Grand American and Grand National cars race together at Bowman Gray
NASCAR officials and track promoters weigh the mixed division experiment at Bowman Gray Stadium Winston Salem where a Grand American Mustang driven by Bobby Allison edged Richard Petty before about 14 000 fans. Promoters oppose the merger citing costs and fan appeal.
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Bowman Gray Stadium
Winston-Salem
Bobby Allison
Richard Petty
Paul Saw
Richmond
Petty
Allison
Heard Leads After 54 Holes In American Golf Classic
Jerry Heard fired a 68 to reach 201 and lead the American Golf Classic at Firestone South in Akron Ohio. Nicklaus tied for fourth at 210, while Palmer stood 14 back at 215 as Brewer and Douglass unsettled the chase with 206.
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Akron, Ohio
Jerry Heard
Firestone South
Nicklaus
Fred Marti
Baytown
Tex
Steve Reid
St. Louis
Reid
Marti
Bob Lunn
Sacramento
Calif
Bert Greene
Sun River
Ore
Bob Murphy
Jacksonville
F C
Frank Beard
Louisville
Beard
Murphy
Arnold Palmer
Heard
Visalia
Gay Brewer
Dallas
Dale Douglass
Golden
Cole
Brewer
Douglass
Akron
Ohio
Gay Brewer Jr
Jack Nicklaus
Jonnny Pott
Phil Rodgers
Charles Coody
Tom Shaw
Mason Rudolph
Art Wall Jr
J.C. Snead
R.H. Sikes
Grier Jones
Dewitt Weaver
Larry Hinson Tee Reee
Jacky Cupit
Jack Lewis Jr
George Knudson
Tony Jacklin
Bob Payne
Sb Teeeee
David Graham
Dick Rhyan Jr
Lionel Hebert
Charley Sifford
Larry Ziegler
Dan Jes
Tom Alozas
Bob Charles
Billy Maxwell
Marty Fleckman
Herb Hooper
Labron Harris Jr
George Johnson
Dave Marr
Paul Harney
Hugh Roger
Doug Ford
Rex Baxter Jr
Curtis Sifford
Jim Wiechers
Rod Funseth
Bunky Henry
ISAAP to Hold First Meeting and Open House
Andrews High School boosters club ISAAP will meet Monday night at 8 in the school cafeteria to organize for the football season. Coach Bob Boswell will host an open house Friday August 13 at 8 in the cafeteria with coaches introduced and equipment on display. refreshments served.
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ISAAP
Andrews High School
Bob Boswell
Montreal Holds Off Cincinnati Reds 4-3 in Expos win
Montreal Expos built an early four run lead and with Rusty Staub driving in two, held on to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3. Ron Hunt was hit by a pitch for the 32nd time this season, a modern major league record, as he and Boots Day combined with Staub for the early offense.
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Cincinnati
Montreal Expos
Rusty Staub
Cincinnati Reds
Ron Hunt
Expos
Jim McGlathlin
Hunt
Louis Evans
St. Louis Cardinals
Boots Day
Staub
Ron
Day
Jim Gosger
Pond Giants Return for Third Time at Finch Field
The Winston-Salem Pond Giants visit Finch Field Thom asville to play the Greenville Spinners Sunday August 15 at 2 p.m. After the exhibition the Spinners and Roanoke will head to the National Semi Pro Tournament. Bob Sherman, who threw a no hitter earlier this season, is expected to start for the Pond Giants.
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Winston-Salem Pond Giants
Finch Field
Thomasville
Giants
Greenville
S.C
High Point College signs pitcher and two catchers
High Point College announces three new signees for the Panther baseball team. Mart in Matusiak, a 6-3 right hander from Wilmington Delaware. Charles Sharp, an 18 year old catcher from Greensboro North Carolina. and Bill Updegraff, a 21 year old catcher from Highfield Maryland. Hartman praises Updegraff’s defense and leadership and sees Sharp as a solid defensive catcher with improving hitting. Matusiak is described as a potential standout pitcher who could bolster the mound after graduation losses.
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Chuck Hartman
Panther
Martin Matusiak
Wilmington
Del
Charles Sharp
Greensboro
Bill Updegraff
Highfield
Fred Grice
Updegraff
Hagerstown Junior College
Bill
Hartman
Grice
Sharp
Furter American Legion
Grimsley High School
Grimsley
Chuck
Matusiak
Martin
Andrews High School Football Camp Kicks Off
Coach Bob Boswell urges boys to report to the Andrews gym at 4 Monday for conditioning drills all next week from 4 to 6. Workouts with pads begin Monday Aug 16. Players with mailed physical cards ahead of time must pass a physical exam to participate. Anyone needing a card can pick one up at the school.
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Andrews High
Bob Boswell
Andrews
Boswell
Red Raider
City Swim Qualifying Opens Monday For Young Swimmers
The High Point City Swim Meet begins Monday with 8 and 9 10 year olds aiming to reach finals at Sedgefield Country Club Trials start Tuesday for older groups at City Lake pool Finals occur Tuesday evening in City Lake waters Eight local clubs compete with Sedgefield County Club joining this year for team honors
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High Point City
Sedgefield Country Club
City Lake Pool
City Lake Waters
Rainy Season: MLB Games Records Quoted
The American League season record for most games is 97 set in 1935 and the National League record is 49 from 1967. Historical metrics highlight league scoring pace and schedule length comparisons across eras.
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Bowman Gray
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Crosby Square
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PREMI
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Pond Giants
High Point College
Paul Shinn
Gerstown Junior College
Maryland
City Swim
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Tai
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Carolina Tire CO
Goodyear
English RD
High Point, N.C
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