Grand American Circuit Faces Promotion Challenge
Racing veterans critique the Grand American circuit once Grand Touring, noting poor promotion by NASCAR and track owners. Tiny Lund Buck Baker and Jim Paschal call for stronger marketing and a two-tier schedule pairing Grand National and Grand American races to attract fans and foster cross-division car building. Road Atlanta praised for effective promotion, while rule changes could boost popularity and participation.
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Tiny Lund
Buck Baker
Jim Paschal
Lund
Baker
Paschal
Richard Petty
Cross
D.C
Nascar
Road Atlanta
Ken Rush
Pettys
Cotton Owens
Buck
N. C. Motor Ece
Curtis Turner
Charlotte
Goolagong Captures Women's Crown in Paris Tennis
Evonne Goolagong aged 19 of Australia wins the women's title at the Paris event. Stan Smith and Tom Gorman from Seattle lose in doubles while Jan Kodes defends the men’s crown in a four setter. Arthur Ashe and Martin Riessen claim the only American championship.
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Paris
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Tom
Gorman
Seattle
Ropean
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
Jan Kodes
Czechoslovakia
Ilie Nastase
Romania
Arthur Ashe
Gum Springs
Martin Riessen
Evanston
Ill
Ryun Finishes 10th at Twilight Mile in Eugene
Jim Ryun world mile record holder finished 10th in the Twilight Track and Field Meet in Eugene Oregon. He struggled with a week long hay fever while fellow Oregon rivals Arne Kvalheim and Steve Prefontaine led the pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Ore
Arne Kvalheim
Norway
Kvalheim
Oregon Track Club
Jim Ryun
Ryu
Oregon
Steve Prefontaine
Willamette Valley
Prefontaine
Ryan
Kansas
Blue Marlin Tourney Opens Off Hatteras Coast
In the Atlantic off the North Carolina Outer Banks, 55 fishermen start the 12th annual International Invitational Blue Marlin Tournament. The event aims to crown the top blue marlin catch in challenging conditions.
Oldster Dickinson Edges Nicklaus In Atlanta Playoff
Gardner Dickinson, 43, the veteran putter, wins the Atlanta Classic after Nicklaus three-putts the 18th in a playoff. Trevino and Gary Player finish two back as Dickinson edges to the victory amid heat and hills at Atlanta Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldster Dickinson
Nicklaus
Atlanta
Jack Nicklaus
Gardner Dickinson
Dickinson
Lee Trevino
Gary Player
Trevino
Player
Allison Unser and Follmer Keep Race Streaks Alive
Bobby Allison Al Unser and George Follmer extended their winning runs in three different races. Unser dominated the Rex Mays 150 at Milwaukee earning 17 485 and 14th victory in 17 starts while Follmer won the Trans Am at Mid-Ohio and Allison claimed the 500 mile NASCAR Grand National race at Dover. Unser leads in points with 2 200 toward another title as Donohue trails in Trans Am standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Allison
al Unser
George Follmer
Parnelli Jones
Unser
Jones
Joe Leonard
Rex Mays
Milwaukee
Albuquerque
Hueytown
Ala
Holman
Moody Mercury
Nas
Dover
Del
Indianapolis
Leonard
Billy Vukovich
Wally Dallenbach
Art Pollard
U.S
Follmer
Mustang
Spar
Tanburg
S.C
Bud Moore
Mark Donohue
Donohue
Allison
Alabama
Plymouth
Richard Petty
Springfield Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co Notice
A historical notice lists the Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co of Springfield Massachusetts with reference to the National Bank Ridg district and its organization dating to 1851.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. National Bank
Ridg
Massachusetts
Mutatl, Life Insurance Co
Springfield
Mass
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Goolagong
Ryun
Yet' Gal Clothing
Hela Greensboro
Elle Wieaston- Salem
Atlanta Country Club
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Tommy Aaron
Steve Reid
Ray Floyd
Johnny Miller
Victor Dickinson
High Point Enterprise
THE
Associated Press
Norelco Electric
Mann Drug Stores
Orelco
Norelco
North American Philips Corporation
East 42Nd Street
New York
W. Roland Albertson
C.L.U
Nash
Nash Jewelry & Loan CO
Ananio IS
Pansemieir
Ragsdale Grads
Trinity Grads
Allen Jay Grads
Central High Grads
Andrews High Grads
W. Springdale AT Roses
Perpetual
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association
North Main
High Point
South High Pobot’s
Oidcot Financial Institution
Handy Drive
AIM
Arghdale
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