Hunt Edges Andretti To Take U S Grand Prix Victory
James Hunt edged Mario Andretti by 2.026 seconds at Watkins Glen to win the U S Grand Prix. Hunt, extending his strong form in a McLaren M26, moved to fifth in the world championship standings behind Niki Lauda and faced a tense final lap as Andretti closed the gap with a late push.
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Waltrip wins Wilkes 400 after Petty crash
Darrell Waltrip easily led Cale Yarborough to victory in the Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway as Richard Petty crashed on lap 242 while dodging Bobby Allison. Petty, winless in 20 Winston Cup sprint events, was uninjured but nursing rib injuries from a late August wreck.
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Hawks win Ron Behagen compensation from Jazz
The Atlanta Hawks received forward Ron Behagen and 175000 dollars from the New Orleans Jazz as compensation for Leonard Truck Robinson who finished his Hawks contract and joined the Jazz. Commissioner Lawrence F. OBrien ruled after deliberation and assumed jurisdiction on August 9 following failed talks.
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Auto racing feature race at the oval track
Detached readable fragments describe a feature race at an oval venue. Named participants include Lee ge, Magi Redorp, Don Nunes, Lacey Moore, Chuck Gurney, and Dubby Souis Danville among others. Locations cited include Livermore and Madison.
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Roberts on Yamaha wins Riverside road race crown
Kenny Roberts, 25, Modesto rider, surged to the AMA Camel Pro Series lead by winning the Riverside Superbike International road race aboard a factory Yamaha. He averaged a record 103.5 mph over 30 laps, earning 20 points to push his season total to 203, behind Jay Springsteen's 235. Roberts led from lap four, with Dave Aldana second and Steve McLaughlin third, as two races remained at Ascot Park.
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