Peterson and Yarborough sweep major weekend auto races
Ronnie Peterson, a 29 year old from Orebro Sweden, won the US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen beating James Hunt by under a second to claim 275000 dollars with a 30000 prize and a 3900 record qualifying bonus. Cale Yarborough edged Richard Petty in Charlotte for the National 500 earning 41000 dollars including 17000 from the purse and 24000 for leading 243 of 400 laps.
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Gary Bettenhausen
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College Station
Tex
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Bettenhausen
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Whalers open title defense with a loss
The World Hockey Association champion New England Whalers opened defense of their title with a 4-2 loss to the Quebec Nordiques. Serge Bernier scored twice and assisted on a third as Quebec moved ahead in the second period.
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Quebec Nordiques
Serge Bernier
Nordiques
Bernier
National Hockey League
Los Angeles Kings
Jean Payette
Jacques Caron
Quebec
Tommy Williams
Larry Pleau
New England
Commodores place fifth at Ashland Distance Classic
The LCCC cross country team finished fifth among nine teams in the Ashland College Distance Classic. Allegheny College won with 15 points as LCCC totaled 157. Chuck Lynch led LCCC in 18th at 27:00, tying a 1971 school record. Dan Santarelli was 27th in 27:31, with Pete Raines 29th at 27:40. other LCCC runners included Ron Icisko 40th, Scott Roberts 43rd, Andy Bayda 46th, and Mark Born 54th. LCCC hosts its Classic this Saturday with 25+ top colleges and high school relays.
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Chuck Lynch
Steve Hathaway
Dan Santarelli
Pete Raines
Ron Icisko
Scott Roberts
Andy Bayda
Mark Born
LCCC
Ohio
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Pomeroy Tops Native Riders In Trans AMA Moto Cross
Yakima Washington's Jim Pomeroy finished sixth overall at the AMA Trans AMA moto cross at Mid-Ohio race course, the highest placing by a native American. Roger DeCoster of Belgium won, with Willy Bauer of West Germany second and Pierre Karsmakers third. Others in the top 10 included Jim Weinert of New York and Tim Hart of California.
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Ohio
Yakima
Washington
Jim Pomeroy
Mid-Oho
Roger DeCoster
Belgium
Pomeroy
de Coster
West Germany
Willy Bauer
Pierre Karsmakers
America
Jim Weinert
Tim Hart
Passing Chaos Elevates Top College QBs Across Nation
The piece spotlights several top QBs including Arizona State’s Danny White with four TDs and 334 passing yards in a 24 7 win over New Mexico, Nebraska’s David Hamm 3 TDs to one receiver in a 48 7 victory, and others. It notes Ohio State’s conservative win under Woody Hayes and lists scores from several top 25 games showing prolific passing or strong offenses, with mixed outcomes for several ranked teams. The report frames the day as a showcase for aerial play and the mix of results across the college football landscape.
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Arizona State
Danny White
Sun Devils
New Mexico
Nebraska
David Hamm
Frosty Anderson
Cornhuskers
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Steve Davis
Tulsa
Joe McCulley
Drake
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Henson Elia
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LSU
Florida
Houston
San Diego State
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Pittsburgh
Texas
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West Virginia
Texas Tech
Oklahoma State
California
PeeWee Football Scores Across Three Junior Leagues
Falcons rout Steelers 36 0 behind Scott Bon tempo Dale Sewart each two TDs Rick Murphy and two conversions. Browns fall 22 8 as Kevin Rog ers three TDs two conversions lift 49ers. Bears beat Colts 20 6 with Steve Rice Mike Hill TDs and Greg Bender extra point. Redskins shutout Packers 28 0 as Dave Gregory two TDs Larry Hice and Randy Greshen add scores. Vikings topple Jets 22 2 Danny Asp two TDs Matt Bestone Rick Burrows Christoffer son conversions Jets safety by J C Auner.
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Dale Sewart
Rick Murphy
Mike Tinsley
Bruce Alekna
Rick Smith
49Ers
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Kevin Rogers
Terry Alpine
Tom Berthold
David
Greg Kurz
Tom Dias
Chicago Bears
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Bears
Greg Bender
Steve Rice
Mike Hill
Robme Weyrigk
Colts
Ridley
Don Kaiser
Redskins
Packers
Dave Gregory
Larry Hice
Randy Greshen
Kevin Reith
Vince Piccrlomini
Fred Dorow
Vikings
Jets
Danny Asp
Matt Bestone
Rick Burrows
Mark Christofferson
J.C. Auner
Viking
Elyria rugby team stays unbeaten in win over Findlay
Elyria improves to 6-2-1 after a 26-0 victory over Findlay. Chuck Armstrong scored from 80 and 30 yards, with Terry Gasser, Bob Balls, and John Pakos adding tries. Moel Pailas booted three conversions. defenders Claude Sword, Jim Smith and Greg Pietch starred. Next awaits at Miami University in Oxford.
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Findlay
Chuck Armstrong
Terry Gasser
Bob Balls
John Pakos
Moel Pailas
Claude Sword
Jim Smith
Greg Pietch
SCCC
Miami University
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