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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1977
Page
6
Benny Parsons of Elierbe NC lifts the winner’s trophy after crossing the finish line in a close victory. The scene captures a celebratory moment as Parsons eyes the prize.
Benny Parsons defied odds to win the 600 mile Pocono Grand National race, edging Richard Petty by 0.45 seconds after a late surge. The record pace saw Parsons average 128.38 mph, with Darrell Waltrip and Petty close behind as multiple cautions influenced the final laps. Janet Guthrie achieved her best Grand National finish, while top contenders battled tire wear and fuel as the field thinned toward the end.
Rutherford of Fort Worth survived a pit collision to win the Texas 200 at Texas World Speedway in College Station. The Indy car race drew 22 cars in 100 degree heat, with Rutherford averaging 64.9 mph and earning $18,000. Johncock finished second as several favorites dropped out. Pancho Carter finished third amid mechanical retirements.
Inside Sports notes growing interest in a Danville recreation center arena for concerts theater and box events and suggests potential funding via bonds or taxes. It contends such a venue could host basketball tournaments from regional districts Averett College games and possibly a Southern Conference event, with economic spillover for local businesses.
Jerry McGee shot a two under par 69 to finish at 272 and win the Philadelphia Golf Classic by four strokes at Whitemarsh Valley. Bob Shearer surged with late birdies, but McGee held on after a clutch par save on the 25th hole and a 12-18 footer for par on 16.
Debbie Austin fired a four under par 69 with three clutch putts to win the Porono Northeast Ladies Golf Classic by one stroke over Sandra Post. Austin finished 14 holes at six under 213 for her third win of the year, earning $11,000. The event featured Jane Blalock, John Lister, and Rob Gilder in a tight leaderboard with McGee clinching the $40,000 first prize.
Argentina’s Guillermo Vilas defeats Phil Dent 57 62 61 to reach the Louisville International Tennis Classic final, meeting Eddie Dibbs who beat Hans Gildemeister 62 7 6. Letcher and Kachel reach doubles final after upsetting Fibak and Stockton 7 5 6 3.
Niki Lauda of Austria drove a Ferrari to victory at the German Grand Prix, beating Jody Scheckter and Hans-Joachim Stuck who finished second and third after a dramatic finish. James Hunt and Mario Andretti failed to finish, while Reutemann secured fourth as Ferrari led Constructors Cup standings.
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