Rutherford uses foul weather to aid Indy win
Johnny Rutherford, 38, capitalized on a rain shower that halted the Indianapolis 500 at 255 miles to win his second career race in an event shortened by weather. A.J. Foyt struggled with multiple problems and a sway bar issue, while Gordon Johncock finished third and Pancho Carter, Walley Dallenbach, and Roger McCluskey rounded the top finishers.
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Guthrie Grabs Attention as Pearson Wins World 600
David Pearson wins the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in four hours 22 minutes, earning 490 990 with lap money and pole. Janet Guthrie finishes 15th after starting 27th, a 21 lap deficit, earning 3 555 and a Curtis Turner Memorial Driver Achievement Award. The race drew 103 000 spectators, with early leader Cale Yarborough finishing third.
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Burfeindt Wins LPGA Championship With Birdie on 16th
Betty Burfeindt edged Judy Rankin by one stroke to win the LPGA Championship at Pine Ridge. Both shot 71s in the final round to finish 287, five under par. Burfeindt pulled ahead with a 12-foot birdie on the 16th after a late Rankin rally, securing an $8,000 prize.
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Carole Jo Skala
Jane Blalock
Donna Young
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