Regional Track Meet Brings Surprises and Records
Madison Heights star John McCord leads as area qualifier with standout marks at Teoh meet. Carmel's Steve York breaks his own pole vault record while North Central's Dan Lintner soars in long jump. Multiple schools report new regional records and fast times as top contenders push for next round.
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Madison Heights
John McCord
Ted Alaviad Wilken
Ron Saylus
Hinese Censtal
Dick Mace
Tout
Carmel
Mark Abafa
Steve York
Tal
Ington
Dave Hawkins
Ware Heaton
Hane
Bonnie
Indianapolis
John Mel
Cord of
Madison Heigts
Madison County
Noth Con
Com- Anderson High School
Nasty
Larry Burns
Pemidleton
Ann
Mudcle
Fini
Martin
Dlistant
Tim Jfat
the Mones
Minot Centrall
Muscle Central
Er Tom Wilson
Avid Heal
Fay
Wallace Johnson
Wily
Linnanspulis Witt
Tashwood
Fiaien
White Johnson
Daleville
Yorkland
Lempert
Greg Johnson
Shenandoah
Mount Verhire
Marion Cou
Matt
Wichmond
Pennington
Callaway
Ehake
Lawrence Central
Gordon Teter
Seevina
Dan Lintner
H Aleks
Teed Bington
Carmel Ap
Andretti Favored For Pole In 500 Mile Race Trials
Andretti expected to capture the pole as time trials near at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. About 200000 slated to witness the day, with Mario Andretti driving a Lotus Ford turbo car. Foyt, McCluskey, Unser, Ruby, and Johnvock among top contenders in practice as 32 cars exceed 161 mph qualifying speed.
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Andretti
Indianapolis
Mario Andretti
Smith
Joe Leonardina
Lotus-Pratt & Whiley Burbine
Speedway
Orxi
A. J. Foyt Jr
Witt
Cwn
Desian
Roger McCluskey
Foyt's
Coyotes
al Unser
Loyd Ruby
Gordon Johnvock
Robby Unser
AC Hopes For Better Luck In HCC Track Meet
Anderson College Ravens travel to Hoosier Conference meet at Unplaud home Taylor University. Ravens seek first strong finish in years after 1968 cellar. Burford and Mey lead with school records in pole vault and high jump as trials begin at 10:30 a.m.
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Unplaud
Taylor University
Alderson College Ravens
Hastsiders
Ravens
Franklin
Hanover
Anderson
Bartham
Indiana Central
Manchester
AC Hopefis
Mark Burford
Fd Mey
Burford
Coke Tops Pepsi With No-Hitter in Softball Showdown
Shimmer threw a no hitter with 11 strikeouts as Coca-Cola defeated Pepsi-Cola 40 to 0 in Commercial N Leenie softball action. Arby's Roast Beef swept two games while Modern Woodsman of America Tile Insurance lost 5 to 0.
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Tom
Shimmer
Coca-Cola
Pepsi-Cola
Leenie
Arby
Roast Beef
Clark
Modern Woodsman of America
Insurance
Ray Sauerwine
Jones
Modern Woodsmith
Eshelman Champions AC Banquet Speeches Honors and Awards
Eshelman addressed the AC banquet as guest speaker in a ceremony honoring 1964 69 participants and the Raven football team 1968 Hoosier Conference co champions. The event highlighted several special awards with recipients kept secret until the banquet hour. James Edwards served as master of ceremonies and President Robert H Reardon announced the loop trophy presentation. Eshelman, born in upper Michigan and based in Boca Raton, has a career with Canvande for Christ and connections to major NFL teams.
