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Stratton sweeps Oriskany Falls MX By Joel Church In tact, . . iuIt ...... _ot-.._",,,- _ a_ w. c.n', ~ 'w lOla., which ~ color. . . . . . . . white diIc~ ORISKANY FALLS. NY, SEPT. 28 wondettuI ¥eM" in ....UIifuI Kawasaki-mounted Bruce A. Stratton captured the 125cc Amateur and Schoolboy class wins today at the Oriskany . RaINe thou precious momentswhh, full·,lZ8 cokw poi''- of Evel Knievel, dangling from a perachute a, hi InlO the Snake River Canyonl Wow your triendswfth a sharp black and whlla alchlng d K.......¥ Robertal ~ paopM gil. In d,..II., it the mtghty, Ihe large. the awfully long G....1 American Mo1:orcvclel And. ...,. you guys - the becblda of the o,.c.. News Posterboo6t has a -fuUV trtcked OUI Dun_II Norton. and whel ns got Ioc*s a 101 better Ih..,Chroml.,T. . CMKwordb It It"', In eJCChlinge. all .... wanl i, your money. Just .21 A" for an unbeh.-,. .Ie kIc* at an unforge11eble m motoreycllng '''''1 ......... a~n111MtS .... Iimited. Ordervo..... O,C.. 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The four riders battled back and forth throughout the moto, and as they crossed the finish line jump, it was Horsford forcing his way to the front and leading the second-place group across the checkered flag. O'Conner finished third ahead of Pardee and Vanderveer. Results SCHOOLBOY: ,. Bruce A. Slratton (Klw): 2. Larry Maxwell (Kaw); 3. Robert Robich.ud (Hon). 125 AM: 1. Bruce A. Stretton (Kaw); 2. carl Horsford (Kaw); 3. Ian O'Connor (V.m). 200 NOV: ,. Darryl Donnelly (K.w); 2. Mark Lake (Kaw); 3. Jack Eckmaier (Kawl. 250. EX: 1. Matt Drek. (Kaw); 2. Bill Denmln (Han); 3. Bob Cuddeback (Kaw). OPEN NOV: ,. Alan Lam Jr. (Han); 2. Frent Lux (Suz); 3. Bruce McKlln (Hon). VINTAGE: ,. DI.Ml Sherwood (Suz); 2. Alex Krivsky (Suz). Healey sharp at DeAnzaMX ~y T.C. Carson to. keep Williams at bay to take. the wm. Round two saw Burns take the early lead ahead of Chris Micklas and R.C. Michaels. AIter completing the first lap, Burns was running I Ith while Michaels was found leading / the way chased by Williams and Wolfgang Krogman. Michael held control of the lead for the next three laps before giving in to Williams. A lap later, Krogman slipped by Michael for second. For the remaining five laps positions stayed the same. At the finish, it was Williams taking the win and overall ahead of Krogman and Michaels. First moto winner Burns dropped out during the sixth lap. Results MINI BEG: 1. Chris Deloos (Klw); 2. Christi.n Hollind (Han); 3. De.n Silvera (Klw). MINI NOV: ,. Mike O1omln (Han); 2. Anthony Otwell (Vam). 125 BEG: ,. Jeff Smith (Han); 2. Scott Blayfus. (Suz); 3. Jeff cann (Hon). 125 NOV: ,. Howerd Tresville (Suz); 2. SlIn Keller (Han); 3. Richerd Geraghty (Vim). 125 INT: 1. Johnny calil (Suzl; 2. Buddy Margin (Hon); 3. Pit Purnell (Kaw). 125 PRO: ,. Mich.el Preston (Klw); 3. Mike Young (Clg). 250 BEG: 1. John Meshkeff (Han); 2. Steve Johnson (Han); 3. Mike O1well (Suz). 250 NOV: ,. Ron WiIIi.ms (KIW); 2. Wollglng Krogmln (Han); 3. R.C. Mich.els (Han). 250 INT: 1. Ron Holer (Kaw); 2. Ch.d Smlrt (Han); 3. Tom Thomsen (Vim). 