Five legends enter sixth annual State Fair Century field
Andretti and Foyt lead 51 drivers in the 100 mile USAC stock car race at the Indiana State Fairgrounds opening day. Defending titlist Norm Nelson, Parnelli Jones, Don White, and Paul Goldsmith return as ex-champions. Foyt seeks his fourth Century victory. Andretti aims to add to Daytona and NASCAR laurels. White, Jones and Bowsher also factor in 1967 Ford and Plymouth entries.
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United States Auto Club
A. J. Foyt
Mario Andretti
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indiana State Fair
Norm Nelson
Racine
Wis
Parnelli Jones
Palos Verdes
Calif
Don White
Keokuk
Iowa
Paul Goldsmith
White
Jones
Jack Bowsher
Springfield
Ohio
Foyt
France
Andretti
Mosport
Canada
Bowsher
Nelson
Goldsmith
Pirates Launch Season With Jamboree at Fair Grounds
The Pirates open season with a jamboree on the mile dirt track at the Fair Grounds. Practice starts at 5 p.m. and time trials at 6:30 p.m., with the race slated to begin shortly after. The field of 51 cars includes 18 Ords, 12 Plymouths, 11 Dodges, 9 Chevrolets and 1 Mercury, competing for 30 spots and a lap prize fund over $2,500 plus special awards. Names from NASCAR and USAC circles such as Tiny Lund, Al Unser, Bill Seifert and others join the field for an FIA sanctioned event with top drivers aiming for prestige and cash.
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Fairgrounds
White
Billy Foster
Nascar
FIA
Goldsmith
USAC
DeWayne
Tiny) Lund
Cross
South Carolina
J. T. Putney
Arden
Bill Seifert
Ashville
North Carolina
Lund
Putney
Chevrolet
Seifert
al Unser
Albuquerque
N. M
Sal Torella
Addison
Illinois
Bill Cheesbourg
Tucson
Ariz
Garry Bettenhausen
Tinley Park
Ill
BA Champions To Get Trophies Next Sunday
Hubert Alben, president of the Anderson Babe Ruthboys baseball organization, announces trophies will be awarded to winning teams and individuals in three leagues at a meeting Sunday at Shadyside Park. National Emge's, Olympic Ponderosa, and American Hoosier Markets win teams, with 150 expected attendees and ice cream and cake after the meeting.
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Hubert Alben
Anderson ‘Babe Ruthboys
Shadyside Park
Uaw-Cio
Emge’s
Kenneth Fraumanin
Olympic
Ponderosa
Bettenhausen to Drive 1966 Ford at Century Race
Joseph L. Quinn Jr. reports advance Century sales are ahead of any year with many good seats remaining for the event. Tony Bettenhausen is set to drive a 1966 Ford in the race, highlighting strong public interest and ticket demand for the Century event.
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Tony Bettenhausen
Joseph L. Quinn, Jr
State Fair Board
Boston
Mr. Boston
Sportsmen Clash With Fortville in Crucial Loop Tests
The Anderson Sportsmen, clinging to a slim chance in the Inter-County League, host two decisive games this weekend. Friday at Memorial Field they meet New Castle led by Bud McCall, with Gordon Robbins or Larry Hovermale expected to start, while Saturday pits Anderson against league leader Fortville KC’s as they chase another win. Playoff details remain unsettled as the schedule unfolds.
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Anderson Sportsmen
New Castle Cardinals
Memorial Field
Bud McCall
Fortville KC
Anderson
New Castle
Gordon Robbins
Larry Hovermale
McCall
Lefty
Bob ‘Thomason
Thomason
Fortville
Organize Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League at Rains
The Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League at Rains will hold its organization meeting on Thursday Aug 31 at 8 30 pm at Rains Bowling Gardens Openings exist for teams of three men and two women The league starts bowling in early September Call Rains Bowling Gardens or Robert Schmidt at 642 0707 for information
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Rains
Rains Bowling Gardens
Robert Schmidt
Edgewood Field Sets Up Title Run Saturday
Edgewood Field hosts second round matches in a championship flight of a golf tournament. Players like Peck Levi Sullivan Mills Moore Swinehart and Gibson are listed in early pairings with several 11 a.m. starts and multiple flights including president vice president secretary and treasurer divisions.
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Pion
Epuee Duhence
Tin Ge
Oscar Levi
Dick Peck
Peck
Geneyaha
Phil Sullivan
Garl
Arland Kuch
George Yovemt
Neal Spana
I Dennis
Dan McFarland
Milton Mills
John McGuire
Kent Moore
G. R. McLaughlin
Waly
Smith
Ken O'Heronen
Moore
Ralph Stum
Nog Swinehart
Don Roush
Bud Ringworth
Charles Lqushiin
Brows
Elmer Anson
Tigeegen
Alan Swintovtke
Martin Jr
D. F. Brown
Bob Gibson
Clarence Newland
Bob Woschitz
Rick Sears
James
John Quinn
Tullives
Vaught
Dennis
Mills
Swinehart
Ainsworth
D. W. Brown
Flanagan
Martin
Gibson
Woschitz
President’s Flight
Bill Toole
Paul Boots
Lew Roby
Dusty Rhodes
Harold Spears
Bud Havill
Chet Gibson
Dick Cotton
Gene Reeewis
Gerry Skinne
Paul Craib
Lee
Madison Heights Pirates Look to Jamboree for Experience
Madison Heights head coach Tom Bruin aims to gauge his 1967 Pirates in Tuesday’s jamboree at Muncie with an eye toward the season opener Friday September 1 at Shelbyville. Key players include quarterback Jack Rector and receivers Jim Regenold and Rocky Bowers, plus a heavier defensive line led by Martzall and Tapman.
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Madison Heights
Tom Bruin
Pirates
Muncie
Bruin
Shelbyville
Buccaneers
Pete Russo
Anderson Indians
Southside
Central
Paul Bradford
Jack Rector
Jack
Associated Press
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Neil Ree
Bob Humphries
Jim Regenold
Regenold
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Jack Dawson
Fred Donaldson
Neil Rector
Caplinger
Althou Bruin
Jeff Morris
Humphries
Bowers
Mike Gooding
Martzall
Pirate
Dave Tappan
Lebanon
Highland
Tipton
Elwood
Anderson
New Castle
Alexandria
Fort Wayne South
Noblesville
Smith shoots pair of eagles to win Western Amateur title
Bob Smith of Sacramento captured medalist honors with a 67 69 finish totaling 280 at the 65th Western Amateur on the Milburn course. Ron Cerrudo and Rodney Horn tied for second at 283. Curtis Sifford was the only other under par at 286. Top 16 begin match play Friday.
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Kansas City
Bob Smith
Sacramento
Calif
California
Ron Cerrudo
Rodney Horn
Prairie Village
Kan
Horn
Cerrudo
Milburn
San Rafael
Curtis Sifford
Los Angeles
Charley Sifford
Curtis
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