Local drivers join SCCA ranks in Lorain County racing season
Bob McClure of 475 Whitlman Ave leads the SCCA entry with an undefeated A Production Corvette after sweeping two Steel Cities races near Warren. Dave Burnett of Avon races an Opel Kadette and has two top finishes, while regional circuits highlight Watkins Glen speedfest and Can-Am challenges with Porsche, Ford, Ferrari, Matra, and McLaren fielding top cars.
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Lorain County
Sports Car Club of America
SCCA
Bob McClure
Whitlman Ave
Bob
Steel Cities International Raceway
Warren
Dave Burnett
Avon
Burnett
Royatton Rd
Columbia Station
Watkins Glen
Porsche
John Wyer
McLaren
Parnelli Jones
Mark Donahue
Ed Leslie
Bucknum
Ronnie
Ford
Peter Revson
Bert
Everett
Drake Anderson
Chevy
Pontiac
Alfa
Bryar
New Hampshire
Youngster leads public links tourney at Downing course
Seventeen year old Larry Zee shot a second straight even par 71 to reach 217 after 54 holes in Erie, but two late holes, a par four and a par three, cost him a possible title. Steve Cook, Joe Andron Jr., and Pred Lufkin trailed by one stroke at 218, with Charlies Barenaba Jr. and Ron Benson at 219 and 220 respectively.
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Erie
UPI
Larry Zee
Downing
Zee
Steve Cook
Long Beach
Calif
Cook
Joe Andron Jr
Pred Lufkin
Vietnam
Spokane
Wash
Andron
Lufkin
Charlies Barenaba Jr
Artujita
Honolulu
Top Grand Prix drivers race at Watkins Glen
Sixteen Formula 1 Grand Prix drivers will compete in a six hours endurance for the world championship of manufacturers and the Canadian American Challenge Cup at the Watkins Glen circuit. Four will run in the endurance event, six in the CA CC round, and six in both races. The Glen hosts the most F1 aces this season aside from the US Grand Prix on Oct 5. Ten of the 20 entries comprise half of the field.
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Watkins Glen
North America
United States
Glen
the Glen
Jacky Ickx
Belgium
Jackie Oliver
England
Pedro Rodriguez
Malta
Richard
Women and Rat racers set for big Erie Speedway program
Akron and Mansfield drivers headline a lineup that could reach 80 to 90 entries with a women's Powder Puff Derby and a large Rat stock field. Baumbauer and Laubenthal among missing riders back in action, with 25 to 30 super-sprinters and about double that many Rats ready to race. The Glen hosts six hours and Le Mans legends Ickx and Oliver race in endurance run.
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Ernie Lowe
Akron
Paul Baumbauer
Mansfield
Baumhauer
Ed Molketin
North Olmsted
Pete Foltz
Canton
Bob Davis
Dayton
George Fosco
Sandusky
John Laubenthal
Ray Chismar
Harold Gott
Elyria
Pirates and Can-Am racing fill the sports page
The Spencer Pirates beat Oberlin Rural Furniture 4-1 on three hits from Don Kostecki and Ed Ramey two RBI double with Ed Roberts getting the win. North Heaton American Legion defeated Oberlin Clark Builder 18-3 behind Dave Runyan. The Formula 1 and Can-Am circuits feature drivers like Ickx Amon Gurney Hulme Surtees and McLaren. Can-Am race rules cover Groups 4 6 and 7 with a $50 000 purse and co driven endurance cars.
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Spencer Pirates
Don Kostecki
Ed Ramey
Oberlin Rural Furniture
Ed Roberts
Fanning
Ray Daniels
Dave Price
John Meng
North Heaton American Legion
Oberlin Clark Builder
Dave Runyan
Hager rolls 552 in Wednesday Night Couples League
Bonnie Hager posted a 552 series at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes with games of 175 189 and 188. Beryl Boose rolled a 99 split conversion at Elyria Bowling Center in the Merry-Mixers League while Millie Lowery converted the 2 0 split and Ruth Gest had the 3 7.
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Bonnie Hager
Stoney’s
Rainbow Lanes
Beryl Boose
Elyria Bowling Center
Merry-Mixers
Millie Lowery
Ruth Gest
Fishing conditions improve as storms fade in Ohio
Northern Ohio streams remain muddy after a weekend storm but anglers report improving conditions with fair to very good weekend outlook. Channel catfish abound on Lake mine reefs and at Port Clinton Pier while white bass run strong at Niagara and Crib Reef. Yellow perch attract anglers around Sandusky Bay and nearby islands as reservoirs clear and muskies bite at Mogadore.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Lake Mine
Division of Wildlife
Catawba Cliff
Port Clinton
Sandusky Bay Bridge
Bass Island
Niagara
Clear Fork
Charles Mill
Pleasant Hil
Maumee
Sandusky River
Ballville
Lake Milton
Berlin
Mogadore
Jacklin Eyes Open British Open Lead In Final Rounds
Tony Jacklin carries Britain’s hopes as he holds a two stroke lead at 208 in the British Open at Lytham St Annes. Jack Nicklaus trails five behind with 210 while Roberto de Vicenzo and Christy O Connor share third at 211. Peter Thomson, Gary Player and others stay within striking distance as 17 Americans are among the 48 final-round contenders.
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Lytham ST. Annes
England
UPI
Tony Jacklin
Britain
Jack Nicklaus
Columbus
Ohio
Jacklin
New Zealand
Bob Charles
Christy O'Connor
Roberto de Vicenzo
Argentina
Peter Thomson
Gary Player
Cameron
Lorain County Wildlife Losses Less Than Neighbors Report
Lorain County Game Protector Rob ert Tomazin reports field survey findings show wildlife losses in Lorain County not as heavy as western and southern neighbors after the storm. Birds and doves suffered some mortality while rabbits escaped largely. foxes and groundhogs faced den-related losses, with waters receding and a fuller report planned for Sunday Chronicle outdoor page.
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Lorain County
Robert Tomazin
Tomazin
Wildlife Division
Akron
Tomaza
Walters
Sunday Chronicle
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