Lorenzen Likely to Retire as Ford Considers Replacements
Martinsville notes say Fred Lorenzen may retire after today’s race at Martinsville Speedway with a press conference planned in Charlotte. Rumors tie Donnie Allison and David Pearson to Ford and Dodge rides as Lorenzen hints at a public relations role and a reshaping of factory lineups.
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Victory Circle
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Elmhurst
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Ford Motor Ece
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Cotton Owens Dodge
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Richard Petty
Allisons
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Bud Moore
Chrysler Corporation
Cotton Owens
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Owens
Charlie Clark
Ford Performance Division
California Angels Rally to Beat Cleveland 11-4 in Seven
California built a five-run seventh inning to saturate Cleveland 11-4. Tom Satriano delivered a two RBI single in the decisive frame as Jay Johnstone Rick Reichardt and Bobby Knoop added runs. Cleveland led 4-0 after two but California tied the game with Davalillo’s fielder’s choice and Hall’s two-run homer in the fourth. Reichardt homered in the ninth.
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California
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Jay Johnstone
Rick Reichardt
Bobby Knoop
Vice Davalillo
Gary Bell
Gus Gil
Davalillo
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Len Gabrielson
Paul Schaal
Angels
Jim Fregosi
Centerfield
Jim Hall
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De Vicenzo Leads Dallas Open With 64
Roberto De Vicenzo shot six under par 64 to take a one stroke lead at the Greater Dallas Open in Oak Cliff. Masters champion Gay Brewer sits a stroke back after 71, while Bob Goalby also 135 after 66. De Vicenzo needed 28 putts and had a bogey at the 10th as wet greens slowed play.
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Associated Press
Dallas, Tex
Roberto DeVicenzo
DeVicenzo
Champi
Gay Brewer
Dallas
Bob Goalby
Oak Cliff Country Club
Ponement
36 Hole Leaders DETROIT AP Bob Alli lifts Twins past Tigers 4 3
In Detroit the Twins rally with a three run sixth highlighted by Bob Alli s two run homer. Harmon Killebrew also doubles driving Cesar Tovar home. Jim Kaat earns first win while Mickey Lolich takes the loss. Boston tops New York 5 4 as Carl Yastrzemski drives in three with a homer and bases loaded single.
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Bob Allison
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Harmon Killebrew
Tiger
Norm Cash
Cesar Tovar
Allison
Jim Kaat
Mickey Lolich
Killebrew
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Tovar
Rich Rollins
Tony Oliva
Boston
Carl Yastrzemski
New York
Boston Red Sox
Yankees
Braves Lose After Menke Error Ends Streak
San Francisco defeats Atlanta 6-5 as Denis Menke misplays Willie McCovey’s bases-loaded grounder in the ninth after a wild pitch ties the game. Jesus Alou opens the decisive frame with a single and Henderson walks to reload.
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Willie McCovey
San Francisco Giants
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Jay Ritchie
Jesus Alou
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Martinsville Pole Pace Sets Stage For Virginia 500
High Point driver Jim Paschal describes the Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway as the close and competitive race since the Daytona 500. Darel Dieringer led practice with a 77.319 mph pole as 12 drivers sit within a second of him. The field features Petty Yarborough Hutcherson and others shifting engines to curb brake wear on the flat half mile track.
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Martinsville Speedway
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Wood Brothers
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Ray Hendricks
Ken Rush
Rush
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Dier
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Cale Yarborough
Dick Hutcherson
Seringer
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