Foyt Wins Indy 500 in Turbine Car for Record Purse
A. J. Foyt Jr. claimed victory in the 500 mile Indy race with a record $171,227 prize after a dramatic finish as turbine car driver Parnelli Jones faded. Jones finished sixth as Foyt’s conventional rear-engine Ford edged him and Joe Leonard. The race featured a turbine engine controversy and a total purse of $727,346.98, with multiple crashes and several top drivers failing to finish.
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Foyt Wins Indy 500 After Daring Last-Lap Maneuver
A. J. Foyt Jr. drifted behind the pack then swept through a smoky turn to win the Indianapolis 500. He dodged a five-car crash on the final lap, saying fans signaled the victory as Parnelli Jones faded with turbine gear issues. Foyt notches his third Indy 500 title joining Meyer, Shaw, and Rose.
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Oklahoma State wins District 5 baseball crown
In Stillwater Oklahoma State captured the District 5 NCAA baseball championship with a 1-0 win in the decisive showdown against Cincinnati. Earlier Cincinnati won 3-2 to force a deciding game, with Cincinnati pitcher Scott Sermonds delivering a strong effort.
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Nicklaus Eyes Rain Threat At Memphis Open
Jack Nicklaus, a Memphis Open favorite and former champ, watches skies as 36 holes may be needed Sunday if rain halts first rounds. Weather forces course prep. players like Bert Yancey and Cary Middlecoff are among entrants at Colonial Country Club amid a 6,466 yard test.
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Spartan's Giant Signs With Colts
Bubba Smith, Michigan State's 6 foot 7 inch 295 pound defensive lineman and NFL draft first pick, signed with the Baltimore Colts. Baltimore received a first round pick from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for lineman Butch Allison and quarterback Gary Cuozzo. A second item notes a Little League and Pony League meeting for boys in New Marshfield Hocking Mineral and Cardale areas at 5 p.m. today.
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