Evans Dominates Northeast Modified Circuit Start 1983
Richie Evans, long time top driver on the Northeast asphalt modified circuit, returned with two new modified cars and began strong. He won events at Spencer and Oswego over the holiday weekend, adding a DeWitt Port City 150 doubleheader victory and a Pocono 100-lapper win, with name-rich rivals such as Reggie Ruggiero, Jamie Tomaino, and Denny Wheeler close behind.
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Richie Evans
Evans
Greg Sack
Long Island
Spencer
Oswego
George Kent
Doug Hewitt
Mike McLaughlin
Jim cGraw
Brian Horne
Nascar
Shangri-La
Billy Griffin
Kent
New England
Reggie Ruggiero
Richie
Ruggiero
New Jersey
Jamie Tomaino
McLaughin
Greca
McLaughlin
Steve Gioia
Fulton
Eddie Bellinger
Brewerton Speedway
Don Wet
Racing Round NY: Dick OBrien recalls Empire Speedway results
Racing circular notes winners across NY speedways. Dick OBrien highlights include Craig Keel winning sprint car action at Empire Speedway, John Phelps topping late models, Mike Bozzuto winning amateur, and Mike Cornell claiming ATC three wheel. Cautions on rain and rescheduled events at Canandaigua and Weedsport.
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Roger Phelps
Bob McCreadie
Craig Keel
Dave Leckenby
John Lentner
John Phelps
Mike Bozzuto
Empire Speedway
Frank Watson
Bruce Nelson
George Lazar
Mike Cornell
McCreadie
Canandaigua
Alan Johnson
Charlie Rudolph
Merv Treichier
Tom Wilson
Jack Johnson
Mike Romano
Fonda
Ed Wylie
Lebanon
New Egypt
Tom Baldwin
Chinaglia leads Cosmos to Challenge Cup victory
Giorgio Chinaglia scored twice as the Cosmos defeated Fiorentina 4-1 in the Trans-Atlantic Challenge Cup opener at East Rutherford. Steve Moyers added a goal. Celeste Pin accidentally headed in a late New York goal for the Cosmos. Fiorentina's Antognoni and Graziani played, with Passarella substituted at halftime.
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Chinaglia
Cosmos
East Rutherford
N.J
Giorgio Chinaglia
Italy
Fiorentina
Steve Moyers
Celeste Pin
Moyers
Giancarlo Antognoni
Sweden
Francesco Graziani
Daniel Passarella
Allison Leads in Standings After World 600 Finish
Daytona Beach AP reports Bobby Allison widened his Winston Cup Grand National point lead after finishing third in the World 600 at Charlotte. Allison held 1,881 points after 12 events, 180 ahead of Richard Petty, with Neil Bennett third at 1,681 and others including Bill Elliott 1,675 Harry Gant 1,665 Darrell Waltrip 1,658 Joe Ruttman 1,647 Terry Labonte 1,421 Dick Brooks 1,416 and Jimmy Means 1,381.
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Daytona Beach, Fla
Bobby Allison
Charlotte
Allison
Richard Petty
Neil Bennett
Bill Elliott
Harry Gant
Darrell Waltrip
Joe Ruttman
Terry Labonte
Dick Brooks
Jimmy Means
Taped Indy 500 telecast tested by live coverage debate
The piece reviews ABCs delayed Indy 500 telecast contrasting it with CBS Daytona live coverage. It notes production choices, audience reactions, and the race’s impact on attendance fears, with comments from Sam Posey on tactics and race dynamics.
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New York
ABC
Paul Newman
Speedway
Indy
Chris Economaki
al Unser Jr
Tom Sneva
New York City
NBC
Paris
Sneva
Indianapolis
National Basketball Association
76Ers
Lakers
the Speedway
ABC Sports
CBS
Daytona
al Unser Sr
Rick Mears
Cale Yarborough
Sam Posey
Posey
Mike Mosley
Little al
George Bignotti
Montior
Stormy rivalry fuels Indy 500 win by Sneva and Bignotti
Indy 500 winner Tom Sneva and crew chief George Bignotti, once at odds over car setup, united to claim victory as Dan Cotter acted as referee. The win marked Bignotti’s seventh Indy title and Sneva’s first, with Penske rival Rick Mears a lingering challenge.
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Indianapolis
Tom Sneva
George Bignotti
Gasoline Alley
Chicago
Dan Cotter
Sneva
Bignotti
George
Tommy
Cotter
Indy
Oakland
Calif
A.J. Foyt
Graham Hill
al Unser
Gordon Johncock
Roger Penske
Speedway
Penske
Bignott
Rick Mears
U.S. Auto Club
Mario Andretti
Johnny Parsons
Parsons
Bignotti-Cotter
Teo Fabi
al Unser Jr
Little al
Fabi
Riley fined $3000 for ref criticism in NBA finals
Lakers coach Pat Riley drew a 3000 fine after criticizing referee Darrell Garretson following Game 2 in Philadelphia as Los Angeles trailed 3-0 in the series. Riley said Garretson favored the 76ers and noted the disparity in foul calls, while NBA officials defended officials' integrity.
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Inglewood
Calif
Pat Riley
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA
Darrell Garretson
Philadelphia
Lakers
Garretson
John Vanak
Riley
Vanak
Sixers
Scotty Stirling
Larry O'Brien
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New York Times Service
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Tro
Tassi
Monroe Auto
Aror
Roan
Ellery
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Waka Tininge
Sen Sida
Saeed
Intall Ney
Ea Ars Jo Squart Saat Olf
Expoe
Don
Onondaga RO
Fairmount
Bay RO
Syracuse
Auburn
Cortland
Bingramton
Geneva
Ithaca
Newark
Utica
Thin Oaks DR
Rome
Oswego Speedway
Bignatti
Laker
Washington Bullets
Golden State
Tiley
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