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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1972

Page

19

Pearson Petty And Allison Favored In Talladega 500 Race

Auto racing Pick three favorites Pearson Petty and Allison lead Grand National circuit with 14 wins in 20 major events and 369000 prize money. Isaac takes pole at 190.677 mph with alarm after cap violation. Donnie Allison and Frasson in leading rows. 75000 crowd expected as Volleyball setback closes page.

Talladega Ala David Pearson Richard Petty Bobby Allison Pear Mercury Petty Dodge Allison Bobby Isaac Isaac H. Salpang Pearson Catawba Heighe Fle Tye Kered

Chou Crate Easy Winner At Liberty Bell

Chou Croute carried Emanuel V. Benjamin UW silks to victory in the Susquehanna Handicap at Liberty Bell Race Track. The 4-year-old filly won by eight lengths, finishing in 1:43 1 5 for 11 16 miles on a fast track. Grafitti was second, Alma North third, with Milton Polinger’s Out in Space fourth after beating Chou Croute earlier at Monmouth Park. The win ends a four race drought for the winner, now 14 career wins in 19 starts.

Philadelphia Chou Crate Emanuel V. Benjamin UW Susquehana Libert Ty Bell Grafitti Alma North Bal Chou Croute Robert Koalenko Kotenko Kotenko Said After the Run.’ Ning Susquehanna Monmouth Milton Polinger Mally Pitcher

Start Order In Talladega 500 Race Today

Talladega Ala AP reports the Talladega 500 starting field in order with qualifying speeds led by Teenagee Isaac in a Dodge at 196.67 mph and David Pearson in a Mercury at 189.31 mph, followed by Richard Petty in a Dodge and Buddy Baker in a Dodge with speeds around 187 to 186 mph. The lineup includes Bobby Allison in Chevrolet, Paul Goldsmith, Marvin Pyle, and numerous Ford, Plymouth, and Chevrolet entries across 50 cars, listed in race order with makes and speeds.

Pearson Byrd Butley Baker Hake Allison Comce Frasson Frasson Pete Hamilton Fred Lorenzen Donnie Allison Bobby Donnie Plymouth Eastern Airlines Jimmy Crawford Talladega Ala Alabama International Raceway Teenagee’ Isaac Dodge David Pearson Mercury Richard Peily Buddy Baker Dodger Bobby Allson Chevrolet Odge Fale Hamilton Bred Lorenzen Ghavealit Cos Marlin Ben Arnold Fords le Bick Brooks Ford Brank Warren Richard Brown Ramonto Lee Roy’ Yarbrough T i Gordon Stents Larry Smith Vid Sisco Raymond Wiliams Walter Lollarde Mercury Ufaan Ron Keslowski James Hylton Mercury Darrell Waltrip Mercury, 180.417. 4. Well Apse A Veen David Boggs Benny Par Cans Sr Drereuey I Bearse Inelde Buddy Arlenot Henley Gray Deas Dalton John Sears Jade Thomas Ros Fauslina Bodafo

Donkey Ball Game At Ringgold Park For Jaycee Benefit

Donkey ball arrives at Ringgold Park on August 15 at 8 p.m. Ringgold All-Stars face Pepsi-Cola in a Jaycee sponsored benefit. Buckeye Ball Co. of Columbus, Ohio supplies the animals. Tickets sold only at the game with no advance sales.

Ringgold Park Jaycee Ringgold All-Stars Pepsi-Cola Ringgold Jaycees Buckeye Ball Co Columbus Ohio

Pickett Wins Two Races Within Race at Talladega

Dr Wilbur Pickett dominates a 200 mile event in Talladega sharing two races within a race with Tiny Lund. Pickett leads De Lorenzen and Gene Fellon while Lund claims Grand National honors and a $5000 purse amid a day featuring Corvette and Camaro entries and a mid race incident.

