Ford 429 engine debuts as Atlanta 500 pole scene widens
In Atlanta Ford's 429 cubic inch engine appears to deliver 50 to 60 more horsepower, with chassis work ready for the extra weight. David Pearson captured pole for the Atlanta 500 as Ford’s new engine gains early traction while Chrysler weighs its response and stock car racing fate looms over Sunday's race.
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Orkin Man
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Bob Rodger
Mercury
Kansas City Wins GG Boxing Title
Kansas City's boxing team swept the 42nd National Golden Gloves headlines with a title run while individual champions fell to challengers in the finals. Lorenzo Trujillo and Mike Quarry exited early. John Brown was knocked out in the opening round as Morris Jordan of Cincinnati claimed the heavyweight crown. Pacers stumble toward the NBA East title as Oakland and New Orleans post wins. Knicks and Hawks advance in playoffs while a crowded slate shifts the race for division glory.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
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Jerry Quarry
John Brown
Johnnine Baldwin
Washington
D.C
Trujillo
Edinburg
Tex
James Busceme
Fort Worth
Quarry
Municipal Auditorium
John Santiago
Roswell
N.M
Santiago
Dave Mathews
Cleveland
Mathews
Brown
Morris Jordan
Cincinnati
Walter E. Moore Jr
Los Angeles
Fencing Title Narrowed as NYU Falters in Epée Qualifying
Raleigh report notes defending champ Columbia University aims for eighth NCAA fencing title with men remaining in all three divisions sabre epee and foils. NYU seven time winner nearly out after failing to place a man in the epee field in opening rounds.
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Columbia University
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Violets
Baker Seeks Position Today in Atlanta Race
American stock car driver Buddy Baker laments recurring bad luck at Atlanta Raceway as he pursues a starting berth for a $109,000 race. He recounts engine failures and near-misses, while qualifiers like Cale Yarborough and Paul Goldsmith set the pace. Baker aims for a top finish despite a likely 17th seed.
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Yarborough
Tokyo
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Japan
Won Suk Lee
Korea
Los Angeles
Eddie Gar
Atlanta
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Buddy Arcia
Downey
Calif
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Keya
Dick Brooks
Cecil Gor
Jimmy Fields
Los
iAngeles
Ram
Don Tomberlin
Baker
Mercury
Cale Yarborough
Paul Goldsmith
Dodge
Ford
Donnie Allison
Goldsmith
Bobby Isaac
Richard Petty
Lee Roy Yarbr
Table Tennis Tourney Set Saturday
The Parks and Recreation Dept begins citywide table tennis tournament Saturday at City Lake Gym from 10 a.m. Boys and girls compete in juniors 13-15 intermediates 16-18 and adults 19+. Juniors must qualify at Clara Cox East Russell or other recreation centers. Intermediates and adults enter by calling centers or Bill Cook. District winners advance to the North Carolina Central District meet April 12 at City Lake Gym. State berth available in Charlotte April 19.
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Clara Cox
East Russell
Daniel Brooks Recreation Center
West Avenue
Goldston Recreation Center
Cassell Street
Hillside Recreation Center
Vail Street
Washington Terrace
Hoskins Street
Bill Cook
Charlotte
Montreal and New York Lead East in NHL Standings
Montreal and New York sit in drivers seats as the NHL East Division races reach the final weekend. Toronto clinched a berth with a 4-2 win over Detroit, while Philadelphia grabbed third in the West by beating Los Angeles 4-2. The Canadiens hold a three point edge that could vanish with consecutive Boston wins.
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New York
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Salt Lake City
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Lowell
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