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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

31 May 1966

Page 11

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1966

Page

11

Hill Wins 500 as Clark Protest Fails at Indianapolis

Graham Hill was confirmed winner of the 50th Indianapolis 500. Gordon Johncock protested alleging car repair denial after a first lap crash. Anthony Granatelli noted Clark’s crew missed a timing beat but Clark’s car finish remained unchanged. Final results list Hill first, Clark second, McElreath third, Johncock fourth with many retirements and incidents across the field.

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Some Blame Billy Foster

Billy Foster of British Columbia faced criticism from some drivers after the Memorial Day 500 first lap crash that eliminated about a third of the field. Foster denied fault, saying a left cue caused him to move right and collide with Gordon Johncock. He noted speeds around 140 to 150 mph and plans to return to Indianapolis next year.

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Cepeda Sparks Cardinals To Strong Start In pennant bid

Cepeda leads St Louis after trade for Ray Sadecki boosting the lineup and morale. He collects four hits including a homer in a 3 1 win over Houston while the team moves to 11 7 in recent games and raises Cepeda’s average to .429 since joining the Cards. Giants get dividend from Sadecki who beats Cincinnati as Dodgers handle Atlanta.

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Joe Gergen UPL Sports Orlando Cepeda St. Louis Gateway Arch Mississippi River Cardinals Bob Howsam Ken Bower Dick Groat Bill White Houston Astros Redbirds Giants Sadecki Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta Pittsburgh Chicago New York Philadelphia San Francisco Willie McCovey
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Round of Champions Scores Tangle in Akron Golf Event

Fire AKRON Ohio hosts a Round of Champions on Beat the Champing handicap as Marr meets Gary Player. A 70 par round with 98 37 70 marks a high score showing under tough conditions at Country Club.

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Champing Marr Gary Player Fire- Akron Minneapolis
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Indianapolis 500 Monday TV coverage tops live viewing

Fans packed the Iowa theater as an opening crash filled with flying wheels and smoke dominated the Indy 500. Closed circuit replay highlighted Jimmy Clark’s spins, A. J. Foyt’s dash over the fence, and Mario Andretti’s high speed scare. Dan Gurney critiqued rival drivers while pit antics and fuel hose suspicions added race-day color.

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Colorado Broncos Select Franks in AFL Draft

Denver Colorado AP reports the University of Colorado varsity joined the AFL draft action as Frank Rogers of the Uni was signed by the Denver Broncos in the 1966 campaign.

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