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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1975
Page
4
Spectators and exhibitors enjoyed a leisurely day at the Danville Kennel Club all breed dog show and obedience trial held Sunday at the Pittsylvania Saddle Club.
The article outlines American League pennant race details with teams like Baltimore and New York noted for September results. It also mentions the Danville show, Best in Show awards, and various dog breed group winners at a regional event. Local winners include Bel Tor Blissful and Shaffier's Lass Cox, with festive breed showcases and AKC judge highlights.
Richard Petty sprinted to victory by 2.4 seconds over Cale Yarborough in the 15th Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro. The race featured seven lead changes, late crashes, and a pivotal air hose penalty that cost Yarborough a potential win. Darrell Waltrip finished third, with Buddy Baker and Lonnie Pond rounding out the top five.
Mike Torrez pitched a two hitless game for Baltimore as the Orioles beat Milwaukee 3-0. Boston rallied to beat Detroit 6-5 keeping a five game margin in the AL East with seven games left. Jim Rice likely out for season after breaking left hand on a pitch. Denny Doyle drove in two with a bases loaded double for Boston. In the West, Kansas City beat Oakland 2-4 aided by Dennis Leonard and Marty Pattin. Other scores include Cleveland 3 New York 2 and Texas 8 Chicago White Sox 2. In the NL, Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis 4 and Montreal 5 Chicago 4. Roy White drove in four for the Yankees? and Bobby Bonds homered in nightcap to reach milestone feats. Cleveland won with Rick Waits. Gaylord Perry allowed six hits in six innings for Texas.
The United States sealed a crushing 21 to 11 Ryder Cup victory in Ligonier Pa as Weiskopf clinched the win with a 5 and 3 win over Guy Hunt. British Irish salvaged four singles wins but could not overturn the American surge led by Nicklaus Trevino Miller and Palmer.
Wright Garrett posts a 36-hole total of 140 to win the Glen Oak Club Championship. He led the championship flight after a 64 first round and finished ahead of Bobby Mabe, who tied for runner-up after a 144. Don Fowler won the first flight with 149 while other flight winners included Dewey Hancock and Ken Chye.
Gordon Johncock won the Indianapolis style race at Trenton, finishing ahead of A J Foyt who took second. The 200 mile event was shortened to 154 miles after a rain delay. Johnny Rutherford finished third in the same feature as Foyt faltered late.
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