Hambletonian Site Bids Open At Du Quoin Meeting
Seventeen of twenty one Hambletonian Society members attend the Du Quoin meet to open five site bids after the 1974 contract expiry. Members missing are Leonard Buck Hugh Grant E Roland Harriman and David R Johnston. The meeting will not settle the site for future years with New York Pennsylvan ia and Kentucky bidders.
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Foreign buyers shift dollars into American horse sales
A the dollar weakens foreign buyers are racing to invest in U S horse markets. A Japanese group paid 600 000 for a thoroughbred yearling this year. At Keeneland 46 percent of yearling sales went to foreign interests, mainly in trotters, with U S pacers favored in parimutuel racing.
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Longtime trainer Frank Ervin retires from driving
Veteran trainer driver Frank Ervin who lived in Pekin and now resides in Florida says this season is his first not driving in 53 years. He notes a past health scare but remains connected to Florinda, the trotting filly now with an Italian syndicate and still under his charge.
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Saints fire J D Roberts as North named new coach
New Orleans Saints owner John Mecom Jr. dismissed head coach J D Roberts late Monday, replacing him with offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach John North after a two day review. Mecom cited the Saturday defeat by New England as a factor. Several players were released or waived as rosters were trimmed to 49, including Allan Graf Nick Eddy Forberts Drew Buie and Wayne Dorton. Gail Clark was traded to the Chicago Bears for Bob Wallace.
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Cards edge Astros in 14 innings for 6-3 win
The St Louis Cardinals won 6-3 in 14 innings as Ken Reitz delivered a two run single with the bases loaded to break a 3-3 tie. Tommie Agee walked and scored in the 14th, Lou Brock added a double, Ted Simmons homered, and Tom Murphy earned the win.
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Rogers shuts out Dodgers as Montreal rookie shines
Montreal rookie Steve Rogers pitches a three hit shutout over the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 as Walt Alston notes his unfinished potential. Phillies top Giants 7-4 with Schmidt and Robinson homers. Mets beat Padres 6-5 on Rusty Staub grand slam. Christopher softball tourney opens with Sandoval over West Frankfort Shelton 5-3 and Murphysboro Merchants forfeits to Zeigler Raiders.
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Big League Standings and Ski Club Wins Reported
Eight members of the Little Egypt Ski Club from Carbon Dale won 13 trophies at the Arnold Open water ski competition in Estille Springs Tennessee over the weekend. Blue ribbons went to Jamie Andrews in boys slalom and Sharon Benton in women's slalom. Andrews also earned thirds in boys tricks and boys barefoot. Benton finished second in women s tricks.
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Orioles ride 14th straight win to top AL East
Orioles push their win streak to 14 with a 6-1 victory over Texas as Earl Weaver warns rivals about the looming pressure of chasing the leaders. Boston, Detroit and New York falter while Minnesota and Chicago post wins as Rod Carew stars for the Twins and Wilbur Wood notches his 21st win.
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Hambletonian heats up as heat wave tests contenders
With near 100 degree temperatures the Hambletonian field of 16 three year old trotters seeks the richest stake in harness racing. Knightly Way and Arnie Almahurst lead favorites while Honeysuckle Rose eyes a historic filly win. Bid talks shift among Syracuse DuQuoin allied groups ahead of today’s board meeting.
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Endres Stars as Oilers Lose Illinois Title to Springfield
Springfield defeats the Martin Oilers 5 to 1 ending the Oilers three-year reign as state champions. Endres pitched eight games, named Most Valuable Pitcher, while Jeff Ferguson earned tournament MVP honors. Oilers finish 1973 at 67 19. Baseball notes include Bobby Tolan filing a grievance with MLBPA over Reds discipline and fines.
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Riggs Favored By Odds Maker In Houston Tennis Match
Las Vegas AP reports oddsmaker Jimmy Snyder makes Bobby Riggs the 5-2 favorite over Billie Jean King in the $100000 winner take all match set for September 20 in Houston. Riggs, aged 55, is a 3-2 favorite to win a single set against Mrs. King, 29.
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