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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
7
The text records manager Jimmie Dykes from Detroit puzzled by left field play in 1957 and 1958 World Series remarks. He notes Wes Covington and Norm Siebern had tough days, and asserts Covington could play any field in Yankee Stadium.
Jim Rathmann collected a record 110000 for his 500 mile win in Indianapolis as the 367850 purse set a new high. Rodger Ward had previous best 106850. the event featured a hub to hub duel until a tire issue in the final miles. Eddie Johnson moved from fifth to sixth in the final standings.
Protests from Timers and Bob Veith are denied as Paul Goldsmith takes third and Don Branson remains fourth in the Memorial Day race. Lloyd Ruby, rookie, is noted as finishing fifth though a protest was not filed. Prize money shifts and speeds are listed for top finishers, with Rathmann leading at 138.767 mph and Ward’s record topped by the first seven runners.
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