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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1971
Page
9
Belmont Stakes today features Canonero and contenders in a 12 horse field with an expected purse around 162 850 if all start. CBS and radio coverage will air in the late afternoon as a sunny day forecasts.
In New York a rundown of sectional statistics features CannoiP Sisercensl and a list of horses and handlers including Canonero Ti, Nell Hellman, and Frank J. Caldwell's Jimperdricks. The piece notes Triple Crown aspirations, team joins, and various entrants with focus on results and ratings amid a chaotic OCR landscape.
Strong crowd from across Indiana gathers as Cer lfat Indiana Weighting Club hosts the 1971 Indiana AAU Weightlifting Championships and Mr Indiana Physique Contest at the UAW 662 hall by the 109 Bypass. Action begins 1 pm with snatch and clean and jerk events, Mr Indiana final at 7 pm. Notables include Koehler's Weight Club East Chicago Suda's Columbia City YMCA Evansville Weightlifting Team Homeistes Heath Studio Indianapolis and more. Last year’s Mr Indiana winner Bill Ashpaugh attends as guest poser. Carlos Looper meet director and Robert Tucker physique chairman urge last minute inquiries to local contacts.
Regional baseball features Mississinewa and Oak Hill as frontrunners with Noblesville set to face Haworth’s Kokomo in the opening game. Haworth, a three year starter, seeks redemption against Madison Heights as Memorial Field hosts the sectional rounds, with both Noblesville and Haworth designated as home teams for key matchups.
Al Unser Richard Petty and Mark Donohue lead the weekend racing scene as USAC and NASCAR stars seek wins Milwaukee and Dover. Unser targets his 10th Indy 300 mile victory and 2nd Indianapolis triumph this year while Petty piles season cash and Donahue
The event in Garland showcased top players in a regional competition with high scores and strong performances. Teams and athletes from area clubs competed to claim top honors in this annual gathering.
In Carnoustie Scotland Steve Melnyk former US champion and Jim Simons advanced to an all American final for the first time since 187. Melnyk defeated Britain's Peter Shooty and Simons beat Tom Kite 1 up to reach the final. Kite earlier overwhelmed Roddy Carr 20 up 3. Simons then beat Hugh Stuart and Ed Sescrete.
CHICAGO AP reports Joe Moore and Jim Harrison, Missouri backs, agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears. Moore, the Bears' No 1 draft pick, and Harrison, No 2, signed multi year contracts after in office ceremonies. Terms not disclosed.
Nine teams join the Madison County Women’s Softball League with Norman York presiding. An organizing meeting at Local 662 hall included Rainbow Estates, May Funeral Home, Chesterfield Businessmen, West Side Community Center, Indiana Lumber, UAW 662 and others. First round set for June 7 9 and 10 with opening ceremonies June 14 led by Mayor J E Finnagan and officials. All teams in uniform at Towsey Field for 6 pm games. Rainbow Estates vs May Funeral Home and Chesterfield Businessmen vs West Side scheduled.
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