Jet Cars At Norwalk Dragway Shine At Friday Showdown
The Norwalk Dragway hosts a jet car showcase featuring Walt Arfons's 1970 Chevy II driven by Chuck Morris against a 1970 Mustang Mach I piloted by Jim Taylor. Both cars use J-46 turbo jets and deliver about 8,000 pounds of thrust, with runs first on the card and pits opening at 6 p.m.
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Clay in Charity Bout in Charleston Sparring Session
Former heavyweight champion Cassius Clay is set for a six round charity sparring match in Charleston Auditorium on July 9. He will face Jeff Merritt of New York City in a fundraiser organized by Reginald Barrett, with Clay receiving $2,000 in expenses and a post round discussion planned. state law bans prize fights, and civic groups may oppose.
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Murcer Belts Four In Wild Twin Bill
Yankee slugger Bobby Murcer hit four homers in a doubleheader split with Cleveland, driving in four runs in the nightcap as New York salvaged a 5 4 win after Cleveland took the opener 7 2. Pinson was ejected after decking Stan Bahnsen on a slide at home.
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Firecracker Attack Hits Yankee Stadium Injures Ray Fosse
A 24 year old New York man was arrested and charged with two felonies after tossing a large firecracker from the stands at Yankee Stadium. It exploded at Ray Fosse’s feet injuring him. other charges include unlawful possession of fireworks. Eyewitnesses supported the case as Fosse received powder burns but remained in the game.
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Heavy Hitters Lead in Batter and Pitcher League Standings
National League home run leaders Perez and Bench pace the list with 26 and 25 respectively. American League figures include Howard and Powell with 20 RBIs, while Seaver tops NL pitching at 11-5 and Hunter leads AL at 11-5.
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Norwalk Recreation Tennis Tourney Set for July 6 Start
The Norwalk Recreation Department will begin its annual tennis tournament on July 6 and run through the summer. Contact Austin Shadle on weekdays to enter. Events include men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles with divisions for fifth/sixth, seventh/eighth, senior high, and adults. Mixed doubles available from seventh grade up.
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Motor-Cross Races In Norwalk Sunday
Motor-Cross races will be held Sunday at the Norwalk track located at Rt. 18 and Laylin Rd. The Norwalk Cardinal Motorcycle Club sponsors the AMA sanctioned amateur event starting at 1 30 p.m. Registration begins at Noon with classes 100 ccs and under up to 251 ccs and up.
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