McLaren Elva II set for U S debut with Dietrich Amey duo
Sandusky racer Chuck Dietrich and Rocky River’s Robert Amey team a McLaren Elva Formula II in a light 842 pound car with a 1600 cc Ford twin cam. They expect the first U S unit this year and plan five of ten Elva builds for the United States in 1967 while Ford boosts horsepower on 1967 Fairlanes.
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SCCA
Sandusky
Chuck Dietrich
Robert Amey
Rocky River
Amey-McLaren
United States
Bob
McLaren
Bruce McLaren
Ferrari
Elva
U.S
Amey
Chuck
Andretti earns Sebring first spot for four hour race
Sebring previews show Ford and Chevrolet in a bid to set track records at the four hour trans American sedan race ahead of Saturdays 12 hour Grand Prix. Mario Andretti claimed the pole in a Ford GT prototype breaking the old sedan record, while Dan Gurney and others prep strong Trans-Am entries despite car shortages.
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Sebring
Fla
UPI
Detroit Iron
America
Ford
Mak
Chevrolet
Green Park
Chaparral
Jum Hall
Mario Andretti
le Mans
Sports Car Graphic Magazine
Jerry Titus
Europe
Sports Car Club of America
SCCA
Dan Gurney
Detroit
Dragway 42 Opens Season With Challenge Races
Dragway 42 in West Salem starts Sunday at 9 am with a reworked asphalt surface new timing gear and a new competition style. Entrants may race for cash or trophies in Eliminator early sessions followed by standard class racing. Bal Butdorf said the format aims to bring friendly rivalry into a supervised safe setting near Rt 42 three miles north of the West Salem I 71 exit.
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West Salem
Dragway 47
Ram
Dragway 42
Bal Butdorf
Vermilion netters promise strong spring season
Vermilion High signals a strong spring for tennis track and golf. The tennis team brings back sectional doubles champs Gary Dropko and Ralph Mayer with senior Kevin Horn and multiple juniors vying for spots. Coach Dwight McMullen aims to improve in Lakeland Conference play with Wellington, Elyria, and Lorain challenging. The track team, led by senior Mark Poff and other lettermen, seeks to build on last year’s near-perfect dual record. Golf returns most of last year’s top five under coach Floyd Longfellow, using Willow Creek as home course and facing Amherst and Clearview in key matches.
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Vermilion High
Netters
Vermilion Tens
Lakeland
Dwight McMullen
Wellington
McMullen
Elyrva
Lorain
Gary Dropko
Ralph Mayer
Iellerman
Kevin Horn
Vermilion
Barts Gia
Doug Bowen
Jack McClurkin
Jack Parsons
Gene Sanders
Sailers
Cindermen
Sanders
Mark Poff
Larry Lunceford
Terry
Longfellow
Roger Rice
Bruce Palmer
Mike Liston
Brad Snyder
Leaf opener has new look at Cloverleaf Speedway in 1967
Cloverleaf Speedway launches 1967 late model stock car racing with a refreshed rules set for 1959 to 1964 models. Sign up and practice run from 2 to 5 pm tomorrow as ARCA drivers from Michigan, Toledo, Columbus, and Canfield-Youngstown join top local racers. Admission remains 1.75 adults, .75 juniors. gates open 1 pm. Racing continues Sundays through April, shifting to night races in May with hardtops added on Saturdays.
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Valley View — Cloverleaf Speedway
John Marcum
Auto Racing Club of America
Fran Harden
Buick
Royal Oak
Ron Grana
Ford
Dearborn
Ron Finney
Temperance
Jerry Cousino
Detroit
Columbus
Carl Smith
Chevelle
Don Gregory
Chevrolet
Canfield
Youngstown
Junior Postlewait
Mason Heister
Bob Baird
Wwera
Moran leads city keglers with 657 at Tarry's
Jim Moran Jr starred in the All City League with 657 overcoming a 199 opener to top the field at Tarry's. Moran posted 223 and 235 games as Dick Holliday and Bob Garska followed with 646 and 614 in the same event. Other strong scores included Fred Telzeron 643 and Frank Fritz 606 in Bowl-O-Drome leagues while Clarence Eistenner rolled a 256 in the Knights of Columbus.
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Jim Moran Jr
Tarry’s
Moran
Pace City
Dick Holliday
Bob Garska
Fred Telzeron
Bowl-O-Drome
Frank Fritz
Knights of Columbus
Bowl Odrome
Frank Kelch
Grafton Lanes
Ted Ruth
Elks
Clarence Eistenner
Masters reflections by Arnold Palmer at Augusta National
Arnold Palmer shares anticipation for the upcoming Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, praising the course and the event’s atmosphere. He recalls past Masters memories, highlights Nicklaus and Jacobs in 1960s play, and offers golfing tips from his experiences, promoting his Trouble Shots booklet.
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Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots win AAU title over Phillips Oilers
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots edge Phillips Oilers 77 62 in the AAU Championship. Bib Ed Correl sparked the comeback with four jumpers in eight minutes after entering for eight minutes before halftime. Cal Fowler limited Harold Sargent as Akron built a 16 point run. Correl led scoring with 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while Sargent managed six points for the Oilers. Akron outshot 41.9% to 33.3% and took control after a 12 4 start. Capitol Federal Savings took third place earlier, beating Jamaco Saints 93 83 in Denver.
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Denver
UPI
Ed Correl
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
Phillips Oilers
BartHreelalls
Rigs Vileg
Wnia
Correl
Oilers
Capitol Federal Savings
Jamaco Saints
Chicago
Akron
Ford Mustangs
Cal Fowler
Harold Sargent
Sargent
Fowler
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Jacque Passino
Ford Division
Passino
Passina
National Hot Rod Association
NHRA
Peugeot
Bert Shankland
Christopher Rothwell
Vic Preston
Robert Gerrish
Cortina
Ty Peter Hughes
Robert Syder
Lucien Bian
Creat Miller
Cr Racing Editor
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V.ruilion Tennis
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Huron
Oberlin
Amherst
Sandusky St
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Marine Floyd
Dick Minnich
Chuck Freeman
Brumfield Sparkle
Vlemilio
GOIL
Ridgeville
Port Cliuton
Chawha
Thindenbid Air
Cleardew
Willow Creeks
Amiherat No
Midvieway
Omi
Clearslow
Chaitan
Thunderbird Hills
Wahtst
Willow Creek
Midview Clearview
Brookside
Margaretta
Likeside
New London
Elvyia Catholic
Phelands
Clearlew
Avon Lake
Dry Stadium
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Pine Brook Golf C.C
N. Durkee. Ral
So. Rt
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Elyria Concrete Inc
Rebel
Marlin
Harry Brown Motors
Middle Avenue
Elyria, Ohio
Bobby Jones
Augusta National Golf Club
Jones
Mr Jones
Augusta
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Augusta National
Jack Nicklaus
England
Peter Butler
Paul Harney
Tommy Jacobs
Ben Hogan
Ben and I
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Brewer
Jacobs
Jack
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