Weiskopf Fires 65 For Kemper Open Lead
Tom Weiskopf matched the Quail Hollow course record with a seven-under 65 to take the first round lead in the Kemper Open at Charlotte. Lanny Wadkins stood second at 66, with Ken Still and others at 67 as over half the field went under par. Weiskopf cited family illness for delaying his trip, and Jack Nicklaus did not compete.
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Johncock Triumphs In Indy 500 Amid Finances And Tragedy
Johncock won the rain shortened 57th Indianapolis 500 earning over 215000 dollars amid personal bankruptcy filings listing liabilities of 369551 dollars. The win followed a deadly crash injuring teammate Swede Savage and the death of Armando Teran, with Speedway safety scrutiny announced by Tony Hulman.
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McRae Voted Top Rookie At Indy
Graham McRae of Wellington New Zealand was named rookie of the year after Indy 500 rain and wrecks. The award includes a $1000 cash prize and a Stark and Weter Trophy replica. McRae qualified 13th in his first Indy 500 and finished 16th after an engine exhaust header failure.
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Major League Baseball Tonight Schedule Listings
A series of evening games across the league with matchups including California at New York Oakland at Boston Baltimore at Texas Chicago at Milwaukee Cleveland at Kansas City Detroit at Minnesota Atlanta at Chicago Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Houston at St Louis New York at San Diego Montreal at Los Angeles Philadelphia at San Francisco plus other late games. Standouts include Koosman for New York and Downing for Los Angeles.
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Clemons to Speak at Rod Thorn Cage Camp in Athens
Barry Clemons the Cavaliers forward will headline the Second Annual Rod Thorn Cage Camp at Concord College in Athens for two June weeks. Rod Thorn Mike DAntoni and Ron Fritz Williams join Clemons as instructional staff with NBA guest appearances and local coaches. Camp runs June 10 16 and June 17 23 with fees 85 weekly on campus 45 commuter, open to grades four through 12.
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The Rain-Slicked Indy 500 and the Critique of its Pace
The piece reflects on the aborted Indianapolis 500 amid rain and crashes, praising Gordon Johncock while criticizing the race format. It notes Art Pollard’s death during time trials as a grim omen and argues speeds have risen beyond the track’s safe design, urging track widening and steeper banking to improve safety.
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Indianapolis 500 leaves wrecked cars and fallen crew
The race ends with bloodied drivers and spectators injured, and one crew member dead as the Indianapolis 500 recalls past crashes. Swede Savage and David Walther join a long list of victims in a speed at all costs era.
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Cubs crush Astros 16-8 in wild Chicago slugfest
In Chicago the Cubs exploded for 16 runs, 10 of them unearned with two outs in a chaotic first inning off Dave Roberts and relievers Jim Ray and Cecil Upshaw. Rick Monday added a solo homer, while Jose Cardenal and Carmen Fanzone drove in two runs each amid errors and miscues.
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Blue Devils advance to state title tilt with 11 3 semifinal win
Castlewood Blue Devils rout Bath County 11 3 in the Group A semifinal to reach the state final against Goochland. Charles Adams belts two homers and drives in four as Adams also earns the win in relief. Jay Hall adds a two run shot and Castlewood posts eight fourth inning runs to seize control.
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