Rutherford Wins Schaefer 500 Amid Contested Finish
Johnny Rutherford clinched the Schaefer 500 at Pocono after a disputed restart sequence. Team McLaren chief Teddy Mayer complained the pace car mistake cost him a lap, while Rutherford earned 246000 for his 500 mile victory and 92,625 for the earlier Indy win. Rutherford topped Jimmy Caruthers with Gordon Johncock third after fuel trouble. Mario Andretti spun but escaped injury.
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Gordon Johncock
Steve Krisiloff
Mario Andretti
Watson Breaks Ice With Western Open Triumph
Tom Watson rallied from six strokes back to win the Western Open at Butler National in Oak Brook Illinois, finishing with a 69 to beat J C Snead by two strokes. Weiskopf, Irwin and others also posted solid totals as the tour saw a plus par winning score for the third straight week. Watson, 24, earned his first professional title with a 287 total.
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Tom Weiskopf
Butler National Golf Club
Williams Returns to Manage California Angels in 1975
Dick Williams, former Oakland Athletics World Series winner coach, takes over the California Angels after Bobby Winkles was fired. He faces a struggling club with bullpen needs and faces former A’s stars Reggie Jackson and Sal Bando in Oakland. Williams notes the turnaround won’t be overnight and will earn about 100000 dollars yearly for three years.
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Tracy Wins First Feature At Winchester Speedway
Tracy driven by number 500 Chevelle earned his first feature victory in a 30 lap late model race at Winchester Speedway. Armel led at halfway with Harper second and Tracy third as cautions shuffled the field. Tracy regained the lead on lap 21 and held on to finish first ahead of Armel, Brannon, Boone, Nalley, and Haun.
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Morrison
Dave
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