Petty switches to Chevrolet for Michigan 400 race
Richard Petty will attempt to end a 13 month win drought in Sunday's 400 mile Michigan International Speedway race driving a Chevrolet Monte Carlo marking his first Dodge absence in over two decades. He has earned over $3 million in 21 years with Chrysler Ford and Plymouth cars.
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Lewis Sees WVU Stronger and Ready for 1979 Season
WVU senior wide receiver Steve Lewis, lifting with new strength coach Dave Van Halenger, says the Mountaineers are bigger and better after a tough 5 6 year. He notes teammates benched 300 to 400 pounds, aims for the career reception mark but priorities winning. Lewis redshirted after a 1978 collarbone injury and faced tough comeback decisions.
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Merion to host 1981 U S Open site picked in Ardmore
The USGA selected Merion Golf Club in Ardmore Pennsylvania to host the 1981 U S Open. Merion has staged 13 national and international championships, including Opens in 1934 1950 and 1971. Inverness Club Toledo Ohio will host 1979 and Baltusrol Springfield New Jersey will host 1980.
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Cowboys Seek Texas Title After Preseason Win Streak
Dallas Cowboys, 2-0 in preseason, host Houston Oilers in a key intrastate clash. The weekend slate includes Steelers at Giants and Bears at Bengals while Oakland meets San Francisco on Sunday. Cowboys coach Tom Landry laments slow ground game though the offense shows coordination. Todd Christensen leads rushing with 58 yards. Houston, 0-2, relies on veteran Elvin Bethea to spark a turnaround.
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Money Night at Bluefield Double Header
The Bluefield Orioles host the Johnson City Cardinals in a 6:30 p.m. twin bill designated Money Night by general manager George Fanning. Five $50 bills will be given away to adults and five $10 bills to children, with additional prizes throughout the game.
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Travers Stakes Rematch Sparks Albany Rivalry Renewed
Affirmed and Alydar, top thoroughbreds and longtime rivals, renew hostilities in the 109th Travers at Saratoga Race Course. Injured jockey Steve Cauthen is expected to ride, with Calumet Farm's Alydar facing Affirmed in a field of two other 3-year-olds amid race-day hype and trainer Laz Barrera expressing confidence in Affirmed's ability to win.
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Astroturf views from WV Tech chief amid turf debate
West Virginia Tech athletic director Neal Bassi, a leading state conference figure, cites a Chicago meeting of ten athletic directors where all agreed turf reduces injuries compared with natural grass. He notes WVU’s freshmen dominance and argues that senior-heavy squads win more, criticizing coaches who fail to maximize talent.
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Pannett Named Brooke High Basketball Coach
Pannett 38, former West Liberty star, will coach Brooke Bruins succeeding Dan Petri who becomes Wheeling College assistant. Pannett led Mingo HS to a 42-33 record in four seasons after earlier seasons at Wintersville HS. Nearby moves also note WVU grad Dave Tucker named Clermont High basketball coach and Lenny Knight recruited to Davis and Elkins College from Annapolis HS with 10.8 ppg and eight rpg.
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USAC Committee Votes For Rules Changes
Milwaukee RP A special USAC Competition Committee meeting voted to recommend to the full board rules changes allowing higher fuel allotments and lower power settings on 1979 Indy cars. No decision for 1978. A walkout occurred two weeks earlier at College Station, Texas, amid a four cylinder engine boycott threat as eight cylinder models phase in.
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