Memorial Day Indy 100 Mile Set for Wide Open Race
Al Unser and Mario Andretti forecast a wide open Indy 100 mile classic on Memorial Day with polesitters and top contenders aiming to control the pace. The 38 car field includes notable names like Rutherford Bettenhausen Donohue and Johncock as final practice tightens fuel, setup and race-day strategy.
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Indianapolis
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Jones
Mike Mosley
California
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Gary Bettenhausen
Mark Donohue
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Savage
Carl al Unser
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Richmond Victors Highlight Two Mile and Vault Records
Richmond's North Central Conference meet saw Hubble win the pole vault at 13.6 feet and DeWayne Allen finish near top. John Henderson set a meet mark in the 440 yard dash while Ben Davis' Dave Stratton outkicked a rival in the 2 mile. Multiple Madison County athletes advanced or noted strong showings amid a fast, record-laden evening.
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Richmond
DeWayne Alien
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Pendleton Heights
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Warren Central
Anderson
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Dave Stratton
Madison County
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Arlington
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Manion
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North Central
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Southport
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DeWayne
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Royce Al-len
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Dashanan
Joe Buck
Adison Heights
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Greg Crosley
Dan Hub Jer
Kevin
Courtney
Yorktown
Mike Fauquher
Muncie
North
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Crapo
Rebeat
Laverence
Central Hs
DePalma Edges Dawson To Win Indianapolis 500
In a dramatic finish Ralph DePalma drives a Mercedes-Benz to victory at Indianapolis with Joe Dawson closing the gap. After mechanical trouble midway DePalma and mechanic Ru Jeffkins push the 2000 pound car over the final laps as Dawson falters. The crowd cheers the improbable win at a 78.72 mph average.
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1912
Ralph DePalma
Mercedes-Benz
DePalma
Jeffkins
Joe Dawson
Davean
Indianapoli
Indianapolis
Mercedes
Dawsom
Jenkins
Dawson
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Fight Against Fire Ends Dramatically in Race
The race ended amid flames as Merz crossed the finish line on the final lap. The crowd watched as his machine caught fire after the hood and engine erupted. He halted laps, finished second by 38 seconds amid the dramatic blaze.
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Indianapolis
Merz
Eupenden
Iecond
Rodgers To Play For Montreal In Canada
Nebraska star Johnny Rodgers announced he would sign with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League for a three year deal. He said the contract is the richest ever for a Canadian league player, without revealing figures.
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Sted Press
Los Angeles
Johnny Rodgers
Nebraska
Rodgers
Cornhuskers
National Football League
Scioe
San Diego Coargi II
Canaue
Rangers
Billy
Michael Trope
Vessels of Oklahoma
Treal
World Sports Management Inc
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Trope
Barry Langberg
Jimny Jones
Univer
Alouettes
Southern
California
Chargers
Ward
Canada
Montreal
Jones
NFL Denver Bronco
J. J. Albrecht
San Diego
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Police Prepare For 500 Traffic Jam Ahead of Race
Indianapolis AP report says more than 700 state county and city police gear up for traffic mayhem at the annual race. State Police Supt Konkle warns of court appearances for violators as mobile air facilities around the track handle violators on race day.
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Indianapolis
Robert K. Konkle
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