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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1966

Page

9

Du Quoin Classic 12 Trotters Named For Hambletonian

Lon Eubanks notes a three horse race in the 1956 Hambletonian at Du Quoin with Polaris Carlisle and Kerry Way drawing favorable posts for the 12 trotting finalists. The 41st Hambletonian at Du Quoin offers a 122540 purse led by favorites and long shots including Broker's Choice and Carlisle amid field notes on form and prior wins.

Lon Eubanks Southern Illinoisan Polaris Carlisle Kerry Way du Quoin State Fair du Quoin Goshen N.Y Rocket Rodney Eddie Wheeler Carless Vlado Joe Marsh, Jr Broker’s Choice John Patterson Frank Ervin Shatter Way Olaf Widell George Shorty Billy Haughton All American Charles Norris, Jr Our Rainbow Stanley Dancer Governor Armbro Joe O’brien Starlight Way Charles Clark Armbro Gazelle Bob Silliphant Broker's Choice Aillwood Stable Far Hills N.J Bonus Boy Patterson

Oilers Fall as Mahomet Defeats Brooklyn Cincinnati Tilt

In a May 21, 1952 game between Brooklyn and Cincinnati, Mahomet exploded for fifteen runs in the first inning. The burst falls one run short of the 1894 first inning record of sixteen set by Boston and Baltimore.

Brooklyn Cincinati Boston Baltimore

Du Quoin Stock Car and Sprint Card Draw Strong Local Interest

Longtime auto racing fans may see a stronger Du Quoin program with two 50 mile compact sprint races on Saturday, the first on a mile track this year. Sixty-plus entries include Mike Mc Greavy Mel Kenyon Don Meacham and local stars Branson Wente Knepper Bettenhausen Grim. Norman Nelson leads stocks with 2820 points while Don White trails. Labor Day big cars feature Johncock Unser and Andrette among top entries. Foyt’s troubles dampen the field. Basketball players Crain and Cannon head to Oglethorpe University with a South America trip planned for the squad. Jim Battle, cut by the Cardinals, appears on the Browns kickoff unit.

du Quoin State Fair Labor Day Bill Hayes du Quoin Don Branson Champaign Mike McGreavy Mel Kenyon Don Meacham Bob Wente Arnie Knepper Gary Bettenhausen Bobby Grim Norm Nelson Plymouth Nelson Don White Keokuk Iowa Chrysler Ford Chevrolet Indy Roger Ward A. J. Foyt Foyt Milwaukee Gordon Johncock Bobby Unser Johncock Mario Andretti Roger McCluskey Jim McElreath Bud Tingelstad

Powless Wins Southern Illinois Open Singles Title

Flora native and Wisconsin coach John Powless captured the men’s singles crown at the Southern Illinois Open, beating Pacho Castillo 6 2 6 2. Powless, third title in the series, also won doubles with brother Bob over Lonnie Kuhle and Roy Sprengelmeyer 6 4 6 4. Tom Henderson of Ottawa topped Bill Gatlin in 6 0 6 1 for the over 35 singles, while Gatlin and Henderson won the aged doubles.

John Powless Flora Wisconsin Powless Pacho Castillo Carbondale Southern Illinois University Bob Lonnie Kuhle la Jolla Calif Roy Sprengelmeyer Tom Henderson Ottawa Bill Gatlin St. Louis Gatlin Henderson

January Wins Philadelphia Golf Classic Title

Don January captured the $110000 Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club with a 278 total 10 under par one stroke ahead of Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer tied for lead entering the final round before fading. Palmer bogeyed 6 and Nicklaus surged with two late eagles as January held on with a clutch 12 foot birdie on 14 and a final five footer for the win. The Columbus nod finished second at 279 while Palmer Goalby and Littler shared third at 281 officials. Casper Geiberger fared with 285 and 290 respectively.

Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Jack Nicklaus January Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Palmer Philadelphia Dallas Columbus Bob Goalby Gene Littler Billy Casper al Geiberger

Frank Ervin Wins Two Richest Harness Races With Bret Hanover

Frank Ervin drives Bret Hanover to victory in harness racing dominating the Messenger Stakes worth 151252 dollars and the Cane Futurity valued at 125236 dollars in 1965.

Frank Ervin Bret Hanover

Hambletonian Golf Noakes Wins Title

Phil Noakes youngest in Carterville golf family claims first Southern Illinois Golf Association title with a three under 141 at the Hambletonian Classic. He edges Bob Davis and Jan Jansco by one stroke after a final 69 with both rivals failing on the 18th. Gary Noakes wins Class B. Hugh Richart takes Class C.

Phil Noakes Carterville Southern Illinois Golf Association Bob Davis St. Louis Jan Jansco Johnston City Davis Jansco Noakes Jerry Glenn Gary Ralph Ernst Belleville Hugh Richart Pinckneyville Milton Frank Duster Thomas Gary Robinson John Phelps James Graves Bill Blewett Leon McNair Gary Flowers Vernon Opp

Dr. Scott Named Sailboat Official

Dr. Wilson R. Scott of Carbondale has been named president of the International Lightning Class Association. He has served as chief measurer for the class, reviewing and certifying lightning class races globally, and helped found the Crab Orchard Lake Sailing Club.

DR. Scott Wilson R. Scott Carbonsdale International Lightning Class Assn Scott Crab Orchard Lake

Carbondale Belters Clinch Share Of Coal Belt Lead

Carbondale beat Herrin 7 to 6 to move to 9-2 and at least a share of first in the Coal Belt Baseball League. Herrin led 4-2 before Carbondale rallied with three in the seventh and two in the ninth, with Cliff Skelcher driving in the final run on a single after a two-out error and walks produced the tying run.

Carbondale Herrin Centralia Pinckneyville Marion Herr Ooi Wright Gore Mt Blondi Davis Tae Herrin Hunsaker Gordon Finney Stampini Alt Phillips Zuelke OS White Franklin Calliss Smelt Reed

Bauman Wins Tennis Honors in Tri-State Meet

Geary Bauman a 12 year old Herrin freshman won both singles and doubles titles at Evansville Tri-State tournament. He defeated Paul Thomas of Indianapolis 6-3 6-4 to take the 14 and under singles crown and with Tim Flynn of Decatur edged Thomas Boulais and Mark Boulais 4 3 7-5 6-2 for doubles. Bauman played 107 games to claim the titles.

Geary Bauman Herrin High Evansville Bauman Paul Thomas Indianapolis Tim Flynn Decatur Thomas Marks Boulais Young Bauman

Ohio Leads Nation in Harness Tracks With 89

Ohio operates eighty nine harness racing venues with eight pari mutuel tracks and the remainder used for county fair meetings. The mix shows state emphasis on harness racing and fairs as key venues for the sport.

Ohio

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