Andretti Wins Indy 500 In Substitute Car After Crash
Mario Andretti drives a backup car to a runaway 156.967 mph victory at Indianapolis. He started front row, led early, then painted away rivals Dan Gurney and Bobby Unser as Granatell celebrated later. The win caps a dramatic week after a fiery crash sidelined his original machine.
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Andretti eyes win in famed Indy 500 as prize may reach 200000
Indy Motor Speedway hosts the 500 mile race where Mano Andretti, a veteran driver from Nazareth, Pa, faces top rivals including Bobby Unser and Dan Gurney. The event draws an undisclosed crowd, with potential prize money up to 200000 for the winner. Mechanical failures marred much of the field as 12 cars finished.
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Giles Says 1969 Is His Last Year
Cincinnati AP veteran NL president Warren Giles says he will retire after the Miami Beach winter meeting in early December 1969. Giles, 73, has led the National League since 1951 and clarified a prior quote about a September 1 retirement date.
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Carroll Hits Came-Winning Homer For Reds Eight-Game Win Streak
Cincinnati snapped a 3-3 tie in the 10th inning as Clay Carroll hit a pinch homer off Bob Gibson to lift the Reds over the Cardinals. Johnny Bench drove in three runs with a seventh inning homer, while Joe Torre added three RBIs as tight pitching from Carroll sealed the win.
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