Say Scot May Have Been All Time Best
The death of Jim Clark at Hockenheim stunned the auto racing world. The 32-year-old Scot, Indy 500 winner and two time world champion, died when his Lotus Ford Cosworth crashed in wet conditions. He was pronounced dead at Heidelberg hospital from a broken neck and skull fracture. Fellow drivers and officials called him the greatest driver of his era and possibly of all time.
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Phillies Dodgers Opening Row Sparks MLB Standstill
Philadelphia general manager John Quinn said the Phillies would not take the field in Los Angeles for the Tuesday opener amid talks of a forfeit and fine. Dodgers owner Walter O Malley and executive E J Bavasi weighed playing after King funeral restrictions. Cardinals and White Sox postponed openers in mourning but other games slated for Wednesday.
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Comets Beat Waterloo 6-3 In Cedar Rapids Opener
Cedar Rapids Comets win 6-3 over Waterloo Black Sox in the first league match played in Cedar Rapids tying for the Upper Mississippi Soccer Alliance lead. Jan Grant opened with a penalty at six minutes, Gladding added, Saldana set up, Tsandes and Jacobi answered for Waterloo. Kauffman and Grant added more for the Comets. Preliminary: Waterloo juniors 6 Cedar Rapids juniors 1.
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Forman Wins Heavyweight Title at AAU Boxing Tourney
George Forman of Texas, weighing 218 pounds, surged past a field of 280 to capture the heavyweight division crown at the National AAU Boxing Tournament in Toledo Ohio. The victory highlighted a storming start and decisive finish for the emerging contender.
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Clark Victim Voiced by Tass as Racing Icon
Tass called Jim Clark a great racing driver and said he died a victim of the Western automobile industry. It charged that over the last decade more than 100 drivers have been killed for the profits of auto monopolies.
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Clark dies in race crash at Hockenheim track
World racing mourns as Jim Clark perishes after a crash at a fast circuit. In Scotland his family reacts with shock and pride, while executives like Andy Granatelli recall his status as the sport's leading driver. Clark's body will be flown to Edinburgh for a Wednesday funeral.
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Third Straight Hickory Triumph for Petty
Richard Petty won his third consecutive Hickory Speedway grand national stock car race. He set a track record of 79.43 miles per hour in the 250 lap 100 mile event.
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Iowa lands Werkau as Nagel wins recruit from Springfield
Springfield two time all city fullback Frank Werkau will enroll at the University of Iowa after a persuasive visit by coach Ray Nagel. Werkau said the Iowa trip shifted him from Illinois and he told coach Jim Valek of Illinois his decision Friday night. Lawrence Dowling's Iowa Hawkeyes optimism cited as recruiting expands with several targets in Iowa and out of state.
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Reilly to Speak at LaSalle High Banquet
Mike Reilly former Town All American linebacker and Bears player will be the featured speaker at LaSalle high school annual athletic banquet Saturday April 27. Booster club sponsors event with tickets available from club members or LaSalle office at 363-2026.
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Casper Leads in 36-Hole Greensboro Open Finish
Billy Casper holds a two stroke edge over Bobby Nichols at 10 under par after a 36 hole day finalizing the Greater Greensboro Open. Gene Littler and Don January tied for third at 135 as the event ends after delays from the national day of mourning for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a washout.
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Percy Push Defeats Shaw In New Orleans Bout
In New Orleans Percy Push outpointed New York’s Joe Shaw. The bout went ten rounds as Push seized a decision over Shaw. Local organizers announced the upcoming rematch date.
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