Sweikert Triumphs in 39th Memorial Day Indy Race
Indianapolis driver Bob Sweikert wins the 39th Memorial Day 500 mile race at Indianapolis, earning about 75 000 dollars. Bill Vukovich’s widow receives at least 7300. A catastrophic multi car wreck halted the event as Vukovich, a Fresno native, died following the crash. several other drivers suffer injuries including Keller, Bay, Niday, and Mal.
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Los Angeles
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Americans Return in British Amateur First Round
In Ames Scotland American golfer Walker Cup competitor made his return to competitive golf in the first round of the British Amateur. Don Cherry of Wichita Falls Texas and Dock Yost of Portland Oregon also lost their opening matches along with 16 other Americans, many of them service members.
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Tive Golf
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Don Cherry
Wichitels
Tex
Dock Yost
Porteland
Ore
Fire impact delays Middletown trapshooting championships
A large field of about 500 entries is expected for the Ohio State trapshooting championships in Middletown, with the event pushed by a fire delaying the initial rounds. The Buckeye competition opens Thursday with 1000 targets across singles, handicap, and doubles, as Western Michigan faces Obie Male in a best of three NCAA playoff.
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Tragic Indy 500 crash ends Vukovich era
AP reports Ward Ward Vukovich died after his Hopkins Special flipped and caught fire on the backstretch during the Indianapolis 500. The 36 year old driver was trapped beneath the burning car as fire crews moved in. Vukovich had hoped to win three straight 100 mile races. His wife Esther fainted in the stands. He left two children, Marlene and William. He had earned substantial winnings and lap prizes, with a standout career at the speedway.
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Port-Siders Top Hitters In National League
Lefthanded hitters lead National League batting, while American League top averages favor right-handed batters. Among NL leaders, only Roy Sampanella from Brooklyn is a righty in the top group, with Ted Kinesewak and Tommie Ashburn among the pace-setters. Kuenn, Mantle, and Evers post strong marks for 379, .? 329, and .324 respectively.
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Ted Kinesewak
Cincinnati
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Indy 500 Race Finisher Standings Revealed
In Indianapolis at the speedway the 100 mile race results show Bob Sweikert finishing first with 128.208 mph, followed by Tony Bettenhausen 127.37, Jimmy Davies 126.28, Thomson 125.644, Walt Faulkner 125.290, Andy Linden 128.022, Al Herman 134.78, Pat OConnor 124.048, Jimmy Dagwall and Pat Manerty among others with speeds listed and several entries incomplete.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Ind
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Chicago
Beane Corton Speedway
Jim Rathmann
Miami
Helioscope Edges High Gun at Belmont Park in Close Handicap
Belmont Park hosted the La Subur ban Handicap where Trellonsype won by a head over King Ranch horse High Gun. The event drew attention to handicappers amid tense betting and rumors of weight adjustments. Memorial Day weekend racing produced mixed results and a return to normal after a volatile day.
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Aggie Private Eye Probe Sparks Texas A&M Controversy
A Texas A M recruit ing controversy flared as Aggie alumni hired a San Antonio private investigator to probe other South Central Conference members. The scandal follows a two year probation and cancellation of letters of intent. Dr E D Mouzon of SMU supported investigation while Howard Grube welcomed any effort to uncover the truth.
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Lost Cyclist Found After Uranium Prospectors Aid
In California near Boron Dale Sisco Herbert Alte, 28, Torrance, vanished Saturday during an 80 mile race at Cuddiehack Dry Lake. Sheriff deputies searched Monday. Sisco later appeared saying he ran out of gas and was picked up by two uranium prospectors who were heading home.
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Calif
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Civili
Baseball Scores and Schedule From Tuesday to Wednesday
Tuesday baseball results show Chicago 1 5 Washington 3 3 New 23 in 10 innings Kansas City 8 5 Detroit 6 11 innings Baltimore 8 1 Boston 6 8. Wednesday plans include Boston at Chicago 7 PM New York at Kansas City 1 PM and 8 PM Washington at Detroit 1 PM.
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Baseball Reserve Corps Hasana Day of Bees
Players like Bob Speake and George Crowe boosted the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee in split results against St. Louis and Cincinnati respectively. Speake homered twice in Chicago’s extra inning wins, Crowe delivered key hits for Milwaukee, while Smalley and Simpson stood out for the Phillies and Kansas City later in the slate.
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White Sox
Eddie Yost
Washington
Bob Porterfield
DeLack
Don Newcombe
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Finsterwald Wins Fort Wayne Open in Rain Soaked Finish
Veteran golfer Finsterwald captured the Fort Wayne Open title with a 269-13 under par, beating defending champion Ford. He earned 2400 dollars, tying Ford for the top money among a windy, rain impacted event. The Athens, Ohio native pulled away after a strong first day and held off Ford during a tense final round. Finsterwald now eyes the Tom OShanter tournament and a chance to qualify for the National Open in Cincinnati.
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Fay Crocker Wins Wolverine Open in Detroit
Fay Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay captured her second win of the year at the first Wolverine Open at Forest Lake Country Club Detroit Michigan. She finished 72 holes in 291 seven strokes under par earning 3000 dollars. Amateurs Witt Smith of St. Clair Michigan took third.
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Hungarian Pair Sets Pace in Melbourne Olympic Trials
Sandor Anarso clocked 8 minutes 34 seconds for 2 miles at White City Stadium as Laszlo Tabor pushed British challenger Ken Wood in a fast 2 mile race. Tabori earlier sparked the track world with a 6:31 half mile in a top meeting as squads prepare for Melbourne 1996 Olympic Games.
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Sandor Anarso
Laszlo Tabor
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Ty Gaston
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Merrick and Snyder Win Seatch Fourball Tourney
Dian Merrick and Larry Snyder claimed low gross honors at the Athens Country Club foursome event with a top score of 44. Mrs Don Jacobe and Howard Hachenbacher won low net with 48 1296 in yesterday’s competition.
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Perez Retains Title With Fifth Round KO Victory
The piece notes Perez will decide after returning to Buenos Aires whether to continue as the defending champion. He claimed a fifth round knockout over Younis Shirai, extending his title hold and ending the bout decisively.
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Lancaster bowler tops POR tournament amid steady pace
The Lancaster bowler aims for records as the 1204 Anerctn event opens amid heavy 587 10 conversions. Harold Niggemeyer from Lanlarold energized the day with a booster ten in the fourth squad while only two squads competed due to Memorial Day.
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Eagles Split Twin Bill With Gallipolis State
Gallipolis Eagles split a twin bill with Gallipolis State Institute All-Stars. They won the first game 4 to 0 behind four hit pitching by Le Grande Martin with a Spencer homer. They lost the second game 9 to 2 as Joe Mezinko gave up six hits and Harold Clark took the loss.
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Poirier Stops Diaz in Fourth at St. Nicholas Arena
Gene Poe reports Poirier a Korean War veteran with wallop floor Cuba's Miguel Diaz twice and halt him in 2:17 of the fourth round on television Monday. The win marks Poirier's seventh straight, 17th in nine with one defeat and nine knockouts.
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Miguel Diaz
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