Talladega speed show sparks big race weekend
Talladega Alabama hosts a high speed racing weekend at the 2.6 mile banked Trioval. Qualifying begins Wednesday over a $6 million asphalt course with 33 degrees in turns and up to 18 on the front stretch. Grand National cars may reach near 220 mph on the back chute. 900 miles of racing across two days includes a 400 mile Grand Touring event Saturday and a 500 mile Grand Nationals race Sunday. Ken Rush leads the GT standings by 34 points over Frank Sessoms, with Johnny Wheeler stating the Camaro will be geared high for the 400 mile event. Rush plans a steady pace in the GT race to protect his lead, while competitors push to finish ahead of him. The Grand National 500 mile on Sunday will feature even higher speeds.
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Is Rod Laver Greatest Ever
In Forest Hills Australia’s Rod Laver pursues his 3rd straight win and the final leg of a U S Open grand slam bid as fans debate whether he is tennis’s greatest. Pancho Gonzales, Tony Roche and others weigh Laver against legends like Budge, Kramer and Tilden while Roche and Newcombe wage tough matches. Margaret Court defeats Nancy Richey to claim the women’s singles title 6 2 6 1 and will tour Europe next summer.
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Johnson Elevates Cardinals With Fulltime Passing
Charley Johnson, now throwing fulltime after Army duties, led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 21-10 exhibition win over the San Francisco 49ers. He threw two touchdowns and ran for another as Spurrier and the 49ers faltered with five interceptions.
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Padres Rally Past Dodgers In Four Game Sweep
Padres beat Dodgers 4-2 as Ed Spiezio and Claude Osteen’s miscue drive the comeback. Ex-Dodger personnel Gomez, Moon, Craig, Bavasi and Snider are cited as the Padres turn the tide in a weekend series that drops Los Angeles from third to fourth in NL West. Dodgers still two games behind first-place Giants. Other MLB scores include Braves, Astros, Pirates, and more.
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Ted Sizemore
Moon
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Tony Perez
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On Wilson
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Tommy Davis
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Hector Torres
Matty Alou
Don Kessinger
Richie Hebner
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Freshman Sisk Dies in Columbia
CHARLESTON AP Steve Sisk a freshman football player at the University of South Carolina died today after suffering a war stroke last week. The 245 pound tackle from Columbia collapsed on the practice field Wednesday night and was transferred to the Medical University of South Carolina hospital where complications led to death after transfusions.
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Blue-White Club Plans Film of Bison Win or Loss
The Blue-White Booster's Club meets at Central High Gymnasium at 7 30 p.m. to view Friday's Bison Reynolds game film. The Bison lost 28 to 16 to Reynolds and next face North Forsyth. Coach Roy Boyles said non members may also attend.
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Rams Look To Start Strong In NFL Opener
Los Angeles Rams expect a tough season as they close summer drills and aim for a strong title campaign. George Allen lauds quarterback Roman Gabriel and backup Karl Sweetan while relying on a solid defense led by Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen. Injury concerns loom over running backs Tommy Mason Les Josephson and Dick Bass. Rookie Larry Smith has impressed, with Willie Ellison, Mike Dennis and Jeff Jordan in the mix.
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City Softball Championship Decided Tonight at Harvell Park
Heritage Furniture and Archdale Soda Shop meet at Harvell Park at 8 p m to decide the city fast pitch softball title. Both teams had won their league titles earlier in the summer.
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Painter Confirms LA Power Confident for CC Title Race
Lenvir Rhyne has led Lenoir Rhyne to a strong CC bid with 12 top finishes in 14 seasons. Catawba and Elon loom as key challengers as Painter touts depth with McRee Porter and Morgan. Beale Beale Beale. Gault says Presbyterian lacks depth and experience while Newberry and Guilford are not title threats. Hazel anchors Newberry’s offense with 43.5 yard punting.
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Carolinas
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Eilon
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Ike Hill
Red Wilson
Elon
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Jimmy Arrington
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Gault
Dan Eckstein
Bill Kirtland
Newberry
Guildford
Roger Hazel
Randy Glover Sizzles To S.C. Crown
Spartanburg South Carolina Open final rounds produced Randy Glover as champion with a five under par 67 for a 204 total and a 25 foot birdie on the 16th. Amateurs Mullinax and Traynham battled for runner up as Mullinax missed a crucial four inch putt.
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No Money To Pay Ziegler In Michigan Golf Classic
Oops! No prize money paid to Larry Ziegler and Homero Blancas after a sudden death playoff at the Michigan Golf Classic. Officials disclosed funds were insufficient to cover the $100,000 purse and $20,000 first prize, with sponsors awaiting receivables. PGA officials called the situation extraordinary as players awaited resolution.
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Larry Ziegler
Homero Blancas
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Professional Golfers’ Association
George Walsh
PGA
Joseph Dey Jr
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Golf Classic Inc
Marshall Chambers
Brennan
Phil Lachman
Michigan Golf Classic ‘Inc
Rossi wins Capital City 250 after late surge by Allison
In Richmond the Capital City 250 NASCAR late model race saw Bobby Allison surge from 25th to the lead as Mario Rossi and team faced a dramatic day. Rossi, chief mechanic Huey Pries crew, praised the day while Allison’s Ford held off Richard Petty’s ride before engine trouble faded Petty late.
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Mariolela’ Rossi
Bobby Allison
Capital City
Richard Petty
Ss. Cross
N. C
Ford
Rossi
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