Petty Dominates Atlanta 500 With Fast Lap Bonus
Richard Petty won the Atlanta 500 by 12.8 seconds over David Pearson amid a 55,000 strong crowd at Atlanta International Raceway. A $5,000 bounty on the fifth green lap sparked a fast start as Petty, Pearson, and Cale Yarborough led before Yarborough faltered.
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Petty Edges for Rockingham Victory After Brake Trouble
A race at Rockingham featured Cale Yarborough losing brakes on lap 262 and colliding with Richard Childress who then guided Yarborough to the pit. Richard Childress won the race bonus, with Petty second and Pearson third as the big three dominated.
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Pearson’s Detroit ears tuned to Petty win at Atlanta 500
Mercury driver David Pearson finished second to Richard Petty in the Atlanta 500 as Ford officials watched from the Wood Brothers pit. Janet Guthrie battled Pearson early, then finished 30th after engine trouble while Cale Yarborough took third. Penske previews a five-race plan with Marcis and signals a possible Mercury run at Talladega.
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Yankee Discord Exaggerated Says Grimsley Reports
AP dispatch notes sub tropical chatter about discord in the New York Yankees with Reggie Jackson seeking a trade after clashes on a Hawaii TV show. Steinbrenner mediates as Munson and Nettles clash, while Dodgers contrasts between Alston and Lasorda surface in lighter remarks.
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Atlanta 500 Results at Atlanta International Raceway
The Atlanta 500 Grand National race concluded at Atlanta International Raceway with Richard Petty first in a Dodge, completing the event at a swift pace. David Pearson finished second in a Mercury, followed by Cale Yarborough in a Chevrolet and Donnie Allison in a Chevrolet.
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Hayes Adds Name To Tour Winners
Mark Hayes captured a Tour event in Jacksonville with a two shot margin posting 289. Tom Watson led at the turn before fading in strong winds as Hayes parred the back nine. Mike McCullough shot 75 to finish second at 291 and collect $34,200 while Hayes earned $60,000 of the $300,000 purse.
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Namath May Move to Rams Says Times in Report
Los Angeles RAMS courted Jets quarterback Joe Namath with reports in the Times that he will join the Rams soon. Namath, 34, could be traded this month or become a free agent next month as Jets officials declined to confirm. Salary details and contract terms were discussed as part of the reported deal.
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