USAC Midget Field Set For Sun Valley Friday
Midgets of the United States Auto Club race at Sun Valley Friday night marking the season’s first appearance. Veterans Leroy Warriner and Gene Hartley promote, with Indianapolis 500 drivers like Jim Hurtubise among entrants. Merrill McBride upends Gene Christie for last week’s 30-lap victory as Max Sorrell debuts. time trials at 7, heats at 8:30 CDT.
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United States Auto Club
Sun Valley
Leroy Warriner
Gene Hartley
Jim Hurtbise
Indianapolis
Gene Christie
Anderson Aval
Roadsters
Anderson
Merrill
McBride
Lewisville
Christie
Yorktown
Max Sorrell
New Castle
Dave Barnes
Jim Stigall
Muncie
Dick Jackson
Dick Muffin
Greenfield
Ellis Herbert
Rushville
Dave Weir
Fortville
Jim Hurtubise
Indianapolis Speedway
USAC
Anderson Sun Valley
Gene Garfley
Shorty Templeton
Schaive Named May Outstanding A A Player
John Schaive, 26, Charleston infielder, was chosen as American Association outstanding player for May by writers and sportscasters in four cities. He tallied 53 hits, lifted his average from .266 to .365 as Charleston climbed from last to first, leading the league in hits and RBIs.
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Denver
UPI
John Schaive
American Assn
Minth
Schaive
Charleston
Bobby Locke
Indianapolis
al Lary
Houston
Gail Harris
St. Paul
Larry Ossorne
RBI
Washington Senators
Senators
Piersall Fights Back At Fans Across Cities
Boston Newsperson reports Cleveland outfielder Jim Piersall, amid a three game series with the Boston Red Sox, alleging assaults by opposing players and pelting by fans in Detroit and Chicago. He cites Red Wilson’s taunts and threats to incite pitches, wearing a Little League helmet while at bat.
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Boston
UPI
Cleveland
Jimmy Piersell
Detroit
Chicago
Piersall
Indians
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tiger
Red Wilson
Red
Mike McClain Fires Mo Hit No Run Games in Chesterfield
Little Mike McClain of Marsh Foodliner hurler fired his third no hit, no run game in four starts this season guiding a 14 0 win over Pitcock Construction in Chesterfield Little League play. He fanned 10 of 12. In other action Pic N Pay edged Chesterfield Pharmacy 43. Jarrett worked four for Pick N Pay and was the winner.
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Little Mike
McClain
Marsh Foodliner
Pitcock Construction
Chesterfield
Pic-N-Pay
Chesterfield Pharmacy
Jarrett
Pick-N-Pay
Stebbins
Belbot
Frye
Hubble
W—Jarrett
L— Frye
Pitcock
Marsh
Harless and Etchison
McClain and Wells
Strike Halts Racing At Washington Park
At Washington Park Chicago strike halts racing after motuel clerks reject a wage offer and set new pickets. Balmoral Jockey Club reports Tuesday’s racing program canceled for the second day as union members vote 125 to 93 against a 54 cent daily wage increase.
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Washington Park
Chicago
Washington Park H
Ines
Pnarle
Pen
Balmoral Jockey Club
Pari-Mutual
Cubs Pummel Pirates 13-1 As Law Suffers Setback
In Chicago, Vern Law allowed four unearned runs in the second inning as the Cubs routed the Pirates 13 to 1. Dick Ellsworth shone for the Cubs, scattering five hits for his third win. Moe Drabowsky finished the ninth.
