Benny Phillips retires from racing amid Darlington Peach Blossom 500 buildup
The report recalls Benny Phillips declaring retirement from racing after a long career with Junior Johnson and the North Carolina circuit. It notes Johnson testing at Darlington, Jim Paschal aiming to win, NAS officials weighing cars, and Richard Petty sidelined by hand surgery after the Daytona victory.
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Ronda
North Carolina Motor Speedway
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Ford
Johnson
Elgane
Darlington
High Point
Jim Paschal
NAS
Maurice Petty
Darel Dieringer
Richard Petty
Ford Motor Company
Title Fight With Ali Terrell Moves From Chicago To Toronto
The planned March 2 heavyweight title bout between Muhammad Ali and Ernest Terrell was derailed by draft board actions and war related pressures. Officials rejected a Chicago venue, pushing the event to Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto after a circuit of failed arrangements.
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Ctcago
Clay
Ernest Terrell
Viet Nam
Louisville
Army
Terell
Telestar
Chicago International Amphi
Illinois
Athletic Commission
Verdun
Maple Leaf Gardens
Toronto
YMCA Mites Beat Winston Team in Big Howler
Winston Salem YMCA Mites routed Winston YMCA Mites 107 to 24 in a warm up game played yesterday afternoon. The Winston squad offered little resistance as the visitors dominated the early and late stretches.
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YMCA
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Angels Say Housing Is A Problem
Outfielder Jose Cardenal and pitcher Rudy May of the California Angels reported difficulty finding housing near the team. They responded to a "Welcome Angels" ad in Orange and were told there was a vacancy. A second attempt in Garden Grove also failed.
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Calif
Jose Cardenal
Rudy May
California Angels
Orange
Welcome Angels
Garden Grove
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