Petty Racing Family Built a $250000 Year empire
Lee Petty started jalopy racing in 1947 and built a dynastic empire in stock cars. His sons Richard and Maurice dominated NASCAR in the 1950s and 60s, earning top rookie honors, high point finishes, and a 1963 season with record wins and purses around 47 thousand dollars. The Petty family home sits near Greensboro North Carolina, symbolizing decades of racing legacy.
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Lee
Lee Petty
Petty Racing
Petty
Charlotte Speedway
Richard
Maurice
U.S
Randleman
Greensboro
North Carolina
Nascar
Surgery On Arm Termed Success For Jack Sanford
SAN FRANCISCO AP A operation to restore full blood circulation to pitcher Jack Sanford s arm was termed successful with hopes he ll be back in action this campaign The surgery corrected a five inch blood vessel block Team physician Dr E C Sailer said an examination in three or four days will determine when Sanford can return to action The circulatory impairment blamed on an injury during Sanford s military service in 1955 became acute on June 25 The 1962 World Series hero had blanked Los Angeles for five innings.
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San Francisco
Jack Sanford
E. C. Sailer
Sanford
Los Angeles
Tackles For West Big Uns Lead All Star Lineup
Coaches eye a five tackle lineup averaging about 230 pounds for the 16th East West All Star game on August 6 in Greensboro. Notable players include Don Reynolds Lloyd Fisher Ed Walker and Frankie Wright among 200 pounders. Allen Brown scored nine TDs last fall and led the Wildcats with 1 147 rushing yards.
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Greensboro
Fred Dixon
Kings Mountain
Don Reynolds
Lloyd Fisher
Brevard
Greensboro Grimsley
Ed Walker
Reensboro Beach
Allen Browns
Westerners
Phil
Wildcats
Juniors Begin Practice Monday In Statesville
In Statesville North Carolina juniors begin practice Monday amid preparations for Laurinburg event. The report notes there are 202 entrants listed and that the practice rounds will precede the main rounds.
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Statesville
N.C
Laurinburg
Bend Se Colds and Numbness Describe A Stranger Incident
A cryptic report notes a bend and cold numbness affecting an individual. Authorities may be investigating environmental or health factors linked to the sensation. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Sky diver Simon Wykeham Martin eyes world championships
Brockville report describes Simon Wykeham Martin a 28 year old sergeant in the Canadian Army medical corps who sky dives from 22 000 feet and plans to compete in Germany for the world championships with 30 nations represented. He explains the sport's technique risks and the need for mental alertness.
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Brockville
Simon Wykeham-Martin
Mt. Everest
Everest
Wykeham-Martin
Iron Curtain
Canada
Germany
Wykeham- Martin
Campbell Eyes Breedlove Speed Mark After Record Ride
Campbell holds both auto and sea speed records after a 403.1 mph run in Bluebird on Lake Eyre. He aims to top Craig Breedlove at Bonneville in a jet car, though not an official auto record due to jet power. The Australian run surpassed John Cobb’s 1947 Salt Flats mark of 394.196 mph in Railton Special.
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Adelaide
Australia
Donald Campbell
Craig Breedlove
Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
Campbell
Lake Eyre
John Cobb
Tent To Replace Pinehurst Gun Club Fire Scene
A fire at Pinehurst Gun Club leveled the clubhouse last night, destroying the building but sparing five trap fields. A tent will host the mid summer shoot next weekend. Damage to the building and contents is estimated at 11,000 dollars, with insurance covering the loss. no injuries are reported and lightning is suspected as the cause.
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Pinehurst
N.C
Pinehurst Gun Club
Nor- Amstutz
Pinehurst, Inc
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Fla
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High Point
W. Green
Chevrolet CO
1800 N. Main
Gun Club
Fairfield
Charles T. Cox
Tifton
Fairfield Golf Club
Archdale
Highway
Florsheims
Ladi
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