Ford Dominance Ends as Chrysler Sweeps Firecracker 400
Daytona Beach saw Chrysler sweep the first four positions in the Firecracker 400 ending Ford's two month superspeedway streak. Bob Isaac won with a winged Dodge planned for record runs at Bonneville, while Johnson and Glotzbach contended before mechanical issues. Attendance hit a July Fourth record of 65,000 as appearance money drew stars to the speedway.
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Suit Filed Against 24 Major League Clubs
The Major League Baseball Players Association has filed an unfair labor practice suit against 24 clubs over access to terms of a 71.75 million four year NBC contract. Marvin Miller says details are needed to bargain a new pension plan while owners call the charge meritless. The case was filed with the NLRB in New York.
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Super Mex Draws Arnie's Army Away
Arnold Palmer watched Trevino draw crowds as Trevino won the Canadian Open and climbed toward a 195,869-year earnings pace. Trevino, called Super Mex, challenges golf establishment with bold play and colorful persona. He seeks to surpass Hogan's career earnings in a single season.
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Donohue Praises New USAC Caution System Win at Schaefer 500
Mark Donohue, from Media, Pennsylvania, wins the Schaefer 500 at Pocono Raceway by 1.2 seconds over Joe Leonard. A. J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, and Bill Vukovich Jr. follow. the race marks USAC's inaugural use of the caution system.
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Donohue Dominates Trans American and Donnybrooke Races
Donohue praises new caution flag system allowing rest during 500 mile race. He wins GBX Trans American sedan in Brainerd and 210 mile Donnybrooke race with 85.1 second margin. Only 15 of 33 finish as Al Unser and Bobby Unser encounter mechanical issues.
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Burlington Prevails Over High Point In Low-Scoring Tilt
Burlington defeats High Point 3 to 2 at Fairchild Park behind solid pitching from Mike Smith. Otis Foster collects two hits for High Point while Marvin Josey shuts out High Point in Thomasville for a Sunday win. Errors behind Ron Angel contribute to Burlington's win. Josey improves to 5-0 with the decision.
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Trevino Deemed Greatest Golfer by His Caddy
Neal Harvey, Trevino’s 30 year veteran caddy, calls the U S Open champion the best ever. Trevino edged Art Wall Jr in a sudden death playoff to win the Canadian Open and the $150 000 purse after tying Wall at 275. Harvey recalls a pivotal 16th hole birdie from 115 yards and notes their Dallas boyhood ties and shared earnings bonuses.
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McNair advances in National Amateur Clay Court Championship
Fred McNair of UNC Chapel Hill won his opening round at the National Amateur Clay Court Tennis Championships in Chattanooga. He beat John Lowman 0 6, 6 2, 7 5 in Monday’s matches while defending champion Roscoe Tanner of Chattanooga defeated Bob Kain 6 2, 6 1.
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Expos Activate Shortstop Bobby Wine From Disabled List
Montreal Expos shortstop Bobby Wine was reinstated from the 21 day disabled list on Monday according to team reports. He had been sidelined with an injury and is expected to rejoin the lineup soon.
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Red Sox Yankees Draw Big Crowd At Fenway
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees drew 104,659 fans over a four game weekend series at Fenway Park. Boston’s home attendance reached 873,659 after 41 home dates, up from 850,275 in the same period last year.
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Eskimos edge Lions in CFL preseason matchup
Edmonton Eskimos defeated the British Columbia Lions 17 to 15 Monday night in Vancouver in a Canadian Football League preseason game.
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Goolagong Crown Shines at Wimbledon 1971
Evonne Goolagong, just shy of 20, defeated Margaret Court 6 4 6 1 in the final after upsetting Billie Jean King in the semi final. The Australian's victory electrified Wimbledon and bolstered hopes for a new era in women's tennis.
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Powell Defends Swing Amid Slump In 1971 Start
Orioles star Boog Powell rallies to defend his natural swing as he struggles early in 1971. Despite a .217 first month yanked by a .176 May and a delayed June hit, Powell maintains confidence, backed by manager Earl Weaver and MVP past achievements including a .297 season with 114 RBIs and 35 homers.
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