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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
9
Jimmy Snyder, the Las Vegas handicapper, pledged in Chicago in July to attend this year’s events. His commitment signals a busy schedule ahead for fans and organizers seeking insights from the famed analyst.
The 46th Hambletonian Trot at DuQuoin faces 9 trotters after post positions drawn including favored Hoot Speed Quick Pride Speedy Crown Savoir and Anchor Boy added late. Noble Gesture failed to enter letting odds shift while Anchor Boy drew ninth with 50 to 1 odds due to late entry handling.
Boston owner Tom Yawkey signals possible deal for Carl Yastrzemski as Red Sox face a pennant race collapse. Yaz, 32, has slumped to .259 with 14 homers and 64 RBIs while GM Dick O Connell defends Yaz but hints at shifting strategy with scouts increasing NL activity.
Detroit AP report says 28 year old outfielder Alex Johnson will face a closed three man hearing in the Ponchartrain Hotel to challenge suspension by the California Angels on emotional grounds. MLBPA chief Marvin Miller represents him as the board hears Johnson's side with a decision expected in weeks.
SIU footballers reorganized positions Monday with Terry Klein replacing the injured Larry Perkins at quarterback and Jim Sullivan returning to No 3 quarterback after a defensive move. Butch Chambers moved to end, Jack Rushing took over at defensive tackle, and the front four featured Richey and Rushing at end with Chambers and Canali at tackle. Eddie Dickey quit the squad Sunday prompting a search for a new right cornerback. The team practiced in full pads, and coach Dick Towers praised the pace ahead of Wednesday’s scrimmage.
Sports editor Merle Jones notes Jimmy Snyder known as The Greek will skip the Hambletonian trip in Illinois due to a belief the field is too tough. He cites computer and ouija board hints, horseracing authorities, and multiple Trotting stakes as factors while predicting outcomes for the Hambletonian and related events.
Lou Brock sparked a 3-2 Cardinals win over the Mets with a third inning double steal and a seventh inning scoring run. Willie Crawford, Billy Wilson, Tim McCarver, and Willie Montanez were among the night’s aggressive baserunners in a slate of NL games.
Major league games set for Tuesday feature Oakland at California with Odom 9-9 facing Murphy 6-13, Chicago at Minnesota where Horlen 7-10 meets Kaat 10-11, Kansas City at Milwaukee with Splittorff 7-6 against Lockwood 8-11, and Cleveland at Detroit led by Paul 2-4 and Boster 7-11 versus Coleman 14-9 and Niekro 6-6. Washington plays New York, Baltimore visits Boston, all later listed as night games ahead of Wednesday’s slate.
A rules interpretation session for prep football is set at Herrin High School tonight at 7 30 p m. Ted Search Jr of Chester will serve as rules interpreter. Area coaches and officials are invited to attend.
Ca hokia Fairmount jockey Ray Landing, noted for his small stature and light weight, spends Sunday and Monday off days at the Du Quoin Fair. He discusses harness racing fitness exams and his first fair visit, enjoying rodeo Chicago show country music and night races. Timothy T. races in the Hambletonian Maturity Thursday.
Du Quoin bound publicist Flynn will skip the Hambletonian as the University of Illinois inaugurates a new president in Champaign. He visits home each year for harness race publicity and notes Hambletonian teams mostly stay near Hayes offices. Frank Samuel also misses this year amid local fair leadership changes. The Venezuelan equine disease scare has waned with no Grand Circuit impact.
Albatross arrives at the fairgrounds to race in the 18 990 Geers Stake on Thursday. Stanley Dancer's three year old pacer set a 1 57 4 mark and earned 183 540, with a 142 1 record in 17 starts. 31 horses are eligible for the Geers Stake as the circuit heads toward the Little Brown Jug in Delaware Ohio. Des ert Wind skips Wolver ine for Ohio freshening then red Mile Lexington. D L Driscoll 78 and wife attend their 1 cent Hambletonian since 1957 at Du Quoin.
Joe O'Brien drives two winners Thai and Love Bomb on opening Duke Quoin State Fair harness card. Perfect Weapon sets fast mile aiding two year old futurity victory. other winners Cool Count Thai Love Bomb clocked 2:02 and 2:03. Hayes Fair Acres stable Picture Perfect finished 5-7 in two year old trot.
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