Baseball cards pay way for Chicago shopkeeper
Chicago shopkeeper Pat Quinn built a nationwide card business from a small shop. He explains supply and demand, built a 12 million card collection with partners, acquired Trading Card Co., and trades for rare sets. He cites high value, diverse items, and legal cash inflows in cards. He reflects on the hobby’s legitimacy and his personal passion.
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Cornierstone
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America
Rainbow Derby field set for 14th running at Ruidoso Downs
Ten quarter horses compete for 179 025 first prize in the Rainbow Derby at Ruidoso Downs on Monday. Seco Mia owns the top trial time, while Miss Thermolark Jun Jun Ni and Staa Minga headline a strong Texas Oklahoma owned field. All horses receive pay scaled to last place 17 391 amid 516 500 Derby weekend program.
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Staa Minga
Ronny Schliep
Miami
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Ruidoso Monday Entries Show Wide Thoroughbred Card
Ruidoso lists nine races with notes on purse values long entries for each heat. First race 400 yards features 14 runners led by Harry Perry and Odell Bunny with many 3 year olds and up in a 3500 claiming. subsequent events include Maiden 5 4 furlongs and 7 furlongs, a 1 mile handicap, and the Rainbow Derby among long cards, with numerous jockeys and horse names across heats.
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Bug
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Blondie Jo
J Yoakur
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Son of A Bunny
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Sue Creek
George
G. Sumpter
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Ace of Mischief
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Rodriguez
Mountain Red
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Irion
Dogie
Ella’s Fellow
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Beaver Boy
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Rip Russell
Fabulous Ambition
Benitez
Gabe Reel
L Coombs
O’dub
K Asmussen
O. Summerow
Muscle Fleet
Burgos
Prim
O. Irion
Mr Channell
S. Burgos
J Burgess
G Sumpter
P Benitez
Battalia
WN. Hodges
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D Massa
Saucy Sammi
L. Howard
Tom Shelley
Top Hat
Cool
H. Omegas
D. L Howard
Sir James
P. Benitez
Cindi Seem
D Howard
Yankees Lose Messersmith to 21-Day D L as Clay Reinjures
New York Yankees pitcher Andy Messersmith was placed on the 21 day disabled list after a poor start against Detroit and ongoing shoulder problems. Ken Clay suffered a chest muscle pull and may miss two to three weeks. Bob Kammeyer was recalled from Tacoma to join the active staff as Messersmith’s replacement while other injured teammates cited include Catfish Hunter Willie Randolph and Mickey Rivers.
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Yankees
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Messersmith
Martin
Tigers
Ken Clay
Bob Kammeyer
Yankees’ Tacoma
San Diego Padres
Atlanta Braves
Catfish Hunter
Bucky Dent
Willie Randolph
Mickey Rivers
Larry McCall
Tacoma
Kammeyer
Clay
Go Go Cookie wins Ruidoso Downs feature in 22.25 seconds
Go Go Cookie, a 13-1 long shot, captured the 400-yard feature at Ruidoso Downs in 22.25 seconds, paying 29.20 to win, 15.20 to place, and 8.80 to show. Bid A Wave finished second at 17-1, with Cotton Pac 2 in third at 5.60. The day produced multiple race results and payouts across eleven events.
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Cookie
Cotton Pac 2
Little Beau Peep
Jolly Times
Miss Jo Dee
Quintela
Sieventh
Mr JR Payne
Kingman Placed on 21 Day Disabled List by Cubs
Chicago out fielder Dave Kingman was put on the 21 day disabled list after a severe right hamstring pull. The Cubs announced the move Saturday, detailing the injury and expected rest period for Kingman.
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Chicago
Dave Kingman
Chicago Cubs
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