Padres Sale Approved by National League to Ray Kroc
The National League voted to approve the sale of the San Diego Padres to Ray Kroc, billionaire head of McDonald’s, ensuring the club remains in major league baseball at least through 1980. Kroc, not present, was represented by an attorney. Buzzie Bavasi will stay as president with Peter Bavasi as general manager, and John McNamara is expected to be named Padres manager.
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California
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Chub" Peeney
Kroc
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Washington, D.C
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Marjorie Everett
Los Angeles
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Minois
Happyon
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Racing Club Widget
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USAC
Davila Triumphs In Olympic Bout At Olympic Auditorium
Unbeaten Albert Davila of Los Angeles defeated Doroteo Cubillas of The Philippines over 10 rounds for a unanimous decision at the Olympic Auditorium. No knockdowns, Davila used solid rights and hooks to boost his record to 9-? with a dominant performance Thursday night.
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Albert Davila
Los Angeles
Doroteo Cubillas
The
Phillipines
Olympic Auditorium
Davila
Cubillas
Prudhomme and McEwen Clash in Lingering Drag Feud
The long running Army Navy themed rivalry between Don Prudhomme and Don McEwen dominates drag racing talk. Both champions boast superstar status, with Prudhomme nicknamed Snake and McEwen called Mon Goose as Wildlife Racing Enterprises tours the country after multiple NHRA titles and a record purse earned at Tulsa.
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NHSA
U.S
McEwen
Bakersfield
Andretti Injury At Ontario Speed Test Leaves Driver Satisfied
Andretti, 33, suffered a mild concussion neck strain and knee bruise after his 1973 Viceroy Special went into a wall at about 185 mph during Ontario Motor Speedway tests. He remained in satisfactory condition at San Antonio Community Hospital, while noting the reduced wing width complicates handling. The report details USAC wing changes, drag race promotions with Army and Navy recruitment, and NHRA Winter Nationals activities casting broader 1970s racing context.
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Ontario Motor Speedway
Andretti
San Antonio Community Hospital
U.S
Auto Club
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Duster
Prudhorne
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Wynn's
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Goodyear
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Granada Hills
Army
Beeline Dragway
Phoenix
Ariz
Detroit Muscle
L.A. County Fairgrounds
Pomona
McErwen
United States
Bavaria four door sedan showcases power and comfort for 1974
The Bavaria adds 170 SAE hp from the 2.6 and 2.8 liter sixes, reaches 0-60 in 9.4 seconds and 121 mph. It features a stiff body, five speed or optional auto, and advanced suspension for smooth ride and handling. BMW Long Beach dealer is C. Bob Autrey Motors amid a Navy publicity drive using the car as a PR tool.
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Bill Emery
ENW
Bavaria
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