Parsons and Allison lead Talladega qualifying for two big races
Benny Parsons driving a Ford at 180.590 mph earned the 21st starting spot for the Talladega 500. Bobby Allison, in a Mustang at 172.000 mph, grabbed the pole for the 250 mile Grand American sports sedans event, edging Red Farmer for top starting status. Paula Murphy set a women’s closed course speed record at 171.499 mph in a Plymouth. Twenty more cars joined the Talladega 500 field from a record entry list of 72.
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Talladega, Ala
Benny Parsons
Detroit
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Alabama International Speedway
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Allison
Red Farmer
Farmer
Paula Murphy
Miss Murphy
Plymouth
Fred Lorenzen
William
Bill
France
Granda Hills
Calif
Patterson Faces Southpaw Challenge In Buffalo Bout
Former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson, 36, prepares for a 10 round clash with Vince Brown of Buffalo, a southpaw contender with about 40 pro fights. Patterson notes he has not faced a left-hander since his amateur days and plans to adapt with sparring partner Jimmy Parks as he seeks to regain form. Patterson won the title in 1956 and again in 1960 after losses to Ingemar Johansson.
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Floyd Patterson
Patterson
Vince Brown
Brown
Reno Carlos
Seattle
Jimmy Parks
Cleveland
Archie Moore
Ingemar Johannson
Johannson
Jenkins Reaches 20 Wins as Cubs Sweep Astros
Ferguson Jenkins earned his 20th victory for the fifth straight season as Chicago beat Houston 3-2 on Johnny Callison's first inning three run homer in the Friday doubleheader opener. The Cubs completed the sweep with a 5-4 win behind J C Martin's two run double in the eighth.
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Ferguson Jenkins
Houston
Johnny Callison
Cubs
J.C. Martin
Kennedy Reprimands Hawks Coach Over Negotiation Remarks
Walter Kennedy the NBA commissioner reprimands Atlanta Hawks coach Richie Guerin for speaking on owners players negotiations. Kennedy says Guerin not authorized to comment for the NBA and his remarks do not reflect league thinking. Also notes Knicks 32 of 41 home wins. Mets fall 3-2. Burroughs drives in three in Washington win. Twins rally past Orioles 8-5.
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NEW York
Walter Kennedy
National Basketball Association
Richie Guerin
Atlanta Hawks
Players Association
Guerin
Kennedy
NBA
Pastorini To Hold QB Spot For Oilers Exh Meet
Houston Oilers coach Ed Hughes plans to start rookie Dan Pastorini at quarterback Saturday night in the Astrodome exhibition against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. Pastorini has one completed pass in four attempts but is challenging veterans Charley Johnson and Lynn Dickey as Houston uses extensive personnel rotation. Philadelphia sticks with Pete Liske while Tim Rassovich and Richard Harris deal with injuries in a game that also features Rhome on waivers and a push to develop the two rookies as backups.
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Dan Pastorini
Houston Oilers
Philadelphia Eagles
Astrodome
Charley Johnson
Lynn Dickey
Oilers
New York Giants
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Ed Hughes
Pastorini
Hughes
Johnson
Jerry Rhome
Vanderbilt suffers three players lost as practice opens
Vanderbilt 1971 preseason begins with Ben Paty quitting the squad after a shoulder nerve setback shelves Watson Brown from quarterback duties. Bill James, John Carney, and Jeff Gibson also hindered by injuries as coach Bill Pace outlines a two a day plan on Dudley Field and the grass practice area behind the McGugin Center.
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Nashville
Paty
Sophs
Watson Brown
Bill James
St. Louis
Commodores
Dudley Field
McGugin Athletic Center
Youth Football Tryouts Today in Decatur and East Town
The Decatur Boys' Football Association announces tryouts for Pee Wee and Midget leagues at multiple venues and times. Pee Wee ages 12 14 must weigh 90 to 125 pounds, 14-year-olds max 120. Midget ages 9-11 weigh 70 to 100. All boys must register by September 1, 1971 to be eligible.
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Decatur Boys’ Football Association
West Town
Dixie
East Town
Walter Jackson
Herman Bailey
Delano Park
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Santa Clara
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Pepi
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