Bonnie and Clyde Echo in Early Stock Car Legend
In a Los Angeles Times piece, Jim Murray links early stock car legends to Bonnie and Clyde, noting their era of small purses and risky exits. The column traces the sport’s evolution toward factory teams, oily humor, and risky feats led by figures like Dan Gurney and William Caleb Yarborough, comparing modern races to bullets and daring stunts.
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Bonnie and Clyde
Ford
Riverside
Dan Gurney
William Caleb Yarborough
Pasadena
William Caleb
Auto Club
Atlantic Ocean
Atlanta
Bauwens' Bowlers, Western Brake Lead Classic Action
Bauwens Insurance sits 14 34 entering the match against league leader Western Brake and Tire at Copa Bowl. Western Brake stands 30 18 after a 17 7 win over Levy's. Broadway Flower Shoppe aims for first place against Bistro with other keys KTKT versus Levy's and Deir Valley Funeral Home versus Cactus Pro Shop. Women contenders include Broadway Flower Shoppe and Selby Motors with Double Cola facing Rainbo Bread and Bistro vs Mr Burger. Action starts at 7 p m.
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Bauwens’ Insurance
Western Brake
Levy’s
Broadway Flower Shoppe
Bistro
KTKT
Deir Valley Funeral Home
Cactus Pro Shop
Amos M Keeps Unescorted Rivalry In Daylight Turf View
Amos M leads a nine horse field in an allowance for 4 year olds and up at Tucson Turf Club topping an 11th race purse of 1000 dollars over seven furlongs. Irish Nick Spectation and Baby Tip loom as main threats with jockeys Wolfe Brown and Shannon aboard. First post 1 15 p.m.
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Amos M
Tucson Turf Club
TTC
Amos
Tucson
John Cantarini
Jack Warner
Nick
Spectation
Nick Wolfe
Jimmy Brown
Manny Figueroa Jr
Turf Club
Baby Tip
Bey Boots
Storm Cellar
T. Gone
Defender
J. Brown
Lucky Moroni
D. Fowles
Fowles
Prince
R. ¢ Apple
Devils Prince
K.hallmark
Oy Figueroa
D. . Fowles
Chick’s
Valor
Alison
J. PL
Prince Satin
M. Bickel
Abbey
Ash
J. Pittman
J. Wilson
T. McAllister
Dave
Crystal Ryan
Orr
Midway Maid
Harding
Sneaky
Hon
Caliche Lea
J. Pitman
Nkalmark
Wells
Waterette
Flallmark
Willow Pappa
L. Avant
Wise
Bappity
R. Sharnon
J.rown
Brown Bomer
Bob
Mr. TJ
Ginger Pahy
Nick the Great Parson
L Arda Bickel
CR. Shannon
Dora Post
Hei
L. Orona
R. F
Flaming Hills
Helm
Ats Abbey
N. Wail
J. Wise
Iona
Schernovw
K. Hallmark
No Boy N
Rajani D. Wells
F Sheppard
J. Ise
N. Wall
MM. Figueroa
R. Scharnow
Arca
Nolan Nolan
R. Chapple
J. Cantarini
Na. Og
Earl O'Goldate Boy
Nebraska Rose
Edgar
F. Sheppar
Sue Air
Tabicon
Miss Matic
Beau
L. Harding
K. Weanmark
Antarini
M. Figueroa
Minnesota Beauly
R. Shannon
R. Avant
Bay Dream
R. Allison
Gallant Mast
Tucson Turf Club Race Card Lists Entrants and Bets
The card lists riders and horses for a Tucson event with names such as Defender, Suga Bill, and Crystal Ryan along with sponsors and betting terms. It shows positions from First through Eleventh and notes Best Bet and Quiniela choices by Iren and Timp.
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Keen
Suga Bill
Ar. Gundersen
Mae
Crystal Ryan
Flash Lishtning
Rusty Sox
P Allinttyippappa
Pinky
Ginger
Flaming Hills
Thane
Sir Arch
Suchet
Miss Matic
Amos M
Nick
William A. King Tah
Quiniela
Iren
Timp
Caruthers Named To Special Award At Tucson Dinner
Ed Caruthers University of Arizona Pan American gold medalist and 1984 Olympic Team member will receive a special recognition at the sixth annual Tucson Conquistadores Sports Award Dinner February 20 at the Pioneer International Hotel. Tickets are $12.50, with Lee Goodman as dinner chairman.
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Ed Caruthers
University of Arizona
Mexico City
Pioneer International Hotel
Caruthers
U.S
United States
United States Track and Field Federation
Western Athletic Conference
Conquistadores
Lee Goodman
Bruning To Defend Skyline Golf Title
The Skyline Invitational opens with a 128 player field including three former champions Bill Mills Dean Shack and defending champ Cliff Bruning as they chase 16 spots in the championship flight. Host club contenders John Lundstrom and Herb Weston lead a seven flight format through four days of match and medal play.
