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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1972
Page
6
Results show attendance 4,594 and handle 364 221 with paid totals 286 20. Top finishers include Weird Harrold Tipley Parson My Troony Nashville Champ Read the Book Amusement Tiger Bars Levees Choice Arctic Spin with position markers 1 through 9.
AP reports jack bowsher winner of Milwaukee race and al unser who won a Springfield 100 mile event have entered the Indiana State Fair Century stock car race. they will drive 1971 ford torinos in the 100 mile usac feature. Gordon Johncock, winner of Milwaukee 150, also entered in a 1972 chevrolet monte carlo. Hoosier Hundred at the state fairgrounds on sept 9 will be telecast by abc wide world of sports.
Race card notes multiple horses including Sissys Diz Mystified Ricka Don Khalibird and Tyree Springs with labels Scratches 2 Little Action 3 and Barrel Ahead plus Princely Gift Near Trouble TT S Pete 6 Kendra s Call 9.
Africa's Supreme Council for Sport head says all black American track athletes will join Africans if Rhodesia competes. IOC debates Rhodesia fate as Ganga confirms unsigned but signed pledge by American black track and field athletes to stand with black African brothers.
The FBI is investigating owner Mrs. John Tweedy’s accusation that the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Riva Ridge was drugged when he finished fourth in the $100,000 Monmouth Invitational Handicap on August 5. The claim concerns the famed three year old racehorse, noted as among the country’s best.
Major League standings and results from Monday include Baltimore 3 California, Cleveland 10 Minnesota 3, Oakland 5 Detroit 3. Tuesday schedule features many interleague matchups and noted pitchers. National League East leads Pittsburgh 72 42, New York 60 53, Chicago 61 56 with other clubs in pursuit.
In Reykjavik Fischer threatens to forfeit the 17th chess game amid loud audience noise. Referee Lothar Schmid received a protest, while Spassky shows little concern. Fischer leads 9.5 to 6.5 with eight games remaining as Call for quiet grows.
The data lists top performers in batting runs and runs batted in across leagues, with Rudi and Piniella leading American League batting while D Allen and Stargell anchor RBIs. Pitching leaders include Kaat Kline and Nolan Ryan, with strikeout tallies for Carlton Seaver Kirby.
Richmond faces potential trouble on the offensive line as two tackles go on the injury list during the third day of two a day sessions. Russ Croom twisted knee and Bill Schneck shoulder injury sidelined key blockers while coach Frank Jones surveys quarterback candidates amid focus on the passing game.
Hans Gobes directs meals for 120 nations at Munich 20th Olympiad village. His 971 staff includes 130 dishwashers as 250 cooks follow fixed menus for 12,000 guests per meal. He notes tougher requests from poorer countries and distinct French preferences for rare steak.
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