Russell brothers build USAC sprinter with Toledo driver Benny Rapp
The Russell brothers of Anderson built a black and gold sprint car driven by Benny Rapp of Toledo that finished 13th at Winchester. They bought the chassis from Paul Leffler and built the 305 cubic inch fuel injected engine at Seaport Automotive. They seek sponsorship as they target further USAC events while considering other options if competition tightens. Indiana State Fair to host the Indianapolis Midget Spectacular on May 26 with a 42 car field and a $9,000 purse. ASA opens 1972 season at Winchester with a 100 lap late model feature Sunday, with 30 plus cars and rookies entering. Time trials at 1:00 p.m. and racing at 2:30 p.m.
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Benny Rapp
Toledo
Ohio
Bob and
John Russell
Anderson
Russell Brothers
Paul Leffler
St. Paul
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Seaport Automotive
Bob Russell
John
Bob
Benny
Russell
Russells
Don E. Smith
Indianapolis
State Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds
American Speed Association
Dave Sorg
Jim Blount
Larry Moore
Gene Christie
Dennis Miles
Ray Fullen
ASA
Rex Robbins
Brian Wilde
Bruins Edge Leafs To Advance To Stanley Cup Semifinal Round
The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 to clinch the series 4-1 and reach the Stanley Cup semifinals. Ken Hodge scored the winner at 7:38 of the third period after Norm Ullman tied it for Toronto at 6:09. Gerry Cheevers made 26 saves as Bernie Parent stopped 33 shots for the Leafs.
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Fred Stanfield
Bobby Orr
John McKenzie
Johnny Bucky
Parent
Bruin
Gerry Cheevers
Ravens Sweep Two From Earlham Diamondmen
Anderson College swept a Hoosier Buckeye Conference twinbill from Earlham at Memorial Field. Randy Lloyd and Kevin Lane drove runs in the opener, as Tony Cook delivered a sacrifice fly and Young hit an RBI triple. In the nightcap Anderson exploded with a fourth inning rally, Lane, Sharpe, and Dennison driving in runs to seize a 5-1 lead, despite early Earlham pressure. both teams suffered injuries to Ravens pitchers Cook and Ballard.
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Young
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Cook
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Gary Sadler
Sharpe
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Bart McCandless
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Walsh
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Ali Targets Chuvalo in Vancouver Bout After Slugging Claims
Muhammad Ali accused George Chuvalo of dirty fighting at a New York press conference and vowed to knock him off his feet in the May 1 twelve round clash in Vancouver. He pressed low-blow charges, while Chuvalo denied the accusation and defended his style.
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Owners Reject Proposals In Insoluble Baseball Strike
New York owners rejected a pension compromise and the players 11 percent pay plan, with Marvin Miller calling the dispute clearly insoluble. The players demanded 600000 for pension plus 17 percent raise, while pay for a full 162 game season remained the central hurdle. The two sides canceled a meeting in New York and planned Chicago talks as the season delay continued.
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The
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Highland golfers edge Scots in tight Grandview meet
Rod Windlaw shot 73 to lead Highland as the Buccaneers edged the Scots 407-411 at Grandview Tuesday. Bob Alder and Todd Dickson posted 76 and 78 for Madison Heights, while Kent Dixon and Rob Dunn finished 84 and 100. Highland later won the reserve meet 457-466. Madison Heights hosts Lebanon Thursday with the Scots hosting Mount Vernon Monday.
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Madison Heights
Grandview
Bob Alder
Scots
Todd Dickson
Kent Dixon
Rob Dunn
Steve Granger
Pirates
Joe Jessup
Mike Lewis
Steve Brown
Jeff Akers
Lebanon
Mount Vernon
Pro Cage Playoffs And ABA Playoffs Summary
The AP notes NBA playoffs with New York defeating Baltimore 107 101 to clinch the series 4-2 after a Monday slate with one game. Milwaukee leads Los Angeles 1-0 as Western finals begin while ABA division semifinals see New York beat Kentuck 101 9% to win 4-2.
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Milwaukee
Los Angeles
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Rozelle Mum on John Brockington in Auto Theft Probe
In Chicago AP report NFC officials said they were aware of the investigation into Green Bay Packers rookie of the year John Brockington. He has been interrogated by federal and local authorities regarding the purchase for 2200 dollars of a 10000 dollar luxury car connected to an auto theft ring.
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John Brockington
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Brockington
Green Bay Packers
Is the Bug Going to the Dogs in Lakewood?
In Lakewood California a mother St Bernard named Peppermint gave birth to ten of her fourteen puppies in the family’s Volkswagen Beetle. The event highlights an unusual canine delivery inside a car.
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California
St. Bernard
Peppermint
Montreal Tops Rangers To Keep Series Alive
Montreal Canadiens defeat New York Rangers 2-1 in game five of the Stanley Cup quarterfinals. Jim Roberts nets the deciding goal on a two-on-one break late in the third, as Montreal trails the series 3-2. Vic Hadfield opened scoring for New York on a second-period power play before Frank Mahovlich tied it.
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Drumleden
Pete Mahovlich
Brad Park
Erving May Have Signed With Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks reportedly signed Julius Erving from the ABA to a $2 million deal while he remained in the final year of his four year Squires contract. The move followed Erving being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks and federal official statements noted NBA clubs cannot thwart a signed contract in another league.
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Atlanta Journal
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the Journal
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Chicago Signs Ex Met Shamsky To Cubs
Chicago signed former New York Met outfielder Art Shamsky as a free agent on Monday. He was released by the St. Louis Cardinals last week.
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Anderson High Golf Sectional Again at Old Oakland
Anderson High School draws a golf sectional for June 6 with teams from Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties. Winners advance to Richmond regional June 13 and state finals June 19 at Old Oakland Golf Club in Oaklandon. Madison County track returns to Muncie for a May 18 sectional, with regional May 25 and state meet June 3 at North Central Indianapolis.
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Hancock
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