Buddy Baker Secures Pole in Dixie 500 Qualifying
Buddy Baker claimed the pole for the Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway with a 153.356 mph time in a 1968 Dodge. Cale Yarborough. Charlie Glotzbach also posted fast laps as officials filled ten more spots for Sunday's $800,000 race amid a wide field of 40 cars.
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Birmingham Divers Shoot For Record
Alabama skydiving team the Bama Skydivers aim to break the Southeastern Conference record with a 25 000 foot leap this weekend. Spokesmen say they hope to gain recognition for the sport from the University of Alabama. Doug Moran of Mobile and Dick East of Bessemer head the team.
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All-Stars Prep for Packers in 36th All-Star Game
Coach Norm Van Brocklin leads 50 collegiate stars against the Green Bay Packers in Soldier Field. Gary Beban and Greg Landry share quarterback duties as the All-Stars seek their first win since 1963 while aiming to avoid a third straight shutout by the Packers in the nationally televised Friday night clash.
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Nicklaus and Palmer Try to Overcome Shyness at Western Open
Defending champ Jack Nicklaus and former winner Arnold Palmer enter the Western Open with hopes of snapping victory droughts. Nicklaus, 1968 money leader contender, seeks first PGA win this year while Palmer works to fix putting woes. Event carries 130 000 purse and a 26 000 top prize at Olympia Fields with rivals Tom Weiskopf Julius Boros Lee Trevino and others in the field.
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Bosox Acquire Robinson and Release Siebern
Boston receives Floyd Robinson from the Oakland Athletics for left handed pinch hitting duties and releases veteran Norm Siebern who was used mainly in the same role. Robinson is a 32 year old outfielder with a .300 career average and three .300 seasons, most recently in 1964, but has declined in recent years.
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Montgomery Rebels Hold Slim SL Lead With Evansville Win
Montgomery remains 1½ games up in the Southern League after a 5-3 victory over Evansville as Matt Hoar and Art Todtenhausen combined on the mound. Asheville crushed Birmingham 10-7 behind a 14-hit attack and Tom Frondorf’s six-plus innings for his fifth win.
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Orioles Rally To Take Lead As Clarke Drives In Two
Horace Clarke doubled home two runs after a two-out error by Jay Foy loaded the bases. Bill Robinson struck in a run with a single and George Scott misplayed a grounder as two more runs scored. Hendricks hit a two-run homer for a 3-2 Orioles edge, with Brabender’s sacrifice fly adding an insurance run in the ninth.
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Falcons Trade VPI Linebacker Shifts Camp Roster
Atlanta Falcons coach Norb Hecker praises rookie Greg Brezina after shipping Andy Bowling of Virginia Tech to Detroit for a future draft pick. The move leaves six linebackers in camp as the team trims to 60, with Ralph Heck Tommy Nobis Marion Rushing Grady Allen and Dick Absher remaining.
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Minor League Scores Across Leagues With Rain Delays
In the International League Toledo beat Louisville 4 0 while Buffalo edged Richmond 4 3 and Rochester won 2 4 Jacksonville. In the Texas League San Antonio defeated Memphis 7 4 Amarillo won 7 5 in 10 innings. Dallas Fort Worth at El Paso and Shreveport at Albuquerque faced rain. Pacific Coast League San Diego 3 Oklahoma City 1 Tulsa 1 Phoenix 0 Hawaii 6 5 Seattle 4 1 Portland 5 Vancouver 3 Spokane 6 2. Denver at Indianapolis was rain interrupted.
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Barry's Team Unclear as Court Delays Barry Decision
San Francisco Warriors sue Rick Barry to prevent him from playing for the Oakland Oaks. Final arguments heard Wednesday in Superior Court with a ruling promised by August end. Barry's absence from the Warriors lineup last year is central to the attendance and team performance dispute.
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Yank Red Stars Drill For Clash
Alabama North South All Star teams opened practice in Tuscaloosa as North Coach J P Cain said the focus was on offense and timing. Practice runs continue next week ahead of the August 8 game at Denny Stadium.
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Midgets and Pee-Wee Football Meet at Trinity
West Morgan area boys ages eight to fourteen are invited to an organizing meeting for Midget and Pee-Wee football this Friday at the Rebels' football field. Attendees must bring at least one parent to the 5 p.m. session.
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