The Independent-News, Volume 93, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 20 July 1967 — Page 2

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — JULY 20. 1967

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STOCK CAR RACING IS pn'e sn active sport in Northern odiana and racing seems to be on ‘hi 1 imiease all the time. This sport has turned into quite a opular drawing card as the type << . - held in our vicinity put just about everything to the . rowds that could be . ’ Action, speed and even the ele)ueH of danger that some seem to love, is present, and for the drixeis who are making the headlines in this sport, the retur rt<i can be profitable. COM SUCH RACING AS thi> has come some of the better li i\ ts of today. Such a case is that of Gordon Johncock, of H -rings. Mich., who started his V J is a stock car driver in this ait < Ravin has to st;ot som< - win e. and this is the first step ewise I ri.. Sat., July 21-22 Sr rmi's Most \f . Fantastic Voyage Cist -mascoiH*. color bx Deluxe Shows 7:00 and 9:00 Sunday, July 23 25c Nite hr's not just another spy! with (Jeorge Segal Alec Guinness Max Von Sydoxx Senta Berger The Quilter Me in ora nd u m Panaxison color In Deluxe

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taken by many. Now it isn't likely that the present drivers of this area will be setting in tin cockpits of the little low racers waiting to hear Tony Hulman say “Gentlemen, start your engines." But neither is it bey< nd the realm of possibility. AMERICAN IS A SPORTSminded country. Today, professional sports are flourishing more and more and this even gets more support further down than that, back to high school and even a good beginning in the lower grades. This goys with about every phase of sports, from baseball to football, horse lacing to basketball, and bowling and golf to auto racing. Fans turn by the droves each time a sporting event is held add this carries right on through every phase with the possible Option of soccer, which has bo n slow to catch on in the United StAVrs in its first professional year. ■ GETTING BACK 4'o STOCK cat racing the fans of this'area are treated to ph nt of :A ti< n along this line every Week. Races are held at hast three nights in neighboring towns and the popularity grows and grows each year. Many an a men art involved, both as drivers or in other fashions. The local impact has spread to include many people which of course, helps to stimulate the interest. FOR A NIGHT OF ACTION, fun thrills, and also to see some local favorites Competing, spend a night at the Sp> edway and watch the fast action of Stock Car Racing. This isn t a smashup, bang-up, sport, but one with a lot of planning and skillful execution involved to make the good drivers what they are today.

Golf Safety Tips With increasing numbers taking up Americas most popular outdoor game, more accidents can be expected on the golf course this year. Just as the higways are already seeing cars bumper to bumper on weekends, the steady st)earn of golfing ethusiasU may make the country club or public course more hazaruous than ever before. Golf is not considered a dangerous sport but, just as in driving a car, inattention and lack of experience can result m tiagedy. Ihe Institute for Safer Living of the American Liability Insurance Company has prepared some timely tips for both the novice on the links and the more seasoned player. “Look before you drive - safety is par tor this course" is the heauhne on the poslei which has been sent by the Institute to more than 4,000 goh courses across tile country. Here are the safety suggestions: Never hit a golf ball if there is anyone - caddies, other players, workers - within possible range of the distance you can hit. If a caddy is shagging for you, give him a chance to protect himself. Make sure the sun is behind him, not in his eyes. Don't take practice swings unless it is your turn to hit - not only discourteous, it’s a dangerous habit. Always stand behind and away from the player making the shotl...^ fevJi courtesy and golf safety combined. If a mle is blind (either dogleg or over hill) don't hit until you know for sure that the foursome ahead is out of range. If hitting in a wooded or stony rough be sure that other members of your match stand well away while you hit. If there is a possibility of a ball bouncing back at you, take the safe, sacrifice shot. If workers are on fairway within range, warn them that you are going to hit - and make sure that they hear you before you do hit. Don't drive a golf cart on sides of steep slopes, too close to other players, too fast. When stopping, park in level area. If a thunderstorm threatens, get off the golf course. If this is not parctical, stand in a grove of trees - never a single one - or in below - level protection in a ditch or sand trap. If caught out in the open, lie down on the ground. Beware of the sun. The sunstroke hazard can be reduced by Wearing a hat; the heat prostration hazard can be reduced by wearing a hat; the hat prostration hazard, bv salt tablets. Beware of bees and hornets - some people are critically I miles N, Plymouth on 31 Wed. - Thur. - Fri. July 19-20-21 The Deadly Bees Die clans of Terror - The Sting of Death. with Suzanna la*igh The Vulture Robert Hutton Saturday - July 22 Triple Feature Alvarez Kelly with William Holden Richard Widmark Brides Os Dracula with Peter Cashing Funeral In Berlin with Michael Caine Sun. - Mon. - Tues. A Complete Nexs' Program Mon. - Tueu. 81.50 A Car Load

Leßoy Skiles Is Again Leading In Stock Car Flyers Poini Derby i 1 8 H* J * ■ r*

Leßoy Skiles. <»i odhu ri. n. one of the most p pular drivers to ever drive in the Northern Indiana area and the leading driver in the Flyers for this season to date and the point champion last year, is pictured, right, receiving a tn phy for winning the mid-season feature at the Plymouth Speedway. The race was run on July 2. Pictured with L<Rov are Dave Schroeder, manager of the Plymouth Speedway, and Miss Plymouth Speedway. and Miss Plymouth for 1967. Susan Diane Erow who pres< nted the trophv to Skiles. Skiles has been racing for four yars and has gained a lot of repect and popularity in this time. Driving strictly in the Flyers, Skiles teams with Jim Blount, of LaPaz, as these two outstanding drivers drive for C. J. "Doc" Myers, of South Bend, under the allergic to their sting. Golf courses are not nurseries or dog ranches - when playing leave childrn and pets at home. Remember your age - you are getting older every day and th< course gets longer everytime you play.

banner of the Myers, Blount. Skiles Racing team. Blount is the leading point winner this year in the Supers and was also Champion of his class last year. Both Skiles and Blount drive every week end at the South Bend. Motor Speedway on Fridays. the New Paris Speedway on Saturdays, and the Plymouth Speedway on Sundays. These drivers are exciting. clean drivers and in addition to being very popular with the fans, are the most respected by their opposing drivers. They can be seen in action at the three tracks every week end. weather permiting. STEP DOWN The man was in court because he had stolen his neighbor’s front step and nailed it to his own home. "Do you realize." the judge told him. "the magnitude of what you’ve done; do you realize the immense shameful ait you've committed; do you realize the huge ciime you've committed ?” “I guess you're right, judge.” said the man. “it was a big step to take.” -