Petty labeled sport's biggest con artist by rival driver
The Daytona 400 mile race sparks drama as Bobby Allison claims Richard Petty hides true speed and dominates with horsepower. Rumors swirl about Donnie Allison and Di Gard as teams face folding amid high costs, with Junior Johnson urging rule changes to curb expensive engines before upcoming Nashville Michigan and Talladega events.
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Detroit
Bobby Allison
Richard Petty
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Junior Johnson
Johnson
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Chevrolet
Ford
Nashville
Forbes Against New Trial
Dave Forbes faces a possible retrial after a hung Minnesota jury could not reach a verdict on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for striking Henry Boucha with a hockey stick during a Jan. 4 game. Atty Gary Flakne must decide by Aug. 5 whether to pursue retrial or dismiss. Boucha’s camp warns of potential civil action. North Stars president Walter Bush defends the league's handling of the case.
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Forbes
Rolf Fosse
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Flakne
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Meshbestier
Boucha
Minnesota Fighting Saints
World Hockey Association
Brian Smith
Detroit
NHL
Walter Bush Jr
The
North Stars
National Hockey League
Bush
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Boston
Minnesota
Fosseen
Rookie Edwards Leads Pleas ant Valley Golf Classic
Rookie Danny Edwards shot 69 to finish three rounds at 207 six under par, seizing a one-stroke lead amid a crowded field at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Second place sits at 208 with Crenshaw Curl Elder tied for third. wind and uneven conditions fueled a tight, volatile leaderboard.
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Edwards
Tour
Pleasant Valley Country Club
Dye
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Lee Elder
Ben Crenshaw
Rod Curl
Mac McLendon
McLendon
Crenshaw
Curl
Elder
Chuck Courtney
Buddy Allin
George Johnson
Courtney
Allin
Johnson
Seymour Johnson Invitational B Meet Boosts High Point Wins
The Seymour Johnson Invitational featured B group swims from about a dozen teams with no team scores kept. High Point swimmers led the way, dominating 10-under events as Teresa Farrington Frankie Stevens LeAnn Everhart and relay teams swept multiple titles across 100 breaststroke butterfly and freestyle events for both boys and girls.
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Grace Akers
Ath
Kirby Farrington
Betsy McCellan
Sth
LeAnt Everhart
Éth
Teresa Farrington
Ard
Herbie Hoos
Joey Bland
OO Butterfly
Elizabeth Farrington
Allison Evans
Donna Robinson
Tina Schwenk
LeAnn Everhart
Frankie Stevens
Sid
Jay Boyles
Davie Stevens
Roland Ragan
David Torp
Megley
Elizabeth Far
Rozelle Rule case winds down in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis AP report, a U.S. District Court suit challenging the NFL Rozelle Rule winds toward a ruling after five days of testimony. Judge Earl Larson set deadlines for written briefs, with a likely decision in late 1978 or 1979. Fifteen players sue the league, owners and Commissioner Rozelle, contending the rule restricts free movement. Garvey of the players union says a free market would let players shop for teams.
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National Football League
Rozelle
Earl Larson
Larson
Garvey
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NFL
League
Pete Rozelle
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Wilbur Martin
S. Main St
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