Petty Dominates Riverside NASCAR 400 in One-Man Show
Richard Petty wins the Riverside 400 after leading from lap 33 on the 2.63 mile track. David Pearson finishes second with Cale Yarborough third as Petty earns $19,600 and moves closer to the Winston Cup lead.
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Gary Johnson
Bill Schmitt
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Ickx Captures 4th Le Mans Victory
Belgian racer Jackie Ickx wins his record fourth Le Mans title in a dramatic finish for the Mar. team in Le Mans France. The victory adds to his prior wins and solidifies his place in motor sports history.
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Jackie Ickx
France and France II sail into Newport for America's Cup bid
Bruno Bich, syndicate manager for France and France II, arrives with two blue hulled 12 meter yachts in Newport Testing wind hopes and crew plans. Rich says hull work and deck redesign underway on France II with return to water in about 10 days and sailing ready in three weeks.
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Johncock's Luck Fades After Rex Mays Crash
Gordon Johncock, runner up in the Rex Mays 150, crashed when Rutherford edged ahead at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Johncock suffered neck and back injuries but was listed in satisfactory condition at Milwaukee County General Hospital. The race featured four crashes and Rutherford won at 92.962 mph as 40,000 spectators braved cold, windy conditions.
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Slew gives Belmont Stakes win to complete Triple Crown
Seattle Slew won the Belmont Stakes at 2.80 to become the first undefeated horse to claim the Triple Crown. Edwin Moses broke his own 400 meter hurdles world record with 47.45 at the AAU nationals. Ickx-led Martini Porsche won Le Mans in a record fourth for Ickx. Johnny Rutherford won Rex Mays 150 by six seconds amid a crash note. Richard Petty led Riverside 400 early for a big win. Krausler won the Can-Am opener in Quebec. Harold Solomon won the Belgian International on clay. Gullikson upset Tanner to reach the John Player final. Al Geiberger won the Memphis Open, closing from two back. Scott Simpson earned USC’s NCAA golf title as Houston led team title.
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Killanin Set For China Talk
Prague AP Lord Killanin, 62, recovering from a heart attack and lighter by 40 pounds, plans to set a date for a visit to Peking this year to press China for Olympic recognition while Taiwan remains in dispute. The IOC faces major program changes and a crucial Prague session.
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Silver Valley Civitan Announces Women's Softball Tourney
The Silver Valley Civitan will sponsor a women's softball tournament on June 18 19. Play starts at 9 a.m. at the Silver Valley School House. Eight teams compete with ten games Saturday and four Sunday.
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Peru Tennis Star Hohnhold Transfers to High Point College
Christian Hohnhold, a Davis Cup player from Lima Peru, will transfer from St Augustine's College Raleigh to High Point College next fall. He was a District 26 finalist losing to Phil Parrish and, with his doubles partner, fell to a Panthers duo in the semi finals. He played in the NCAA Division II doubles tournament in San Diego and won Peru's National Championship every year 1970 to 1975 in his age group. He has three years on the Peru National Tennis Team and last fall joined the Peru Davis Cup Team that was eliminated by Bolivia. he is ranked sixth in Peru in men's singles. He joins a Panthers group that finished tied for 11th in the NAIA Tournament last week. Only one senior will depart.
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Super Bowl Sites Battle and Salient Meeting Topics
New York AP reports NFL owners meet to set site for Super Bowl XII in 1978 and debate free agent compensation and the head slap. New Orleans bids for XIII with Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Seattle and Pasadena also in contention.
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Minnesotas Bittersweet Tie With Baylor In CWS
A crowd of 8 869 watched Minnesota and Baylor battle to a 3-3 tie in the College World Series after rain suspended the game in the 11th inning. Burl Coker pitched seven solid innings for Baylor while Minnesota threatened late, and Delayed strike calls altered the finish as Tim Loberg and Fritz Connally produced key hits.
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