Two Madison County athletes eye top marks at state meet
Pendleton Heights star Rex Hubble and Anderson’s DeWayne Allen enter the IHSAA state track finals at North Central High School Indianapolis as strong contenders in pole vault and two mile. Hubble seeks breakthrough after a regional win and past finals, while Allen carries school records and a sectional title as he aims for high placement in a competitive field. The meet features Fort Wayne Northrop Gary Hunter and West’s Rod White among standout rivals with finals set to begin noon.
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North Central High School
Indianapolis
Pendleton Heights
Rex Hubble
Anderson
DeWayne Allen
Hubble
Allen
Ike Hubble
Anderson High School
Carl Bonge
Ben Davis
Dave Stratton
Fort Wayne Northrop
Gary Hunter
Gary West
Cougars
Adverse Indy Reactions Call For Race Review
Widespread editorials across major papers demand safety over speed at the Indianapolis 500 after 1973 crashes. Critics urge limits on engines and car design, or cancellation, noting deaths, injuries, and dangerous spectator debris. Prominent outlets term the event a Roman circus and call for decisive action.
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Charlotte Observer
New York Times
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Monzon Demands Dope Test Before Title Bout
Middleweight champion Carlos Monzon demanded dope testing assurances for Emile Griffith before their 15 round title fight in Monte Carlo. Griffith previously faced a suspension over a cold tablet stimulant claim, but his camp says tests should be required and fair. The bout at Louis II Stadium expects about 10,000 attendees with live US and Argentina telecast.
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Argentina
Ali to Meet Lubbers in October in Asia Tour
Muhammed Ali announced a 10 round bout against Dutch champ Rudi Lubbers on October 12 in Jakarta as part of an Asian tour that will also include exhibitions in Hong Kong and Singapore. He noted plans for a possible Australia fight and stressed his religious motivations for travel and outreach.
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Associated Press
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Foreman
Tribe Second In NCC Golf at Marion Meet
Anderson High School finished second in the North Central Conference golf meet at Marion as Richmond won with a 307. Lafayette Jefferson's 311 took third and Marion shot 316. Medalist honors went to Scott Peters of Lafayette Jeff with 72, while Barry Stingleman led Richmond with 73. The Tribe posted 309 led by Steve Douglass 77, Scott Steger 79, Steve Brown 80, and Jeff Smith 88. They head to Grandview next, with tee time set for 10 a.m.
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Noel Ruebel
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Crawfordsville
Gary Haupert
Northfield
Harold Essex
Fort Wayne Elmhurst
Mike Smith
Marion
Wat Leone
Harold Vaughn
Lafayette Jefferson
Levi Mitchell
Gary Froebel
Anderson High School
Richmond Red Devils
Scott Peters
Lafayette
Jeff
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Rehmond
Tribe
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Scott Steger
Steve Brown
Jeff Smith
Milburn Sets World Mark In 120 Yard Hurdles At NCAA Meet
Rod Milburn of South Lorp University won the 120 yard high hurdles at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Crawfordsville posting 18.4 to win the division while nearly matching his world record in a semifinal. Doug Ardell of Western Illinois set a 61 feet 1 inch shot put mark, and Harold Cramer tied for hammer with 191 feet 1 inch. Cal Fullerton led the team standings with 33 points as finals approached. Norfolk State dominated the 100 yard dash with Steve Riddick defending his title in 9.3. The six mile saw Chuck Smead of Cal-Humbo set a record at 26:28.6.
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Gary England
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Evansville Harrison
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Milburn
Southlorp University
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Western Illinois
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San Diego
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Springfield College
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California State
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Fink
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Timde
Norfolk
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Bill Cuffee
Ralph Jackson
Cal-Fullerton
Chuck Smead
Cal-Humbo
Gordon Minty
Eastern Michigan
Getundey
Salt Moved Swede Talking Salt Walther Transfer
Indianapolis AP David Walther 25 will be moved Saturday to University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor for burn injuries from Monday’s crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Walther’s family requested the transfer for family reasons.
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Associated Press
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Ann Arbor
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Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
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Dayton, Ohio
University of Michigan
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Michigan International Speedway
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T. A. Hanna
Laurin Pleased With Workout For Secretariat Ahead Of Belmont
Laurin says Secretariat ran faster than planned but looked easy after a mile in 1 34 4 5 at Belmont Park. He plans to decide on future work day by day while Belmont entries will be made Thursday before the race.
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