on pitching. Rose and Morgan head run and hit charts, with notable stolen bases and strikeout leaders.
In a mixed card of trotting and pacing races, non winners competed for purses around 29 461 dollars while several heats featured winners and emerging horses. The report lists participants and results across the first three races with notes on pace and placements.
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