Richard Petty Seeks Big Race Wins on Major Tracks
Richard Petty, a top NASCAR driver, eyes success on the circuit’s major speedways and short ovals. He has won largely on shorter tracks and seeks his first Grand National points crown, hoping faster cars and improved handling bring big race trophies. Petty also works hands on with his cars at the family shop, with a strong focus on building Plymouths and engines alongside his father Lee Petty and brothers.
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Petty Aims to Break Jinx With 1963 Plymouth for 1964 Crowns
Petty plans a 1963 Plymouth to start 1964 season as Chrysler readies 1964 cars and a new engine kit at Daytona Beach. Richard Petty expects to close the gap on rival teams, citing his 30 wins in the last two seasons alongside Jim Paschal while Plymouth looks to improve in 1964.
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Emerson Aims For Australian Grand Slam Final
Emerson meets Fred Stolle in the Australian singles final seeking the first leg of the tennis grand slam. Margaret Smith won the women's singles, defeating Lesley Turner 6 3 6 2, as the all Australian doubles final saw Stolle and Bob Hewitt defeat Emerson and Ken Fletcher 6 4 7 5 3 6 4 6 14 12.
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America
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Caribbean
Virginia Carolinas team golf to be an annual event
The Virginia-Carolinas team golf matches become a once yearly event this year. The three day format runs July 31 to August 2 at Cascades Course Hot Springs. The USGA announced the change and will determine the Captain's Silver Putter winner.
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N. C. State Paddlers Defeat Clemson In ACC Swim Meet
NC State won 10 of 11 events to beat Clemson 55 to 34 in an ACC swimming meet. Pat Gavaghan set a Clemson pool record in the 220 yard butterfly with a 2 02.4 time and previously set the ACC mark in the event.
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