Weekend Highlights at Firestone Golf Classic
Bruce Crampton shot 68 in the final round to win the American Golf Classic at Firestone Country Club Akron Ohio, earning 52000 and moving toward the million dollar career and single season thresholds. He finished at 271 seven under par, three strokes ahead of Lanny Wadkins Brewer and Rod Mar. Tom Weiskopf and Forrest Fezler followed at 277, while Nicklaus and Palmer sat seven behind.
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Higgins Sun Valley Winner Defeats Prosser in 2%elap Feature
Don Higgins of New Castle won the 2%elap modified stock car feature at Sun Valley Saturday night, surpassing Gene Prosser who finished second after climbing from midpack. Darrell Skages of Cambridge City finished third with Bob Fields of Willow Branch fourth and Harold O Bryant of Anderson fifth in the first figure eight race.
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New Castle
Gene Prosser
Sun Valley
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Cambridge City
Bob Fields
Willow Branch
Anderson
Ray Fullen
Harold O'Bryant
Jon Spillman
Noblesville
John Keller
Pete Hutchison
Jim Brewer
Bob Applegate
Fields
Gene Huston
Dick Hinshaw
Millville
Gene Simmons
Pearson Wins Motor State 400 At Michigan In Record Pace
David Pearson edged Ben Keselowski by one second to win the NASCAR Motor State 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Pearson led with shorter laps and set a new race record, averaging 158.495 mph under a blazing sun with no caution flags. It was Pearson's seventh 1973 Grand National win, fourth MIS victory, and third straight at the two mile track. last year he took the State and Yankee 403.
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Arlington Park to Stage $125000 Invitational Feature
Our Native and My Gallant will oppose My Gallant in a $125000 Arlington Invitational at Arlington Park. The event will be shown on ABC Wide World of Sports with post time 1 6 17 pm EDT. Our Native and My Gallant have both trailed Secretariat in the Triple Crown races with prior loses to the champion.
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Hawks Fall To Sportsmen In Slugfest At Memorial Field
The Anderson Sportsmen defeated the Hawks 16 to 9 Sunday at Memorial Field in a high scoring game. Steve Porter led with three hits and four runs while Mike Sneedy added three hits including a home run with two RBIs. Kirksey sparked the offense as Anderson notched its second victory in six decisions and prepares to travel to Kokomo on Tuesday.
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Boycott Boosts Bjorn Borg’s Wimbledon Breakthrough
Sweden’s 17 year old Bjorn Borg, seeded No. 6, faces Wimbledon spotlight after 63 64 98 opening win over Pramjit Lal amid 72 walkouts. Coach Les Bergelin credits hockey for strength. Borg’s early success marks him as a rising European tennis personality amid high expectations.
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Ferguson On Disabled List
Dodgers star Joe Ferguson landed on the 15 day disabled list with a broken right thumb after Wednesday’s 6 5 win over Atlanta. Tom Tischinski was recalled from Albuquerque to back up Steve Yeager as Ferguson’s replacement.
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Gaines Wins Salem Feature In ASA Sprint Car Race
Salem Indiana Dick Gaines of Floyds Knob won the 50 lap ASA Sprint Car feature at Salem Speedway, beating Calvin Gilstrap by a quarter lap after Ray Kenens led early before mechanical trouble. Mike Johnson finished third, with John Peddie, Bobby Black, and Bud Frazier following. heat winners were Blake, Peddie, and Gilstrap, and Benny Rapp captured the semi feature. Gary Albritton set ASA one lap roadster record despite the clash.
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Bud Frazier
Mikel Blake
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Ture
Gary Albritton
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Prosser Sweeps Mt. Lawn Feature
Gene Prosser dominated Mt Lawn late model stock car action at New Castle driving a 72 Chevelle winning the feature. Harold Scott finished second with Jackie Neal Darrell Skaggs Bob Fields Ray Ballen and Roger Burns behind. Heat wins went to Shorty Hinshaw and Skaggs with Scott taking the trophy dash. All Tate motel division Chevelles among winners.
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Jackie Neal
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Bob Fields
Ray Ballen
Roger Burns
Shorty Hinshaw
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Nastase Borg Shine At Brisk Wimbledon Opener
Wimbledon opened amid boycotts and crowd fervor as Nastase and Borg delivered standout performances. Borg swept his match with a barrage of aces while Nastase entertained with speed and showmanship on center court. Connors beat Farrell as Delisier and others advanced with solid results despite disruptions from ATP walkouts.
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This Circuit's Really Closed Fight Telecast in Major Cities
AP reports the Joe Frazier versus Sonny Liston heavyweights bout will be shown live in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Arena and in New York at the Academy of Music, with a start near 5 pm EDT. The telecast may reach only Philadelphia and New York markets, per Top Rank, Inc. spokesman.
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NHL Nixes Finley Move Of Golden Seals To Indianapolis
The National Hockey League rejected Charles Finley s bid to relocate the California Golden Seals from Oakland to Indianapolis with a 13 2 vote. Commissioner Clarence Campbell noted the league would continue talks on possible sale while Finley indicated he might stay in hockey or pursue other options.
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Hackett to Host Frankfort on Legion Night at Memorial Field
Memorial Field hosts Hackett versus Frankfort at 7 PM as American Legion baseball underlines Legion Night. Hackett Post 127 urges members to attend and support the team amid franchise dispute and possible Moves in League plans involving Finley and the Oakland Athletics.
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Driver Finley Killed During Practice in Rouen Race
A Formula Two driver named Finley was killed during a practice session on the Rouen-Les-Essart circuit in western France. Reports say Finley had invested in the club and lost substantial sums over three years, with claims of a $6 million offer related to the event.
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