Telethon Drives Pacers Past 8000 Season Tickets Sold
INDIANAPOLIS AP The Indiana Pacers exceeded the season ticket goal of 8000 as the telethon ended with 8028 tickets sold. Donations topped 23000 with many purchases by fans and local businesses aiding funding for next season. Former stars Oscar Roberts and George McGinnis joined in promoting support at the Civic Center.
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Annual Harness Racing Begins At Fair Tonight
The 1977 Anderson Free Fair harness race program opens at Athletic Park with six races including divisions in the Nonwinners of 500 Trot and three divisions in the Nonwinners of 1000 Pace. Fifty one trotters and pacers entered across three categories with Indiana ownership required. Paul Chappell and trainer Tar Baby headline the first division, while Robert Sparks lessee Lovely Emily runs in the Pace. Veteran driver Jerry Landers and Merle Myers are among multiple entries tonight. Post time 7 40 nightly through Friday.
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Local Track Meet Results Across Indiana Venues
Unclear OCR listing details numerous athletes and teams from Indiana high schools and colleges. Mentions Fort Wayne Logansport Indianapolis Carmel Carmel and others with numerous names including Turley, Leininger, Reed, Roberts, Shanks, Fox, and more across multiple divisions and events.
Petty Dominates Firecracker 400 In Rain-Interrupted Race
Richard Petty led the Firecracker 400 in a commanding Dodge Charger victory, despite rain stoppage. Darrell Waltrip finished second while Cale Yarborough, troubled by a transmission issue, ended 24th as Chevrolet face questions over performance.
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Louisville Won't Bid For Crum By UCLA Move
University of Louisville athletic director Dave Hart says the school will not engage in a bidding war for Denny Crum as he weighs an offer from UCLA. Hart will meet Crum Tuesday morning to hear his decision, while Crum, a California native and former Bruins assistant, considers leaving for UCLA.
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Eichelberger Wins Milwaukee Golf Tournament In Windy Finish
Dave Eichelberger overcame self doubts to win the Greater Milwaukee Open by two strokes at Tackaway County Club finishing 10 under with a 278 total. Morriy Hatulsky Gary McCord and Mike Mosley trailed two shots back as rain delayed play and other top names skipped the $130,000 event.
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Regatta Winner Remund Triumphs at Madison Ohio River Event
Mickey Remund, a machinist, won the Madison Regatta on the Ohio River before about 100000 spectators. He drove Miss Budweiser to a convincing victory over Tom Sheehy’s Natural Light, averaging 102.763 mph over five laps and leaping to the AP season lead with 4094 points. Johnny Rutherford and Al Unser were not present. Al Foyt’s performance is noted for comparison.
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American Power Boat Association
Andretti Eyes World Title After French Grand Prix Win
Mario Andretti moved within one point of leader Niki Lauda after winning the French Grand Prix in Dijon. Lauda leads with 33 points to Andretti's 22 as Jody Scheckter and Carlos Reutemann close the gap. John Watson led early before running out of fuel. Andretti finished in 1 hour 39 minutes 40.13 seconds for 388.4 miles at an average 122.6 mph with Watson 3.55 seconds back under sunny skies before 60,000 spectators.
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Chiefs Split Doubleheader at Noblesville
Chiefs win second game behind Bob Fox three runs in first inning on Waschitz and Rich singles. Waschitz triples in fourth and Ranieri singles in fifth, Hazen triples in sixth with bases loaded. Roger Hansen pitched a three hitter with nine strikeouts. Chiefs stand 6-4 at season halfway.
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Seattle Slew Downs Stew In Swaps Stakes At Hollywood Park
In Hollywood Park’s Swaps Stakes Seattle Slew, the previously undefeated Triple Crown winner, finished fourth as J C Tobin’s Affiliate won in 1 58 5 for 1 3/16 miles. Tobin carried 112, Seattle Slew carried 115. Text and Affiliate finished second and third among seven starters.
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