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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1978
Page
18
In Delaware Ohio Haughton faced a split result as his pacer failed to win the final heat behind Happy Escort and Flight Director, who topped the heat.
Underdog Happy Escort, a 5-1 shot driven by Bill Popfinger, wins the first heat of the Little Brown Jug in 1 57 as Falcon Almahurst breaks the half mile track record in the second heat and Flight Director forces a three horse raceoff. Keystone Arbor Stable owners collect 49491 dollars.
Muhammad Ali acknowledged making unfortunate remarks at a New Orleans press conference after Promoters Jake DiMaggio and Philip Ciaccio filed a 10 million libel suit. DiMaggio criticized Ali for not taking responsibility and called for rectification of the harm to his business.
Ralph Houk announced his retirement as Detroit Tigers manager at season's end and handed the helm to Les Moss. Campbell stated Moss will take over after Houk tearfully reflected on his 40 years in baseball. Moss led Evansville in the American Association and previously guided Detroit's Montgomery and Tigers roster prospects.
The Warren County Wildcats played the first game at the expanded Warren County Junior High School sports area on September 2 1978. The community funded and built phases include a four lane track fencing lights bleachers and a scoreboard with a pressbox concession and dressing rooms remaining. Local groups and businesses donated cash and labor aiding a project praised as a model of community effort.
Lou Brock agreed on salary terms with the St. Louis Cardinals during spring training, ending retirement speculation. The signing was delayed for a final review of special covenants by the club.
USC coach John Robinson anticipates a near flawless performance as No.7 USC meets No.1 Alabama at Birmingham. Bryant’s Tide brings a 12 game win streak while USC seeks revenge for last season’s 21-20 Alabama win. Tony Nathan and Charles White headline a duel of top running backs.
Gerard, charged with grand larceny for swapping Cinzano with a inferior horse, is acquitted by a Nassau County jury. He was convicted on two minor false entries charges, faces up to one year per count, and cleared of a $137,000 insurance swindle claim.
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