Arnie's quick flameout and White Sox shaking up baseball
Arnold Palmer shoots 81 at Oakland Hills ending a unlikely bid for his first PGA Championship title. He voices doubts about his future as fans and Chi Chi Rodriguez offer support while Don Kessinger resigns as White Sox player manager. Tony LaRussa takes over amid team struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Peg
Pris
Oakland Hills
Arnie
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Chi Chi
Palmer
Pat
Dave Hill
Palmier
Chicago
Don Kessinger
Chicago White Sox
Tony LaRussa
LaRussa
White Sox
Iowa Oaks
Toronto
Sox
Iowa
Kessinger
Keer
Memphis, Tenn
Wilt Pursues Clean Racing and Dual Car Challenge
David Wilt recalls his early season at Hagerstown where he beat Shorty Bowers in a late lap surge but dropped out with break trouble in the feature. He emphasizes sportsmanship, two-car burden, and a cautious plan toward potential Late Model moves while managing the 1975 Camaro and old 68 Camaro with support from Charles Stewart and Chamberlain chassis. he also notes factory brake and engine issues and his 1969 wedding to Cheryl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilt
Hagerstown
Shorty Bowers
Dave Wilt
Denny Bonebrake
Charles Stewart
Dave Bush
Charles Ray Stewart
Larry Stewart
Mike Cook
Calvin Baer Realty
Vic’s Auto Safes
Roger
Winchester
Chamberlain
Gerald Chamberlain
Gus Farland
Davis Turns Fresh Look In Win Midst Stock Car Drive
Davis unveiled a white and orange No 25 with a new paint scheme at Winchester after a string of hard luck. He finished second in last week’s Challenger Summer Championship extra distance event and recalls his first win as memorable. Davis plans to stay in Challenger for a couple of years then move to Late Model racing in a Chevrolet. He races at Williams Grove Hagerstown and Winchester, notes rising costs threaten small teams, and says racing draws him more than money. He won WinchesterSpring Championship and Williams Grove season opener in 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilt
People’s Drug
Martinsburg
Cheryl
Charles Town
W.va
Winchester Speedway
Winchester
Davis
Dave Wilt
Williams Grove
Hagerstown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birmingham
Mich
Arnold Palmer
Will Grimsley
Germany
Paris
Hawaii
Hope
David Wilt
Wil
Ferrari
Sam
Kawasaki
Hes
Action Cycle & Accessories
Goodyear Tire
Univ
Rowe
East
Delco
Acc
New and Dealer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!