Dickinson Wins Colonial National Invitational Golf Title
Gardner Dickinson overcame early struggles to win the Colonial National Invitation with a final 278 two under par. He credited a lost job offer from a friend for fueling his comeback, saying the victory brings $60,000 in prize money and ends a 12-try bid for the prestigious title. Player, January, and others contended, but Dickinson led from early on and sealed victory with steady putting.
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Jim Hiatt
Legion Lanes
Don January
Digger Flubs Lead as Indy Qualifying Weather Delays Race
Indianapolis weather ruins opening day qualifying at the Memorial Day race week. Digger, also known as Jigger, flubbed his chance while top speeds led by Sirais stood out among 38 starters. Rain wiped out scheduled 10 mile trials and the May 31 race date, delaying qualifying sessions and threatening the lineup.
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Tommy Aare
Bow. Dickson
J. Radrisver
St.eis Fred Marti
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Rama Stars After Running Dry Wins Tennessee 500
Rama Star of Keokuk Iowa overcame two gas-outs to win the Tennessee 500 at Bristol driven by rain stoppage. Amy Hampton of Louisville finished second in a 1909 Dodge with Benny Parsons of Detroit third in a 1969 Ford. Parsons led early, then Jigger Stott briefly led before two fuel laps kept him off the podium. Stott would have claimed the pole with a fourth lap if counted, per Endy rules.
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Walt Carney Earns Tipton Feature Win
Walt Carney wins the Tipton stock car feature beating Jim Havell of New Liberty after a 20 lap battle. The program includes heat winners in the Benodified and street stock divisions with multiple rollovers and accidents delaying races.
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East Moline
Kim Havell
Dick Stoolman
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Athins
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Maquoketa
Paul Jensen
Olin Hoth
Rodney Laveamp
Dave Edwards
Jim ‘ Fousey
Dickson
Wayne Settles
Par Wrake
Clarencei
Opal Barrell
C. Ro
Chuck Lukemyres
Wall Carney
Rick Stonlman
Jarry Hult
Baromel
Davenport
Atle Becker
Atkins
Duane Sielie
Bale Welsh
Rye
Gy Bohr
Teton
Roy Wilton
Daved Sider
Maguoher
Carneys
Nayell
Lukemyresi
Duane Stel
Spirit Setiles
Laesi
Maquorela
Jim Bliss
Andrew
Dale Duane
Baldwin
Jim Fousey
Rodney Laucamp
Don Yariam
Canton
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Camancht
Centerville Ousted From National Junior College Tourney
Flint Michigan junior college defeated Centerville 5 4 in the North Central District semifinals to advance to the district title game against Wright. Wright beat Willmar 4 3 in 10 innings as Ron Mihalak homered and Mike Veltri delivered a run scoring single. Centerville finishes 38 11, Wright 11 6 5, Willmar 12 7.
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Willmar
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Junior College
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Wright
Grand Junction
Cole
Mike’Veltri
Ed Cybulski
Ron Mihalak
Wilimar
Indy Cars Race Toward 200 MPH Amid Aerodynamic Innovations
Indianapolis AP report notes drivers fear flying wheels as aerodynamic lift rises with wider tires and spoilers. Colin Chapman of Lotus explains lift effects on wheels and body, with wedge-shaped designs and spoilers boosting speed and cornering for Andretti No. 2 and Hills No. 70 in the 1960s era Indy 500.
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Evans Drives Over 200 MPH at NeSTA Raceway
Cedar Rapids driver Leon Evans topped 200.44 mph in 7.80 seconds at NeSTA Raceway for the first time this year in a AA Puel Dragster. Top honors went to Paul Bandfield for a C-Dragster record and Bob Sells claimed Super Stock in an Olds. Vern Moats won Competition Eliminator in a hemipowered A-Altered Jaguar.
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Leon Evans
Cedar Rapids
Nesta Raceway
Evans
Paul Bandfield
Bob Sells
Vern Moats
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