Auto Racing Becomes Nation's Top Spectator Sport
Auto racing has grown into a multimillion-dollar spectator sport with a wide fan base led by figures such as Andy Granatelli. The game is run by five major sanctioning bodies and supported by Detroit automakers, tire companies, and race tracks across the United States.
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New York
Midwest
Indianapolis
Daytona
Detroit
Wall Street
Andy Granatelli
America
Bobcats Seek MAC Title Triple in Spring Championship
Ohio University fields strong teams in track golf and tennis for the 23rd MAC spring championships at Western Michigan. The Bobcats lead the All-Sports trophy race and aim to defend titles, with key performers in track including Leedy Fish Hungarter Maul Crawford and Leitch. Golf features Schenk White and Blosser’s squad eyeing another title. Toledo defends tennis with solid doubles Modell Adams.
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Ohio University
Western Michigan
Ohio
Miami
Bobcats
Toledo
Western
Kent State
Broncos
Leedy
Fish
Hungarter
Dave Leitch
Leitch
Craig Maul
Tony Crawford
Huntington
W. Va
Kermit Blosser
Ludi Schenk
White
Timo Kilpelainen
Bronco
MAC
Steve Modell
Lee Adams
Wysong and Maxwell Miss Open Qualifier in Dallas
Touring pros Dudley Wysong and Billy Maxwell were among the casualties as 533 players at 50 sites earned sectional spots for the U S Open. Many big names tried in Dallas after Colonial Invitation, with Terry Dill shooting 67 71 138 to lead. other qualifiers included Bobby Cole, George Knudson, Tommy Jacobs and Phil Rodgers. Rain limited play in Camden and Buffalo. Deane Beman and Lee Elder qualified in Washington. Brent Hartman tied for top in Indianapolis with a hole in one aiding his result.
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Dudley Wysong
Billy Maxwell
Dallas
Fort Worth
Terry Dill
Bobby Cole
George Knudson
Tommy Jacobs
Phil Rodgers
Howie Johnson
Tony Jacklin
Steve Oppermann
John Schlee
Jack Montgomery
Rives McBee
Don Massengall
Art Wall
John Lotz
Orville Moody Wysong
Maxwell
Camden
S.C
Buffalo
N.Y
Deane Beman
Lee Elder
Washington
A Balding
Dave Ragan
Gordon Jones
Palm Beach Gardens
Fla
Major League Leaders Highlight Primary Stats
A snapshot of leading hitters and pitchers across the American and National Leagues. Notables include Jones and Aaron atop batting, Kessinger driving in runs for Chicago, and Brock with stolen bases. Pitching leaders include Strisegate Jenkins in decisions and Perry with strong setups.
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C. Jones
New York
Aaron
Atlanta
Kessinger
Checago
Sante
Cheage
Berks
Chicago
Hite
M. Alan Purtsburgh
Dorbies
H. Agron
Atlanto
Willems
Jackson
Atlants
Tolon
Creinvat
Mome —mcCovey
San Franence
H. Aaron
Brock
Si Lows
Morr Gon
Meustan
Bonds
Lancers Rose Fails State Meet Bid At Regional Trials
George Rose of Federal Hocking ran 4 35.4 in the mile at the Class A Regional in Dayton but finished sixth, missing the top four to qualify for state. He also ran the 880 in 2 10. Southeastern District qualifiers included Dave Juenge Unioto and Arch Harris Paint Valley with wins in hurdles and the 220. Dwight Hill Southeastern set a regional pole vault record of 13 feet. From Adena and others, fourth place finishes and a 880 relay qualification were noted. Class AA regional in Worthington adds Gallipolis Tom Spencer high hurdles 14 4 and Lancaster(s) Beaty Graf Nicker son in various events. An organizational meeting for the Women's Summer Trio League is set for Roll Bowl on Thursday at 8 p.m.
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George Rose
Federal Hocking
Dayton
Dave Juenge
Unioto
Arch Harris
Paint Valley
Dwight Hill
Southeastern Bset
Randy Beverly
Adena
Merle Jones
Manchester
Worthington
Distict
Gallipolis
Tom Spencer
Lancaster
Bill Beaty
Gary Graf
Bruce Nickerson
River boating signs warn of deep water and hazards
Mercury outboards advise boaters to read river currents and shoreline changes. Deep water tends to center on straightaways, and on bends it is toward the outside. Lighter or choppy water signals shallow areas while eddies and whirlpools indicate submerged obstructions. Dead calm pockets point to shallow spots.
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Mercury Outboards
Van Breda Wolff Resigns as Lakers Coach to Face Pistons
Van Breda Kolff resigns as Los Angeles Lakers coach amid feuds with Wilt Chamberlain and speculation he will join the Detroit Pistons. Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke says no deal. Chamberlain blamed the coach for a playoff loss, later apologized for actions during the game.
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Jack Stevenson
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
van Breda
van Breda Kolff
Lakers
Wit Chamberlain
Detroit Pistons
Laker
Pistons
Jack Kent Cooke
Bill
Chamberlain
Boston
Wilt
Reds Beat Indians in Kid Glove Exhibition Night
Cincinnati pitchers Gary Nolan and Gerry Arrigo led a 74 victory over Cleveland in the annual Kid Glove game. Alex Johnson drove in four runs with a two run homer and a two run single while Bobby Tolan added two RBIs. Proceeds benefited knothole baseball players. attendance was 17,863.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Cleveland
Dave Bristol
Gary Nolan
Gerry Arrigo
Nolan
Wayne Granger
Arrigo
Alex Johnson
Bobby Tolan
Indians
Rick Scheinblum
Steve Hargan
Rained-Out Trials Limit Rebuilding at Indy 500
In Indianapolis the May 30 race looms as engines may not be rebuilt between qualifying and the race. Ford turbo engines lead in speed though reliability favors Offenhauser. Drivers Sammy Sessions and Roger West were injured in separate incidents during practice.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Danny Jones
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Jones
Toppe Dretti
Iun
Sammy Sessions
Nashville
Mich
Roger West
Joliet
Sessions
West
Warren Captures Tri Valley Conference Tourney Title
Warren, led by pitcher Jerry Mitchem who struck out 14 and issued one walk, blanked Fort Frye to win the Tri Valley Conference's first annual baseball tournament. Warren improves to 15-7. Fort Frye reached the final by defeating Winter County 63.
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Vincent — Warren
Jerry Mitchem
Fort Frye
Mitchem
Warriors
Winter County
Warren Loco
Webster, Mimcks
Ard Hondbehuecher
Wormweght
Athens Chilly Game Canceled By Weather And Conflicts
Athens and Chillicothe baseball were unable to play due to transportation issues a dance conflict and rain. The Bulldogs stand 12 6 overall and will finish the season with a doubleheader at Lancaster starting at 1 p m on Saturday.
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Athens
Chillicothe
Bulldogs
Lancaster
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