250 PRO: ,. Mike Healey (Suz); 2. Keith Willilm• son (Vim); 3. Merc Johnson (Kaw). OPEN BEG: 1. Chris BergSlrom (Vim); 2. Jeff Frye (Han); 3. Bri.n M.yciu (Honl. OPEN NOV: ,. Creig Hirch (Ylml; 2. Dan Ev.ns (Vim). OPEN INT: 1. Colin Ryln (V.m). OPEN PRO: t. Grag Smith (Han); 2. Mlrk Broolt. (Han). VET JR: 1. Louis Spring.... (Vim); 2. Ed Michetti (Han); 3. James Hallock (Suz). VET SR: 1. Don Wilborn (y.m); 2. Frent Mi.....m (Hon). Hatfields claim titles at ISIC MX SUN YMEAD, CA, SEPT. 28 By Susan Willian Suzuki's Mike Healey came to DeAnza Cycle Park today and demolished the competition in the 250cc Pro class by winning· TERRE HAUTE, IN. SEPT. 20-21 both motos. Healey, on the come back trai I following a long list of injuries, and his Suzuki RM250 defeated a starting gate full of combined 125, 250cc and Open Pros for the overall and class win, while Michael Preston (Kawasaki) and Greg Smith (Honda) claimed victories in the 125cc and Open classes. In the first moto, the gate dropped and Smith blew into the lead on his Open Honda, but in hot pursuit was Healey. It only took Healey a few laps before he had taken over the number one position, and from then on, Healey never looked back as he strolled home for the win. Yamahamounted Keith Williamson (25Occ) wound up taking second ahead of Preston (125cc) and Smith. Healey quickly jumped out to the early lead in the second moto ahead of Kawasaki-mounted Lance Gorton (25Occ). While Healey pulled away, Gorton held on to second for three laps before getting passed by Suzuki rider Marc Johnson (25Occ). A few laps after that, Preston came on the scene and passed both riders, taking over second. When it was all over, it . was Healey way out in front, followed by Preston, Williamson, Johnson and Smith. Novice rider Ron Williams and his 250cc Kawasaki topped one of the largest classes of the day with consistent 2-1 moto finishes. Eleven 250cc Novices lined the starting gate for the first moto and it was Williams taking the holeshot ahead of Sam Burns and Steve Polenske (Suzuki). By the end of the first lap, Polenske and his Suzuki were leading the way, but during the fourth lap, he dropped out and handed the top spot back to Burns. From then on, Burns managed Despite rainy and wet conditions in Terre Haute, bothers Jason and Joshua Hatfield claimed Indiana State Invitational Championship titles in the Jr. Mini, Pee Wee and Automatic classes today. In the Jr. Mini class, Jason Hatfield cruised out to an early lead in the first moto ahead of Mike Lomax and Scoggins Berg. But shortly after, Berg held the throttle wide open through a section of whoops and swapped his way into second place. But once into second, Berg crashed handing his spot back to Lomax and giving Kerie Fleenor third. Berg regrouped and set after Fleenor who he eventually passed, but Berg's drive didn't end there. A few laps later, Berg reeled-in and slipped by Lomax for second. At the finish it was Hatfield claiming the win ahead of Berg and Lomax. The second moto was another flagto-flag romp by Hatfield, while Lomax ended up taking second after Berg dropped out with bike problems. In the Pee Wee division, Jason Hatfield again dominated every moto, while his brother Joshua did the same in the Automatics. Results AUTO: ,. Joshul H.lfield (V.m); 2. M.tt BroadSlrll1 (ylm); 3. Eric Allm.n (Vam). PEE WEE: 1. JlSan H.lfield (K.w); 2. Briln Wolff (K.w); 3. Terry Meyer (Klw). JR MINI: 1. J.son H.lfield (Kaw); 2. Mike Lom.x (Suzl; 3. Rick Denney (Klw). .sR MINI: ,. Grag Derickson (Kawl; 2. Brett Milton (Hon); 3. Delbart Mock (Kew). 125 A: ,. Mike Larocco (Vim); 2. Billy Fosnock (Kaw); 3. Billy Abel (Han). 125 B: 1. Mike Kurzeja (Vim); 2. Evem Liggett (Han); 3. Don.1d Biker (Han). 250 A: 1. Robert Wlgner (Klw); 2. Billy Abel (Hon); 3. Dlniel Umbarger (Ylml. 250 B: 1. Mike Kurzeje (Yem); 2. Johnny Robbins (Hon); 3. Steve Da.i. (Kiwi. OPEN: ,. Mike Smith (M-SI; 2. Jaff Steinrock (Han); 3. Kevin Poole (Hu.). SR: 1. Mike Gilleron (Hus); 2. Mike Horne (Y.mt, 3. Brld Lake (Han). SUP SR: ,. Bob Lewi. (M.it, 2. Jon Beal (Hon); 3. Lal.nd W.lleca (Suz).

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