The Palm Beach Post from West Palm Beach, Florida • Page 23

otor Co. Withdraws From Racing Program DETROIT (UPI) Ford Motor Co. shocked the auto racing world yesterday by announcing it was ending its multi-million dollar racing program immediately. Ford's withdrawal from the racing field came less than a week after Chrysler drastically cut its racing program for next year. American Motors abandoned all racing except for a two-car Trans-Am entry next season, and General Motors hasn't competed openly in racing for two years.

A.J. Foyt and David Pearson, top Ford stock car drivers on the U.S. Auto Club (USAC) and National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) circuits, were told to "pack up" as they tested 1971 Ford super Cobras at Riverside International Speedway. The leading Mercury driver, Cale Yarborough, and Parnelli Jones, former Indianapolis 500 winner, were due here for the preview opening of the Detroit Auto Show. But they were told "don't come." One of the main reasons for Ford's pulling out of racing was believed to be to divert more money into ecology and safety programs ordered by the government.

Matthew S. McLaughlin, sales vice president for Ford, made the surprising announcement. "Effective immediately," he said, "We are withdrawing from all forms of motor sports competition except for limited divisional and dealer support of drag and off-the road racing. "Some Ford Motor Co. affiliates, most notably Ford of Europe will continue to participate in race and rally activities which they feel provide a continuing opportunity for promotion and development of their products." McLaughlin said that for some years Ford has "devoted considerable money and manpower and energy to the support and sponsorship of various automobile racing activities in North America "We believe these efforts have been worthwhile as an aid to promotion of both the sport and our products.

"However, we believe our racing activities have served their purpose and propose now to concentrate our promotional efforts on direct merchandising and the sale of our products through franchised dealers." Ford drivers have built an impressive record in both stock car and sports car racing in recent years. They won the Daytona 500-mile stock car race, Indianapolis 500 and Lemans 24-hour race in 1967 one of the top achievements in auto racing history. Ford-Mercury teams won a record seven consecutive manufacturer's season titles in NA SCAR stock car racing up to this season. NASCAR president William France Sr. said at Daytona Beach, he didn't feel Ford's pullout from racing would have any detrimental effect on stock car racing.

"In fact, it will mean better competition because more owners and drivers will have an opportunity to be competitive at a much reduced cost. It should also open the door for more sponsorship by companies outside the automotive field." Post Scripts Page C2 NFL Preview Page C5 FordM Sport Palm Beach Post-Times, November 21, 1970-C1 Glades Wins Loop Title, Rips Devils By CHUCK OTTERSON Post Sportt Writer PAHOKEE Glades Central, held to one first down and 32 yards total offense in the first half, exploded for three quick touchdowns in the third quarter last night and went on to defeat arch-rival Pahokee, 26-0, in the battle for the Suncoast Conference, Western Division high school football championship. The game was called with 2:52 remaining after a truck backed into a light pole guidewire, causing a power failure. More than 6,000 fans jammed onto Lair Field to watch the annual clash between the two Glades rivals. Pahokee's Blue Devils dominated the first half, which ended in a scoreless tie.

The second half was a different story. Glades Central's Daniel Brown took the kickoff on his own 20, started up the middle, then veered to the left and raced 80 yards to paydirt. Tommy Williams' conversion made it 7-0 with only 12 seconds elapsed in the third quarter. Coach Red Jenkins' Raiders, who finished the regular season with a 10-0 record, got the ball back seconds later when Pahokee quarterback Mark Wetherington fumbled on the Blue Devils' second play and linebacker Marion Mann recovered at the Pahokee 41. The Raiders needed five plays to score, with quarterback Wayne Stanley hitting fullback Mark Maynor for gains of 12 and 13 yards.

Maynor smashed up the middle for the TD from nine yards out and Glades Central led 13-0 with 8 30 remaining in the third period. Staff Phots by Jost More Palm Beach Gardens' Defensive End Bob Bolton (84) Puts Final Stopper On Unidentified Cardinal Newman Ball Carrier Still the Raiders weren't satisfied. They forced Pahokee to punt and went 76 yards in three plays for their third touchdown. Stanley connected with Lionel Darville for nine, then weaved his way through the Devil defenders for a 56-yard gain and finally tossed an 11-yard pass to Maynor for the touchdown. Williams' conversion made it 20-0, with 5: 15 left in the period.

The Raiders scored again with 6:36 remaining in the game, going "36 yards in two plays after Mike Burk-ett intercepted a Wetherington pass and returned it to the Pahokee 36. A 16-yard pass from Mark Newman to Anthony Williams took it to the 20 and fullback Vernon Shurley blasted up the middle to the three, where he was hit hard and fumbled into the end zone. Anthony Williams recovered to give Glades Central the 26-0 lead. Turn to GLADES, C3, Col. 5 Youngblood Honored From Post Wire Services DETROIT Jack Youngblood, senior defensive end from the University of Florida, yesterday, was named to The Football News All-America team.

He was the only Gator honored on the 33-man squad. The team: Ends Ernie Jennings, Air Force; Chuck Dicus, Arkansas; Terry Beasley, Auburn; Elmo Wright, Houston; Tom Gate wood, Notre Dame; Bill Atess-is, Texas; Charlie Weaver, Southern California; and Jack Youngblood, Florida. Tackles Dan Dierdorf, Michigan; Bob Newton, Nebraska; Bobby Wuensch, Texas; and Rock Perdoni, Georgia Tech. Guards Larry Dinardo, Notre Dame, Chip Kell, Tennessee; and Jim Still wagon, Ohio State. Center Don Popplewell, Colorado.