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Chicago
Vern Law
Cubs
Tuesay
Pittsburgh Pirates
Law
Dick Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Moe Drabowsky
Drabowsky
San Francisco
Beb Skinner
Ginotimoli
Ernie Banks
Pitts
Abrh
Skinner
Asborn
Cristphr
Johnson
Schaffelt
Ana Clmente
Kindall
Atoryn
Smith
Thomas
Mazroski
Hegan
Zimmer
Elsarth
Daniels
Drowsky
Ambricht
Banks
Will
Stuart
Ph Rerbhas van UL
Daniels Bag
Umbricht
Ellsworth CW
Drabowsky Ri 1000: HBP—By Law (Bouchee). A—Donatelli, 2:33. A= Burkhart. Varga
Contan
Phillies
ST. Louis
UPI
Dick Farrell
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
Phila
DelGreco Cf
Javier
Taylor
Andersn
Herrera
Aoro Boyer
Flo Spencer
Walters
Nieman
eJackson
Neeman
Flood
Malkmus
A Musial
Roberts
Miller
Farrell Pioco Broglio
Crowe
Poand Burton
Jooo
d-Wagner
Broglio
Bridges
Philadelphia St. Louis F
E— Matkin
Juts Etobia
Farrell
Philadelphia
Wallers
Niemac
Hr—Anderson
White
Iph
Verbbsa Roberts
W. Ga
el Farrell
Kati
Broglin von
Hi Bridges
U—Smith
Sudol
Boggess
Gorman
Hurtubise Cleared in Reckless Driving Complaint
USAC director Henry Banks said Jim Hurtubise did not drive recklessly in the Milwaukee 100 last Sunday. Banks described a constructive talk with Hurtubise and noted the rookie’s first Milwaukee race caused minor incidents not due to intent. Hurtubise finished 11th after hitting the wall, with Don Branson taking fault for a late spin.
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Indianapolis
Jim Hurtubise
Milwaukee
U.S. Auto Club
Henry Banks
USAC
Hurtubise
Lennox
Calif
Tony Bettenhausen
Jim
Banks
Milwaukee Track
Don Branson
Champaign
Tfl
Branson
Snead Palmer Stranahan Roseburg Enter British Open
Four leading US pros Sam Snead Arnold Palmer Bob Rosburg and Frank Stranahan qualified among over 400 entries for the 100th British Open at St Andrews July 4 9. Palmer and Snead head to Dublin Ireland for the International Golf championship and Canada Cup before Scotland. Also in the field are Gary Player defending champion Bobby Locke and Peter Thomson former champions.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
United States
Sam Snead
Arnold Palmer
Bob Rosburg
Frank Stranahan
Palmer
Latrobe
Snead
U.S
Dublin
Ireland
Gary Player
South Africa
Bobby Locke
Peter Thomson
Australia
Rathmann to Enter Vanderbilt Cup at Roosevelt June 19
Jim Rathmann, winner of last month's 100 mile Indy race, will compete in the 75 mile Vanderbilt Cup at Roosevelt Raceway on June 19. The two day sports car meet closes with the Vanderbilt Cup as its main event. Other entrants listed include Carroll Shelby Ricardo Rodriguez Pedro Rodriguez and Ed Hugus.
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Jim Rathmann
Westbury
N.Y
UPI
Indianapolis
Roosevelt Raceway
Carroll
Shelby
Ricardo
Pedro Rodriguez
Ed Hugus
Trolling with Varied Minnows Attracts Big Fish
Anglers report that tandem rigs resist snapping during casting and hibblers remain effective. The guidance suggests using various sized minnows, noting larger minnows may lure big catches while regular sized minnows attract smaller fish.
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Anderson Herald Hurtubise
Warriner
Hartley
McWithey
Pepa
Indiana Business College
13Th and Meridian
Jim Piersall
Wilson
Pete Burnside
Mike McClain
Banks and Cubs
Chase Law
Pimlico
Baltimore
Pontise Civer
Ercurete Central
Les Lear
Sway
Fontiac
Russ Regenold
Pontiac, In
Pendleton Ave
Stranahan
Roseburg
Sportsmans Digest
Kei Skai
Hoyt Wright CO
Orion
Coats
Hoyt Wright
Phillips 66
Phillips
Trop-Artic
Mademak
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