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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1966

Page

5

Unusual Cat Interferes With Greyhound Race At Amado Track

A cat dash across the Amado greyhound track disrupted a fourth race when it leaped into the motor box, electrocuting the lure car and halting the meet. The track canceled the race and workers limited repairs, with a three race program followed. The piece also notes Benson dog plant delays, pari mutuel bids for Appaloosas and Arabians, plus quotes on Birdie Tebbetts resignation and other sports tidbits.

Amado Benson Fred Hill Arizona Racing Commission Tucson Arizona

Mixup Cancels Race At Randall Park

Cleveland Ohio report says the second race at Randall Park Race Track was declared no race after a jockey was thrown and a false start caused refunds of 23548 dollars. Barb Ann reared in the gate at the inside post, tipping jockey Red Madrigal over the rail. Outrider Ralph Kimble narrowly avoided being trampled as most of the field started racing after the steward's declaration.

Cleveland Ohio Randall Park Barb Ann Red Madrigal Ralph Kimble Board of Stewards

Three Share Halfway Lead In Philly Golf

At Whitemarsh Valley CC in Philadelphia the first 36 holes of the Philadelphia Golf Classic produced a crowded leaderboard led by Dave Marr, Don January, and Martindale with 138s. Weiskopf, DiVincenzo, Littler, Wysong, Charles, Knudson at 139, chasing a group four back of the leaders. Nicklaus, Palmer and Casper were among a dozen at 142, with Geiberger six strokes back at 140 as the field prepared for the third round.

Whitemarsh Philadelphia Dave Marr Don January Bill Martindale Etroake Anart Ac Wang Wine Ween Marr January Martindale Tommy Weiskopf Ruberto DiVincinzo Gene Littler Dudley Wysong Bob Charles George Knudson Chargers Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Weiskopf Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Nicklaus Palmer Casper al Geiberger Bob Goalby Homero Blancas Gordon Jones Chuck Courtney Tommyracobs Bruce Crampton Jack McGowan Paul Bandeauy Bert Yancey

Late Model Stock Cars Return to Tucson Speedway

The late model stock cars race at Tucson Speedway with qualifying at 7 and the trophy dash at 8 15. Leading points leader Dick Moeller faces a field including Carl Trimmer Marion Smiley and Bob Bishop among about 30 other drivers.

Tucson Speedway Dick Moeller Carl Trimmer Marion Smiley Bob Bishop

Remembering notable sports events from 1961 and 1956

A 1961 report notes University of Arizona tennis coach Dave Sny der and partner Ronnie Fisher were eliminated in the National Doubles Tournament in Brookline Massachusetts. A separate 1956 item records David Leon finishing well behind leaders in the Jaycee International Golf Tournament in Fargo North Dakota.

Brookline, Mass University of Arizona Dave Snyder Arizona Fargo N.D David Leon Jack Rule Waterloo Iowa Jack Nicklaus Columbus

Roofers to Meet Harelson Motors in ISC Tourney

Hays Roofing of Phoenix faces Harelson Motors of Moline Illinois tomorrow in the International Softball Congress Tournament action.

Rock Island UPI — Hays Roofing of Phoenix Harelson Motors Moline

Amado Greyhound Park race see Crystal win in late round

Crystal Commel captured the fourth round of Amado Greyhound Park countdown and paid $5.90 as favorite. John Hobbs was eliminated in a test run while Apple and Genie Mite remain in contention for the feature. Krisper and God Millie race in the tenth and opener respectively with other notable contenders listed in the results.

Crystal Commel Amado Reb Lyl Paaby P. Dally Crac Lucky Formel Swaassy Com Uhl Lady Lure Handy Lace Siphanotes Maplecreek

Sports Calendar Highlights Auto and Dog Racing Tonight

Auto racing at Tucson Speedway features late model stock cars at 8:15 PM. Amado Greyhound Park hosts dog racing tonight with 8:15 PM start times, plus tomorrow. The card includes listed horse and greyhound selections and multiple race numbers. betting details show various payouts and entrants.

Tucson Speedway Amado Greyhound Park

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