Pearson Wins at North Wilkesboro After Bottle Incident
Benny Phillips reports on NASCAR action at North Wilkesboro where David Pearson overtook Richard Petty for the victory amid fan interference and a bottle-throwing incident. Pearson earned 5750 and leads Grand National standings, with Petty second. Buddies Baker and Marcis contended, while Brickhouse and Hylton clashed postrace in a separate duel.
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Cougars Nipped By Bell in Exhibition Thriller
In Madisonville Kentucky, the Carolina Cougars lost an ABA exhibition 117-116 to the Kentucky Colonels after a late final shot by Randy Mahaffey went through as officials ruled it good despite protests. The game featured closed scoring by Mahaffey and tight defense throughout, with no refunds or changes after the ruling.
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Pearson Wins North Wilkesboro Cup After Toy Toss
At North Wilkesboro a fan’s bottle disrupted the race as laps dwindled. David Pearson overtook Richard Petty on the final stretch, aided by fresh tires and fleet moves through the pack to capture the victory and $5,750 prize. Petty, furious, cooled off after the incident but acknowledged Pearson’s late surge.
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Hagen Dies At Home In Traverse City
Charles Walter Hagen famed golfer and pioneer of modern professional golf dies at 76 in his Traverse City estate after a prolonged battle with cancer. Acoma in coma for ten days, his career included five PGA titles and two U S Open wins, with Arnold Palmer among mourners at a testimonial in 1967. Hagen’s legacy as “The Haig” spanned wealth, influence, and a trailblazing rise in American golf history.
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Arnold Palmer
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Andrews Booster Club Meeting Postponed Tonight
The weekly Andrews ISAAP Booster Club meeting is postponed due to the junior varsity football game. A new meeting time will be announced later after Friday’s game films are shown. The Jayvees game at Reidsville was moved from Thursday to rain.
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Rams Cowboys Remain Undefeated in NFL Week Action
The Associated Press reports the Cowboys and Rams sit as the league’s only undefeated teams after week action. Calvin Hill starred for Dallas with 91 rushing yards and a 53-yard receiving score, while Jack Snow tied four Gab eiel TDs for the Rams in a 36-17 win over New Orleans. Green Bay, Cleveland, and Chicago suffered losses, reshaping division races.
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