Wilbur Pickett Talladega Ala National Association For Daytona’ Beach Lund Fla Pickeff Tiny Lund Camiday NAS- Paigner Cross, D.C Gene Fellon Allania Bama International Speedway Hurley Haywood Chicago Tony DeLo Russ Narburn Durham N.C Reazen Troy Mich Norburn Bob Henning Stone Mount

Pirates Rally Sparks 7-4 Win Over Expos in Montreal

Willie Stargell hit a three run homer as part of a four run sixth inning rally that erased a 4-1 deficit and propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-4 victory over the Montreal Expos in National League play. Gene Alley added an RBI single in the same frame.

Montreal Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates Montreal Expos Stargell Bill Stoneman Gene Alley Tom Walker Pirates Expos Pittsburgh Nelson Briles Terry Humphrey Hector Torres Stohensgn Humphrey Bob Bailey Torres Tim Foli Stoneman Ken Singleton Ron I Clyde Mashore Oliver Monreal Richie Hebner Od Balley Sinaiefon Itargell Hltsburgh Oijvi HR A.oliver Hebner Arites ER Beso Slogernan Lwather Diab Gilbert Giusth

New Orleans Will Gamble On 130 Million Stadium Plan

New Orleans plans a 130 million domed stadium to back tourism and events, with projected 870000 to 3 million annual revenue from office leases and conventions. The project aims to host Saints, Tulane, Sugar Bowl, NCAA events, and possible baseball fixtures, while a six sided TV screen offers new ad revenue opportunities.

New Orleans Jeery Estill Associated Press Clans Stanford Re Office Search Institute Louisiana Tflame Superdome Jsports Onai New Orleans Saints National Football League Tulane Tulane Stadium

Killebrew’s bid to join all time home run leaders grows

Harmon Killebrew, despite injuries and aging legs, climbs toward the top of baseball's career list with 533 home runs, approaching Jimmy Foxx and Mickey Mantle while eyeing two to three more seasons. Cal Griffith and Frank Quilici praise his hitting intelligence and ongoing value to the Twins.

Pat Thompson Minneapolis-St. Paul Harmon Killebresy Minnesota Twins Babe Ruth Hank Aaron Willis Mays Killebrew Jimmy Foxx Mickey Mantle Mays Aaron Ruth Calvin Griffith Twins Frank Quilici Harmon Quilici

Chiefs Celebrate Opening Of Arrowhead Stadium In KC

The Kansas City Chiefs host the St Louis Cardinals in the first game at Arrowhead Stadium in the Harry S Truman sports complex near US 70 nine miles east of downtown Kansas City. The new venue seats 78034 for the event, with plush carpeted fields and wide aisles, and features a candlepower lighting system among the best in the nation.

Robert Moore Associated Press Kansas City Kansas City Chiefs National Football League Arrowhead Stadium Harry S.truman US 70 Chiefs St. Louis Cardinals Kansas City Royals Royals Jim Schaaf Municipal Arrowhead

Payne Loveless Reach Finals In Virginia Beach Amateur Golf

In HOT SPRINGS AP report Dick Payne of Virginia Beach and Ed Loveless of Arlington won semifinals to advance to Sundays finals of the Seniors Amateur golf tourney in the Virginias. Payne defeated Johnny Johnston of Roanoke 5 and 4. Loveless beat Doug Cullinan of Richmond 3 and 2.

HOT Springs Dickie Payne Virginia Beach Ed Loveless Arlington Payne Tide-1 Water Johnny Johnston Roanoke Lovelesss Doug Cullinan Richmond Cascades Cullinam

Milf Softhall Standings and Schedule Patchwork

A fragmented list shows Milf Softhall standings across teams such as Inspection Research Velour Knit and Shipping, with partial records and a marked schedule. Monday events include 7:00 starts for Inspection Research and Shipping-Pipe Show, Velour Knit, Dress, Knit-Research, and related matchups across Aveast venues.

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