Yarborough Triumphs At Dover Downs In 500 Stock Car Clash
Richard Petty led early but a pit stop and rear bumper drag hampered him as Buddy Baker edged David Pearson and Cale Yarborough to win the 500 at Dover Downs. Pearson finished second in a Mercury after an early lead. Petty battled setbacks, while Yarborough recovered from penalties to contend.
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Six-day playoff looms for Long Beach Match Play title
In Long Beach California the Long Beach Match Play Golf Championship teetered on a six-day playoff as darkness halted the six hole decider for two final berths. Greg Hetzer led medal play at 145 while Mike Bellmar edged Chuck White in a quality opening match. Over 100 spectators watched eight players tied at 158 chasing five spots.
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Long Beach
Greg Hetzer
Mike Bellmar
Chuck White
Local golf qualifiers heat up as lightning delays finals
The LB match play qualifiers ended 73 73 with Kurt Barrett and Annette Mueller posting notable scores. Numerous players such as Mike Lore and Tom Mickinan faced intense rounds, while a five-player playoff group prepared to resume Saturday at 8 am after darkness halted play. Retzer won medal with 71, edging Jim Brand, as dark conditions forced suspension and players awaited new match starts. Non-qualifiers included Bill Deeble, who played in a cast earlier in the day.
Porsches take 1 2 3 as Mass Ickx win endurance race
Silverstone England AP Joch Mass of West Germany and Jacky Ickx of Belgium win the World Championship of Makes six hours endurance race in a Porsche. Teammate Wollek finishes second in another Porsche with Stommelen and Heeseman third. Fuel strategy and a late pit stop alter the order. Ronnie Peterson drives a fourth place for Bi.
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Sweden
Ronnie Fate
Penlly
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Dragster axle snaps kill driver in Maryland race
A dragster driven by Robert Edwards, 26, of Union Bridge, Maryland, exploded into a yard rail at Maple Grove Park Dragway after an axle broke at about 100 mph. Edwards died and three spectators were injured lightly as the car veered into the railing during elimination rounds of a pace-filled meet.
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Sheene wins 500 CC Imola Grand Prix race
Britain’s Barry Sheene on a Suzuki overcame a slow start to win the 500 CC race at Imola Italy on Sunday. He seized the lead from Virginio Ferrari on lap seven after a wheel to wheel duel and extended his hold on the world standings though the event was marred by several spills with no serious injuries reported.
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Spectator killed in Targa Florio crash near Palermo
In Palermo region, a spectator was killed and three others seriously hurt when two race cars veered into the crowd at the Targa Florio event on the Madonie road circuit. Drivers involved were also injured. The curve outside Palermo in the Madonie Mountains was the crash site.
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Cycle racer dies at Riverside International Raceway
Bogard, 4 member a S Navy, died after a crash during a motorcycle race at Riverside International Raceway on Sunday. He was 4, from Chola Vista. He leaves a widow, Patricia.
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Gas Thief Targets Drivers In Weird Scam
Motorists report fuel theft by a gas thief while driving. A garbled ad promotes a carburetor cleaner with claims to fix stalling and improve engine performance, urging immediate purchase.
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