Pearson Wins Rain-Delayed Motor State 400 at Michigan
David Pearson edged Richard Petty by a few yards at Michigan International Speedway to win the Motor State 400. Heavy rains delayed the start, 53,000 fans witnessed the finish at sunset as Pearson earned his third Motor State 400 win and fifth in six Grand National races here.
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Cambridge
Junction
Mich
David Pearson
Richard Petty
Petty
Pearson
Richard
Michigan International Speedway Tri-Oval
Michigan
Dave Marcis
Jake Thomas
Waltrip
Pele debut draws record crowd in New York
The article notes Pele's first appearance drew a record crowd and global TV attention. It argues the North American Soccer League needs five more players of Pele's caliber to financially sustain superstars, as exposure and TV rights will drive growth beyond ticket sales.
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Pele
New York
United States
McClanahan Shines In Karl Young Invitational Debut
Mark McClanahan, former Austin standout now with Auburn, pitched a five hitter in his first Karl Young Invitational League game in Houston, Texas, securing a 5-2 win. The league invites top college freshmen to juniors from across the nation, with scouts watching for prospects.
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Mark McClanahan
Austin High
Auburn Tigers
Houston
Tex
Bill Shoemaker
Mrs. Fuddy
Condredge Holloway
University of Tennessee
Ottawa
Tom Dimitroff
Roughriders
Holloway
Quotable sports quotes on retirements and moments of drama
Expos pitcher Dave McNally cites a lack of oomph on the ball as he retires. Pele proclaims soccer’s arrival in America after signing a 4.5 million dollar Cosmos contract. Tom Veryzer reflects that breaking up a no hitter with a two-out double meant more to him than the hitter's miss did to Holtzman’s pitcher.
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Dimitroff
Holloway
Ron McNeely
Calhoun Community College
Memphis State
American Association of College Baseball Coaches
McNeely
Lee High School
Huntsville
Calhoun
War Hawks
Earl Bass
South Carolina
Jim Gideon
Texas
Hank Small
Randy Duarte
Iowa State
Jerry Maddox
Arizona State
Keith Moreland
Dennis Walling
Clemson
Dave Stegman
Arizona
Steve Kemp
Southern California
Ricky Cerone
Seton Hall
George Wiecker
Davidson
Montreal Expos
Dave McNally
Detroit
Tom Veryzer
Oakland
Ken Holtzman
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Jenkins
Jim Dent
Miller
Hubert Green
Jim Simons
Green
Simons
Lou Graham
Gary Player
Tom Weiskopf
Weiskopf
Medinah
Golf winners and all star manager noted in past anniversaries
Yesterday marks Burt Parks winning the Point Mallard Amateur Open over Ridgley Shariett and Brad Schuper, and Hale Irwin taking the U S Open at Mamaroneck by two strokes. Ten years ago Al Lopez was named White Sox manager and will lead the American League All Stars against the National League in Minneapolis on July 13.
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Burt Parks
Ridgley Shariett
Brad Schuper
Hale Irwin
Mamaroneck
N.Y
Forrest Ferler
al, Lopez
Chicago White Sox
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minn
Borg Retains Net Title at French Open
Bjorn Borg, 19, defeated Guillermo Vilas of Argentina 6-2 6-3 6-4 to win the French International Open Championships at Roland Garros. The victory, worth $30,000, marked his second straight title and showcased his enduring brilliance on clay.
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Paris
Sweden
Bjorn Borg
Borg
Guillermo Vilas
Argentina
Roland Garros
Jenkins Holds Six Under Par Lead In Philadelphia Golf Classic
Tom Jenkins led by five after 36 holes of the $150,000 Philadelphia Golf Classic with a 36‑hole total of 134. Johnny Miller warned that with 18 more holes, fate could swing and Jenkins must keep heat on as his putting improves.
