Ex Winners Sessions Head Little 500 Field
Ex winners and former Indy ace Sammy Sessions lead a competitive Little 500 field at Anderson Speedway. Hubert Smith sets pace with record laps, while Kirk Ferkel and Bob Luscomb join front row prospects.
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1977
Page
3
Ex winners and former Indy ace Sammy Sessions lead a competitive Little 500 field at Anderson Speedway. Hubert Smith sets pace with record laps, while Kirk Ferkel and Bob Luscomb join front row prospects.
Stockton shows scrambling skill to card a three under par 69 in breezy conditions at the Atlanta Classic. Lightning delays and rain harmed play as the $200,000 event continued into Friday with Stockton pursuing a strong position.
Angerson youths aged 13 to 15 kick off the Babe Ruth season Saturday at 3 PM with ceremonies led by Mayor Hock Park Superintendent McCarty and Babe Ruth President Wood. 18 teams compete across three divisions at South Diamond Crawford Field and Wood Field, with rosters listing names and managers.
Lapel’s defending sectional champions rely on star pitcher Jon Howell whose swollen ankle from a sprain threatens the defense of their title. Howell has a 4-0 record and 0.99 ERA but may be unavailable for the sectional semifinals after Wednesday’s Noblesville win, with coach Jerry Kennerly hopeful he will be ready for Friday.
The Philadelphia Portland playoff melee drew about 100 fans onto the Spectrum floor as players clashed. Dawkins and Lucas of Portland were fined 2503 dollars each by NBA Commissioner O Brien, while coaches and players urged better security and calm on the court.
A softball tournament is scheduled for June 4 and 5 at New Castle with a drawing on May 31 at Sulphur Springs School. Entry details include 46 players, Pee 850, and contact options nfo B22-4212 or 354-0106.
Oakland owner Charles O Finley announced a price cut halving tickets for Monday through Thursday games to lift attendance. He warned the club may lose up to 1 million dollars this year if results do not improve, competing with the Giants in the Bay Area.
A. J. Foyt, winner of three Lite Indy 500s, said he has no plans to retire after Sunday's 100 mile race and may race two or three more years. He plans a new attitude this year to reduce pressure as he seeks his fourth Indy 500 win and notes top speeds may exceed 19 miles per hour in the opening laps.
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