Johncock Wins Trenton USAC Race In Rain Delay
Gordon Johncock earned his second USAC win of the year at Trenton in a race finally called after 175 miles as rain halted action. AJ Foyt, ill with a fever and later furious after collision damage, finished 19th as Rutherford, Sneva, Datlenbach and Mosley followed in order. Richwood’s Todd Gibson and Lorain County Speedway alum drove the Routh Packing Special to 12th.
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Richwood
Todd Gibson
Lorain County Speedway
Bill Yukovich
Ross Maiolo lead after first round in Lorain County Amateur
Ross and Maiolo shot 72 to share the lead in the Lorain County Amateur at Dorlon Golf Course Columbia Station with scores that included four birdies for Ross and five for Maiolo. TOM HENDERSON and Steve Stetak sit one behind at 73 as Jim Couch hosts strong chances for his fourth Amateur title.
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Rain delays hit area auto race tracks
Weekend auto racing faced rain disruptions as USAC Sprint at Sandusky International Speedway was postponed to Sept 6 and Lorain County events, Sharon Speedway, and other programs were canceled or delayed. Willowick’s Don Fitzgerald won the 25 lap stock feature at Cloverleaf Speedway leading from pole.
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Lorain County
Mother Nature
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Cloverleaf Speedway
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Don Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
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Mogadore
Rusty Adams
Nardini claims ECC championship over Sanker in final
Vic Nardini won the Elyria Country Club Championship by defeating defending champ Dr. Ron Sanker in the 36 hole final. Nardini led early and held the advantage throughout to secure his first club title. Other winners included Joe Meeker in Class A 5 4 over Ted Taylor, Andy Simko in Class B 3 2 over John Lacholyn, Art Stringer in Class C five up over Lyle Bainbridge, and Steve Charles in Senior 3 2 over John Gibbs.
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Ted Taylor
Andy Simko
John Lacholyn
Art Stringer
Lyle Bainbridge
Steve Charles
John Gibbs
Lorain Driver Wins Sandusky Supermodified Classic
Lorain racer Les Olexen claimed the 77 lap Sandusky Speedway event, dominating after starting eighth and overtaking George Friend on the 2nd circuit. John McLaren of Houston pushed hard late, finishing close behind, as top qualifiers Harold McGillon and Harry Kresser led heats and pursuits in the 6th Annual Classic.
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Sandusky Speedway
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Norwalk
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Friend
Houston
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Kresser
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Mansfield
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Jim Chaney
Georgetown
Mass
Texas
George
Mc Gilton
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Dragway 42 Sunday race program concludes in wet weekend
Rain forced cancellations Friday and Saturday at Norwalk Dragway and Dragway 42. Sunday saw Willard’s Randy Boyd win Run Tuff Eliminator in 11.50 seconds in a Camaro, Gust Koutroupas clinch Street Eliminator with a 14.30 final, Tom Layton win Bike Eliminator in 12.12, and Frank Farkas take Brute Eliminator with a 13.02 ET in a Ford.
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Dragway 42
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Valley City
12 Homers In One Game Sets Softball Record In Monticello
In Monticello New York Tom Schock hit 12 home runs in a charity softball marathon spanning 53 hours and 367 innings. Gager's Diner won 491 to 467 amid 832 team hits and 31 homers. The event, under modified fast pitch with 30 players per side, was scored by the Softball Hall of Fame in Oklahoma. Wichita State is noted for seven night football games this season.
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Sullivan County
Softball Hall of Fame
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Pitcher Pat Zachry Fractures Cheek After Line Drive
New York UPI reports Cincinnati right-hander Pat Zachry was struck on the cheek by a ball thrown back from catcher Bill Plummer. He suffered a fracture into the sinus area, was treated with antibiotics, and is not expected to have long term problems. His record fell to 11-4 after the defeat.
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UPI
Cincinnati
Pat Zachry
Bill Plummer
Zachry
Addison cops Tetrathon victory at Lorain County College
Ron Addison, former Cleveland Rhodes star now at the University of Tennessee, swept all four events at the Lorain County Roadrunners Tetrathon, clocking 10:24 in the two mile 4:41 in the mile 2:11 in the half mile and 15:56 in the three mile to win with four points.
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Ron Addison
Lorain County
Addison
Larry Coy
Cleveland
Brunswick
Marc Hunter
Geoff Mearns
Shaker Heights
Fritz Behlen
Rocky River
Denis Schneider
Amherst
Jean Krantz
Lodi
Roadrunners
Lorain County Community College
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