Rossi to Quit Racing Spurs Stock Car Dreams
A Spartanburg racing mechanic named Mario Rossi says he will retire from stock car racing on the Grand National circuit saying the sport is too expensive to support a car. He has earned over $30,000 this season and plans to focus on opening an automobile and aircraft engine rebuilding business. He ran his 1970 Dodge in 15 races this season driven by Richard Brooks.
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Gilmore Impresses Fans in Exhibition Win
Gilmore a 7 foot 2 rookie from Jacksonville wowed 2,890 fans in Charlotte with blocks and inside scoring to lift the Kentucky Colonels rookies past the Carolina Cougars 119 to 107. Jim McDaniels led the Cougars with 33 points but could not overcome Gilmore’s impact.
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Carner Captures U S Women's Open at Kahkwa Club
JoAnne Carner won the U S Women's Open at Kahkwa Club Erie Pennsylvania with a four round total of 288 a final 73 and a seven stroke victory earning 5000 Carla Caponi received city honors but Carner claimed the title and prize on Sunday.
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Erie
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Kahkwa Club
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Ali Awaits Court Ruling On Draft Exemption
Muhammad Ali faces a Supreme Court decision on his draft exemption claim based on religious beliefs. The 29 year old former Cassius Clay refused to enter the Army on April 28 1967 in Houston was convicted in June of that year and sentenced to five years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine. He has remained free on five thousand dollars bond as his lawyers pursue appeals.
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Mitchell Captures Cleveland Open Title With 22 Under Par
Bobby Mitchell charged to a seven stroke win at the Cleveland Open posting a 72 hole total of 262, 22 under par, at Beechmont County Club. Charles Coody finished second at 269 as Mitchell earned his first tour victory in six years amid pressure and strong birdie bursts.
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Dennis Vicchiarelli
Lineup Is Complete For Schaefer 500 at Pocono Raceway
33 starters ready for the Schaefer 500 mile race on July 3 at Pocono International Raceway. Mark Donahue won the pole with a 172.393 mph 10 mile average. Bobby Unser earned front row middle with 171.847 mph four laps in Dan Gurney's Eagle. Joe Leonard calls the event a survival of the fittest.
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Mom Unser
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Olsenite Eagle
Irish Sweepstakes Triumph Boosts Backers
Irish Ball captured the 12 mile Irish Sweepstakes at Curragh, delivering $120,000 to supporters. The Belmont Park meeting closed with Salem winning the Saranac Stakes by a neck, and several notable results from Liberty Bell, Delaware Park, Monmouth Park, Hollywood Park, Arlington Park, Suffolk Downs, and Delaware Park featuring Windfall payouts and longshot scores.
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Stanton
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N.J
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Cyamone
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Invincibles Upset in Close Softball Thriller
The Invincibles beat Clearwater 8 7 in a nine inning game sparked by Joe Isaacs homer in the seventh. City of Aiken handed Pizza Villa a 7 3 defeat and Barton Roofing rolled Winn Dixie 15.
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