Archer Triumphs in Sahara Invitational After Wrist Surgery
George Archer, who nearly quit golf after wrist surgery, scrambled to a two stroke victory at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas. Archer trailed third-round leader Don January but edged January and defending champ Dave Hill with a final 71 to finish under par at Nevada Country Club and claim a share of the prize money.
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Beech Stare and Tarkanize in Turbulent Tour Tale
A fragmented report highlights Jerry Tarkanian and Beech Stare amid a chaotic tour. It notes disciplined teams in Van Nuys California and references Frank Ver eniched and Pete Rozelle. It mentions Rosenbloom and the Rams schedule amid ambiguous claims.
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Drag Boat Surprise Upsets Van Dyke at Marine Stadium
Bil Townley of Grange defeated Jim Van Dyke of La Crescenta in the down alcohol hydro class at the Bicentennial Drag Boat Grand Prix. Van Dyke entered the final undefeated in seven races. About 630 spectators watched the Marine Stadium finale as Townley claimed the win on Sunday.
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Rams Rally Fails as Dolphins Top Survivor Matchup
In a rugged game the Rams trailed early but tied the score before Miami pulled away. Griese directed a 69 yard opening drive and a 14 point second quarter lead, while Rams QB Harris connected with Jesse and Klein for long TDs in the second half. Defensive pressure and stalled drives haunted Los Angeles, with Dempsey adding field goals and Miami extending the margin late.
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Dolphins lose after Hill faulted by Shula in Rams defeat
Don Shula blamed a young player for a late error as the Rams rallied behind Tom Dempsey’s winning field goal. Miami’s defense faltered with key injuries and ill conditions, allowing 485 passing yards and 383 total yards. Harris’s torn focus amid a tricky game left Miami down to the Rams who led in passing and total offense.
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Charlie Babb
Ivanjica Triumphs At Paris Arc Classic Win
Ivanjica overcame leg pain early in the year to win Europe s richest horse race the Prix de l Arc de Triomphe in Paris amid a 21 horse field. Noble Dancer finished fourth after a streak in Norway.
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Roberts wins Mulholland Challenge on Riverside course
Two time national champion Kenny Roberts rode a Yamaha to an average 1 498 mph victory in the first Mulholland Challenge road race at Siterane. Roberts led from pole position to the finish of a 764 mile race with a six second margin over second place Takumi Kasuyama, a Yamaha rider. His win pulls him within 18 points of Jay Teen of Flint Michigan, leader in the Camel Pro Series with one race remaining in the 12 race series.
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Hunt wins Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport Park
James Hunt led from pole at Mosport Park in the Canadian Grand Prix, holding off a late challenge from Patrick Depailler. Ronnie Peterson briefly led before Hunt surged ahead, with Niki Lauda finishing seventh after Ferrari troubles.
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Yarborough Breezes to Fourth Wilkes 200 Victory
North Wilkesboro AP Cale Yarborough dominated the 16th Wilkes 200 stock car race bolstered by a North Carolina governor proclamation. He led the field for 149 laps, maintaining a one lap edge over Beamy Parsons Richend Petty Buddy Baker Lennie Pond as the crowd watched in Timmonsville and surrounding areas.
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Busby Wins GT Road Race at Laguna Seca
Jim Busby driving a Porsche Carrera overtook Peter Gregg midway on the final lap to win the 1 mile GT road race at Laguna Seve radway, averaging 92.18 mph on the 16 mile course for a 4.500 first prize. Al Holbert clinched the drivers' championship for the IMSA GT series finishing fifth in a Chevrolet Monza.
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Jim Busby
Peter Gregg
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al Holbert
Warrington
Patriots Down Raiders In Surprising Road Win
Grogan forged a comeback win for the Patriots at Oakland, tossing two TD passes to Stingley, a 16-yard strike to Briscoe, and guiding an offense that overwhelmed the Raiders. The victory followed earlier shocks over the Dolphins and Steelers, signaling a bold momentum shift.
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