Yarborough Holds On In Greasy Charlotte Showdown
In Charlotte on September 28 1975 Cale Yarborough led a tough field as engine gremlins struck early with loss of 400 rpm. Maurice Petty noted valve spring trouble while David Pearson reported handling issues in the Wood Brothers Mercury and Lennie Pond moved into second before a valve failure derailed his run.
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VMI routs Davidson as Southern Conference race opens wide
Virginia Military Institute defeated Davidson 55-0 in a big conference start. Key players include Larry Robinson with 136 rushing yards and Jimmy Kiser adding a 53 yard TD run. Appalachian State, Furman and The Citadel also won, while Richmond and William and Mary fell. Coach Baker praised his team's effort after four straight losses.
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Associated Press
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Appalachian State
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Virginia Tech
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Pitt
Art Baker
Larry Robinson
Jimmy Kiser
David Whitehurst
Baker
Jim Brakefield
Robbie Price
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Fruman
Bob Thalman
Marcis optimistic on long term seat with K and K Dodge
Marcis says the K and K Dodge planned a five year ride and he expects to be in the car next season. He notes his strong day on the track and hopes the arrangement continues for about five years.
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K&k
Dodge
Football scores and schedules across leagues and cities
The page lists NFL style results with Los Angeles beating San Francisco 23 to 14 and Green Bay at Denver upcoming games. It also displays World Football League standings by division, team records, and weekly results including Jacksonville Birmingham Southern California Charlotte Shreveport Hawaii Portland Memphis and Philadelphia with partial schedules for Saturday and Sunday games.
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Minnesota
New York Giants
St. Louis
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Washington
Philadelphia
Oakland
San Diego
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Birham
Jacks
Charlot
Philaph
Anta
Cal
Stevept
Hawaii
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Birmingham
Shreveport
San Antonio
Memphis
Portland
Charlotte
Southern California
NFL Players Hold Line Amid Contract Negotiation Impasse
Washington reports that NFL Players Association leaders adopt a wait and see stance as strike actions loom after the strike moratorium expires without a contract deal. Kermit Alexander, Ed Garvey and Randy Vataha address Congress while league owners meet in Chicago to outline bargaining positions. Rozelle voices reservations about hearings in New Orleans.
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NFL Players Association
Kermit Alexander
Congress
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League
New Orleans
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Wake Forest Gamble Highlights Heart Over Result
Wake Forest faced a tough decision against Kansas State, opting for a risky two point try instead of an extra point. Mills defended the choice, saying he would do it again, stressing the need to play to win rather than avoid loss.
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Deacons
Duke Edges Virginia In ACC Tilt Despite Turnovers
Duke earned a 26 to 11 ACC win over Virginia as Mike McGee praised improved offense but warned on pass defense and three costly turnovers. Duke rushed for 242 yards and passed for 156, best yet this season, while Virginia, not on par with top programs, remained unproven.
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Cal
South Carolina
Maryland
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Clemson
No Hitters Highlight Final AL Day Of Drama
The Oakland A’s crushed the California Angels 5-0 as Vida Blue and three relievers combined for a no hitter marking MLB history. Milwaukee fired manager Del Crandall, replaced by Harvey Kuenn, while Minnesota dismissed Frank Quilici after a 6-4 loss. Carl Yastrzemski faced rumors of a feud with Darrell Johnson, denied by Johnson who cited rest for his injured shoulder. Other AL results included Rangers over Royals 3-1, Orioles over Yankees 3-0 in game one, Twins out 6-4 by White Sox, and Indians 11-4 over Red Sox.
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California Angels
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Bonnett Wins at Atlanta in Southern Sportsman 300
Neil Bonnett won the Southern Sportsman 300 at Atlanta International Raceway in a Camaro, earning a $10,150 payday. Billy McGinnis led early but mechanical problems on lap 109 handed the lead. Bonnett finished a straightaway ahead of Morgan Shepherd with Brad Teague, Glenn Jarrett, and Dale Burrell following. Ten drivers from ten Southern tracks competed as six cautions slowed the race to an average speed of 114.708 mph over 38 caution laps.
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Neil Bonnett
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Hueytown
Ala
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Roswell
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Bobby Allison
Morgan Shepherd
Conover
Brad Teague
Johnson City
Tenn
Glenn Jarrett
Ned Jarrett
Dale Burrell
Kennesaw
Dave Hill Wins Sahara Invitational in Desert Drama
In Las Vegas Dave Hill, known for off course troubles, claims the Sahara Invitational title and a $27,000 prize after Rik Massengale loses with a water gamble on the first playoff hole. Hill birdies 15 then carded a 32 on the back nine to surge past rivals amid a sunlit battle.
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Hill
Rik Massengale
Ol’ Davy
Sahara- Nevada Country Club
Deacons Capture Dixie Golf Championship at Callaway Gardens
Wake Forest led by NCAA medalist Jay Haas won the Dixie Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Callaway Gardens for the fourth straight year and fifth overall, posting 883 to top Georgia by eleven strokes. Haas claimed individual honors with 71 73 71 215 and received the George Hamer Green Jacket and Fred Haskins Award, as Curtis Strange trailed in voting.
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Chip Beck
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Chip Pellerin
Georgia Southern
Mike Donald
Memphis State
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Skilled workers buy most boats in 1974 survey
A survey by the Outboard Boating Club of America shows skilled workers bought 22.2 percent of boats sold in 1974, with professional workers second at 20.5 percent.
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Outboard Boating Club of America
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