ACC Opens 1976 Season With Three Nonconference Tests
The 1976 ACC season starts Saturday with three nonleague games led by North Carolina hosting Miami of Ohio. Furman visits NC State and Virginia Tech travels to Wake Forest as teams gauge early form, while Maryland sits as the lone strong threat in a season poised for shifts from past patterns.
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Pearson Lucky Or Just The Fastest On Darlington
Florence racing note details Buddy Baker joking about Pearson's luck after Pearson set pole for the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway with a speed of 154.699 mph. Bobby Allison was second fastest, starting beside Pearson. Baker placed third fastest.
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Darlington Qualifying Sets Stage For Racers Battle
At Darlington, Pearson leads a strong field as weather and track conditions affect practice. Waltrip qualifies fourth with Baker, Parsons, and Marcis in the third row. Cale Yarborough and Richard Petty pace the behind-the-scenes talk as the 40-car field narrows to 16 after Saturday trials. A funny banter at a banquet highlights Pearson’s momentary misfortune with a slipping glass.
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Darlington's New Lights
At Darlington Raceway a chaotic day saw drivers confuse uniforms as Bobby Allison and David Pearson wore each other’s kits. Pearson earned pole position, while mixups caused humorous exchanges about fastest gear and scheduled runs, though cars smoked and crowds joked through the event.
World Series of Golf leads as Hill and Murakami shoot 67s
AKRON Ohio AP Dave Hill sought help to cure his driving woes then teamed with Takashi Murakami to post three under par 67s for the opening round lead at the World Series of Golf worth 300000. Hill credited coaching on posture and leg movement while Murakami asked if a par four could be a par five before firing his own 67.
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Skiing Club Holds Tourney at High Rock Lake
The High Rock Base Benders Ski Club sponsors a three round slalom tournament this weekend at High Rock Lake. It starts 8 a.m. Saturday and ends Sunday afternoon. All ski divisions compete except men’s and women’s open groups. Signs mark the site and camping areas without hookups. No admission charge.
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Borg Vilas in Rain Delayed U S Open Action
In wind and rain at the West Side Tennis Club Borg and Vilas advanced amid wet conditions. Janet Newberry upset Martina Navratilova 1-6 6-4 6-3, while Martina sobbed courtside after the loss. Virginia Wade, Nancy Richey and Kerry Reid won their first-round matches between showers.
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Rubin Brothers and Fashion Brands Lead Westchester Mall Event
Notable names Rubin Brothers Arthur Richards Pierre Cardin Rivett of Boston Rubin Grais izod Alan Paine of England Corbin Berle Gant Mancini showcased at Westchester Mall. Shoppers saw a lineup of designer labels and men’s wear from Polo to Izod with new seasonal arrivals.
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