Don Garlits Returns to Columbus for Springnationals NHRA event
Don Garlits the Babe Ruth of drag racing returns to NHRA Springnationals at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio. Nearly 600 drivers compete for six eliminator titles with Garlits challenging defending champ Chip Woodall in Top Fuel while other pro classes feature Bill Jenkins Don Nicholson Ed McCullough and Don Schumacher.
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Ohio
Don Garlits
Babe Ruth
National Hot Rod Association
National Trail Raceway
Garlits
Big Daddy
NHRA
Bill
Jenkins
Malvern
Don Nicholson
Orange
Calif
Ed McCullough
Fresno
McCullough
Don Schumacher
Park Ridge
Ill
Schumacher
Dragway 42 hosts weekend drag racing also Saints sale reported
Dragway 42 in West Salem hosts a weekend program with motorcycle and car races including jet motorcycles from Art Arfons and Arlen Vanke plus public motorcycle racing and ASA class quarter mile runs. Gates open 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday with eliminations starting 2 p.m. Sunday. NEW ORLEANS (UPI) John Mecom Jr sells the New Orleans Saints to a Chicago syndicate for $20 million terms sent to NFL for approval.
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West Salem
Dragway 42
Rick Case
American Hot Rod Association
Art Arfons
Akron
Arlen Vanke
Mickey Hart
Route 42
NEW Orleans
UPI
John Mecom Jr
New Orleans Saints
National Football League
Mecom
George Gillette Jr
Harlem Globetrotters
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Woman dragster fears highway driving at speed
Shirley Cha Cha Muldowney, 32, travels 225 miles from Michigan to race in NHRA Spring nationals at National Trail Raceway. She notes freeway driving scares her, yet she handles a 1400 pound car with 1800 horsepower on the drag strip. Muldowney, mother of a 15-year-old, seeks top eliminator glory in Top Fuel and Funny Car.
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Columbus, Ohio
Shirley ‘Cha Cha Muldowney
Mount Clemens
Mich
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Hot Rod Association
Trail Raceway
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Northfield Harness Race Day Results and Purses
The program shows multiple races at Northfield with horses such as Tricky Dares General Ike King Com First-Swift Melody and others. Notable entries include Scranton Hanover Kenny Hope Mighty McKlye and Sport Car along with various purses ranging from 1100 to 5500 dollars and attendance listed at 3701.
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Swift Melody
Lucky Baron
Hidden Pleasure
Bother Prince
Leslie Kim Baron Gerard
Scranton
Patty Dean
Beans Luck
Joe Byrd
Newgate
Scotty
Leader
Ultra Quick
Lumber Blaze
April Sahbra
Apollo
Pick
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Raider Ranger
Sams Selma
Altair
Laurentian
Perfecta
Natural Ability
Heal Iicarious
Quick Harenz
Todd Pick
Goyo3
Leila
Bean
Handle
Perpetual Motion
Mamie
Johnnie Duke
Quick
Jimmy Goose
Javelon Juhe
Skipalong Mary
Trail Boss
Bengall
Galion Pam
Starry Baroness
Miss Winmaker
Johnnie Move
Combat Joe
Ranger Andy
Ubly
Graf Spee
Face
Pace
Miracle
Margaret
Curtes Hull
Attorney Bye Bye
Dart Ros
Richardson
Saber Sahbra
Justa Dame
Baron Real
Flashy
George
Edgewood Kerry
Outbreak
Tricky Dares
General Ike
Durells Chip
Neeboot’s
Susie Flame
Baron Gerald
Kenny Hope
Herman Minbar
Scranton Hanover
Froggie
Prince Abbot
Mighty McKlye
Law Honor
SAKRETE Cement Bags Promise Quality and Repairs
The ad stresses choosing SAKRETE pre mixed cement products by their yellow diamond bag to ensure permanent repairs. It notes a strict quality control program and widespread availability at leading hardware and building supply stores.
Fishing Outlook Reports Varied Ohio Lakes and Reservoirs
The Ohio Division of Wildlife outlines area by area fishing conditions across the state. Lake Erie shows perch and bass activity at several hotspots while Pymatuning Walleyes and bass are active along shorelines. Other reservoirs report crappies bluegills and white bass in shallow to deep water with assorted bass and catfish catches. In Las Vegas, San Diego Chargers tight end John Mackey leads NFLPA meeting discussions on collective bargaining pensions and salaries with Ed Garvey.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Lake Erie
Mouse Island
Wellston Basin
Locust Point Reef
Sandusky Bay
Kelleys Island
Pymatuning
Berlin
Clearfork Reservoir
Rene
Asant Hill
Salt Fork Lake
Las Vegas
Nev
UPI
San Diego Chargers
John Mackey
National Football League Players Association
Mackey
NFLPA
Ed Garvey
Frey and Buchannon Eye Third Lorain County Feature Wins
Elyria drivers Bob Frey and Bucky Buchannon aim for their third feature victory as Lorain County Speedway resumes after rule changes. Supermodifieds gain wings and four wheel drive limits while Sport Stocks see Buchannon lead with recent wins. Gates open 5 p.m. racing at 8 p.m. Saturday in South Amherst near Elyria.
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Elyrians
Bob Frey
Bucky Buchannon
Lorain County Speedway
Bobh Frey
Buchannon
Elyrian
Elyria
Bob Hunter
Paul Barnes
Vermilion
Jim Sexton
Sexton
Rich Owens
LaGrange
Cloverleaf Speedway
Lou Bacci
Le Mans 50th race kickoff with historic entries
Le Mans marked its 50th edition with a nostalgia laden field including Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Maserati and Mercedes. Sterling Moss and Phil Hill appeared among legends as two Ferraris led trials at over 200 mph on the five mile stretch. Arturo Merzaria and Carlos Pace posted the fastest 8.4 mile laps, with Merzaria Pace clocking 3 minutes 37.5 seconds.
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LE Mans
France
Ashton Martin
Amtclar
Bentley
BMW
Ferrari
Frazer-Nash
Jaguar
Lister
Lotus
Maserati
Mercedes
Sterling Moss
Phil Hill
Matras
Lola
Can-Am Cup opens at Mosport with Donohue favored
The 1973 Canadian-American Challenge Cup begins at Mosport with Mark Donohue, 1972 Indy 500 winner, as the strong favorite in a field of 26 cars. Practice runs two days with pole setup to be decided by Saturday night. Donohue posted a 1:16.1 lap in a turbo Porsche, topping times.
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API
Mark Donohue
Donohue
Donahue
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