Ray Harroun 1911 500 Winner Buried in Anderson
Anderson remembers Ray Harroun first 500 winner buried in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Marmon Wasp victor died January 19 1968 at age 89 and left more than 100 patents including the rear view mirror and a bumper. He moved to Anderson in 1959 and his wife recalled his tireless inventing even in old age.
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Memorial Park
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Williams Fruit Market opens new hours on weeklong schedule
Williams Fruit Market at 2611 Mounds Road announces new store hours now open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The expansion aims to serve customers with extended daily access.
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Hot Dog Man Gets Ready For Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis concession chief Cassidy coordinates 800 staff and 400 vendors for race day. 104 stands operate from 3 am to after the finish, with 231000 hot dogs and 300 extra staff for novelties. Beer 40 cents, hot dogs 35 cents, soft drinks 15 or 25 cents.
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Country Music Show at Elwood MI May 28
Country music event at Miami Camp features Ken Irvin's Spring Water Revue and the Blue Boys performing Sunday May 28 at 2 PM seven miles south of Elwood.
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Elwood Miami Camp
Indy 500 Start Field Shaped by Heat and Trials
Indianapolis heat may affect the 56th Indy 500 with nearly 91 degree conditions. Fast drivers, led by polesetter Bobby Unser, face fierce early laps and a new electro pacer system guiding pace. The lineup includes notable names like Revson, Donohue, Andretti, Unser, and Vukovich amid changes since 1953.
Indy 500 Facts and figures set for 56th race week
Race details include a 200 lap 2 mile track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 9 degree banking and a noon start. Unofficial finish timing, large crowds, TV and radio coverage noted, plus past fatalities and flag signals used by starter Pat Vidan. Al Unser holds last year’s race and lap records.
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Indianapolis
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Two Teams Tie for First in ABCD Draw Golf Event
In the Anderson Golf Center tournament two teams tied for first place with 104s. The counting format used the two best scores per hole and the teams featured Dallas Ball Hap Stoker Earl Curtis Russ Welch and George Otis Don Reynolds Far rell Ball Chuck Stanley sharing the top honors.
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Highland Scot Five Run First Sparks Sectional Prep
Highland burst to an 11-0 win over Yorktown to improve to 9-9 and reach .500 for the first time this season. Pitcher Jeff Chase threw a four hit shutout as Highland overwhelmed Yorktown while teammates Dick Mack and Rod Ogden led the offense with multiple hits and runs. The Scots open the Anderson sectional at 11:00 a.m. Monday against Lapel at Memorial Field.
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Bob Stecher
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Chase
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Henson
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Anderson
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Memorial Field
Petty Not Worried About World 600
Lee Petty predicts only about a half dozen genuine contenders on the speedways as his Petty team prepares for the World 600 in Charlotte. He notes richard Petty and Buddy Baker will drive the Dodges and cites a 22 000 top prize with 40 starters. He recalls Richard’s Charlotte wins and stresses safety and courage over fear.
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Randlemore
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David Pearson
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Tr Baker
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Edgewood couples dominate weekly husband wife golf tourney
At Corn Club Friday night Mr Earl Ball and Mrs Ball posted a front nine low gross 38 while Mr and Mrs Bill Sutton led front nine low net with 26. Back nine top gross went to Mr and Mrs Charles Laughlin with 41 and Collins claimed low net with 26. Second place nets went to Lancing 26 and Collins 29.
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Mrs. Grant
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Nicklaus Takes Lead With 64 in Atlanta Classic
Jack Nicklaus fired an eight under par 64 to seize a second round lead at the Atlanta Golf Classic with a 36 hole total of 134. Bob Lunn was one behind at 135 after a 68. Gary Player carded 65 and stood two back at 136. Homero Blancas and Lou Graham both matched 68 to sit at 137.
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Country Jack Nicki
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