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Bill Mills
Dallas
Tex
Dean Shack
Midland
Cliff Bruning
Denver
Colo
Jack Nichols
Mills
Strack
Nichols
John Lundstrom
Herb Weston
Rlayst
Skyline
Journey
Three OPBC Boxers Win State Titles in Phoenix
Old Pueblo Boys Club of Tucson earns three Phoenix Golden Gloves crowns as Manuel Caudle 178 novice Fernando Pacheco 165 novice and Steve Paulson 147 novice win state championships. Pacheco defeats Celso Ortiz for the 1965 title. Ortiz is Pueblo High senior, Paulson a Flowing Wells junior. Three OPBC fighters Ortiz Lopez and Taylor take runner up honors.
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Old Pueblo Boys Club
Tucson
Manuel Caudle
Fernando Pacheco
Steve Paulson
Phoenix
Pacheco
OPEC
Celso Ortiz
Ortiz
Pueblo High
Paulson
Flowing Wells
Mike Lopez
James Taylor
Mexicans Declare Arizona Ring Ban
Mexican Boxing Managers Union bans Mexican fighters from Arizona until two boxers Polo Cornera and Manuel Tarazon are fully paid after a Tucson event. Promoter T. J. Walters says partial payments were made amid financial strain. Arizona Boxing Commission notes fighters received some purses and taxes were paid.
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Hermosillo
Sen
Mexico
Tucson
Boxing Managers Union of Mexico
Arizona
Polo Cornera
Manuel Tarazon
Oscar Romo
T. J. Walters
Tucson Daily Citizen
Mike Quihuis
Arizona Boxing Commission
Boxing Commission
Thoroughbred Racing Day Results and Finals Summary
A detailed tabulation of race results across ten divisions from FIRST to ELEVENTH including horses such as Silent Melody Dakota Stride Glacier Boy and Lively Pepper. It lists times earnings and placements, attendance figures, and handle totals with detailed horse names owners and odds where legible.
Majeske Opens Lead in Tucson Bowling Tourney
Bob Majeske fired a 705 series to lead the Tucson Men's Bowling Tournament at the Cactus Bowl. He toppled 224, 266, and 215 games to grab Class A doubles with Tommy Jordan and moved ahead in all events with 1 863 as Vince Di Fusco trailed.
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Bob Majeske
Tucson
Majeske
Tommy Jordan
Vince di Fusco
Notice of Call for Bids Pima County Loader Tire Bid
Sealed bids for One heavy duty loader dozer tire and tube will be received by the Pima County Purchasing Agent in Tucson Arizona up to 10 20 a m January 2 1968. Bid opening 10 30 a m January 24 1968. Specifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Agent. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to accept reject or waive informality in any bids. Published May 16 19 68.
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Pima County
South 6Th Avenue
Tucson
Arizona
Pima County Highway_Department
South 8Th Avenue
Board of Supervisors
Thomas
Yay
Charen Board of Supervisors
Sports Calendar Highlights Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight features dog racing at Tucson Greyhound Park and high school games including Douglas at Amphi Pueblo at Salpointe Safford at Canyon del Oro while TV and radio cover college and NBA action. Tomorrow's schedule includes golf at Oro Valley, Tucson Turf Club horse racing and NFL Pro Bowl with broadcasts on multiple channels.
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Tucson Greyhound Park
Douglas
Amphi
Pueblo
Salpointe
Safford
Canyon del Oro
Radio TV
UCLA
Houston
KYTUC
Oro Valley Country Club
Tucson Turf Club
Knicks
Pistons
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Los Angeles Times
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Hyper Share
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Whirl Glory
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Dave Spriggs
Citizen
OPBC
Sydney Harris
Columbia
Speedway Bowling & Billiards Supply
E. Speedway
Swon
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Bruce Larson
Romo
Tiny Lois
Ueson Ae Hy
Dakota Stride
Billy Bagash
O.P. Santa Rosa
Glacier Boy
Royal Biel
Poteces
Paula Me
Lively
Castle
Jan Sol
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Slick Johnny
Sy G
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L.D
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Tell You Caesar
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Pihow Fight
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Emple
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Silver Trion
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Chateau Latour
Collevor
Monten Cadet
Rothschild
Chateau Carbonsieux
Fearge Teacrem
Mernkasteler
Spotlese
California
New York State
Krug
Christian Bros
Almaden
Mason, Taylor and
Gold Seal
Pecenix International Raceway
Agajoaian Arecesates
SUN
East
23Nd Street
Pir
P.O
Pecenix
Ariz
Pueblo Ford
Wilmot
JEM Auto Service
W. Lester
Valley Bank
Associated
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Burt L. Cocklin & Son
Golf
Uttle Ford Re
Ethyl
Kolb
Palo Verde Plaza
Asarco
American Smelting and Refining Company
P.O. Box
Apt
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