Gibson set for Indy headline as USAC champ car debut
Todd Gibson of Richwood Ohio, former Lorain County Speedway modified champion, is the premiere entry for Indianapolis 50. The 40 year old drives a turbocharged Eagle owned by Richard Routh of Tiffin. Gibson aims to win the full 14 race USAC Champ car schedule in 1977 starting with the March 6 California 2X1. He previously finished eighth at Milwaukee and ninth at Trenton, ending 23rd in the year’s points. He plans a strong Indy bid and follows Florida Speed Weeks where several Ohio racers head south to begin the season.
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Bob Frey
Tony Lavati
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Avon
Jim Shirey
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Florida Ovals
Armond Holley
Holley
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Mehl
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Teater
Longshots Pay Off At Northfield Harness Meet
Two longshots in the eighth produce a 5 6 exacta returning 454.80 to 25 winners. two $10 tickets each win 2,274. Skippers Fleet Man tops the 10-1 Highland Rainbow in the ninth trot, driven by Robert Lippiatt as Elon leads the mile for his 9th winter meet win. Royal Knight Time takes the Big Triple at 60-1 with Robbie Chief second and Marks Guy third. A 5-7-1 payoff nets 28 tickets at 1518 each as 2,874 fans wagered 349,958. Baron Pronto, at 17, benefits on the soft track.
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Perfecta
Highland Rainbow
Elon
Robert Lippiat
Royal Knight
Robbie Chief
Guy
Baron Pronto
Orbit Brook
Pennitron
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Daily Doule
Gold Sam
Careless Patch
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Grand X
Adios Kevina
Bestander
Conder Cooper
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Second Avenue
Pacific Frost
E Iscots
Timely Jerry
Chewshed Dreama Perfecta
Jolly Fini
Ravel Knight
Bobbie Chief
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Chockovotte Tonto
Ward
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F. Neilsee
K McConnell
Castle Frost
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Worthy
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Northfield Racing Notes from a Winter Meet Summary
The report covers multiple harness racing contests at Northfield with detailed results. Notable winners include Arbor Precious in the first race by 3 lengths, Pennitton at 320 dollars dominating by 4 lengths, and Lady Rewards nosing Tinys Shadow for second at 30-1 odds. Bets progress through exacta and perfecta payouts, with Second Avenue and Gay Trish among other finalists securing varied placings and substantial returns.
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Pennitton
Tinys
Josedale Hargrave
Cinder Cooper
Henry T
Dale Hiteman
Second Avenue
Pacific Frost
Team Standings and Top Records Across Leagues
A compiled list shows multiple leagues with team win loss records and top performances. Notable entries include Team 6 and EST. 1742 posting high team series, individual scoring leaders such as Dave Gibbs 610 and Patti Moore 213, and numerous firms like Br andau Jewelers and Hart Construction contributing to standings.
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Dicken Funeral Home
Sibley Inc
Braund Jewelers
Tours & Travel
Baner Dairy
Northern Savings
Beal Cleaners
Tupperware
Hale Cleaners
Sandi Seaf
Sandi Leal
Salt & Peppers Me
the Jocks
Service Center
Snafu IV
Turkeys
Dave Gibbs
P.R.O.S
Russell Realty
Strob’s Beer
Hovey-Kaiser Insurance
Resar Florist
Moelk Sales
Brandau Jewelers
Manning Aluminum
Hart Construction
Curtis Scheuffler Funeral Home
Goslin Realty
Lorain County Bark
Lance Buick
Venus Burgess
Yost Builders
Zaffer Home Improvement
Shebek Construction
Elytia
Robert Clark
Tool Room
Ineering
Purchasing
Maintenance
Crypto Knights
Bernie's
Dept
Plastics
Dave Babcock
New London Reservoir Fishing Up A Potent Habitat
The 220 acre New London Reservoir in southeastern Huron County near Town Line Road east of Rt. 250 features 33 fish shelter boulder piles six rock fishing reefs and two shallow stump areas ideal for anglers. A free map marks the areas and a 228 publication is available from the Ohio DNR Publications Branch.
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New London
Upground
Huron County
Rt. 250
Town Line Road
Division of Wildlife
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Fountain Square
Columbus
Ohio
Ali Eyes Fight Against Reputed Opponents in Korea Visit
Promoter King hints Ali may take on a renowned foe in Korea, naming possible challengers including Johnny Boudeaux Larz Holmes and Ike Stuiste as planed opposition. He promotes two bouts this weekend while finalizing March 17 cards and notes U S Naval Academy event and a Puerto Rico lightweight title fight between Esteban de Jesus and Buzzsaw Yamabe.
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Korea
King
Johnny Boudeaux
Larz
Holmes
Ike Stuite
Annapolis
U.S
U.S. Naval Academy
Puerto Rico
World Boxing Council
Esteban de Jesus
Buzzsaw Yamabe
Japan
Dorothy Glover leads Lake Erie Ladies League with 392
Dorothy Glover paced the area women’s bowling scene last night, topping the 300 Club with a 392 in the Lake Erie Ladies League. Her games were 174 201 and 217. Other top series were Betty McCann 372 Rita Rider 569 Patti Moore 562 and Pam Gard 347 in various leagues. Armenda Myrick led the Lake Erie Ladies League high games with 380.
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Lake Erie
Betty McCann
Elks
Rita Rider
Patti Moore
Pam Gard
Armenda Myrick
Betty McCaan
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