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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1977
Page
12
Tom Sneva, the pole winner from Spokane, finished behind A J Foyt by about 28 seconds due to longer and unscheduled pit stops. Foyt's crew executed fuel and restart procedures swiftly, while Sneva's team faced two costly unscheduled stops and a stuck vent bottle valve.
Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 with a speed of 188.403 mph but retired early due to engine failure. Rookie Jerry Sneva finished 10th after pole-sitter Tom Sneva set a 200 mph pace, while other rookies like Danny Ongais faced engine trouble before the finish.
Oak Hollow water ski team defeated Virginia and South Carolina clubs to win the North Carolina Five-Man Challenge Cup at Young's Lake. Team members Roger Fox Larry Hinkle Scott Brown Scott Beasley and Marvin Moss helped secure the title with Fox earning the outstanding performance award. The two day event was sponsored by the High Rock Buoy Benders competition water ski club.
Chris Chambliss hit a two run homer off Ken Kravec in the sixth inning to turn a 2-0 Chicago lead into a 5-2 New York victory. Ed Figueroa held the White Sox to six hits after a rough first inning as New York pulled away with two more runs in the eighth. Reggie Jackson and Thurman Munson were involved in a postgame handshake moment, while Billy Martin hinted Blair would see more time as Reggie struggles continue.
A large field of entries crowded the ring at the Piedmont Saddle Club for the 34th annual High Point Lions Club Horse Show. Numerous horses and owners competed across classes including Finest Hour, Quiet Touch, Whisper Jet, and Brandy's Summer Wine with multiple exhibitors such as Tami Bell, Jan Neuhaut, Sharon Grote, and Ralph Hester earning class wins.
Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, finished 29th after 27 laps and six pit stops totaling over 90 minutes. She praised the start, but a sequence of car problems and a heat fueled by methanol marred a frustrating race.
Detroit pitcher Fidrych, once baseball’s folk hero, struggles after knee surgery and a rough comeback start. He warns autograph seekers to pay for interviews and seeks privacy, signaling a shift from his breezy, open persona.
Raul Ramirez of Mexico dominates tie breakers as he advances to the French Open last 16 with a 7-0 first set win over Ulli Pinner. Ramirez, seeded No. 5, discusses his clutch mindset while Americans Harold Solomon and Brian Gottfried advance, and Panatta shines in straight sets.
Sandra Spuzich won the Lady Keystone Open at Armitage Golf Club in Camp Hill Pennsylvania by one stroke with a 54-hole total of 201. Silvia Bertolocccini finished second at 202, while Kathy Whitworth and Carole Jo Skala tied for third at 203.
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