Fiery crash delays Indianapolis 500 race rescheduled to today
The 57th Indianapolis 500 was halted after a dramatic crash on the main straightaway. David Walther, 25, from Dayton, survived with critical burns and other injuries as nine spectators also were hurt. The race, restarted at 10 am EDT amid a forecast of showers, with crews repairing nine damaged cars and debris scattered near the front rows.
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Roll Cages Urged On Racers
Indianapolis drivers press for protective cages after a 77 car crash in Gasoline Alley. David Walther suffered burns and a broken wrist, while Gary Bettenhausen cites long fights for cages and notes high support among drivers.
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Red Sox Fight Cal Angels And Royals In Nine Game Stand
Boston heads home for a nine game Fenway Park run starting with the Angels, then the world champion A’s and Royals before road trip. Boston’s 5-4 loss in Kansas City drops them four games behind Detroit in the AL East as Marty Pattin fails to secure a win and Cookie Rojas delivers the decisive single. Bill Lee starts the opener against California while Nolan Ryan brings a 6-4 mark for the Angels.
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Nicklaus presses ahead with major goals after Atlanta win
Jack Nicklaus runs his 1970 season toward majors after a dominant Atlanta Golf Classic victory. He finished 16 under at 272 to secure $30,000 and move to the top of the money list, while planning defense of the U S Open title at Oakmont. Harvard earns College World Series berth after 35 3 record and 8-1 district final win over Providence.
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Pepitone retires again after Cubs Braves deal
In St Louis Joe Pepitone, moved from the Cubs to the Braves on May 19, decides to retire again. The sports lineup also notes San Diego Padres sale for a record 12 million to Washington businessmen who will relocate the team to the capital in 1974. Other items cover Nicklaus winning the Atlanta Golf Classic, Arda’s Dunlop Championship, Stan Smith’s French Open result, Hoganson signing with the Nordiques, Oilers trade, Buddy Baker’s World 600 win, Walther’s Indy 500 crash, Ickx and Redmond winning at Nürburgring, Puttemans two mile and Wohlhueter 1:44.6, Soviet basketball win, and Tentam in the Met Handicap.
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Mahoney Nips Tiger Fresh in Seventh In South Portland
South Portland Mahoney Junior High edged Biddeford Freshmen 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh. Rick Mackie held the Tiger poorenes to preserve the win as Biddeford fell to 6-2.
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Whalers open 1973-74 season ticket sales to public
Boston based New England Whalers announce public access to season tickets for the 1973-74 World Hockey Association season. The club will host all 39 home games at Boston Garden after splitting games with the old arena in its inaugural year.
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Thornton Hammers Westbrook in Telegram League tilt
Thornton Academy routed Westbrook 13 8 in a Telegram League baseball game. Pitcher Jon Mistos improved to 4 0 on the season despite giving up 12 hits and eight runs as Thornton surged with a six run ninth inning. Mike Verrier John Larochelle Mike Dorais and Jeff Boudreau each had three hits including four doubles a triple and a homer. The Trojans improved to seven wins against six losses and close the season at Saco against Cheverus High School.
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Fred Jackson No-Hits Biddeford Softball Game
Fred Jackson pitched seven innings with 11 hits allowed but struck out six as Shield's edged Kennebunk Gulf 10 to 2. Farnsworth and Sturman provided key hits in a big fourth inning, while Peck took the loss for Kennebunk Gulf.
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Top Tennis Stars Press for Influence at French Open
At Paris the ATP, led by Cliff Drysdale, plans strategy before a key ILTF meeting. They may boycotque Queens Club and Eastbourne warmups over seedings and prize money. Chris Evert resumes bid for French title after rain delay. Stan Smith advances to last 16 and to receive UNESCO Fair Play Award.
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Wilbur Wonderful adds two wins over Indians
Wilbur Wood tossed a six hitter across two games including a 6-3 win and a 4-0 victory as Chicago White Sox ace improves to 13-3. Minnesota and Detroit win. Pirates, Reds, Giants also post victories. Rain delays Yankees vs Rangers.
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Pepitone Quits Braves for Chicago Amid Turmoil
In St Louis AP reports Joe Pepitone was sent to Chicago after he announced plans to quit the Atlanta Braves. Braves vice president Eddie Robinson said Pepitone was placed on the disqualified list for conduct not conforming to his contract. Robinson indicated Pepitone could be traded to Chicago, citing a May 19 Cubs-Atlanta deal as a trigger for the turmoil.
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