Ferrari seeks a Glen six hours victory with three prototype cars
A three car Ferrari factory effort aims to extend its unbeaten run this season at Watkins Glen New York in the Six Hours race and back up with the Can Am 200 mile event for a 75 000 purse. The lineup features Andretti Ickx Redman Peterson Schenken and Merzario, tapping a possible one two finish as Ferrari pursues historic Glen success.
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Clifford Holley lead mid season drivers in Lorain speedway
Auto racing fans in Northern Ohio look to Lorain County Speedway for mid season championships in supers and sport stocks. Armand Holley of Pensacola and Jack Clifford of LaGrange lead their divisions as rain delayed the 50 lap supers and 35 lap sport stock races. Clifford holds a 200 point edge over Bucky Buchannon. Holley leads the spring car class by 85 points, with Ernie Lowe pressing. Racing begins at 8 p.m. with qualifying at 5.
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Murtaugh picks three NL hitters for All-Star team
SAN FRANCISCO AP Three top NL hitters Cesar Cedeno Billy Williams Manny Sanguillen head the 11 additions named by Danny Murtaugh to the 28 man National League All-Star squad in Atlanta. The selections included regulars like Lou Brock Willie Mays Al Oliver and Chris Speier with several players making their first All-Star appearance.
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Chicago
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Pittsburgh
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Red Schoendienst
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St. Louis
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Nate Colbert
San Diego
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Chris Speier
Lou Brock
Cedeno
Willie Mays
New York
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Jenkins replaces Reds Gary Nolan on 19th All Star roster
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ferguson Jenkins is named to replace the ailing Cincinnati Reds right-hander Gary Nolan on the National League All Star team. Nolan, sidelined by a stiff neck and shoulder, will miss his Sunday start against Pittsburgh. Jenkins, in his third All Star appearance, owns a 12-8 record with 119 strikeouts, 154 hits allowed, and a 2.85 ERA this season.
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Charles S. Feeney
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Oberlin's Smith leaves for North Carolina post
Oberlin College athletic figure Julian Smith announced his departure to take a post at St. Andrew's PresbyET College in Laurinburg NC. A key basketball and track coach and interim athletic director, Smith led Oberlin to the 1976 Ohio Conference title and plans unenumerated duties before his successor is chosen.
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Elvrians edge Midview in 16 and under Davis Cup clash
Elvrians leveled their record at 1-1 with a 5-1 victory over Midview. Walt Sukey earned Midview’s lone win, 6-3 6-2 over Jeff Wright. Mike Messaros sparked Elvria with 6-0 6-1 wins over Eddie Dean. Terry Smith and Chuck Battie swept 6-1 in singles. Elvria also won both doubles matches 8-1. Wright MesНatos defeated Sukey Dean. Myers Oster beat Stevens Matovich.
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Bettenhausen Racing Legacy Lives On At Indy
Irish Hills Michigan notes the Bettenhausen family pursuit of Indianapolis 500 glory. Gary Bettenhausen and Tony Lee carry their father Tony Bettenhausen’s dream, while Merle Bettenhausen dies after a fiery Indy car crash in Michigan.
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Charity drag racing set at Dragway 42 in West Salem
Drag racers will run for charity tomorrow night at Dragway 42 in West Salem. Parma Heights Jaycees and Corvette Cleveland sponsor the event to aid mental health, mental retardation programs, and youth scholarships. About 600 entrants will race in an elapsed time bracket system, with eight ET brackets and cash prizes up to 200 dollars per bracket. The show features wheelstanding cars including Bob Riggle’s Hemi Under Glass and Bill Maverick Golden in the Little Red Wagon. Gates open at 4 p.m. and main events start at 8:30 p.m.
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Campaneris Named AL Starter Replacing Aparicio at Short
Boston AP Earl Weaver named Oakland’s Bert Campaneris to replace injured Luis Aparicio as the American League starting shortstop for the All-Star Game in Atlanta next Tuesday. Weaver plus 11 others named including Carlton Fisk, Richie Scheinblum, Lou Piniella, Amos Otis, Norm Cash, Cookie Rojas, Sal Bando, Toby Harrah, Carlos May, Joe Rudi, Ellie Rodriguez. Coaches Dick Williams and Bob Lemon named as game coaches.
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Ellie Rodriguez
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Dick Williams
Bob Lemon
Bogner Captures Ridgeville T Ball Title
Bogner Funeral Home won the North Ridgeville T Ball League championship with a 30 23 victory over Walker Sunoco on Thursday. Bogner finished the season with eight wins in nine games.
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