Carolina Loses To South Carolina In Stinging Battle
Carolina battles to a 16-10 defeat as USC’s passing and running attack overwhelms the Tar Heels. Dooley notes the need for hard work and big plays while praising effort. Hartig adds a late 35 yard field goal.
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Lou Pukal
Soulis Zemaitis
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Palmer Wins Thunderbird by One Stroke Over Coody Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer waited through the final holes at Upper Montclair Country Club before taking a one stroke victory in the Thunderbird Classic. Coody Nicklaus and Walt tied for second, with Casper Boros Henning and Weaver two behind. Collins led early but finished six back. Palmer earned $30,000 and set a new single season earnings record.
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North Carolina AAU chooses Schliestert as president
New AAU officers elected at Blair Park Clubhouse with Bill Schliestert of Charlotte named president. George Resseguie and Jack Lynch serve as second and first vice presidents respectively, W. L. Stewart as registration chairman, and Robert Dickson as secretary treasurer. Art Redding wins Louis J. Fisher award for outstanding athlete. Becky Orr of Charlotte wins Willis Casey award for outstanding female.
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Patriots Ride Nance to 23 Bills Shutout Steal
In a surprising day for the AFL Patriots, Jim Nance rushed 34 times for 185 yards to fuel a 23-14 win over the Bills. Boston coach Mike Holovak hailed the performance as the best game, noting no interceptions or fumbles. The victory boosts Boston with six more wins and cements Nance as a standout in the league.
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Defense Still Not A State Strength
Raleigh The Atlantic Coast Conference season opened with NC State shown as a defensive powerhouse in experts' eyes but coach Earl Edwards says the Pack has impressed more on offense. A 24 6 victory over Buffalo saw the defense struggle, with Byrd and Capuano standout while the offense, led by Donnan and Martell, produced. Edwards hopes better play at Florida State to avoid changes.
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Doc) Urich
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Harry Martell
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Clemson romps Wake Forest as Howard touts Knucklehead League
Clemson, defending ACC champions, crushed Wake Forest 23 6 as Frank Howard praised his Tigers but warned of a tough five game stretch ahead. Key players included tailback Buddy Gore and quarterback options Jimmy Addison and Charles Waters. Clemson's defense excelled with linebackers Jimmy Catoe and Billy Ware and ends Butch Sursavage and Ronnie Dunworth pressuring Wake. Howard noted early mistakes but said Clemson still has a long way to go. Wake Forest faces Houston next, after a strong showing against Clemson. The tale of Howard’s Rock was noted as a new Clemson tradition highlighted on Death Valley.
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Petty wins Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville in dominant fashion
Richard Petty powered to the Old Dominion 500 victory at Martinsville driving a Plymouth, finishing four laps ahead of Dick Hutcherson in a 1967 Fairlane. Dave Pearson and James Hylton followed in second and fourth as several pre-race favorites fell to mechanical issues and cautions across the 500 laps.
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Randieman
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Dave Pearson
Fairlane
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Jim Paschal
High Point
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Ford
Goldie
Ray Nichols
Pearson
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Hylton
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Darel Dieringer
Fred Lorenzen
Petty Runs Hard for Old Dominion 500 Victory
Richard Petty won the Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville after saying he did a lot of running when behind. He credited a tire change near lap 80 for shaving about a second per lap on the slick track. Petty fell behind Goldsmith early but moved up after a tire brand switch and engine work following a Friday engine failure.
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Plymouth
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