Sam Hanks Wins Indy 500 on 12th Attempt
Sam Hanks, age 42 from Pacific Palisades, wins the 500 mile race at Indianapolis with a record speed of 135.601 mph. Jim Rathmann of Miami finishes second after a long chase but car frame issues slow him late. Hanks announces plans to retire after this year with potential racing in Italy, while the Mercury team and fellow drivers face a busy postrace scene and prize distributions.
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Sam Hanks Wins 51-Mile Indy Classic After Tough Race
Indianapolis AP Sam Hanks wins the 51 mile race at the track, triumphing after 200 laps in a Belond Special. He accepts the Borg-Warner trophy with wife Alice and actress Cyd Charisse, vows not to race in 600 if he wins, and credits car performance for the victory.
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Franklin, Wilson Vie For City High School Baseball Title
Franklin seeks the undisputed city championship in a Saturday game against Wilson at Daniels Park. The matchup, moved from Friday due to wet grounds, remains the decisive contest.
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Art Pennington shines in Mason City win on opening night
Art Pennington, famed Three-3 league slugger, hit a homer over the scoreboard in Austin Minnesota as Mason City beat Austin 15 10 opening night. He added a two run homer in Faribault and a four run blast later. He notes Cedar Rapids lags behind and sends hello to ball fans.
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M J Player Suspended Two Weeks After Kilborn Wilson Tie
An M J league player, John Jermeier of Kiborn, receives a two week ban starting June 1 after grabbing umpire Hank Beauday in a Kilborn Wilson game at Daniels park. Wilson forfeits when Kilborn manager Don Buchheimer is ejected, Kilborn down to eight players. Next game Sunday at 2 pm between Walls and Wilson at Daniels park. The Midland Halls Clothes Hame Friday event is postponed while Armstrange Thede softball in Major Open league proceeds at Dis park at 7:30 pm.
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Glanville and Poer Lead with 78s at Cedar Hapids Club
Glanville and Poer posted the low gross of 78 at Cedar Hapids Country Club on Thursday. Poer also won the longest drive with a 25 yard smash. Other leaders include Tonle with 38 12 85 and Morrell with AS-17 08, while 8nlch and 95 24 72 appear among scores.
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White Sox surge as Pierce leads pennant chase
The Chicago White Sox take the Memorial Day lead in the pennant race behind Billy Pierce’s stellar pitching as he erupts to a major league best 67 wins, pushing past Cleveland and powering a doubleheader sweep. Cincinnati holds first in the NL with a 1 1/4 game edge. Yankees inch close in the AL standings.
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McNeal Homer King Leads Cedar Rapids Raiders Rush
The Cedar Rapids Raiders seek a spot for McNeal as he leads Three-I league with 27 homers, 18 doubles and 12 stolen bases. Sheridan released leaves eight pitchers. Peoria leads, Davenport chase, and Burlington hosts upcoming game in a rain-affected four-game set.
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Midgets Rained Out at Hawkeye Downs on Memorial Day
Thursday’s forecast thundershower forced the postponement of the Midwest Modified Championship at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. Promoter Frank Winkley moved four 10 lap heats and the 100 mile feature to Sunday at 6 p.m. with 42 cars entered and many from Minnesota expected to return. Red Woyle and Nick Mitchie, former Gellar peers, were noted among the field as observers predicted a strong Cedar Rapids showing.
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