Andretti Wins French Grand Prix to Boost Lead
Mario Andretti of Lotus sprinted to a 2.93 second victory at the Paul Ricard circuit, moving his World Championship lead to nine points. James Hunt criticized Andretti's driving, warning it could lead to a race crash or hospital stay if patterns continued. Peterson finished second, Hunt third, with Lauda retiring early due to engine trouble. Reutemann set a track record on lap 48 but finished 18th.
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Cale Yarborough Wins Firecracker 400 Pole in Daytona
Cale Yarborough led qualifying for the Firecracker 400 in Daytona Beach with a speed of 186.803 mph in an Oldsmobile to claim the pole and a $1,000 bonus. Benny Parsons and David Pearson filled the front row spots with 186.131 and 185.277 mph in Oldsmobile and Mercury cars. Parsons predicted a 12 car race while noting his car’s shaky handling and aiming to improve. Pearson echoed GM car advantages ahead of the event.
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Don Prudhomme Eyes New Challenges In Racing
Columbus AP reports drag racing star Don Prudhomme, 37, with 28 NHRA national titles, won the NHRA Springnationals near Columbus for the fourth time. He seeks to move toward championship cars like the Indianapolis 500, noting his heavy schedule of 75 to 80 meets yearly and interest sparked by Al Unser's latest 500 win. Prudhomme hails from Granada Hills, California and envisions broader racing experience.
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Melee and late rally cost Rangers sole AL West lead
On Black Sunday the Texas Rangers lost shortstop Bert Campaneris to a ejection after a benches clearing incident with California’s Ken Brett. California Angels beat Texas 4 3 as Tony Solaita delivered the game winning hit in the ninth, widening the Angels to 41-37 while Texas fell to 40-36. Beside the melee, Sam Miller earned the win in relief.
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Foster's homer seals Reds win over Hough and stretch
Cincinnati breaks six-game skid as George Foster belts a seventh inning three run homer off Charlie Hough knuckler. Rick Auerbach also homers. Reds snap slump while Dodgers ride a six-game win streak ends. Braves top Giants 9-7. Phillies beat Cubs 6-5. Padres beat Astros 6-2. Cardinals sweep Expos 5-4 and 4-2. Mets game postponed by rain.
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Japan tops U S in six game to tie college series
In Tokyo Masayuki Matsunuma pitched four hit ball as Hidetaka Horiba and Toshimichi Yoshida hit solo homers leading Japan to a 3-0 win over the United States. The U S Japan collegiate championship series stands at three games apiece in the best-of-seven. Horiba connected in the sixth, Yoshida added a ninth inning homer for the final margin.
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Western Open survivors test skills on rain soaked course
Eighty players compete at Butler National Golf Club in Oak Brook amid heavy rain with a 45,000 top prize in the 225,000 Western Open. The fourth round was postponed, threating a 54 hole finish, possible Tuesday final or 54 hole payoff if stopped.
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Holmes fuels title reign with grit and education drive
Larry Holmes recalls his rise from poverty as he defends his WBC crown against prominent foes. He notes his 27 professional wins, 19 by knockout, and credits sparring with Muhammad Ali for speed and willpower. Holmes emphasizes education as key and reflects on earnings, past jobs, and his push to prove he is the best.
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