Fair Margie Shines In Near-Win at Lorain Fair
Pacers and trotters with lifetimes under 3000 dollars competed at the Lorain County Fair. Races featured close finishes and a few near wins in the final 1/16 mile on an impressive day of racing.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1972
Page
16
Pacers and trotters with lifetimes under 3000 dollars competed at the Lorain County Fair. Races featured close finishes and a few near wins in the final 1/16 mile on an impressive day of racing.
Dick Ludwig and Fred Middleton of Wedgewood CC captured the Class AA championship in the Cleveland District Golf Association two man best ball at Mayfield Country Club with 68-68 136 net 132. Tom Hyland and his brother Bill won Class A with 73-70-143 net 128 while Al Koch and Dick McCollum took Class B with 82-82-154 net 132.
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Bill Fitch announced he will fly to Seattle early next week to persuade Lenny Wilkens to join Cleveland from the Sonics. Wilkens, 34, a nine time Western All Star with 17 points and nine assists per game, was recently traded to Cleveland in a deal that sent Butch Beard to Seattle and Barry Clemens to Cleveland.
Elyria Bowling Center outscored 301 Club 8-6 to clinch the second half of the Elyria Class A Fast Pitch League. Jack Traxler led EBC with two hits and Carl Smith drove in two runs with a two run double. 301 Club got multi hit days from Rateil Frey and Zaleski with Clift and Rodriguez contributing as well. Winning pitcher was Traxler and losing pitcher Rodriguez with 301 collecting eight hits total.
Crowded program at Northfield showcases fast times from jockeys and horses across nine race days. Notable performances include Jame Butler 9 40 50 and Miss Baron Yolo topping fields with strong payouts. attendance reached 3 909 and handle 232 355 as Frosty Woollen and Scotch Ned led multiple pace events.
The Cleveland Crusaders of the WHA announce two new players Jim Wiste and Barry Brooks and three scouts Les Cunningham Bill Needham Barry Fraser along with a farm club and a home schedule starting Oct. 11. Owner Nick Mileti and C F Kettering Inc will hold controlling WHA interest with partners including Zingale Metzenbaum Bonda Miller Fine and Tippit.
The Center Ridge league saw Ing Glories and Sweetpeas win margins in Tuesday play. Daffodis and Roses met tight scores while high series honors went to Carol Stasick of Sweetpeas with 352 and high games to Stasick 165 and Mary Cabbil 164 as Blue Belles and Daisies posted competitive tallies.
Mrs. Jay Jursinski led in low net and low gross in Class A with 89 and 28 putts respectively while Mrs. Fred Ortner posted 70 low net. Other divisions saw multiple winners including Mrs. Jas Buerkel, Mrs. Alex Hauk, and Mrs. Robt Beemer. Various tees featured numerous participants and scores across the day.
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