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Bob Green
Philadelphia
Tom Jenkins
Johnny Miller
Miller
Tom
Jenkins
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Jim Dent
Hubert Green
Jim Simons
Johnn Miller
Nate Talks
Jerry McGee
Bud Allen
J.C. Snead
Tom Shaw
Allen Miller
Frank Beard
Randy Erskine
Don Bies
Fuzzy Zoeller
Ken Still
Jim Masserio
Lou Graham
Grier Jones
John Schlee
Mark Hayes
Danny Edwards
George Johnson
Bob Wynn
Bert Yancey
Dave Newquist
Bob Dickson
Pete Brown
Terrance Dill
Dave Hill
Larry Wise
Dave Eichelberger
Jim Wiechers
Mason Rudolph
Joe Inman
Bobby Walzer
Joe Orter
Don January
John Lister
Gary Player
Dingliss
Alan Tapiers
Walt Armstrong
Bill Ogers
Gary Wintz
Kermit Zarley
Lanny Wadkins
Jerry Heard
Central Meth. and Flint baseball scoretable update
Scoreboard lists team rosters and line items for Central Methodist and Flint with pitching details Tucks 220-18 WP Cobb Patterson and Huff Jett Stover Davenport among listed players. The Indians and Orioles sections show players and positions including 1B 2B 3B and shared stats for pitchers and hitters.
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Tee
T. Jcen
Methodist
Flint
R. Cobb
P. Patterson Central Meth
B. Straub
D.payne
J. Key
G. Johnson
K. Dyer
J. Walker
P. Patterson
D. Robbins
S. Hall
D. Hightower
L. Roberts
J. Suggs
K. Barbary
D. Shaneyfelt
J. Watts
Orioles
Indians
T. Huff
K. Jett
Shawn Davenport
Johnny Stover
Donny Terry
Steven Williams
Tim Morris
Troy Huff
Brian Miller
Randy Johnson
Rowdy Holt
Michael Vick
Scott Jones
Micah Reed
Alan Robinson
Dale Alexander
Keith Jett
Jeff Earley
Johnny Lyons
Paul Partlow
Walter Hamiett
David Petrak
Phil Montgomery
Ree
Yankees
G. Drake Ereee
B. Oliver
Brag
Robinson
Yarborough
Anderson
S. Dozier
Pearson Wins Sun Day Motor State 400 in Michigan
Final standings list David Pearson on Mercury leading 200 laps to claim $14,230 at Cambridge Junction. Finishing positions include Petty, Marcis, Yarborough, Waltrip, Panch, Brooks, Sisco with multiple drivers earning prize money on the Whitemarsh Valley course amid rain delays and a paused schedule.
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Cambridge Junction
Mich
David Pearson
Ee Mercury
Ee Petty
Dean
Dave Marcis
Dodge
Cale Yarborough
Chevrolet
Darrell Waltrip
Richie Panch
Big Dick Brooks
Ford
David Sisco
Medina
Ohio
Weymouth Valley Country Club
Carol Mann
Judy Rankin
Sandra Palmer
Marel Breer
Kathy Whitworth
Jo Ann Washam
Lous Baugh
Horner
Jenet LePera
Hagge
Gloria Ehret
Kathy Postiewait
Pat Bradley
Sandra Haynie
Joyce Kazmierski
Jane Blalock
Jocelyn Bourassa
Betsy Cullen
Renee Powell
Gail Denenberg
Amy Alcott
Jerilyn Britz
Judy Kimball
Jan Ferraris
Mar Masters
Maria Astri
Kathy Mite
Sharon Miller
Ann Prentice
JoAnne Carner
Kathy McMullen
Sandra
Shelley Hamlin
Hollis Stac
M. J. Smith
Alice Bauer
Ian Stephenson
Kathy Ahern
Local Softball LPGA Scores Reported at Central Park
The Central Park game between Moulton Heights 2 and WP-F Bynum LP-H Hinson ends 28 to 18 with Bynum leading for Moulton Heights and Waldrep, Little, Aldridge scoring for WP-F Bynum. J Hill, Meoviten, Sandhin, Upton, Teague, Logan noted in the box.
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Central Park
Moulton Heights
F. Bynum LP
H. Hinson
F. Bynum
Waldrep
J. Little
Aldridge
Bynum
J Hill
Meoviten
Sandhin
Upton
C Teague
Logan
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