Johncock Beats Foyt In Rocky Mountain Duel
Castle Rock Colorado AP Johncock won the Rocky Mountain 150 at Continental Divide Raceway in 1 hour 47 minutes 52 seconds after a wheel to wheel finish with defending champion A J Foyt only seven of 19 starters remained. Gurney led 14 laps but finished second with Foyt third Jerry Grant was fourth.
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Moody May Back New Pro Payne
AP reports rookie golfer Bob Payne from Mount Vernon secured nine backers including Orville Moody a US Open champion. Payne, 24, a Southern Illinois graduate and PGA school alumnus, earned $1,065.45 at the Cajun Classic and qualified for Crosby this year after a late finish. Payne praises Moody’s potential and recalls army days at Ft. Wood Texas where they roomed and competed.
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Paschal Wins Charlotte Dagwood 250 NASCAR Race
Jim Paschal led from the 1st lap after Pete Jamillon engine failure and held the lead for 78 laps to win Langey’s Dagwood 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kim Vandiver of Charlotte finished second and Ken Rush of High Point, North Carolina, was third in Camaros.
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Priddy Ousted by Angels Boss In Chicago Fallout
Anaheim AP report says 29 year old pitcher Bob Priddy was traded from Chicago White Sox to California Angels and immediately criticized manager Lefty Phillips in a hotel lobby. Other Angels allege a terrorizing regime. Phillips replacing Bill Rigney sparked tensions as Reynolds may resign, with Autry ready to take stronger control.
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Stock Driver Killed In New Smyrna Crash
Marion Edwards a stock car driver from Hialeah Florida died when his 1966 Chevelle struck a wall at New Smyrna Beach Speedway and exploded. The Volusia County sheriff's department said the fatal crash occurred Sunday night leaving the track closed briefly for investigation.
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Volusia County
Hill wins Buick Open as calm golf returns
Dave Hill secures his second tour victory of the season at the Buick Open amid a reduced schedule that boosted confidence and family life. He earned more than 93000 this year, led by a return after a self admitted rough spell, with Dan Sikes and Terry Dal following in 281 and 282 totals.
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Don Meredith Retires After 12 Pro Football Seasons
Dallas fans bid farewell to Don Meredith, the longtime Cowboys quarterback and SMU star, who announced his retirement on Saturday. He spent 12 seasons as a key figure in Dallas football, shaping the Cotton Bowl era before stepping away from the professional game.
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Cedar Rapids swimmers take third at AAU meet in Iowa City
Cedar Rapids placed third in a 174 team AAU meet behind Rock Island and Iowa City. Cedar Rapids scored 291 points to 406 for Rock Island and 395 for Iowa City, with Ben Taylor winning the 100 meter butterfly and 100 meter free in the boys 18-14 division and swimming on Cedar Rapids 200 medley relay.
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Archer III As British Open Nears
George Archer the U S Masters champion is confined to bed with gastroenteritis and a cold, 48 days before the British Open in England at Lytham St Annes. He plans to enter the championship only after doctors clear him, hoping for practice rounds if possible. Archer remains a favorite among 490 contenders in the 109 year history of the event.
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