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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1973
Page
10
Knightly Way driven by Johnny Simpson, Jr. faces decisions on racing vs rest ahead of the Hambletonian entries due August 29. Other contenders like Honey Suckle Rose and Colonial Charm train at Du Quoin as trainers weigh Indy-ship risks and potential post position draws.
Merle Jones reports on Hambletonian hopes with top contenders Knightly Way Honey Suckle Rose Arnie Almahurst Florinda Colonial Charm and more. Fillies vie for a 30000 purse while the main race offers a 131700 pot, as trainers weigh whether to enter the Hambletonian or the filly stake. Arnie Almahurst adapts to starting gates, clocking two minutes in Springfield heats.
Ned Bowers hopeful Speed Supreme, a Speedy Scot colt from Spinster Hanover, finished third at Springfield behind Arnie Almahurst and Fairmount Hanover. The colt’s sire Speedy Scot won the event in 1963, and trainer-driver Ned Bower previously won with The Intruder in 1956.
Donna Lacey of Freehold N J and Honeysuckle Rose weigh racing against colts or fillies in twin Hambletonian stakes on August 29. Honeysuckle Rose, top filly at Springfield last week, reaches Du Quoin with trainer driver Vernon Dancer yet to decide the race.
Five time leading harness driver Herve Filion, noted for 605 wins and over 2.4 million dollars in 1972, may drive Luzon Hanover in the Hambletonian at Du Quoin August 29. Du Quoin officials and CBS plans frame the possible appearance as a prestige bid and TV feature potential.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced they obtained outfielder Tommy Agee from the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Dave Campbell and a player to be named after the season ends. Agee batted .235 with eight home runs and 15 RBIs in 82 games for Houston.
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