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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
15
Daytona Beach notes Richard Petty, born July 2, turns 35 as he eyes his first Firecracker 400 victory. The event draws 57 entries from 16 states plus Canada and England, with 16 drivers from NC leading the field and Bill France backing a 10 am start to beat afternoon storms.
British bookies posted 100-1 on a pair of American teenagers winning both singles titles at Wimbledon. Jim Connors, 19, Belleville Illinois, and 17-year-old Chris Evert from Fort Lauderdale Florida advanced to the later rounds, as Nastase looms for Connors and Goolagong defends for Evert. Americans contaminate the last 16 and last 32 across both sexes with multiple players in the mix.
Denny McLain is traded from Oakland to the Atlanta Braves after a five week minors stint. Cepeda moves from Braves to Oakland as part of the deal, with Cepeda seeking a fresh start after a suspension. McLain reports to join Atlanta in Houston for a game vs the Astros.
Umstaedter, a 17 going on 25, faces tough draw in the 18 and under at Emerywood Junior Invitational as he seeks the title. Lovett leads a strong field with Weant and Hartley also winning rounds. rain interrupted play but doubles began today as the event runs through Sunday.
The Schaefer 500 at Pocono International Raceway was canceled after USAC officials found the track locked and guarded. A committee meeting may renegotiate Pocono’s schedule, and a July 30 500 mile stock car race remains part of a five year USAC agreement.
Defending champion Bobby Mitchell, dubbed the invisible man, competes at the $150,000 Cleveland Open at Tanglewood after rain washed out the opening round. He remains a fan favorite after defeating Jack Nicklaus at the Tournament of Champions, with first prize of $30,000.
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