Mod squad and NASCAR specials dominate weekend racing
NASCAR modified specials with over 21000 prize money lure top fields at Spencer and Shangri La. Spencer hosts 100 lap mod squad and 1500 winner, while Shangri La in Owego stages the Lightning Bug Championship with 10500 on the line. Evans Cook Troyer Kent head a strong lineup as familiar rivals clash for top honors.
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Dick O'Brien
Spencer
shangri-La
Maynard Troyer
George Kent
Jerry
Cook
Roger
Reicnier
Shangri-La Speedway
Owego
Richie Evans
Evans
Rome
Jerry Cook
Rochester
Moling Wheels
Elbridge Oval
Colin Slade
Brewerton Speedway
Canandaigua
Alan Johnson
Ontario County Fairgrounds
Bentley Warren
Jimmy Winks
Oswego
Motorills
Mike Rizzo
Fulton Raceway
Fulton
Bob Benway
Don Wetmore
Rick Rivette
Weedsport
Breckfield
Randy Glenski
Pocono International Speedway
Pocono Mountains
Brief Football Signings and Moves Across NFL
Brad Budde signs a series of one year deals with the Kansas City Chiefs worth about 1.3 million over five years. Ralph McGill placed on waivers by the New Orleans Saints. North Carolina QB Rod Elkins to undergo knee surgery. Len Elmore signs with Milwaukee Bucks through Kings compensation. Toledo placed on one year NCAA probation for track recruiting violations. JoAnne Carner among favorites at the Lady Keystone Open in Hershey Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Budde
Southern California
Kansas City Chiefs
Budde
Ed Budde
Chiefs
New Orleans Saints
Ralph McGill
National Football League
McGill
Saints
San Francisco 49Ers
Tommy Myers
North Carolina
Rod Elkins
Greensboro
Elkins
Chick Sharpe
National Collegiate Athletic Association Committee On
University of Toledo
JoAnne Carner
LPGA
Sooms
Hershey
CHL Approves Wichita Wind Entry Boosting Teams to Nine
Dallas AP report says CHL officials meeting in Dallas approved Wichita Wind joining the league, increasing CHL teams to nine. Wichita Kansas is now a CHL city with the Wind entering this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Central Hockey League
Wichita
Kan
Racing Roundup at Vernon View and Hawthorne
Detailed harness race notes list contenders by post positions from FIRST to TENTH at Vernon View and Hawthorne. It highlights Em pire Harry, Empress Etona, LB's Max, Bessett Hanover, Flying Mindy K, Special Bullet, Swing Han, Roger Farr, Penny's Lee, and others with recent form notes, driver changes, and post positions. The piece ends with wagering results and tonight’s bets on Hawthorne Wall and Roger Farr in fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Hustler
Empire Harry
Omeara
Tom Grig
Hawthorne
Atalmost
Empress Etona
Max
Bessett Hanover
Bobby Hanover
Mindy K
Special Bullet
Swing Hanover
Roger Farr
Penny
Lee
Bay State Shade
Thaddeus Hanover
Neveles
Ocala Star Dot
Richardson
Softee
Miss King
Keystone
Shy Fly
Meadow
Margaret
Fred
Jank
Hawthorne Wall
Tom Gr
Harry Red Hustler
OmMeora Gay
Empresas
Etona
Max Avon
Kitthwt
Bobby Ho
Over
Bessett
L.B
Max Cavin
Sussett
Hover
Sonnet O'Brien
Hanover
Heritage Co
Dor Richardson
Murphy
Mary Pride
Avon
Vernon Selections Win at Night with Distinct Payouts
The Vernon card lists winners Adios Gate at 7.60, Surrie Hanover 3.40, Deity Devbte 18.60, Majer Frost A 3.40, Staedy Pat 3.60. Harry-Serme Henover 2.40, Trusted Yankee 5.20, Majer Frost A 2.40, Sceutique 3.00, Eighth Exacta 71.00. Bud- Surrie Henover 3.40, Bovite 19.40, Teenesta 5.40, Major Frost A Duity Book 3.40, Beautique 2.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrie Hanover
Deity Devbte
Majer Frost
Staedy Pat
Harry — Serme Henover
Trusted Yankee
Sceutique
Eighth Exacta
Bud— Surrie Henover
Bovite
Duran Leonard World Title Promo Sparks Crowded Scene
In New York and Paris Roberto Duran and Ray Arcel faced a mixed crowd as promoters hype a world title fight. Leonard and Duran appeared at a public weigh-in at Place des Jardins amid multilingual promos and tense exchanges. Duran’s wife Felicidad and trainer Ray Arcel restrained him as Arcel, aged 80, stepped between fighters.
