France Sees NASCAR Boom Despite Economic Forecasts
In Talladega, Bill France Jr. predicts NASCAR will enjoy its healthiest season yet as attendance climbs and Grand National events draw record crowds. He cites rule changes, close racing, and strong fan support as key factors behind the sport’s growth despite economic concerns.
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Brown Backs Pirates Ellis
Pittsburgh general manager Joe L Brown defended Dock Ellis amid accusations he carried a wine bottle and was semi intoxicated entering Riverfront Stadium. Brown confirmed issuing player identification cards to prevent future incidents while denying the alcohol charge and praising Ellis as a friend and loyal teammate.
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Wisconsin Woman Rolls 289 in WIBC Tourney
Emily Ehlke of Waukesha Wisconsin, a 47 year old welder, bowled the high WIBC tournament game in a decade and tied the third highest ever with a 289 in singles. She opened with 10 strikes, spared the 11th ball, and finished.
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Harold Hughes Promotes Liquor By The Drink For Iowa Governor Bid
Ten years ago Harold Hughes, seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, argued in favor of liquor by the drink in Iowa, signaling a pivotal stance in the state's political discourse.
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Ward elected captain of UMaine indoor track team
Bernard Jake Ward a junior from Fitchburg Massachusetts was chosen captain for the 1972 73 indoor track team at the University of Maine Orono Ward set a school mile record of 4 16 last season and is a mile and middle distance standout for the program.
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Without Trucks Supermarket Progress Iowa Trucks
The piece highlights the trucking industry in Iowa and its essential role in modern supermarkets. It argues that trucks enable the availability of produce, canned goods, meat and dairy, and overall shopping convenience, contrasting with the horse and buggy era. It notes 164,000 Iowans work in trucking and expresses pride in this progress.
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UNI Net Team routs Grinnell to reach 21-2 record
Northern Iowa defeated Grinnell 7-2 as top singles and doubles matches were upset. Dave Deeman topped Ron Steward 7-5 6-3. Deeman/Mendoza won No 1 doubles. other UNI players including Derric Bee Bob Stevenson McCartney and Van won their singles bouts.
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Sign Etter Signs With NFL Team After Falcons Cut
Place kicking specialist Bobby Etter, cut from the Atlanta Falcons in 1970 training camp, has been signed as a free agent by an NFL team.
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Pro Sports Crime Probe Targets Organized Crime Links
House crime probe names six alleged Mafia figures plus racing officials and Sammy Davis Jr among witnesses. Davis to testify on attempts to involve him in a racetrack scheme. hearings begin Tuesday, examining race fixing at tracks nationwide and potential ties to baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. The panel will also probe bribes to officials and approaches to athletes, with Hazel Park Racing Association as a starting point.
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