Parsons Triumphs In Mason-Dixon 500 at Dover
Benny Parsons won the Mason-Dixon 500 at Dover Downs International Speedway, beating David Pearson by nearly 24 seconds after a late fender clash. Dave Marcis finished third, with Donnie Allison fourth and Cale Yarborough plagued by engine issues before dropping out. Parsons’ speed average was 115.436 mph across 278 laps in humid 80 degree weather.
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Trevino Wins Colonial by Birdie Break in Texas
Lee Trevino captured the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth with a clutch 12-foot birdie on the 18th after Mike Morley faltered at the final hole. Trevino finished 274, earning $49,000 and denying Morley another chance at the title as Morley ended one stroke back.
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Suns Rally Past Warriors To Take Series Title
Oakland AP Phoenix Suns upset Golden State 94 86 to capture the series 4 3 and move to the NBA finals. Garfield Heard and Paul Westphal each scored 21 as Phoenix clamped down in the second half holding the defending champs to 40 points. Rick Barry led Warriors with 20, while the Suns overcame early deficits with a late run to seal the win.
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Celtics Take 3-2 Lead In Eastern Final
Dave Cowens scored 26 and Paul Silas tipped in a decisive rebound with 24 seconds left as Boston edged Cleveland 99-94 to grab a 3-2 series lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Havlicek returned late to spark the rally. Jo Jo White iced it with two free throws. The Celtics can clinch Tuesday in Cleveland. a seventh game would be Friday in Boston.
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Mosley Fastest in Indy Qualifying at 187.588 mph
Mike Mosley, who returned from near retirement, posted the fastest Indy 500 qualifying run at 187.588 mph on Sunday, placing him outside the fourth row. Bobby Unser and RaPer McCluskey also posted strong times, with Unser facing engine trouble and a late backup entry situation shaping the lineup for next weekend’s final two days of time trials.
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Sue Roberts Wins LPGA Tourney in Raleigh
Sue Roberts captured the $6,400 first prize with a five under par total of 211 at North Ridge Country Club. She shot a two under 70 to finish three strokes ahead of Joanne Carner Carole Jo Skala Hollis Stacy and Kathy Whitworth who tied for fourth at four under 212. Kathy Whitworth led money winners and Judy Rankin finished 12th after a shaky Sunday round.
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North and South Amateur Match Play Opens at Pinehurst
Curtis Strange defends his title as the 76th North And South Amateur begins match play at Pinehurst No. 2. Strange faces Alan Toon at 7:30 a.m. after Weather delayed stroke play. Gary Hallberg earned medalist honors with 138 in qualifying amid 67 entrants.
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Flooded Infield Postpones Race At South Boston
After two failed attempts to start the 1976 season at South Boston Speedway because of rain a third try was scheduled but heavy weekend rain left the infield flooded and the event was called off again. If weather allows a fourth attempt is planned for Saturday with 8 p.m. start for qualifying heats.
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