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Paul A. Eshel
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Christ
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Eshelman
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Miami Dolphins
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Retroit Lions
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South Florida
Boca Raulon
Fla
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Svithim
Thelorida Bible College
Miami
Robert Macholtz
Nok Sky
Wilkers
Raven
Hanover
Hoosier
James Edwards
Yreecuitent
Tritaite
Robert H. Reardon
James Macholts
Chhairman
Physical Education
Madison
Wis
HOF
Wisconsin
Narih‘eva
Michigan
Cannande
CCC
Jas
United States
Japan
Ambiguous League Standings Report From Night Games
United Press International lists scattered results across American and National Leagues with multiple matchups in progress or completed. Scores include Chicago 1 Houston 9, Philadelphia 3 San Francisco 1, and Seattle 10 Boston x, with numerous scheduled innings and weathered lineups across cities from New York to Denver.
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United Press International
Philadelpha
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Cleveland
Baltimore
Minnesota
Detroit
Chicago
Raines
Iowa
Omaha
Indianapolis
Tulsa
Denvey
Oklahoma City
Associated
Palmer
Buller
Laitich
Minesota
Charlie
Washington
Pagtual
Nyaman
Oakland
Lumter
Cleland
Ellsworth
California
Murphy
New York
Rainsen
Seattle
Bell
Boston
Nagy
San Francisco
Perry
Wagner
Gentry
Cinccinnati
Maloney
Jenkinson
Wilson
Pittsburgh
Mis
Los Angeles
Osteen
Danis
Carlton
San Diego
Kirby
Atlanta
Heed
Montreal
Wegener
Louis
Philadelphia
West
Atlantia
Francisco
Houston
Baltimore Ee
Minneset
American Association
Pet
Aaa
Ate Rapalis
Mana
Pariae
Big Ten Changes Foreign Athlete Rule And Officiating Plans
The Big Ten altered its foreign athlete rule allowing a Canadian or other foreign player to complete a season if turning 19 on or after December 1. Conference athletic directors also raised football official pay from $10 to $80 per game and extended a three-man basketball officiating crew to include a centerline official. Meetings set dates for outdoor track and swimming championships at various campuses.
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Lafayette
Ind
Michi-Jously
Ili
Big Ten
Pan State
Indiana
Ohio State
Minnesota
Big ‘Ten
Bright
Rain Cancelled Stock Car Show Set For Sunday
Rain washed out a double headers racing program at ML Lawn Speedway. Better weather is forecast for Sunday May 18, drawing a large crowd for a stock car show featuring fast modified stocks and flying stock finals. Trials start 1 pm with racing to follow at 2 30 pm. Harold Hurst predicts fast lap times and strong entrants from Indiana and Ohio.
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New Castle
Doublehender
ML. Lawn Speedway
west-of-New Castle
Tas
Harold (Dutch) Hurst
J. Lines
Greenshorn
Sunyday
Ob Fields
Willow[Branch
Indiana
Ohio
Carlos Recalled By White Sox In Detroit
DETROIT UP I Lisco Carlos 2 year old right hander recalled by the Chicago White Sox. He had a 419 average this season and a 24 record with 06 ERA in eight appearances. He debuted with the White Sox in 967. Also mentions Dubbin Debs Low Putts winners and golf tourney notes at Valley View Golf Course in Middle Lovin.
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Detroit
UPI
Lisco Carlos
Hanileddin I
Andy Per
Chicago White
Carlos
White Sox
Nerbie Jay Ant
Martha Campbell
Vallay
Yew
Middle Lovin
Bertie Wanda Wilk
Auny May Fad Coane
Richmond Baseball Blanks Pirates 2 0
Madison Heights lost to Richmond 2 to 0 in a Thursday game at Richmond. Morehead of the Pirates and Richmond pitcher Kitcher starred on the mound as Kitcher struck out 9 to seal the win. Madison Heights drops to 9 wins and 9 losses and will play Pendleton Monday.
