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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1979

Page

17

Franklin Wins Memorial Day 100 at Winchester Speedway

Ronnie Franklin in the #33 Chevy led all 100 laps to win the Memorial Day 100 Late Model race at Winchester Speedway. Sam Nalley pressed in the final laps while Denny Bonebrake held second. Bob Carter won the 20-lap Challenger feature, taking the lead on lap 11 and finishing first ahead of Dan Sullivan and Wayne Walls.

Ronnie Franklin Winchester Speedway Bob Carter Franklin Denny Bonebrake Bonebrake Sam Nalley Nalley Buddy Armel Armel Frederick County Wayne Hussey Gerry Fries Kenny Harper Harper Ken Imler Ralph Davis Eddie Hartman John Burkholder Buck Harris Richard Shutts Jim Saffell Jim Walters Tink Rinker Ray Leatherman Chuck Brannon Tony Pople Milt Philya Tyrone Lee Will Rowe Dick Whittington Jim Edwards Roger (Peewee) Ritenour Ritenour Carter Dan Sullivan Quaker State As Sullivan Wayne Walls Nathan Durboran Dave Wilt Sullivan Walls Durbordw Sammy Crouch Buck Hyson Ricky Carter Wayne Johnson Marvin Lescalleet Donnie Dinnie Ernie Davis Terry Lescalleet Darryl Kendall Chuck Teets Larry Hines

Watson to Take Break After Memorial Victory

Golf star Tom Watson will take a two week break after winning the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. He aims for the U S Open next, with Nicklaus praising his form and confidence. Watson has four wins this season and leads earnings, while Lanny Wadkins trails him in year to date money. The James Wood Athletic Association banquet is announced for tomorrow at 6 30 PM with limited tickets available at JWAA venues.

Tom Watson Watson Muirfield Village Miller Barber Dublin Ohio Jack Nicklaus Tom Nicklaus Muirfield Village Golf Club Lanny Wadkins James Wood Athletic Association R.E. Ayler Jr James Wood JWAA

Waltrip Wins World 600 At Charlotte In Dramatic Finish

Darrell Waltrip drove past Richard Petty to win the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Earnhardt led early and challenged Petty in the final miles as Waltrip finished 5.6 seconds ahead, with Yarborough and Parsons fourth and fifth. A late fuel strategy and a Hill spinout reshaped the finish in a 400 lap race that set a lead-change record with 59 changes.

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