Quarterbacks Archie Manning, Mississippi; Joe Theismann, Notre Dame; Jim Plunkett, Stanford; and Pat Sullivan, Auburn. Halfbacks Johnny Musso, Alabama; Ed Marinaro, Cornell; and Don McCauley, NorthCarolina. Fullbacks John Brockington, Ohio State; Steve Worster, Texas; and Mike Adamle, Northwestern. Linebackers Mike Anderson, Louisiana State; Jerry Murtaugh, Nebraska; Jack Ham, Penn State; and Jackie Walker, Tennessee. Defensive Backs Larry Willingham, Auburn; Jack Tatum, Ohio Stale; and Dick Harris, South Carolina.

ewman Routs PBG for Ninth Straight More preps, C3 By BREARD SNELLINGS Post Sports Writer PALM BEACH GARDENS Cardinal Newman kept its hopes for a berth in the District 7-A state high school football playoffs alive with a 26-0 romp over outclassed Palm Beach Gardens last night. The Crusaders are now 9-0 and al- end Rick Koenig on a 30-yard touchdown play on fourth down and three to go. The score, with 7:38 left in the half, caught the Gators completely by surprise. Moments later, with Gardens close to midfield, Brian McHale intercepted a Gator pass and returned it 42 yards to the Palm Beach Gardens 13. Two plays later, Daly found halfback Sam Howell in the end zone on a 10-yard scoring play.

A two-point conversion attempt failed for the second time. The third touchdown came with only 13 seconds remaining in the half. The big play was a 40-yard pass from Daly to halfback Carl Johnson at the Gardens 11. Daly hit McHale with a touchdown pass on the next play. Again a two-point conversion failed.

Turn to NEWMAN, C3, Col. 3 most have to finish the season unbeaten to earn a playoff berth. Cardinal Newman shares the district lead with unbeaten Glades Central. Newman put the game away by scoring three touchdowns in a 7V2-minute span in the second quarter. After a scoreless first period, quarterback Mark Daly proved he could perform perfectly under pressure by hitting Yardstick CN PBG Cardinal Newman 0 18 0 1-26 13 7 PB Gardens 0 0 0 0 -0 i CN Koeh'B 30 pass from Daly (run 3 failed) US 49 CN Howell 10 pass from Daly (run 8-19-0 8-31-3 failed) McHals P8" Daly (pass 0 1 CN Howell i0 run (Lichwala pass 88 45 from Daly) Dolphin Aide Succumbs 'Blossom' Ends Tradition First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles Lost Yards Penalized Keeping Posted- Football High School Area "i Cardinal Newman 26, PB Gardens 0 Glades Central 26, PahokeeO Atlantic 33, Martin County 12 Clewiston33, Alva 12 Miami Military 30, North Shore 14 John Carroll 34, Okeechobee 26 Merritt Island 14, Vero Beach 7 Moore Haven 20, LaBelle 16 TALLAHASSEE (AP) Jacksonville State University's football team has accepted a bid to play in Florida 38th annual Orange Blossom Classic Dec.

12, becoming the first white school ever to participate in the event. Jacksonville State, currently 7-0, will take on Rattlers in Miami's Orange Bowl at 8 p.m. is predominantly black. Inviting Jacksonville State, located in Jacksonville, was a historic move for athletic officials, who almost bid for a white school last year but backed down reportedly because of alumni pressure. "This selection is justified by the fine quality of the university and the splendid record of their football team," said athletic director Jake Gaither.

Jacksonville's decision to accept the invitation for the classic came in the wake of a scheduling conflict that forced the Gamecocks to withdraw from the small college playoffs of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Gamecock's regular season ends Thanksgiving Day at Chattanooga one day before the NAIA playoffs begin. Jacksonville athletic director Jack Hopper said the Gamecocks did not want to play Chattanooga with its reserves, nor did they want to renege on the contract. Hopper said Jacksonville had an offer from another Mid-South Conference member to substitute for the Gamecocks, but Chattanooga rejected the MIAMI Les Bingaman, who helped revolutionize professional football defenses with his ferocious play, died yesterday in his sleep. Bingaman, 44, had been serving the Miami Dolphins as a special assistant, primarily scouting college prospects.

He collapsed on the sidelines last Dec. 7 while the Dolphins were playing Denver and trimmed down to 225 pounds from his former 300 pounds. His death was attributed to a heart attack. Bingaman was one of the few holdovers on the Dolphins' coaching staff when Don Shula replaced George Wilson Feb. 18.

"Les Bingaman was all-pro as a football player and a person," Shula said. Dolphins managing partner called Bingaman "as gentle in personality as he was ferocious on a football field. "He will be sorely missed. We are in sadness today." Bingaman was born Feb. 3, 1926, at MacKenzie, Tenn.

He played college football at the University of Illinois, then joined the Detroit Lions in 1948, when he was the team's No. 1 draft choice. He was a three-time all-pro at middle guard before retiring in 1954. Bingaman returned to the Lions in 1960 as defensive line coach and joined the Dolphins when the team was founded in 1965. Bingaman is survived by his widow, Betty, and one son, Lester III.

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Live shiners, top-water plugs and plastic eels are best baits for bass. For the season, the Rattlers are 4-3. They take on Bethune-Cookman today in Daytona Beach. 4.