Daytona Driver Hassler Killed in Daytona 500 Qualifier Crash
In Daytona Beach Florida Benny Phillips notes that Joanne Hassler watched husband Friday Hassler die in a 15 car pileup on the backstretch after his 18th lap in a Daytona 500 qualifying race. The crash followed a shredded tire on David Boggs Dodge and involved many drivers as cars flew apart. Hassler had won $32 825 last year and had risen to Grand National status after a Bristol relief ride with Junior Johnson Chevrolet.
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David Boggs
Dodge
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Bill Seifert
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Seifert
Verlin Baker
Baker
Ray Williams
Joe Frasson
Petty
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Charlie Glotzbach
Junior Johnson
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Charlie
Seattle signs 7 foot rookie Jim McDaniels from ABA
Seattle SuperSonics add 7 foot rookie Jim McDaniels from the ABA amid a legal fight with the Carolina Cougars. Cougars owner Todd Munchak says injunction is sought to stop McDaniels from playing for any other team and warns of consequences if the contract is deemed non binding.
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National Basketball Association
ABA
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American Basketball Association
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Munchak
Virginia Squires
McDaniels Exit Sparks ABA to NBA Jump to Sonics
McDaniels left the ABA club amid a reported six year contract and joined Seattle in a move that follows Spencer Haywood. Western Kentucky University said it has no evidence he signed a pro contract while in college. He was expected to play Friday against Golden State with Sunday potential action vs Portland.
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Golden State
Warriors
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Spencer Haywood
Seattle
Haywood
Denver
Cougars sue over interference in McDaniels case
Seattle case details claim LA attorney Al Ross interfered with McDaniels in a bid to derail a six year contract worth 1 357 000 dollars tied to a former Western Kentucky star who joined the ABA club in November 1970. The suit seeks 1 million dollars in damages and a court order.
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Allison's Victory in Daytona Qualifier Amid Crash Tragedy
At Daytona Beach the first 125 mile qualifier ended with Bobby Isaac winning after a 12 car wreck on the backstretch delayed the race. Bobby Allison then dominated the second qualifier finishing ahead of A J Foyt and Charlie Glotzbach as Baker and Petty faltered with mechanical issues.
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Buddy Baker
Richard Petty
Coo Coo Marlin
Junior Johnson
Bobby Allison
A. J. Foyt
Charlie Glotzbach
Isacc
Baker
Petty
Allison
Plymouth
Dodge
Foyt
Glotzbach
Trinity Bulldogs advance to finals in overtime thriller
Trinity defeats Eastern Randolph 69 to 62 in overtime to reach the Davidson Randolph Conference final against West Davidson or Central Davidson. Hutchens scores 14, Hurley 16, Foster 12 as Trinity outlasts a resilient Wildcats in Lexington.
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Hurley
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Bulldog
Gene Hutchens
Hutchens
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Carson Ewings
Randolph
Brown
Price
Lineberry
Headen
Marley
Cheek
Watson
Ewings
Coltrane
Spei
Bison and Raiders Face Final Regular Season Games
High Point Central hosts Greensboro Smith for third place in the conference while Andrews visits Reidsville to try to tie for first. Smith and Reidsville feature standout players Ed Wall Ed Flowers Carey Meadows Ben Scott Melvin Watkins Anthony Boler as both teams seek momentum ahead of next week's conference tournament.
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Smith
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Ed Wall
Ed Flowers
Carey Meadows
Burlington Williams
Page
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Melvin Watkins
Anthony Boler
Grimsley
Burlington Power
Big Mac moniker fits Carolina romp over Squires
The Carolina Cougars routed the Virginia Squires 145 to 122 as Joe Caldwell and Stew Johnson led with 28 points each. Larry Miller added 25 and Wendell Ladner 21 while Carolina dominated from the start, outrebounding 65-44 and holding Charlie Scott to 27. The win moved the Cougars to fourth in the ABA East. they host Kentucky at Greensboro Coliseum tonight.
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Carolina Cougars
Cougars
Jim McDaniels
Virginia Squires
Carolina
Tom Mese
Joe Caldwell
Stew Johnson
Larry Miller
Wendell Ladner
Gene Little
Virginia
American Basketball Association
Charlie Scott
Miller
Scott
Mustard
Squire
Squires
Cougar
Caldwell
Johnson
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Guilford
Gardner Webb
Ski Report Ski Areas Report Mixed Conditions
Ski report describes Beach Mountain Bonner Elk Mountain and Appalachian Ski Mountain with base depths ranging from 12 to 30 inches and overall conditions rated as excellent. Details are fragmentary with multiple garbled names and places, but indicate varying base depths and favorable weather for skiing.
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Mobil Heating Oil promotes tested performance
For home heating comfort Mobil emphasizes laboratory testing twice and continuous consumer testing in about 600 homes nationwide to ensure peak performance. The copy highlights clean, dependable, economical heat and asserts Mobil makes it happen.
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