Foyt Dominates Cal 500 At Ontario With Big Win
A. J. Foyt stormed to victory in the California 500 at Ontario leading 188 of 200 laps and finishing 43.31 seconds ahead of Bobby Unser. Unser, Krisiloff, Kunzman, and Martin rounded out the top five as Foyt asserted control from practice onward and claimed the USAC championship race title.
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Foyt
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Unser
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Lee Kunzman
Join Martin
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Houston
Ontario
Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr
California
Sunday Drive to Victory for A J Foyt Cal 500 Finish
There were 33 cars at the start of the Cal 500 but A J Foyt finished alone in the lead. The Sunday drive story highlights Foyt’s solitary triumph after an eventful race with many competitors dropping out.
Foyt Reveals Secret 23 Hour Day Ahead of California 500
A J Foyt explains his legendary 23 hour day approach and racecraft as he details clever mechanical tweaks at the California 500. He cites a smaller fuel nozzle and a self designed 12 way switch to adjust fuel mixture from the cockpit. Foyt defends his methods while noting rivals’ concerns and past turbocharger boosts.
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A.J. Foyt
Foyt
USAC
Foyt credits USAC help after suspension issue during race
A. J. Foyt recalls USAC inspection during Sunday race weekend. He describes finding a loose ball joint in the right front suspension that could have eliminated him earlier. He also laments two way radio interference that hampered his race.
Wooden wary of bigger NCAA tourney format
UCLA coach John Wooden, 64, discusses his health and walking regimen after a cardiovascular diagnosis, criticizing the expanded NCAA tournament as devaluing conference champions. He praises his team’s balance and depth, noting strong shooters Meyers Washington and Johnson and a united, well mannered squad despite no single standout strength.
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John Wooden
UCLA
Wooden
Indiana
Wicks-Patterson-Rowe
John Vallely
Henry Bibby
Dave Meyers
Richard Washington
Marques Johnson
Stardust Mel wins Santa Anita Handicap amid inquiry
In a dramatic finish Stardust Mel edges Out of the East by a nose in the Santa Anita Handicap at $170,000 to the winner, $105,000 to the purse. The stewards reviewed a riding contact but ruled it did not affect the outcome as crowd boos rang out and Stardust Mel paid 4.40 to win.
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Bill Shoemaker
Stardust Mel
Stardust
Mel
Out of the East
Century
Envoy
Edison at nine 3 15 Rep baseball Milli ne at Lawndale
Prep sports calendar lists Edison at 3:15 as part of a Palos Verdes Tournament with Milli ne at Lawndale and Centennial at Lakewood. Volleyball features San vs Anaheim and Los Angeles vs Santa Monica with Long vs Long Beach Arena. Harness racing at Los Alamitos posts at 8 p.m. No radio or TV events scheduled.
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Loseles
Santa Monica
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Long Beach
Los Alamitos
Trevino edges Irwin Crenshaw to win Citrus Open
Lee Trevino shot 71 to win the Citrus Open by one stroke over Hale Irwin at Rio Pinar CC in Orlando. Ben Crenshaw finished two behind after a closing 71 while Irwin carded 68 to finish 277. Trevino wore a red Sunday shirt and claimed confidence for the week ahead on Miami's Doral Blue Monster.
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Fla
UPI
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Hale Irwin
Merry Mex
Irwin
Rio Pinar CC
Trevino
Ben Crenshaw
Wonder Boy
Lee
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John McKay
Scholastic Magazine
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