Lady boss of Colonels won't be den mother
In New York, Elie Brown, the sole woman chairing the Colonels, aims to upgrade team culture with a college-like atmosphere. She leads an all-female board purchasing 52 percent of stock, plans hospitality rooms, brighter uniforms, and social teas to connect players like Dan Issel, Wendell Ladner, and Artis Gilmore with fans.
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Gale
Louisville
John ¥. Brown
Kentucky Red Chicken
Colonels
den Mather
Freedom Hall
Dan Issel
Wendell Ladner
Artis Gilmore
Santo released by Cubs after back muscle strain
Chicago Cubs All-Star third baseman Ron Santo was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital after overnight treatment for a back muscle strain and muscle spasm. The move follows ongoing health concerns and keeps Santo available for future games.
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Ron Santo
Chicago Cubs
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Winners Shine In AMA Grand National Season So Far
The AMA Grand National season features 11 different winners in 12 events, led by Kenny Roberts of Windsor Calif with 95 of 251 possible points. Mike Haney of Inglewood Calif claimed the Houston Astrodome TT, while Gary Scott of Baldwins Park remains a strong challenger as the circuit heads into midseason.
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Dick Dorresteyn
Ascot
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United States
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Woodside
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Dick Mann
Mert Lawwill
Gene Romero
Castro
Jim Rice
John Hateley
Dave Aldana
Chuck Palmgren
Southland
Petty wins pole for Dixie 500 at Atlanta Raceway
Stock car star Tuichard Patty, the sport's only million dollar winner, claimed the Dixie 500 pole with a qualifying record 157.163 mph at Atlanta International Raceway. Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough also topped the prior record as winds cooled the track for Sunday’s race. The piece notes other motorsports events, including AMA TT at Ascot Park, PDA drag racing at Orange County Raceway, and motorcycle classics at Ontario and Laguna Seca.
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Tony Hulman
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Imported Car Restorer Turns Garage Into Studio
Ansoviate Auto Editor Bill Emery profiles Dick, a Euclid shop owner off Anaheim Street. Once a hobbyist, his operation now spans seven departments restoring about 44 classic cars, including a 1907 Ford Model N and a 1925 Rolls Royce Shooting Brake. Restoration can reach two years and costs up to 15000 dollars, but finished cars fetch about double. Family attachments to cars drive some projects.
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Anaheim St
Foster to defend title in Albuquerque bout
World light heavyweight champion Bob Foster signed for an August 21 title defense in Albuquerque against Pierre Fourie of South Africa, the No. 1 contender as ranked by the World Boxing Assn.
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Bob Foster
South Africa
Pierre Fourie
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World Boxing Assn
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