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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1977
Page
10
Northfield hosts the Ohio Sires Stakes divisions as Speedy Pet driven by Jean Paul Gauthier posts a record-tying 2 00.4 mile for fillies and mares, matching Silk Stockings mark and paying 3162.60 for the 43 perfecta in front of 3168 fans.
Speedy Pet ends Impatiens long win streak as Chris Time-sired filly takes ninth and Beach Skipper wins the other division in 2 02 3 at Lebanon Raceway. The Carnation Pace finals offer 55 000 dollars in prize money with River Circle Jean and Hilarious Fashion also in contention.
Chris Sharpe edged club champion Sylvia Sholle by one stroke 90 91 to win the Class AA low gross in the Lorain County District Women's Golf Assn 13th tournament at Forest Hills sponsored by F and J Builders. Bert Kostobryz claimed Class AA low net 74 with Toni Fea 75 runnerup.
Admiral King football coach Don Fritz enters a tenth season facing a deep Buckeye Conference. King lacks size and experience but fields several veterans at end and strong running backs led by two-year starter Doug Kaya. The squad needs quick development in the offensive line and defensive secondary to contend, with a tough schedule and many inexperienced players under evaluation.
Ohio State Buckeyes resume padless practice as Woody Hayes leads the team into the 77th season. The squad began with morning sessions for photographers and reporters and afternoon conditioning drills, with full contact set to begin Thursday. Hayes seeks a replacement for kicking specialist Tom Skindany, with candidates Dave McKee, Vlade Janakisevski, and Doug McElowney, among others. The opener is September 10 at home against Miami.
Lanny Wadkins clinches a Labor Day Weekend spot in the World Series of Golf after his sudden death victory at Pebble Beach in the PGA Championship. The Akron context notes his strong return from surgery, 1973 season form, and his optimism about competing with Nicklaus and Watson for top honors at Firestone.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a person now in Anchorage Alaska runs a trucking firm after a sports career. References to PET BPD Tanks 15th, 495 pass, A495 passing percentage 1S154 yards and 44 TD passes suggest a quarterback’s statistics, but specifics are unclear.
In Vandalia AP report Roger Smith of Wichita Kansas won the men s overall title with 965 of 1000. Loral Delaney Anoka Minnesota won the women s overall with 94 of 1000 hits and also shared the women s doubles lead in a shootoff. Kay Ohye Dennis DeVaux Heese Randall won men s all around titles in a crowded field. Eugene Leoni tied for junior doubles, and Patrick Wright tied for doubles contendership before a shootoff.
Elyria West High School golfers to report to Wolverine coach Tom Binkiey for a Thursday 6 30 organizational meeting at the school. Park Lanes Thursday Afternoon Ladies League meets at noon with openings. contact Mrs Hemminger at 388 8331 before 5 pm for more details. Park Lanes Monday Afternoon League meets at noon with openings for two four member teams. contact Rose Danicki at 938 5629.
Reserved season football tickets are on sale at Midview High School for 3.75 a set covering five home games. Reservations via phone 74 2121. Presale tickets 2 for adults and 1 for students. Decals 2 except elementary students with adult admitted for 1. Tea Pin Aces League meets Wednesday at Center Ridge Lanes. Rainbowettes League organizational meeting at Evans Lanes.
Boys interested in playing freshmen football at Elyria Catholic are asked to report to the school Wednesday at 2.45 PM. Prospects should bring four copies of their details and medical information for tryouts.
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