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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1973
Page
4
Tunstall opened its scholastic track season yesterday with a 96 31 victory over county rival Dan River. Calvin Yarbrough led the Trojan cindermen with two firsts and 1144 points. Next Thursday Tunstall hosts a tri meet with Bassett and Patrick County.
Gretna faces Staunton River in a district clash this afternoon with Gretna expected to start Lynn Osborne on the mound and Eddie East in the outfield. The game begins at 2 p.m. as students are dismissed to attend.
Sam Snead, at 60, fired a five under par 66 in the first round of the Greater Greensboro Open. He sits two behind the leader, reflecting on past wins and hinting he may play 9 to 10 more events this year if fortune holds.
Linda's Chief, a heavily favored 3 year old, leads a six horse field in the $124000 Santa Anita Derby. The colt has won four of his last five races and is regarded as the West’s top Kentucky Derby hopeful, though he must prove himself again in this sophomore classic. Future books place him second behind Secretariat for 3 year old honors.
Cale Yarborough, back with Junior Johnson Nab team, aims for strong showing at Atlanta International Raceway after rain halted first qualifying. The 34-year-old veteran, GOP county commissioner, has led Johnson Nab to multiple Atlanta wins and last week won a Bristol race to prove form. Team faces minor car issues but vows a top effort and title contention.
South Boston Sunday April 8 opens with a 230 lap late model sportsman event at the 1,357 mile oval. Promoter C Chandler expects up to 40 cars for the $6,390 program over 71.4 miles and 200 laps with two 15 lap heats to set a 30 car field. Winner earns 1500 plus 600 elsewhere for 2100 if leading all 200 laps. top names include Hendrick Hensley Griffin and many NASCAR notables from NC VA MD and NY. Practice at noon, qualifying at 2:15, Breen flag at 3. Located on Highway 304 at South Boston.
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