Allison Wins Talladega 500 After Finishing Leapfrogged Duel
In Talladega Alabama Richard Petty Bobby Allison and Pete Hamilton battled in the final laps with 60,000 fans watching as Allison surged to victory after a decisive move on the backstretch. Petty and Hamilton spun on the final lap while Allison earned the $2 065 prize and led most laps in the race. Fred Lorenzen finished fourth as rain paused the event and Donnie Allison faded from the leaders.
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Hartley Pospisil Win In Singles At Eimerywood Open
Donna Hartley captured the women's singles title with a 6 3 6 3 victory over Lou Morris of Greensboro in the second annual Eimerywood Closed Tennis Tournament. Peter Pospisil defeated Garry Cooper 6 4 7 5 to win the men's singles. Hartley then teamed with Jo Ann Peacock to win the women's doubles tiebreak set 7 5 after a rain delay, while Hartley Peacock led in the following set when rain halted play again. The event continued Wednesday in Raleigh with four girls in the State Tennis Tournament, and two mixed semifinal matches plus the final were postponed to morning play.
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Houston Oilers Revamped Under New Coach Ed Hughes
Ed Hughes reshapes the Houston Oilers after a 3-10-1 season trading star Jerry Levins for defensive tackles Ron Billingsley and Gene Ferguson. He fills gaps with Bob Young left guard Jerry Sturm at center and Sam Walton at right tackle as part of a full staff overhaul.
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North Carolina Team Returns From Big League World Series
North Carolina entry into the Big League World Series at Ft Lauderdale returns home wiser after a double elimination run. The Tar Heel team won its opener 2-1 over Germany but then lost 7-0 and 1-0 to Ft Lauderdale en route to elimination.
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Pirates and Giants Hold Edge Despite Losing Streaks
NL leaders Pittsburgh and San Francisco dropped 6-3 to Cincinnati and Montreal respectively but kept their division gains as Chicago and Los Angeles also lost. Key performances included Bob Robertson's early RBIs, Pete Rose's 100th career homer, Rusty Staub driving in four for Montreal, and Ernie McAnally's seven-hitter.
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Pros Eye Pinehurst Gold at U S Professional Match Play
At Pinehurst North Carolina the $200000 U S Professional Match Play begins with 64 top pros including Nicklaus Palmer Player and Trevino who misses due to surgery. First prize 35000. Matches decided by best 18 hole scores each day.
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Weiskopf Wins Philadelphia Golf Classic On Determination
Tom Weiskopf won the $30,000 first prize by one stroke at Whitemarsh Mac A Country Club finishing 14 under par 274. Dave Hill and Jack Nicklaus were runners up, Hill 13 under 275 and Nicklaus 13 under. Weiskopf credited sheer determination after a late surge and recalled a rough previous week that nearly pushed him from tour life.
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