Garlits Wins AHRA World Finals Top Fuel Title
Don Garlits led from the start to win the Top Fuel Eliminator at the AHRA World Finals at Fremont Drag Strip with a 6.420 second elapsed time. Dale Pulde, driving Mickey Thompson's Ford Pinto, won Funny Car Eliminator in 6.848 seconds. Jim Hayter edged Joe Salmart for a 9.497 second run in another category. Rich Galli took Combination, Larry Kimball won GT 1, and Scout Ghafariff claimed GT 2.
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Rich Galli
Concord
George Santos
Larry Kimball
Scout Ghafiaff
Hambra
Calforna
Derrell Preston
Mike Leuis
Don Anderson
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O'Donnell
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Puke
Pulde
Bobby Unser wins Trenton 300 in USAC title race speed record
Bobby Unser of Albuquerque drives a turbocharged Offenhauser to victory in the Trenton 300 at 140.777 mph, erasing Mario Andretti's 1969 mark. Joe Leonard clinches the 1971 USAC national driving title with one race left, as Al Unser leads briefly before Bobby regains the lead. A note on 18,000 fans and a late crash involving Steve Krist.
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Trenton International Speedway
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Parsippany
Leonard
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Ariz
Cevert Triumphs in United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen
Francoise Cevert of France stunned teammate and world champion Jackie Stewart to win the Grand Prix of the United States at Watkins Glen, as fellow rivals Jacky Ickx, Jochen Rindt and Emerson Fittipaldi faltered. Cevert finished 58 laps over 199.243 miles in 1 hour 43 minutes 51.961 seconds, with Stewart fifth after front-end troubles.
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Washington Huskies rely on defense for wins
Washington High School coach Jim Ingram stresses scoring to win and cites three key defensive roles: outstanding safety, down lineman, and linebacker. The 19120-pound linebacker Jim Fernandes is highlighted for his impact, alongside defensive lineman John Woodcock, after a victory over Los Altos.
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Jim Ingram
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Washington High
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Wethington
Jim Fernandes
Washington
Los Altos
Fernandes
John Woodcock
Unsung hero Fernandes shines for Washington football
Washington high school linebacker Fernandes dominates in a loss to Los Altos, with 12 solo tackles and three assists plus a pass breakup. Coach Ingram praises his consistency and desire, noting standout performances against Bellarmine and his multi sport drive. He captains as a fullback at times and excels in wrestling, described as one of the team’s fastest hitters.
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Follmer Wins Mission Bell 200 at Riverside Raceway
George Follmer, winner of two Trans-Am titles, drives a Javelin to victory in the Mission Bell 200 at Riverside International Raceway. He set a Mission Bell record 103.170 mph in qualifying and finished 42 seconds ahead of Vic Elford. Jackie Oliver took third in a Javelin, with Kerry Thompson and Marshal Robbins also in top five. The win earned $46,700 as Riverside hosted the 10th Trans-Am event of the year in sunny 81-degree weather.
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England
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Mark Donohue
Kerry Thompson
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Roy Woods
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N.Y
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Oliver
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Torrance
Paris Wins Prix De Lare De Triomphe At Long Odds
UPI reports Geoff Lewis rode Mill Reef to the lead with two furlongs left and won the 373,006 purse race by three lengths over Pistol Pepper with Cambrizzia third. Trained in England by Tan Balding and owned by Paul Mellon, Mill Reef earned 187,000 dollars. This capped a season with wins in the Ep som Derby Eclipse Stakes and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, bringing total earnings to 610,000 dollars.
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