Auto racing featured as top spectator sport in survey debate
A survey ranks horse racing as the top spectator sport with auto racing close behind due to large crowds and betting money. The Atlantic Monthly features discussion by Ken Purdy and others on why motor racing captivates audiences, including danger, romance, and the allure of speed.
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Emerson and Stolle Lead Eastern Grass Semis in New Jersey
Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle, the worlds top amateur players, advanced to the semifinals of the Eastern grass court championship in South Orange New Jersey. Emerson faced Jim McManus of Berkeley while Stolle met Tom Federson of Los Angeles after Federson upset Gene Scott of St James New York. Stolle defeated Ray Moore 63 6 3. Jane Albert of Pebble Beach beat Nancy Reed to reach the womens semifinals. Tory Ann Fretz reached semis by default after Karen Hantze Susman quit due to a leg injury.
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Grandview Race Card Field Names and Entries
A Grandview harness meeting card lists numerous horse names across nine races with entrants such as Lt.Jon Hal Hed Water Prince Vaillant Denney Counsel Michael Volo Cooxie Pusher Mr. Success Sonny Adam Cold Blue Jime Gonawin Key Hing Reva Scott Broadway Bud Sky Flash Mighty Faber Maggie's Meadow Easy Birya Isabelan Jane Volga Haves Lucky Gold Toss Creeting Poiriter Commotion Piz Nancy's Gold Shara Diamond Adah's Bicon Paar Me Dusty Dale Carolyn Reed Spice Gearpia Rostuirgh Mise Tree Chief Good Friday Dude Gweay Pach Mazel Harvest Bive Raider Miss Harsem Scotch Mussy Marta Demon Judicator Hold Up Dian Ashland Chesty Peter Rebhit.
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Bowling Scores Highlight Frantic Friday League Action
Ray Kel posts 461 as high game for the Manila team and Ray Hensak adds 295 in a rough scoring night. Penguins top Polar Bears 14 10 with notable finishes from Dean and others as teams clash. Heph Ind and Tar Finker Tainics stumble while Tom and Edith Spencer post solid games.
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Del Pappa Wins PISA Title Contender Bout
Italian light heavyweight Piero Del Pappa defeated Eddie Catton in a ten round decision in PISA Italy advancing toward a title shot. Del Pappa weighed 178 pounds giving Catton a one pound weight edge. The winner pursues a bout with Wayne Thornton and then potential world title contender against Jose Torres.
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Seattle
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Demolition drivers at Lorain County Speedway facing rain resched
At the county speedway demolition drivers practice was postponed by rain and rescheduled to a week later. The program remains active with nearly 25 cars expected and 10 events in super modified and late model divisions. Tire trials begin at 6:30 pm with a green flag around 8 pm.
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Major league line scores show NL results and key homers
National League games highlight losses and wins across multiple teams with runs, hits, and errors. Notable players include Brock Hiller Mays Campaneris and McCovey, with HRs by Hiller Callison and Brock. Pitchers include Burdette Siebert Lolich Nottebart and others achieving mixed outcomes.
Nazarene Wins Softball Test In Church League
The Church of the Nazarene defeated St Andrews 12 to 1 in a slow pitch game. George Hogan and Jerry Heister hit home runs for Nazarene while Dick Anderson earned the win on the mound and Karl Hawkins took the loss.
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Dick Anderson
Karl Hawkins
Ohio grants senior citizens lifetime fishing license
Gov. James A. Rhodes signs a law allowing Ohio residents aged 70 and over to buy a lifetime fishing license for 123 dollars instead of the annual 2.25 dollar license. About half a million people are expected to qualify for the program.
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James A. Rhodes
Red Auerbach and Dolph Schayes to coach in charity game
In Monticello New York Red Auerbach and Dolph Schayes will lead opposing sides in the seventh annual Maurice Stokes Benefit Basketball Game at Kutscher's Country Club on Tuesday August 17. Auerbach of the Boston Celtics will coach the East squad for the seventh straight year with a 3-5 record in this benefit contest. Schayes of the Philadelphia 76ers will helm the West team.
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Ontario Wins Again 9-7 Over Team No 3
Ontario remains unbeaten in Class F action with a 9-7 victory over Team No 3 as Dave Sprague allowed three hits and struck out eight in relief of Clif Zunis. Don Buttle and Harry Tulklea hit triples, helping Ontario tally 10 hits while holding Team No 5 to five.
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Twins bring pitcher Merritt from Denver Bears
Minnesota Twins recall left handed pitcher Jim Merritt from the Denver Bears of the Pacific Coast League. Merritt has a 13-8 record with 171 strikeouts this season as he joins the Twins. Wilt Chamberlain has averaged 40.6 points per game in six NBA seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Benson bowls 602 series at Elyria Center Summer League
Ray Benson topped area bowlers with a 602 series at Elyria Bowling Center in the Summer League. He opened 173, followed by 222 for a night high, then 207. Edith Spencer led women with a 528 in Center Ridge Lanes Monday Mixed Couples, starting 152, then 170, finishing 205.
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Edith Spencer
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Boxer's Injuries From Italian Traffic Collision Reported
Franco Musso, 1960 Olympic featherweight champion, sustained head and leg injuries in a Friday traffic accident near Acquiterme Italy. The boxer’s condition and further details were not immediately released.
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UPI
Franco Musso
Racing Menu racing schedule update for several speedways
The notice lists racing events at multiple venues today and tomorrow including Cloverdale Cloverleap Norwalk Sandusky and Sharon speedways with start times from 6 pm to 9 am. It mentions dragway eliminations late model races and gymkhana at River Sports Car Club and Western Shopitz Center.
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Mexicans Confident as Davis Cup Opens in Dallas
Mexico and the United States meet in the opening American Zone Davis Cup finals in Dallas. Rafael Osuna faces Arthur Ashe in the No. 1 singles at 2 pm CST on the Samuels Grand tennis center center court, followed by Dennis Ralston versus Antonio Palafox. Doubles are Sunday with final two singles set for Monday.
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United States
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Clark smashes practice lap record at Nuerburgring
It's Clark again Adenau Germany UPI The speedy Scot Jim Clark wheeled a Lotus around the Nuerburgring track at a record average speed of 101.5 mph Friday in a practice run for Sunday's Grand Prix auto race.
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UPI
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Banner from Choate found in old chest in shop
Ul Smith recalls George delivering a large blue felt banner sewn with the name Choate. Believed to originate from a Choate school in New England, possibly Connecticut. The banner was found in an antique chest and may reveal a long journey before reaching the shop.
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