Andretti Unser Ready for Action in Parnelli Team
Parnelli Jones and Vel Mahlethich field a super team with Joe Leonard Al Unser and Mario Andretti as cars top 200 mph pace in preseason testing. Andretti notes Viceroy Special hit an unofficial 211.76 mph at Texas World Speedway and all drivers feel more confident than last season.
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Joe Leonard
al Unser
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Vel Mhletich
Andretti
Texas World Speedway
Par Nelli team reshapes 1973 Parnelli race car lineup
Designer Phillippe explains changes from 1972 to 1973 including a lower shovel snout nose and nearer center of gravity fuel cells to improve handling as Andretti and teammates prepare for the USAC season after last year's mixed results. Andretti calls the cycle of ups and downs hard to explain but promising ahead of testing.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule Doubleheaders Amid Weather Woes
Iowa City Iowa's Hawkeyes set to host Luther Friday and Cornell Saturday at Iowa Field with 2p m and 1p m starts. Coach Duane Banks notes rain and cold have sidelined two recent games and a big Big Ten opener looms next week against Minnesota in Iowa City.
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Jeff Elgin
Tom Hilinski
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Royals trim roster with Lyttle reassignment
The Kansas City Royals reduced their 25-man roster by sending outfielder Jim Lyttle to the minor league complex in Sarasota Florida for reassignment.
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Coe Opens Midwest Campaign Saturday
Coe College Kohawks kick off 1973 home season at Daniels Park with a noon doubleheader hosting Grinnell to start the four state Midwest tourney chase. The series with Cornell dates April 14 and 21 with Strellner and McCulla slated as top hurlers and Streitner and McCulla leading hitters.
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McCulla
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Benton
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Bob Thorn
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Jim Cairns
Jose Diaz
Ottawa Finds Playoff Spot
Ottawa Nationals secure a playoff berth but future home arena remains unsettled. Maple Leaf Gardens vice-president Bill Ballard favors Gardens as the playoff venue. Nick Trbovich says Toronto is home at least for the playoffs, following a hurried news conference.
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Vault Ace Set for Drake Relays
Drake Relays in Des Moines will feature Steve Smith the 1972 U S Olympic member and 18 foot indoor record holder in a pre event vault. The special display precedes the April 27 qualifying session to showcase Smith alongside fellow amateurs and college entrants Dave Roberts of Rice and Jan Johnson of Alabama.
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Upper Iowa Wrestling Letters Awarded to Fourteen
Fourteen Upper Iowa college wrestlers received letters for the 1972-73 season. Names include Vaughn, G Cartek, Bruce Gast, Backer, Randy Pacer, Rouse, Swancut, Fiuphes, Banke, and others from Postville, Cedar Rapids, and surrounding areas.
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Upper Iowa
Agnase Mianetettare
Dey Ould
Nikon Thelloy
Hal Vaughn
Ceapids
Cartek Niaara
Three Way Tie Tops Walton Trapshoot Leaders
Ron Davis Dick Alberts and Ray Musil each broke 48 of 50 targets to tie for first in the weekly trapshoot at the Izaak Walton club grounds Wednesday.
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Coach Quits Four-Season College Coaching Post
New York AP reports Les Yell resigns as head basketball assistant at St Francis Brooklyn after four seasons with the college. He previously served seven years as an assistant.
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