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Place Des Jardins
Leonard
Duran
Roberto Duran
Felicidad
Ray Arcel
Buchanan
Scotsman
Madison Square Garden
Sugar Ray Leonard
Female drivers seize early lead in Battle of the Sexes
After two race days at Foxboro and Western Fair Raceway London Ontario the women have won 10 of 13. Bea Farber led with two wins at Foxboro and Jackie Ingrassia swept three at London Ontario as the women edged ahead 271 229 and 542 288 respectively. The six track series continues tonight at Saratoga and ends next Friday at Vernon Downs with top finishers sharing substantial cash prizes. Farber leads the standings with 257 points, ahead of Janet Irvine 213 Ingrassia 208 and Sandi Fisher 129.
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Foxboro
Bea Farber
Jackie Ingrassia
Western Fair Raceway
London
Ont
Saratoga
Vernon Downs
Farber
Janet Irvine
Ingrassia
Sandi Fisher
Seahawks Survive Blitzt at EWU Training Camp
The Seattle Seahawks confirmed they will return to Eastern Washington University for a fifth straight summer after a relief that volcanic ash from Mount St Helens would not disrupt facilities. Assistant GM Mark Duncan inspected the campus and the team decided to resume plans despite initial relocation concerns.
Vic Crowe Takes Over Portland Timbers Coach
Vic Crowe arrived from England to assume control as coach of the Portland Timbers, taking charge in Portland Oregon. The move brings a seasoned manager to lead the MLS club and guide team performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Crowe
Portland. Ore
England
Portland Timbers
Henninger Lacrosse Sees FAAAS Backing For Future
Henninger dominates New York State lacrosse and with FAAAS funding in 1979 expands junior varsity and freshman programs through feeder schools Lincoln Grant Eastwood and Henninger Fowler Nottingham Corcoran. The move aims to sustain success by building a larger pipeline of skilled players for next year and beyond.
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Mark Brown
Henninger
New York
Long Island
Yorktown
Black Knights
Tom Acee
Foundation To Advance Arts and Athletics In
Syracuse
FAAAS
Lincoln
Grant
Eastwood Jr
Acee
Jvs
Henninger- Fowler
Nottingham-Corcoran
Cities League Lacrosse
Duran vs Leonard Promises Brutal Welterweight Showdown
The writer compares Duran and Leonard, praising Duran's ferocity and predicting a late stoppage for Duran around the 12th round. Leonard favors speed and skill, aiming to defend the title at Olympic Stadium, with money on the line and high stakes for both fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tcome
Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard
Duran
Olympic Stadium
Stone
Jack Lambert
Pittsburgh Steelers
Scotland
Ken Buchanan
Chiefs Rally In Mix Of Hits At North Syracuse Night
Chiefs beat Tides 6-4 as Ainge hobbles with a hip pointer and his 10 game hit streak ends. Todd will start for the Tribe on the annual North Syracuse Night, while Rockett and Rosado contribute key hits amid a multi inning scoring sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Ainge
Jackson Todd
Tribe
Syracuse
Chiefs
Tides
Ainge
Tide
Pat Rockett
Father Son Golf Tournament Set For Tomorrow At Cazenovia
The Syracuse District holds its annual Father Son Golf Tournament tomorrow at Cazenovia Golf Club. Prospective players should call Jasper Catalano at 655-9929 to sign up.
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Syracuse
Cazenovia Golf Club
Jasper Catalano
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