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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1967
Page
4
Rain halted Indy field as A J Foyt and Parnelli Jones battled for the lead. Jones swept to the front on the second lap, setting records for most laps led and finishing amid chaotic rain delays and crowded stands.
Buckpasser outpaced rivals in the Metro Handicap at Aqueduct earning $109,200 and climbing to third on the all-time earnings list. The 4-year-old son of Tom Fool held the lead late, finishing a length ahead of Buckpasser’s field as Andey Brauilie Boora rode to secure the victory. Buckpasser’s career total nears $1.6 million with Kelso and Round Table ahead.
Olympic officials may face difficulty meeting the required minimums for three entrants per event at the 1960 Games in Mexico City. The International Olympic Committee set standards for long distance running steeplechase and decathlon, with targets including 5 000 meters in 14 minutes, 10 000 meters in 29 minutes or six miles in 28 minutes, and the decathlon 7200 points. Only American runner Van Nelson from St. Cloud has shown any progress so far.
New York tops Minnesota 3 0 in opener as Jim Merritt blanked the Twins through eight, then yielded in the ninth while Steve Whitaker homered twice for the Yankees. Rod Carew Kellbrew Oliva and Mantle spark the Twins early. Whitaker’s two extra base hits pace the Yankees’ win.
Cragwood Stable's Assagai the 1-2 favorite closed strongly the final stages to win the $43,160 Rowe Handicap at Arlington Park by half a length. Auteuil finished second a length ahead of Voluntario Lin in the 1 1/4 mile grass race despite a slow start and tight stretch run.
Whitey Ford, once the Yankees greatest winner, retires at age 30 after elbow bone spur ends his pitching career. Ford announces retirement and joins the team's scouting staff amid arm troubles and two shoulder surgeries.
Toby Norton's pinch double and Rico Petravello's clutch hits helped Boston defeat the California Angels 5-4 in both games of a doubleheader at Fenway Park before 92,012. Dan Osinski and Dennis Bennett earned the wins as Horton delivered a go ahead double in the opener.
The National League schedule yields varied results with Mauston, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia and others posting wins or losses. Notable scores include Cleveland 17 Delvit 4, Baltimore 5-2, and Rochester 0 12 tied moments amid a flurry of box-score fragments and incomplete lineups. Teams like New York, Los Angeles, St Louis and Washington appear in scattered reports alongside pitching and batting highlights from stars such as Wa lton Colemansa and Drysdale with lingering ambiguity from damaged OCR text.
Major Leagues will modify the free agent draft system in New York. Changes include limits on selecting four year college players and allowing American Legion players to be picked before season end. Orioles lead the secondary phase, Mets pick 20th, and regular phase uses inverted 1966 finish with Yankees first.
Washington halves the Athletics 6-2 to take opening game as Frank Howard drives in all six runs with two homers. Cap Peterson adds a late homer and Bob Humphreys earns the win in relief after pitching the 10th inning.
PORMBY England Tim Bull upset Campbell 4 and 4 in the second round of the British Amateur. Tim Bull and Rob Dicksor, both Americans, advanced as others fell in Tuesday action. John Konsek of Buffalo upset Rodney Voster 2 and 2, as seven other Americans moved on while eleven US golfers were eliminated.
Cleveland wins the nightcap 5-4 and splits the twin bill as Frank Robinson hits his 34th homer of the season. Sam McDowell pitched a complete game in the 3-2 first game victory, with Russ Snyder driving in key runs and Paul Blair and Larry Haney contributing singles early. McDowell allowed only two hits before Robinson’s homer in the eighth. Cleveland’s decisive sixth inning featured a runner scoring on a misplayed ball and a crucial error by Luis Aparicio, while Eddie Watt closed out the win for the Indians.
UPI reports Billie Jean King, top American remaining in the women's singles, defeated Gail Sherriff 6-1 6-3 to reach the Free International quarterfinals at Roland Garros. Rogamary Casals lost to Helene Schultz 6-1 4-4 on the muddy court.
Richey of San Angelo Texas defeated Mexico's Maresto Cara 6 3 6 0 3 246 4 in a rain delayed match to give the United States a 2 1 lead in the North American zone. The Americans clinched the series with a Monday victory and move toward the zone final in Guayaquil against Ecuador.
In Indianapolis Parnelli Jones charged into command with his turbine car as rain halted the 500. Marta Andretti led early before a clutch issue slowed Andretti Brabham Brayner Ford while Dan Gurney and Bob Foyt pressed the chase. Jones surged to the front despite heavy competition and weather delays.
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