Daytona Race One And Four For Bobby
Bobby Allison pursues five Daytona wins with two 125 mile heats on the weekend windup to Speed Weeks at Daytona International Speedway. He wins one heat but says the race pays little and does not count in NASCAR standings, aiming for a strong start for Sunday's Daytona 500.
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Daytona International Speedway
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Pearson Wins Second 125-Miler As Petty Seeks Daytona Heats
Donnie Allison drops out after nine laps with an oil leak in the first 125-mile heat. Pearson wins the other 125-miler by passing Richard Petty on the final lap, recalling last summer's Firecracker 400. Petty, five-time Daytona 500 winner, will start fourth on Sunday.
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Daytona Fans Embrace Fast Cars and $8 Infield Access
About 40 000 fans will enter Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500 weekend with infield tickets at eight dollars and grandstand seats at up to 35 dollars. The event drives a multi‑million dollar economic boost as drivers like Buddy Baker describe the sport’s grit and appeal to a packed crowd of enthusiasts and campers.
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Miller is Ill Oosterhuis Leads in San Diego Open
Johnny Miller battled a mild flu and shot 73 to sit seven behind leader Peter Oosterhuis, who fired a six under 66 in windy San Diego conditions. Oosterhuis led a pack including John Schroeder, Artie McNickle, and Mark Hayes as Miller eyed a fourth win in five starts in the Andy Williams San Diego Open.
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Furman Cagers Can Clinch Title
Furman moved to within one victory of clinching the top seed in the Southern Conference tournament with a 97 88 win over Richmond. Michael Hall led Furman with 29 points, Fessor Leonard 21, Ronnie Smith 18, while Kevin Eastman had 28 for Richmond.
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Vikings WR Gene Washington testifies over Rozelle Rule payouts
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Gene Washington testified that a $16 250 pay cut prompted him to seek free agency. Washington, an All-Pro in 1969 and 1970, explained a 1971 offer of three one year contracts totaling about $90 000 fell short of his expectations. He is among players suing to overturn the Rozelle Rule.
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Clemson Signs All American Lineman Oliver From Pine Bluff
Clemson adds Dell Oliver a 6 4 250 pound defensive lineman from Pine Bluff Arkansas to reach 26 signees for the Tigers Oliver an All Arkansas and Prep All America pick posted 102 tackles as a senior and 15 in the finale offsetting a halftime deficit against Little Rock Catholic He joins five other linemen Larry Beasley Joe Bostic Darrell Misenheimer Gordon Watson and Jim Willcox in Clemson 1975 class.
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Finley Says Arbitration Sparks A's Feud Over Salaries
Oakland owner Charles Finley laments the year old salary arbitration system as a source of tension among players while noting his victory over pitcher Ken Holtzman. Several A's stars, including Vida Blue and Bill North, settled before hearings, with Rudi Tenace and Lindblad signing new deals.
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Angels End 1974 Season With Five Straight Wins
The California Angels closed the 1974 season with a five game winning streak under Manager Dick Williams, finishing with 15 victories in the last 28 games.
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