Weather Strategy Backfires in Ontario Pole Gamble
Bobby Unser loses a pole position gamble at Ontario Motor Speedway as hot conditions and wind shifts disrupt qualifications for the California 300. Mark Donohue seizes front row after Unser’s plan to wait costs him speed, while Donohue posts a 185.004 mph run to take pole as Unser battles car and weather issues ahead of the 33-car start.
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Ruby's 80 Wins Racers Tourney Triumph
Lloyd Ruby of Wichita Falls Texas shot a 4238a Saturday to win his second California 500 drivers golf tournament. His nine over par total at Ontario National Golf Club was 18 strokes better than last year’s winner. John Mahler of Beltenflorf Tow a was runner up with a 90 followed by Art Pollard of Medford Ore and Denis Hulme of New Zealand.
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Trainer aims for top ten at Los Alamitos meet
Larry Kleve finally looks to crack the top ten in the Los Alamitos trainer standings with five starters led by Vanadua in the $2,000 Sons of Italy Purse at 360 yards. Also racing are Vine win Rebel's Queen Uncle Chick The Varlet and Vinawin as Kleve chases a solid night against standouts Grand Deck Kaweah Bar and Gold Copy. Bobby Adair rides four Kleve charges while remaining in a tight jockeys race after a Sunday win and approaching a seasonal riding record of 104.
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Try Sheep Wins Del Mar Feature Race
Try Sheep, a 5-year-old thoroughbred owned by Middle Ranch and La Tourrett, won the featured $10 000 race at Del Mar by two lengths. Ridden by Fernando Alvarez, the 120 pound mare ran 1 1/16 miles in 1 41 9 returning 7 80 34 20 and 3 20 for the win place and show. California with Fernando Tora up was second paying 8 60 and 4 40 while Sitka D ridden by Howard Gravit finished third for show pay.
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Races Highlight Mixed Results From Major Meet
The report details multiple race events with names such as Wetson, Lipham, and Bunny, describing exacta bets and purses. It lists entrants and finishers across seventh and eighth races, noting horses like Exacta, Feather, and Longshot, with payouts and track conditions.
Cubs Faces and Frustration as Season Wanes
Cubs owner William Wrigley Jr voices mixed views amid Leo Durocher's hinted resignation, blaming the press and Players' Association head Marvin Miller for the strain. Wrigley plans to assess the club through October and notes Ernie Banks could become the first black manager, a historic possibility.
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Pirates and Phillies clash over umpire call in late game
In Pittsburgh, a disputed fourth ball to Willie Stargell triggers a bench emptying scene as umpire Mel Steiner ejects Phillies catcher Bob McCarver. Roberto Clemente drives in two with a single boosting the Pirates to a lead while Phillies manager and players protest the call and face fines.
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Rams Hit Foxboro Amid Turbulent Tour and Festive Oddities
Rams arrive in Boston for a 1:30 kickoff after a long cross country trip marked by tight schedules. Rich Saul and Jack Youngblood play gin, Shirley Prothro needlepoints, and Dick Vermeil hones plays with Roman Gabriel as players await a likely festive yet wary road trip.
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