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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1977
Page
11
Richard Petty, 40, wins the Daytona Firecracker 400 with Darrell Waltrip second, 17.7 seconds back. Waltrip says the draft helped him reel in the leaders and pull clear after the final pit stop as Petty celebrates turning 40 between the cheers.
Richard Petty led 95 of 160 laps in the rain delayed event at Daytona International Speedway. He held off Benny Parsons in a tight finish with A J Foyt fifth as the race resumed after rain stoppages. Petty earned 23075 dollars and pushed career earnings past 200 thousand that season to 216490.
In Daytona Beach NASCAR faces a likely shift to smaller cars as 1978 rules loom. Richard Petty dominated the Firecracker 400 with a Chevrolet versus Dodge and Ford field, while rivals like Cale Yarborough Darrell Waltrip and A J Foyt commented on Chevy Dodge strengths and pit stop errors impacting results.
Louisville coach Denny Crum faced a decision on leaving for UCLA his alma mater after a morning meeting with Louisville Athletic Director Dave Hart. A Newark Star-Ledger source claimed Crum would take the UCLA job, though Crum said no decision had been made.
Wimbledon favorite Bjorn Borg of Sweden aims to become the fourth man with more than two Wimbledon singles titles. He also seeks another shot at Jimmy Connors at the U S Open in September after beating Connors, and would join Fred Perry as a consecutive three-time Wimbledon champion if he wins again.
Jack Nicklaus, 11-2 to win the British Open at Turnberry, seeks a third title in 15 years as the tournament returns to Scotland on the 6,875 yard Ailsa course. Johnny Miller, defending champion, notes tough winds and a dramatic ninth tee promontory could test players on the historic links.
Henry Cotton, 70, reflects on his 1927 Open at St Andrews and the early era’s class barriers. He recalls Bob Jones’s dominance, Hagen’s entrance, and the shift toward professional acceptance as he prepares for the 106th Open in Turnberry.
In Indianapolis an all ages telethon aimed to sell 8,000 Pacers season tickets to keep the NBA club from moving. John Jewett of Market Square Inc. led a last minute push after owners threatened sale if the target wasn’t met by month’s end. The event concluded with the goal reportedly topped as the 16 hour drive ended.
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