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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
11
Indianapolis coverage notes a frantic hunt for 12 spots in the 33 car Indianapolis 500 lineup as seven of the first ten qualifiers from last year enjoy a rest period. The field will test carburetion, chassis and tires while making personal appearances. Jimmy Clark to run at least three events as final tuneups.
The article recounts an international road race in Holland on Sunday before return, notes Clark becoming the first foreign pole winner since 1919 with a record speed of 158.828 mph, and mentions struggles of drivers like McElreath and Hulse as engine trouble and missed qualifications affected results. It also covers baseball figures, batting leaders, and speedway context surrounding the 1964 season and upcoming races.
A three alarm fire tearing through Miles race track in Louisville killed 28 thoroughbreds and destroyed or damaged many more. General manager Horace Wade said losses exceed 2500 with 23 horses burned to death and five others destroyed. Cause under investigation, emergency plans to reopen Friday already discussed. In sports, the Tigers beat the Senators 7 6 on a late double by Gates Brown and Norm Cash after trailing 6 4. Don Demeter and Bill Bruton contributed earlier to a 3 run surge helping Detroit.
Indianapolis prospect Paul Russo parts ways with owner Walter Weir Jr and chief mechanic Bob Weir as he seeks a spot in the Memorial Day Indy 500. Russo, seeking to qualify for the 1960 race era, made two failed attempts in 150 mph trials and faces possible lineup changes next weekend with no new car secured.
The U S Open at Congressional Country Club Washington D C runs June 16 18 with qualifying at 54 sites for 2315 golfers 36 holes to reach sectional tests June 9 local trials next Monday and Tuesday 18 bouts 500 in Singer Bowl World’s Fair.
In Houston at the rain-soaked Country Club, Sam Snead and Ben Hogan, arch rivals for decades, stood even after seven holes in a filmed closed match for television. Delays, cameras, and a tense atmosphere marked the event, with Snead having beaten Hogan in prior meetings. The match will finish Tuesday with $3,000 to the winner and $2,600 to the loser, as Gene Sarazen hosts.
Southpaw Bill Collins blanked Michigan after the first inning as Michigan State edged the Wolverines 3-2 in East Lansing.
AC Diamond Squad, coached by Carl Erskiner, wraps the 1964 Anderson College season with a doubleheader at Taylor University at 1 p.m. The Ravens, 5-3 in Hoosier College Conference play, must sweep to challenge league leader Indiana Central, 7-1, and the team eyes a strong finish as Bob Weigle and Denny Lehnus take the mound. The squad aims for two straight wins to cap a solid season, with lineups unchanged.
Harvard University selects Olney R. Croasdale of Berwyn Pennsylvania as captain of the 1964 85 Crimson track team. Croasdale, holder of the Harvard shot put record, becomes the field events captain the first since Arthur G. Siler in 1955 56. The 21 year old majors in social relations and also competes in the weight and hammer throw events.
President Al Bastine announces Connie Mack League tryouts for players ages 16 to 38 with sessions at Memorial Park diamond next weekend. Tryouts Fri May 22 5 to 8 pm Sat May 23 2 to 5 pm Sun May 24 2 to 5 pm birthplace certificates required and two of three practices needed to qualify for berths. The league opens season Saturday June 6 with all teams in competition. Ernie Laird named manager of Joral's team after moving from Babe Ruth and Legion leagues.
Four meet records appear at risk after regional showings as Gary Roosevelt Rene Matison and Eli Myers of Gary Tolleston post near marks along with Earl Deal of Valparaiso. Current records list include 100 and 440 and mile and relays with notable names and schools like East Chicago Washington Gary Freebel Fort Wayne Concordia Gary Tolleston and Shortridge.
Denis Mottola, 17, of Endwell and Seton Catholic High School, scored his fourth hole-in-one on the 200-yard 16th at Ford Hill Golf Club Whitney Point. He previously ace d the 11th at Whitney Point at age 13 and added two more last month at Newark Valley and Windmor.
Heinie Manish, elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame early this year, becomes the eighth former Detroit Tigers star to gain entry to the shrine in Cooperstown New York.
New York AP reports Jim Gentile will step on the scales in Baltimore on Tuesday evening. If the dial stops at 213 or below, he wins 125 dollars. Gentile agreed with Charlin Finley, owner of the Athletics, to stay at 213 pounds for a weekly bonus totaling 3,125 dollars for the season. He weighed about 230 at spring training and has gradually trimmed down to 213. He notes prior weights of 214, 211, 216, and 210.
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