UNC In Driver's Seat For ACC Pennant Run
North Carolina improved to 3-0 in the ACC after a 7-3 victory over Wake Forest, positioning the Tar Heels for the conference title race. Clemson also 2-0, stands as a rival, while Wake Forest falters with two losses. Duke trails with one league defeat, and NCSU faces spoiler odds after a 31-15 loss to East Carolina. The win came amid turmoil from Bill Arnold's death and featured a stifling defensive effort securing a historic stand.
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Wake Forest struggles in wet conditions fuels ACC losses
Wake Forest failed to score a touchdown in a rainy ACC defeat at home, fumbles and penalties undermining a strong defensive effort. Coach Cal Stoll cited field conditions as a factor while praising Carolina's defense and Wake's play on otherwise muddy turf. Duke, NC State, and Navy losses highlight a rough stretch for the program.
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Petty Earns 138th Victory as It Clears at North Carolina
Richard Petty dominated at North Carolina Motor Speedway after rain delay to win the American race. The Randleman Plymouth driver collected $17,620, boosting season earnings to $270,230 and career total to $1,099,139 with his 19th win of 1971, virtually sealing a third Grand National title worth $30,000.
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Petty Wins 500 Amid Controversy and Cautions
Richard Petty won the 500 amid a day of crashes and nine caution flags. He unlap himself by passing Buddy Baker after a disputed yellow as rivals like Charlie Glotzbach and A J Foyt crashed. NASCAR found an illegal device on Bobby Allison's Mercury, prompting a crew change.
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Petty Victory Sparks Doubt Amid NASCAR Caution Confusion
Buddy Baker, tearful and incredulous, watches Richard Petty win the American 500 after Baker claims Petty passed under a caution. The race at North Carolina Motor Speedway featured a yellow flag rule dispute as officials and drivers debate when passing was allowed and how laps were counted.
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Chiefs Top Redskins After Second Half Comeback
In a Sunday NFL showdown the Kansas City Chiefs erased a 17-6 halftime deficit to beat the Washington Redskins 27-20 behind Len Dawson two touchdown passes in the second half. Dallas routed New England 44-21 and Miami defeated the Jets 30-14 as other scores rolled in. Chuck Hughes collapsed on the Lions field and died, casting a pall over Detroit's 8 23 loss to Chicago. Bobby Douglass starred for Chicago with two TD passes and a rushing score.
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North and South Senior Golf Tournament Opens at Pinehurst
A field of 360 amateur golfers tee off on three Pinehurst Country Club courses for the 20th North and South Senior Golf Tournament. Defending champ Bob Cochran of St. Louis returns, with past winners Curtis Person of Memphis and Spec Goldman of Dallas also in the field. Qualifying runs through Tuesday, with the low 16 scorers advancing to match play beginning Wednesday.
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