Pearson and Petty Top Dixie 500 Pole Favorites
In Hampton, AP reports David Pearson and Richard Petty return to the Atlanta track together for the Dixie 500 pole battle after their July Daytona feud. Qualifying Friday at 2 p.m. will set the 36 car field for Sunday’s 500 miles, with Pearson in the Wood Brothers Mercury and Petty in a Dodge among rivals Cale Yarborough, Bobby Allison, and Buddy Baker.
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Phillies top Cubs as Marshall debuts in loss for Chicago
Willie Montanez hit a two run homer and Mike Schmidt drove in three with a triple and double as the Phillies defeated the Cubs 10-2. Bob Boone threw out three baserunners in the first two innings while Steve Carlton improved to 12-7. Schmidt doubled in two and scored on Montanez's homer in the sixth as Philadelphia surged with extra base hits. Chicago manager Jim Marshall saw his debut spoiled after replacing Wheldon Lockman in the front office.
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Chatham High Holds No Charge Athletics Physicals
The Chatham High School athletic department conducts voluntary physical examinations today at 7 p.m. in the school gym for all prospective athletes. Dr. G. W. Thompson presides. Those missing Friday’s exam must self finance later to be eligible. Football practice starts August 10 per Virginia High School League rules. JV football begins the second day of school in September.
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Aaron Oh Slugging Duel Nears Reality in Tokyo Contest
In Atlanta, Aaron and Japanese slugger Sada Hara Oh near a home run contest after negotiations. Norm Brokaw says several offers are being considered with one possibly finalized soon. NBC claimed the Tokyo event would award 50000 to the winner and would air as a TV special in the United States.
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Top PBA money leaders unchanged after Houston Open
AKRON Ohio AP The top money winners in the Professional Bowlers Association remained unchanged after the 47000 Houston Scroma Open. Earl Anthony Tacoma Washington inched closer to 66000. He finished 40th for 330 this tournament ending Tuesday and now has 65905 according to statistics released Thursday. Larry Laub Santa Rosa California remained second after a list update. Tom Hudson Akron won the 5000 top prize but stayed outside the top 20. Additional leading money totals for Dick Bilger Hartford Wisconsin Alex Seymore Kannapolis North Carolina Johnny Petraglia Brooklyn Roy Buckley Columbus Ohio and others are cited with varying sums.
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Hutchins Confirms Entry In South Boston Late Model Race
Sonny Hutchins of Richmond confirmed entry with South Boston Speedway into Saturday night's 90 lap late model sportsman feature. He joins Richmond drivers Ray Hendrick Red Foote Tom Elis Bubba Tatum Mel Bradley and Ted Hairfield and North Carolina drivers Jimmy Griffen Monk Tate Pete Dease in a six event 170 lap program paying 800 to the winner. The limited sportsman race is 40 laps with four 10 lap heats to set starting positions. Race time is 8 pm with gates at 5 pm.
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Redskins veterans train at Georgetown during strike
About 25 striking Redskins veterans began workouts at Georgetown University with a two page plan drafted by Coach George Allen. The effort aims to keep players ready as NFL owners and the NFL Players Association stay at a stalemate.
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NFL Vets Join Auto Workers On Picket Lines At GM Plant
Three NFL veterans Ed Podolak Gary Ballman and Dan Dierdorf joined UAW picketing the Lordstown GM plant as part of a bid to secure pay and rights. The protest accompanies a boycott of the Hall of Fame exhibition game between the Cardinals and Bills. About 150 UAW Local 1112 members plan to walk with NFLPA pickets. The game at Fawcett Stadium could attract 17 000 fans and be televised by ABC.
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Baja International Off-Road Race Kicks Off In Ensenada
Off road racers from 18 states and three nations begin the Baja International in Ensenada with 355 vehicles competing for 60,000 dollars in prizes. Notables include Parnelli Jones in a Ford Bronco and Gary Gabelich in a Hi Jumper dune buggy as the field traverses deserts and mountains across a demanding eight hour course.
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Walker Transferred To Nursing Home After Battle With Death
Mickey Walker 72 former world welterweight and middleweight champion moved from Perth Amboy Hospital to a nursing home after a month of illness. He suffers Parkinsons disease anemia and arteriosclerosis. hospital spokesman says he no longer needs acute care.
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Coaches Needed for Optimist League Vacancies
City Recreation Department announces many coaching vacancies for the Optimist Football League this fall and sets a Monday meeting at City Auditorium for all interested persons.
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