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Giles
Cronin
Madison Heights
Richmond
Morehead
Pirates
Kitcher
Gree Grahan
Kitchet
Pendleton
Ron Ward Named AHL Rookie
Ron Ward earns rookie honor in the American Hockey League as a standout first-year player. The Los Angeles Dodgers activated pitcher John Purdin from the disabled list for a hairline leg injury while sending Bob Darvin to Spokane Indians of the Pacific Coast League. Purdin, 26, posted a 2.44 ERA in 1968 and was sidelined April 22. Darvin recorded 1.0 win and 0.0 ERA this season.
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LOS Angeles
UPI
Los Angeles Dodgers
John Purdin
Bob Darwin
Indians
Purdin
Darvin
Horse Defeats Man In Foot Race at Monticello
Nevelo Monday, a four pacing stallion, easily won a race at Monticello Raceway against a former Olympic track star and a pro fastball player. The event drew attention as the horse showcased speed over the rival athletes.
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Monticello
X.Y. Cupl
Nevelo
Henry Care
Monticello Raceway
Highland Convo Honors Spring Athletes and Awards
The convocation honors Highland spring athletes with golf and track awards. Richard Mitchell presented varsity golf plaques. Rom Windland and others received jackets and certificates. Track awards went to many juniors and seniors, with multiple badge and pin recognitions noted by coaches.
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Highland Convo
Highland
Ingle Seboot Judd
Allen Meyerrose
Alitetic Mireetor
Richard Mitchell
Rom Windland
Jay Dixon
Steve Maxtor
Mike Gentry
Don Bale
Jim Vandebur
Vic McKintey
John Boyer
Nead
Zal Engele
Tin Saul
Jim Vid
Dave Jones
Duc
Jerry Dusenberry
Rocky Steve Mossburg
Dale Whipps
Orcman
Kem Hanson
Duane Pickett
Mike Roberts
Jessop
David Kineman
Kent David Romine
Dan Swafford
Kreegar
Dave Morrison
RichwWohn Veach
Randy Yust
Dontard Nagel
Dan Wolfe
Zehring
Tall Devaney
Roger Dickinson
David Glad
Idlewold Completes Second Week Of Tourney Play
Idlewold Men's Club finishes its second week of tournament play at Pendleton Idlewold Center. John Murphy tops net with 69. Jim Boyu and Hew Wood tie for second. Joe Jacksion and John Kelsey share low press. Sim Bollander wins Banker's Handicap. Members urged to sign up at Pro-Shop before Tee Off.
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Idlewold
Pendleton
Madison Heights Reserves topples Anderson in extra baseball
Madison Heights beat Anderson in a reserve baseball game as pitching mark Sehnre and hitter Unis led the effort. Sehnre earned the win with a solo homer in the third, while Nottingham and Bhan contributed for the Digiatysts.
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Gary Boards
Madison Heights
Anderson
Serard
Jime Unis Yen
Marc Sehnrenowske
Pirates
Vandy Nottingham
Andere Sokot
Jim N Bhan
Diop East
Jets sign draft choice Ezell Jones from Minnesota
New York Jets announce first 4900 signing of a high round draft choice tackle Ezell Jones of Minnesota. The 255-pound tackle was selected No. 4 in the NFL draft and will join rookie camp at Hofstra University in July. Jones, a Memphis native, is expected to compete on offense and defense in preseason workouts.
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New York
UPI
New Yorkers
Evet Jones
Minnesota
Dels
Jones
Hofstra University
Memphis
Jets
Cecil Leonard
Mike Battle
Mike Hal
Wayne Stewart
Leonard Speaks At MH Booster Dinner
Leonard Speaks At MH Booster Dinner outlines the former NBA star and Lakers veteran addressing supporters at a booster event. He discussed leadership and community goals while reflecting on his playing days with the Lakers and Chicago Zephyrs.
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Leonard
MH Booster
Bob Leonard
India Pacers
Madibik Heights Roosters
Uhn
Mtte
Levi
Aonual
Dlay Fienars
National Basketball Association
Lakers
Chicago Zephyrs
Parner
Cilia
Uip
Matriean Basketball Association
ABA
Jiomors
Bine Sell
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