Yarbrough Claims Dixie 500 Victory At Atlanta
Lee Roy Yarbrough used a calculated strategy to win the Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway, taking home $17,885. Cale Yarborough, aiming for four major season wins, finished 18th after tire and wheel issues. Bobby Isaac finished second and Donnie Allison third as eleven cautions slowed the 334 lap race.
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Clyde Lynn
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Bill Champion
Norfolk
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Lynchburg
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Chevelle
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Wilmington
Richard Brickhouse
Rocky Point
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Red Farmer
Jake Thomas
Christianbure
Buddy Baker
Iwedge
Bobby Johns
Miami
Fla
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Jim Hurtubise
North Tonawanda M.Y
Braves Fall to Fourth as Reds Rally in Extra Innings
The Atlanta Braves drop from second to fourth in the National League after a 6-4 loss to Cincinnati in 12 innings. Jay Ritchie held the Braves scoreless after the sixth as Vada Pinson and Lee May fueled the Reds comeback, and Johnny Bench delivered the decisive RBI in the 12th. The Braves begin a four game set with the Chicago Cubs, with Milt Pappas facing Joe Niekro.
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Hoar's Forkball Delivers 5-0 Win Over Asheville
Montgomery gains a three game lead in the Southern League as Matt Hoar’s forkball carries the Rebels to a 5-0 victory over Asheville. Hoar secures a second straight win with a pitch that won’t break the same way twice while Asheville’s Tourists suffer their second straight shutout and manage only five hits. Evansville ends a five game skid with an 11-10 win over Savannah in the other action. Charlotte Hornets rally from 4-1 down to beat Birmingham 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth.
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Huntsville golfer Slayden wins Musgrove Invitational
Kay Slayden of Huntsville defeated Jim Whittenberg of Memphis in a sudden death playoff on the first hole to win the Musgrove Country Club Invitational. Dr O Bo Evans of Decatur finished third at 215, Albert Elmore of Huntsville fourth at 217, Al Jones of Decatur ninth at 224, with Jimmy Mitchell and Don Kincaid from Decatur also high in the championship B division.
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Bullets Fire Bud Jeannette in Maryland
Baltimore Bullets owner Abe Pollin says he asked for Buddy Jeannette’s resignation after firing him. Jeannette, 50, claims he was fired and vows he has never quit a job, framing the move as a pride issue amid ongoing team tensions.
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Skeeter Crabtree wins fourth straight modified feature at DIR
Paul Crabtree in the No 66 Skeeter takes his fourth consecutive DIR modified feature with a heat win. Jim Rochester, Clay Bryant, and Gene Chapp follow. Morris Smith and Bill King win heats. Greer Cagle also wins a heat in the cadet category. Next DIR race Saturday at 8:30.
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Don Sutton
Whitworth Wins In Sudden Death at Ridgewood Open
Kathy Whitworth defeats Marlene Bauer Hagge in a sudden death playoff on the 1st extra hole to win the $15,000 Women’s Open at Ridgewood Country Club. Regulation ended 54 holes tied at 215. Whitworth’s 240-yard drive and 140-yard iron set up a decisive putt of about 12 feet. First prize $2,250. Hagge $1,750. Whitworth’s career title total rises to 40.
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Cubs Win Opener Behind 14-Hit Attack With Agee and Cleon
Cubs hitters backed Cleon, Jones, and Tommie Agee homers and Al Weis's tie breaking single as a two run seventh produced the decisive rally in a 14 hit Mets win. Johnny Bench broke a 4-4 tie in the 12th with a run scoring single and Perez triple to lift the Reds past Atlanta. Bob Bolin earned his fifth win, Dave Marshall's RBI sealed the edge, and Rick Wise led the Phillies past Houston with two doubles and a ninth inning run.
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Falcons seek veteran back after Coffey injury
Atlanta Falcons, lacking a proven running back, push trades after Junior Coffey injures knee in a scrimmage and will miss two months. Coffey had 700 plus rushing yards in 1966 67. Jim Mankins replaces Coffey at fullback as Perry Lee Dunn remains at halfback.
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Florida
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Colorado
Cycle Leader Loses At Indy
Cal Rayborn of San Diego edged national point leader Gary Nixon of Baltimore to win the 110 mile National Championship motorcycle race at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
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Hugus Wins Daytona Feature With Fast Speed
Ed Hugus of Jacksonville Florida drove a Tricor Special at 96.207 mph to win the Paul Whitman Trophy race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach.
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