Daytona Continental to Run 24 Hours in 1956 at Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach gears for a new 24 hour endurance test as the Continental race converts from 2000 kilometers. The event, to be held Feb 3-6, joins Le Mans as a around the clock endurance classic sanctioned by the FIA. Ford and Porsche factory entries join top modified machines amid renewed battle for US sports car supremacy.
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Ruby
Ken Miles
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Automobile Racing Track Schedules and History Bits
The article lists upcoming racing events at several venues including Wilsson Ledges Race Course and Nelson Ledges Race Course with gates opening times and eliminations. It notes Daytona International Speedway history and founder Bill France, plus track capacity and evolution from beach races to a 30 000 seat grandstand and 75 000 infield.
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Final sports car races set for Oct 23 24 at Mid-Ohio
The Western Ohio Region SCCA hosts a two day nine race program at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course near Mansfield on October 23 24 to crown the 1965 season winner. Teams from multiple cities compete with a point system and a traveling trophy.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Berea
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Ind
Indianapolis
Detroit
Mich
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Lansing
Pittsburg
Gary
Chuck Akins
Hall Wins Kent Race Open as Chaparral Domination Continues
Jim Hall repeats at Kent Washington in the fall race kickoff with his Chaparral, a familiar winner across the season. The Texan’s team has posted multiple victories and top finishes, highlighting a stable operation that dominates early in the 1965 season. Bobby Unser and Fred Lorenzen also compete, with Hall driving the Toronado up Pike’s Peak in a record time among stock cars.
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Wash
Land
Jim Hall
Hall
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Midland
Texas
Bobt Unser
Field shaping up for Daytona race in SCCA season
The field for the Road Race of Champions at Daytona International Speedway is forming as the SCCA season nears its end. Notable entries include Jerry Titus in a Shelby GT 350 Mustang and Frank Monise in a Lotus 23, with other champions from coast divisions listed among the entrants. Over 200 cars expected, with eleven races on the 30 mile and 1.3 mile layouts.
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Monise
Bill Steele
Houston
Hal Kick
Bob Tullius
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Dick Macon
Mobile
Ala
Miami
Charlie Kolb
America
Cloverleaf Demolition Race Set at Cloverleaf Speedway
VALLEY VIEW The annual 100 car Demolition Derby closes the season at Cloverleaf Speedway Sunday afternoon with five events starting at 3 p.m. About 1 500 dollars in prizes await smash and run drivers using old jalopies. Entries remain open requiring only a car and nerve for a chance at top money.
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Welson
Valley View
Cloverleaf Speedway
Koufax Dominates Twins In Final World Series Game
Sandy Koufax, for the Los Angeles Dodgers, limits the Minnesota Twins to a three hit shutout in game seven, winning 2 0 to capture the World Series. He overcomes early nerves and mounts a masterful performance with Harmon Killebrew and Bob Allison yielding to his control.
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Don Biltz Dominates Men’s Bowling Night At Elyria
Don Biltz led the General Industries League at Elyria Bowling Center with a 642 three game set and a 255 final game after opening 217 and 170. Ken Doak topped Tarr's Alb City League with a 236 high game and 628 series for Elyria Bowling Center. Phil Hastings also 628 for Sudra Curtis. Other top scores included Ken Ecker 267, Clarence Jolly 606, and Dave Leonard 602 as various leagues reported high games and series across Elyria lanes.
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United
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Andy Spands
Nevin Riley
Evans
Harvey Curtis
Scott Morrison
Elks
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Morrison
Robert Thompson
Reichlin
Knights of Columbus
Bowl-O-Crome
Gene Wukie
Golfcamp
John Griffith
Stroh’s
Grafton
Two Women Top 500 Series Mark in Leagues
Two women topped the 500 series mark last night. Marion Ries led with a 344 for the David son Sharpe team in the Thursdayite Ten League at Stoners Rancher Lanes. Eveton Wieser rolled a 183 504 for Strew's Beer in the Roaring 60s at Center Rides Lanes. Marie Koons had a 220 single for Wysocki Masonry Corp in the Roaring 0s League. Babe Valerius added a 201 single for Ohio Screw Products in the Ladies Classic League at Elks Lanes.
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Ries
Davidson-Sharpe
Stoners Rancher Lanes
Eveton Wieser
Strew’s Beer
Center Rides
Marie Koons
Wysocki Masonry Corp
Babe Valerius
Ohio Screw Products
Elks Lanes
Chronicle-Telegram Briefs From Elyria Ohio
Elyria dated Friday October 15 carries brief local items from the Chronicle Telegram. Readers get compact notes on community happenings and notices in the city region.
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Elyria
Ohio
Chronicle-Telegram
Bowling results at multiple lanes show varied team scores
City bowling results list several matches with scores and top series. Teams like Grafton, Stoneys Rainbow Lanes, Denny's Deh and Chapin Trues pe are recorded with individual scores such as 168 121 113 and top series marks around 344. The report notes day and lane details and mentions centers Ridge Lanes and Kiln Center.
Elks Thursday Games Highlight Kyra Bowling Center Victory
Kyra Bowling Center defeated Plas in a Thursday Elks games event. The match showcased competitive play and regional participation at the bowl venue.
600 Club Scores and Player Standings
Don Biltz led with 642 points followed by Ken Doak 628 and Phil Hastings 626. Jack Traxler 613, Nevin Riley 615, Clarence Jolly 606, Scott Morrison 605, and Dave Leonard 602 round out the top scores.
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Don Biltz
Ken Doak
Phil Hastings
Jack Traxler
Nevin Riley
Clarence Jolly
Scott Morrison
Dave Leonard
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