Donohue Dominates Michigan Twin 200 Victory
Mark Donohue wins the United States Auto Club 200 at Michigan International Speedway, his fifth straight win, besting Billy Vukovich and Roger McCluskey as Al Unser and others falter. McCluskey wins the stock car event. Vukovich second. Donohue’s 144.898 mph average leads a 38,700 crowd despite mechanical issues among rivals.
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Petty Nears Million Dollar NASCAR Prize with Northern 300 Victory
Richard Petty won the Northern 300 at Trenton marking his 13th victory of the season. He finished 200 laps in 2 hours 29 minutes 4 seconds at an average 120.347 mph, with Buddy Baker second and Bobby Allison third. Petty eyed surpassing $1 million in career prizes at the Dixie 500 in Atlanta August 1.
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Dedham
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Pele Retires as National Player
Brazil great Pele tears up as he announces retirement from the national team after 110 caps and 1,086 career goals. He plans to continue with Santos while urging younger players to develop, admired by 298,000 fans at the Maracana and watched worldwide.
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Washington Tennis Title To Rosewall
Ken Rosewall, 36, won the $50,000 Washington Star International by defeating Marty Riessen in three sets 6-2 7-5 6-1 for the singles title. Riessen earned $5,000 as runner-up and Rosewall served six aces with only two service breaks.
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Hobbs Wins Overall Continental Series Race at Elkhart
David Hobbs of England edged Jerry Hansen of Minneapolis to clinch the overall title in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin after two heats in the Formula A Continental series at Road America. Hobbs led the standings with 75 points, besting Hansen who earned 64 day points, while Eppie Weitzel of Thorn Hill Ontario finished third overall.
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Namath Shrugs Wrist Healing at Jets Camp
Namath says his wrist is not fully healed while his knees feel fine as he begins Jets camp at Hofstra. He worries occasional pain could affect throwing though he completes a 20 minute workout amid veteran arrivals and NFL scrutiny of past off field issues. Browns coach Skorich vows to push a winning, more physical attitude this season as preparations start for 1971.
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Formosan Lu Wins French Open in France
Lu Liang Huan of Formosa won the French Open golf championship in Biarrtiz France finishing with a 72 hole total of 262 after a final round 66. Vincente Fernandez and Roberto de Vicenzo of Argentina tied for second place with 264.
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Formosa
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Reid's 38 Takes Low Gross Honors in Park Event
Gary Reid fired a 38 to capture low gross in the Jones Park Men's Golf Assn. match Sunday. Mike Dennis followed with 40. Jack Bates carded 32 for low net while Mike Fitzharris was runner up with 34. Rich Van Horbeck was closest to the pin. Next Sunday's event is a 2 ball mixed format at 2 30 p.m.
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