Andretti Uninjured After Michigan Qualifying Crash
USAC champion Mario Andretti escaped injury when his turbo Bee Hawk careered out of control during Michigan International Speedway qualifying for the 200 mile race. The car was destroyed. firemen aided him as crews prepared a backup car could put him in 26th spot if available.
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Gilbert recalls Cleveland fix improves golf stroke pace
LONDON Ontario UPI reports golfer JP Gilbert, a native of Pennsylvania, credited a phone lesson from Hollywood pro Gerlak for guiding him to correct wrist action and slower backswing after struggles at Cleveland. Gilbert, who missed the cut, cited instruction that helped improve his hit pattern shifting away from rightward shots.
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Imported BMW 2002 Sets Benchmark For Value And Performance
BMW introduced the 2002 in 1967 and expanded the line to 2 litre 6 cylinder and 3 litre sport coupe models. The 2002 is praised for fast acceleration, flat-rolling suspension, independent rear axle, solid braking, roomy trunk, and fuel economy of 24 to 27 mpg. At about 3200 dollars it competes with pricier sport sedans and offers low maintenance costs over time.
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Gabelich Confident of Land Speed Mark
Long Beach driver Gary Gabelich announces calm focus before attempting to break the land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats in September. He holds the world water speed record and has driven jet cars past 300 mph, while preparing in Formula A racing at Willow Springs and working as an ironworker.
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Blue Flame rocket car aims to break speed records
Rocket car The Blue Flame sponsored by the American Gas Association will run at testing facilities in Rockford Illinois with driver Gary Gabelich at the controls. He expects a 300 mph test burst and an 850 mph record attempt using liquified natural gas fuel and a powerful thrust. If successful he aims to crack the sound barrier next year amid a crowded weekend of drag and motorcycle racing at multiple California venues.
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State Champion Heads Field at Meadowlark Golf
State Amateur champion Bob Risch of USC and Alondra Park leads a field of 60 players at Meadowlark for the 25th Meadowlark Golf Tournament 54 holes. Risch became the favorite after beating Vic Loustalot of USC at Pebble Beach to win the State Amateur crown. Steve Cook, former Long Beach City champ, and Mike Fedderly, 1970 Long Beach gee champion, headline a 12 man Long Beach contingent for the three day event.
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Canadian All Stars beat Rough Riders in All-Star game
The Canadian Football League All-Stars defeated the Ottawa Rough Riders 35 to 14 before 23,094 fans in Ottawa, the first All-Star game since 1958.
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