Trans Am finale in Mexico City to crown 1978 titles
The final Trans Am Championship event runs November 3 to 5 at the Ricardo Rodriguez Autodrome in Mexico City. With 30 cars, 7000 feet altitude and a $100,000 drivers’ fund, the race decides both drivers and manufacturers titles amid international interest, plus a banquet on November 11 and a public parade of trophies.
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Janet Guthrie
Dick Barbour
Tom Bagley
Kent Oil Company
Oftedahl
Pickett
Wright
Tommy Bare
Bernard Paul
Saluda
Virginia Raceway
Hampton
Final Chance For WVU on Home Turf
West Virginia hosts Virginia with the Mountaineers 1-7 after a Penn State loss while Virginia 2-5 arrives after a rehabilitative week. Key injuries thin WVU defense as Jeff Macerelli and Joe Jelich miss the game with knee and shoulder issues.
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Joe Jelich
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Jelich
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Jerich
Pitt
Cignetti
Dick Bestwick
Clemson
John Garcia
Ken Braswell
John Bendana
Austin vs Wade in Wightman Cup clash opens tense series
In London Tracy Austin 15 faces Virginia Wade as the U S and Britain split the early matches 1-1 with Pam Shriver 16 making her debut and a late Evert victory. Shriver struggled with nerves amid 7,000 fans while Tyler and Barker delivered contrasting rallies in the doubles setup.
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Britain
Sue Barker
United States
London
America
Tracy Austin
Virginia Wade
Pam Shriver
Michele Tyler
Royal Albert Hall
Austin
Billie Jean King
Sue Mappin
Anne Hobbs
Navy Set to Face Notre Dame in Clash of Top Defenses
Navy, ranked 11th, brings the nation’s top defense to Cleveland to face 15th ranked Notre Dame. The Middies boast leading overall, scoring, and rush defenses and aim to contain quarterback Joe Montana as they seek a historic win over the Irish. Coach George Welsh warns of Notre Dame’s size while stressing focus and humility.
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Steve Chambers
Pitt
Rick Trocano
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George Welsh
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Joe Montana
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