Donohue Dominates Can-Am Double at Elkhart Event
United Press International reports Mark Donohue, dubbed Captain Nice, swept both heats of the Can-Am 100-mile event at Elkhart Wisconsin, seizing a commanding series lead. He set a record 122.534 mph qualifying speed and posted 23.3 and 28.3 second wins, earning 15,000 dollars while maintaining a 79-45 advantage over defending champion George Follmer.
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California
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Houston
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Auto race roundup across multiple events and leaders
The circuit featured a 100 mile late model stock car win by Sonny Easley at Indianapolis driving a 1973 Ford. Jack McCoy took second at Laguna Seca earning the NASCAR west series lead. Don Garlitz won Tulsa dragster action at 227.84 mph in 6.189 seconds. Bob Sharp boosted toward the SCCA northeast title with two Bridgehampton wins. Jean Pierre Jarrier claimed the European Formula 2 title at Enna with a new 60 lap speed record.
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Wilton
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Johnstown
Jean Pierre Jarrier
France
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Marlins Swim Club earns 60 awards at Santa Barbara meet
Diana Mertz led the Lompoc Marlins with 20 points and multiple podiums in the UCAF Santa Barbara event. The 35 swimmers totaled 60 awards including nine firsts while the team posted 216 points. upcoming meets are in Santa Maria, Atascadero, and Lompoc in October.
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Lompoc Marlins
UCAF
Lori Pearson
Karen Friedman
Joey Quinn
Chuck Mertz
Judy Walton
Jerry Thacker
Sammy Skinner
Gary Linde
Mike Fisher
Gail Arreola
Karin Velosa
Julie Nunn
Kim Lisle
Tom Fisher
Kevin Lisle
Tom Denton
Marlins
Santa Maria
Atascadero
Lompoc
Paterno declines million dollar pro offer to stay at Penn State
Joe Paterno chose remaining at Penn State over a $1 million coaching bid with the New England Patriots. The coach, praised for education over money, accepted the graduation address and defended his lifelong commitment to teaching, excellence, and the school.
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Texas
Nittany Lion Rooters
Evert Aims For First Major Win At Forest Hills
Eighteen year old Chris Evert from Fort Lauderdale led the United States to a 5-2 Wightman Cup defense and enters the U S Open at Forest Hills as third seed. Her grass court tuneups and past near misses mark a poised bid for her first major championship.
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Chris Evert
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