Petty Seeks Pole Position at Wilkes 400 Trials
Eight Wilkes 400 time trial spots opening as Richard Petty of Randleman NC, a sentimental favorite, leads hopefuls for the 39,455 dollar purse and 250 mile race. Petty has 11 wins this year and a top Grand National record while Cale Yarborough and David Pearson trail in points. The field of 30 will be set with 22 positions decided on Saturday at North Wilkesboro.
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Fight Delay Hurts Ali In Foreman Rematch Analysis
AP Sports analysis notes the five week delay of the Foreman Ali heavyweight title bout to October 30 in Zaire, with Ali at 32 and a peak yet the extended layoff could favor Foreman. Ali cites boredom and security concerns as potential negative factors despite both boxers earning $5 million.
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Tigers, Royals, Pirates, Cubs, Dodgers shine in late rallies
In major league games Optimistic updates highlight Tigers 3 1 Boston over Detroit as Kaline nears 3000. Royals edge A s 4 3 in 10th. Pirates rally past Cardinals 8 5. Cubs top Phillies 7 4. Dodgers beat Padres 11 2. Reds top Giants 4 2. Boxing notes debate Foreman Ali matchup with Teddy Brenner noting youth and stamina factors.
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Huns Edge Asheboro 18-13 in JV showdown
Thomasville junior varsity earned a third straight win 18-13 at Asheboro on two long TDs by Craig Holly and Jackie Hoover. Hoover 76 yards followed a Bratton interception return setup, with Jerry Sullivan scoring the winning 15-yard TD on a Holley pass after a Gilmore punt return. The Huns defense held Asheboro twice in the second half as they improved to 3-0. Thomasville heads to Statesville next Thursday. Asheboro drops to 1-1 in SPC.
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Campbell Runners Top HPC Upset On Five Mile Course
Campbell College earned its first cross country victory by narrowly beating High Point College 27 to 28 on HPC’s five mile course. Jack Dove won in 27:48 with HPC’s Mike Tur mala, Joe Meek close behind. Panthers next host Wake Forest at 4:30 p.m. Monday. In another note, Lou Brock stole his 111th base of the season for the St Louis Cardinals in an 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press
American League leaders include Carew with a .364 batting average and 204 hits, Ustrzemski with 91 runs, Burroughs leading RBIs at 115, and North with 62 steals. pitching leaders show Champion 11 3 with .786 and 3.41 ERA, Cuellar 20 10 with 3.19, and N Ryan 337 strikeouts. National League leaders list Garr 354 strikeouts, Schmidt 105 RBIs, Garr 204 hits, and Rose 42 doubles.
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High Point College Opens 1974 Soccer Season
The 1974 High Point College Panthers begin play Saturday in Rocky Mount against North Carolina Wesleyan in Albion Millis Stadium. Eight freshmen and transfers join 12 lettermen as junior captain Gary Downing leads the team aiming for a first championship since the 1940s.
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