Racing Scene: Foyt's pursuit of a fourth Indy win
The piece profiles Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr. as a premier racer, recalling dramatic moments from 1965 Milwaukee dirt pole, Indy 500 battles, and USAC sprint wins. It notes fans expect him to retire after a potential fourth Indy triumph, and mentions speculation about fuel tricks, asserting Foyt’s prowess without evidence of cheating.
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Burley
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Joe Leonard
Gordon Johncock
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Johncock
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Hulman Oval
Duane
Pancho Carter
Greg Weld
Indy
Hot Dogs Hit Track At Indy For Time Trials
Indianapolis AP reports the Indy 500 week began with veterans like John Rutherford and A J Foyt on the 2 mile speedway as roughly 30 cars prepared for Saturday time trials. Rutherford posted 183.262 mph on his first lap while Foyt, favored for a fourth Indy win, joined after a Houston delay due to his daughter's asthma attack. Foyt noted his new car is faster than his earlier winner.
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NFL Players Change Hands Amid WFL Shadow
The World Football League loomed as NFL deals unfolded on Tuesday with the Miami Dolphins trading for Danny Anderson from the St. Louis Cardinals while sending Jim McFarland elsewhere. Denver Broncos swapped NFL rights to Otto Stowe and a 1977 pick to the Los Angeles Rams for free agent defensive lineman Phil Olsen as the Stowe contract tangled with WFL terms.
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Miami Dolphins
Larry Csonka
Jim Kiick
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Memphis Southmen
Danny Anderson
St. Louis Cardinals
NFL
Stowe
Jacksonville
Rams
Broncos
Olsen
Ed Keating
Veteran players seek new roles and free agency moves
Rod Laver and teammates navigate late career shifts as 1974 reserve status and trading desires surface. Briscoe, a 29 year old top AFC receiver in 1970, joins Miami championship squads in 1973 and 1974. Ginn Jr. serves as a reserve back and returner while Anderson explains his 1972 Cardinals entry and 1973 rushing and TD leadership. Bob Lee of the Falcons becomes a free agent after clearing waivers.
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Injured McElreath Plans To Race At Indy
Veteran driver Jim McElreath, 47, says he hopes to race in the 12th Indianapolis 500 on May 25 if doctors clear him. He is recovering at St Anthony Hospital after a Hulman Classic crash in Terre Haute that left his neck vertebra strained and his arm in a cast. He may qualify on the second weekend with a Grant King Kingfish entry, pending recovery.
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Via
Jim McElreath
McElreath
St Anthony Hospital
cElreath
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Arlington
Tex
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Speedway
Namath And Jets Boss Offer Bold Contract Return
New York Jets president Phil Iselin made a reported three year offer worth about 1 million dollars to quarterback Joe Namath. Iselin believes Namath will stay with the Jets, noting the star likes the city and his record here. He calls the proposal very substantial with security.
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NEW York
Phil Iselin
New York Jets
Joe Namath
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Jets
Aselin
World Football League
Walsh
Joe
Preakness Field Grows with Master Derby Just The Time
The probable Preakness lineup adds Master Derby and Just The Time. Master Derby, fourth in the Derby, requires a $10,000 supplement for the 150000-added race at Pimlico on May 17. Just The Time joins the field as the Derby week nears, while Bold Chapeau and Foolish Pleasure remain notable entrants.
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Ramahorn
Bold Chapeau
Pimlico Ear
Falcons cut Lee in roster shakeup with Bartkowski pick
Atlanta head coach Marion Campbell said Lee Clears was no longer in the Falcons plans after he cleared waivers which produced no takers. The team used its first round draft pick to select California QB Steve Bartkowski and also announced Lonnie Warwick as a free agent.
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Bob Lee
Atlanta Falcons
Marion Campbell
Falcons
Lee
Atlanta
Steve Bartkowski
California
Bob
Campbell
Lonnie Warwick
Warwick
Minnesota
Bob Berry
Hair consultant to explain hair problems at Holiday Inn
Chicago announces a May 8 1975 free consultation by Mrs M Lile at the Holiday Inn Anderson Indiana to discuss hair loss causes patterns and treatment options. Attendees may receive a written pro rated fee guarantee and private consultation with no obligation.
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Holiday Inn
Ind
Chicago
M. Lile
Anderson
H. M. Lile
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