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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1979

Page

18

Johnston wins Pepsi Cola Nightfire funny car title at Thompson

Minnesota driver Rick Johnston roared to the funny car crown at Thompson Drag Raceway in the third annual Pepsi Cola Nightfire event. Texan Gordon Mineo faded when his parachute deployed early, handing Johnston the easy victory with his Beartown Shaker.

Linda Cudlin C-T Thompson Minneapolis Ohio Rick Johnston Thompson Drag Raceway Minnesota Gordon Mineo Johnston

Gregg wins Winston GT 250 after late fuel stop

In Lexington Ohio Peter Gregg won the Winston GT 250 at Mid-Ohio by a slim margin over Hurley Haywood and Bill Whittington. Gregg led early, slowed for refueling on lap 35, and stopped with six laps remaining costing time before reclaiming the lead to finish first.

Hurley Haywood Peter Gregg Mid-Ohio Lexington Steve Dodrill Ohio UPI Gregg Jacksonville Fla Florida Bill Don Whittington Haywood Whittington New Bremen Bobby Jones United States Auto Club New Bremen Speedway Rach Vogler Indianapolis Danville Larry Rice Brownsbury Ind Mar McClellan Dayton Chuck Gurney Livermore Calif Rice Parnell Jones Dana Carter Huntington Beach Jerry Weeks Anahem Bud Wilmot Madison Vogler Jones Tom Bigelow

Regazzoni Wins British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Regazzoni of Williams takes the British Grand Prix for the team’s first F1 victory, the Swiss driver's first win in three years, on a fast 138.8 mph pace at Silverstone. Only Rene Arnoux stayed within 25 seconds of him as every other car was lapped in the ninth World Championship round.

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Northfield Racing News Summary Card

Race results list at Northfield shows Go Dale 4 Stormy Filter and Fremont Meadow with Supe and Lehigh Howie among top entries. Other noted horses include Daler Racey Ellen Enleens Adios Don Lorenzo Bo Rhythm Classy Sukbra and Honest Plight Pebbles Image. Labels First Lady Bital Dinan and Monday entries Heathos Dengbt Logan Worthy Kara Chris Bisppatl Mr Fredie Bay Skipper Chew ry Skipper Edgewood Lea Bal style Aesrade triking Moonlight Bay Rebel Grey Leroy Troan.

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St John bats lead to 16 6 win over Fields United

St John rapped 20 hits in a 16 to 6 victory against Fields United. Ron Koepp pitched a six hitter for the win and homered alongside Ken Schilf. Joe Karpovich added a homer two triples and a single as St Julie Billiart defeated Community Methodist. Multiple players contributed in the field with early offense and key hits.

Church St. John Fields United Ron Koepp Koepp Ken Schilf St. Julie Billiart Community Methodist Joe Karpovich

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