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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1967
Page
23
Yancey closes with a 71 to finish 274 to lead by one over Goalby in the Greater Dallas Open. Goalby bogies late while Yancey drains a 40 foot putt and seizes the title with a strong final round amid fluctuating play from other contenders.
Dawn Glory the Puerto Rican colt who was third to Damascus in the Wood Memorial will ship to Churchill Downs for the May 6 Derby along with Nehoc's Bullet. Co owner Elejan Herrero notes islanders view Dawn Glory as their own while expressing admiration for Damascus and Successor.
Milan reports that Nino Benvenuti may postpone the July 13 world middleweight title defense in New York due to nose surgery after his April 17 Madison Square Garden victory over Griffith. A skin transplant may be required to prevent reopening from a punch, sidelining the champion for about a month.
Koufax of racing Fred Lorenzen, 33, the richest money winner in stock car history, announced retirement after a career with Ford since 1961. He set all-time earnings records, including 1963 season money of 113570 dollars, and plans no immediate marriage while maintaining financial security from investments. Ford will retire his No 28 and color scheme, with no replacement announced.
Lorenzen holds 21 NASCAR wins over 250 miles plus 12 superspeedway triumphs and the sport’s grand slam. His career earnings climbed from 1961 to 1965 with high marks in 1963. Ford’s Lincoln-Mercury faced a USGA golf ball recall dispute over Arnold Palmer branded balls and distribution.
Vic Ghezzi, Hall of Fame golfer and former Ryder Cup member, will be guest speaker at the Northeastern New York Golf Show and Dinner on May 8 at the Shhine Ten Eyck Hotel. He will also lead a free clinic with other top pros and discuss recent tour highlights.
Beth the eight year old bay mare won last night’s feature at Green Mountain Park with J rmer Looney driving in muddy conditions. The mile race time was 2:23.2 and purses paid out $18, $6, and $2.60 with a tight finish against a fast-closing field.
One hundred five awards were handed at Shaker High School's winter Awards Assembly. Winners spanned varsity basketball indoor track swimming wrestling volleyball and cheerleading with jayvee awards in basketball swimming and cheerleading. Notable names include William Vandermark C C D Walsh Eric Evans and more across varsity teams with coaches listed.
Race results from Saratoga Raceway detailing second pace mile results with Burnside and Una Scott finishing 1st and 2nd, Double payout, followed by third and fourth pace trotting and pacing events, times around 2:18 to 2:22, multiple scratches including Fire One and J D Meana, and entries such as Argo Port Katahdin Lady Jimmy RC and Lionel G with payoffs and fractional times. Scratched notes and odd spellings indicate a crowded program with several names and odds from the day.
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers won the March award as Pro Athlete of the Year, earning 62 of 116 first place votes and 115 points. Bobby Hull, Rick Barry, Cassius Clay, and Julius Boros followed in the voting.
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