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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1972
Page
5
Key to the Mint, recently recovered from a leg injury, won a Derby Trial at Churchill Downs in Louisville with Braulio Baeza aboard. The colt led early and maintained the lead to the finish to secure the front position in the prep event for the Derby.
A crowded triple header at Sun Valley highlights late model stocks sprint cars and figure 8s. Key to the Mint leads the Derby scramble while Big Brown Bear falters with injuries and New Prog-Hawes injury sidelines. Track upgrades include new entrances and asphalt surface as Anderson’s quarter-mile hosts opening events.
The American Speed Association returns to Sun Valley Speedway for a 25th season on a newly resurfaced track. Time trials for the May 20 Little 500 and 1972 Little 500 event lead a schedule featuring late models and sprint cars. Drivers include Buzz Gregory, Herman Wise, Don Gregory, Carl Smith, Gene Prosser, and Vern Sheeck amid weekend racing and standings activity.
Indiana high school athletes push state bests in shot put and hurdles as Highland Gary Zeman and others raise marks. Notable efforts include Ken Russell and Sylvester Wilcox in jumps, Owens and Shipman in distance, with Glenbrook teams improving relays and sprint times through Monday.
Vince Myer resigns as Huntingburg High principal to return to Granville Wells in Boone County. A former Granville Wells coach with a 1963 sectional title, he also won a sectional at Brownsburg and led Huntingburg to a 1970 sectional. He will be assistant principal athletic director and varsity basketball coach at Granville Wells.
Peru High School will hire Bob Macy, 45, from Indiana Tech as its next boys basketball coach. Macy has a 367-173 career record over 22 seasons and will move from Fort Wayne to Peru for the post next season.
Blackie Zion promotes lower prices with claims of saving money on both new and used cars. The message emphasizes affordability and deals offered at the dealership.
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