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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1977
Page
16
Bobby Riggs says his 1973 women’s lib hustle earned him 1.5 million and that he still receives daily challenges. He jokes about wild match formats, plans to play Renee Richards in London on July 10, and notes Wimbledon invites and past titles with fellow former champions.
NHL owners confront a potential merger with the WHA led by R. Alan Eagleson. The Cleveland Barons sale is completed and the plan envisions a 20 team limit with possible WHA entries. Discussions consider six WHA teams or four, with renegotiation of the players’ and owners’ contract terms.
June 25 1977 card features multiple races for QH CLM and ALW purses ranging from 1500 to 6500 dollars. Notable results include Obvious Choice ridden by Byers taking the first race at 350 yards and a field list of contenders across ten events with top finishers and also rans noted.
Roswell coverage spotlights golfer Nancy Lopez as she announces plans to turn professional. She rises from New Mexico state junior titles to Intercollegiate and amateur success, with a benefit golf event at Roswell Country Club and boxing and fishing briefs for local readers.
Key leaders include Tony Oliva, Rod Carew, and Harmon Killebrew among American League batters. Frank Robinson and Nolan Ryan among pitchers. In the National League, Dave Winfield, Reggie Smith, and Joe Morgan headline runs, RBIs, and hits leaders with notable tallies for Parker, Griffey, and Rose.
In New York AP reports on Steve Cauthen’s first race back after a month sidelined by injuries. The scene shows Cauthen grinning at a rerun of his winning ride as jockeys chant his comeback, with Little Miracle earning billing as the winning horse in a real life racing comeback.
Strate Miss undefeated this year seeks a third straight win in the Strate Miss feature at Ruidoso Downs. The 5 furlong allowance sprint for four year olds and up offers a $4,000 purse with rivals Fol's Wish Tamalie Pie Trail Driver. Leroy Coombs trains and rides as the field includes Trail Driver and others.
A 9-1 longshot Rate Me Crazy surged late to win the Thursday feature at Ruidoso Downs by a half length in 1 08 2 5. Angel Hair finished second with $4.80 payoff, Truxton Rounder third. Daily Double paid $51.20 and handle totals reached $239874.
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