Andretti Favored to Win 500 Mile Indy Race
Indianapolis crowds size up Mario Andretti as the favorite for the Golden Anniversary 500 mile race after a record speed qualifying at 165.899 mph. Clark Foyt Gurney and Jones remain strong contenders while many rookies face long odds amid the field of Ford and Offenhauser engines.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mario Andretti
Jimmy Clark
Scotland
Dan Gurney
George Sauders
Lafayette
Rodger Ward
Clark
Foyt
Jones
Spe
Facts and Figures Of 500 Mile Race At Indianapolis
The 50th 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway FIA sanctioned open to USAC NASCAR SCCA and FIA affiliates. Start about 10 am CST Monday. Field 33 fastest of 79 entrants in cars with 24 Ford 9 Offenhauser engines. Purse 150000 guaranteed rising with attendance 200000 in prizes 30000 lap prizes 150 per leader per lap. Tra ffic 300000 expected. Track 22 miles brick asphalt 9 degree banked turns 60 feet wide. MCA-TV closed circuit to 200 theaters in US Canada 12 sites in England via Early Bird Satellite. Radio IMS network 850 stations with Spanish AR gentina translation and VOA.
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FIA
USAC
Nascar
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Memorial Day Derby On Bicycles
The fifth annual Memorial Day bicycle derby sponsored by the Chanute Cycle Club and the Chanute Recreation Commission will run 4 to 6 p m Monday at Royster Stadium with more than 40 pre registered riders. Races cover kiddies on tricycles to an eight lap open class plus models old man s challenge and two rider bicycles. A rock n roll band grand march and top three prizes plus ribbons are planned. If rain, the derby moves to June 5.
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Marine honors double promotion for Viet Nam veteran
In Milwaukee, Ru dolf D. Heyse, 35, was promoted twice in one day by the U.S. Marine Corps. He began as a gunnery sergeant, then became a master sergeant and a second lieutenant in rapid succession after his application to a career officer program was approved on the same day he earned a top sergeant promotion for Viet Nam service.
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Milwaukee, Wis
U.S. Marine Corps
Rudolf D. Heyse
Heyse
Viet Nam
AL-Olathe Opens Season With Olathe Clash Sunday
The American Legion baseball team begins its season Sunday night at 8 at City Park field against Olathe. Manager Herbert Washburn says this is the only night game of the year and all Legion games are free except tournament games. The Gray 2 by 4s host Wichita Business College tonight at 7 30 at City Park, then travel to Columbus tomorrow to face the Bombers. The Legion also heads to Coffeyville today for a game.
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Olathe
City Park
Herbert Washburn
Legion
Washburn
Wichita Business College
June Douglas Wins International Race
June Douglas, a 31-year-old stock broker from Philadelphia Fund of New York, won the Women's International Air Race in Monterrey Mexico securing first in handicap standings. Judy Wagner of Palos Verdes California finished second and Mary Anne Noah of Mission Kansas was fifth among 30 starters in the $2,500 event.
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Fila
June Douglas
Philadephia Fund of
New York
Monterrey
Mexico
Judy Wagner
Palos Verdes
Calif
International League scores roll in upsets and extras
In ten innings Toronto edged Buffalo 5 to 4 while Syracuse beat Rochester 5 to 3. Columbus defeated Toledo 5 to 4 and Richmond won 2 to 1 in ten innings. Pacific Coast results saw Portland 6 over Denver 3 and Seattle 4 to 1 against Oklahoma City. Vancouver 3 beat Tacoma 1. Phoenix 5 defeated Spokane 3.
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Syracuse
Rochester
Columbus
Toledo
Richmond
Jacksonville
Portland
Denver
Seattle
Oklahoma City
Vancouver
Tacoma
Phoenix
Spokane
Reds down Cardinals in spacious new Busch Stadium
Cincinnati Reds win 6-5 at St Louis as Vada Pinson hits two first inning homers and Curt Flood drives in four. Baltimore defeats Kansas City 4-2 with Andy Etchebarren driving in two. Pitchers include Art Mahaffey for St Louis and Jim O'Toole for Cincinnati.
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Baltimore
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Boston
California
San Fran
Los Angeles
Houston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis’ New Park
Reds
Vada Pinson
Andy Etchenbarren
Kansas City
Art Mahaffey
Pinson
Tommy Helms
Maloney
Curt Flood
Dams Report Readouts From Area Water Levels
Readings show Area Dams at 1 036 00 and 901 50 with 948 50 as yesterday's level John Redmond Toronto Fall River noted among sites nee 1 036 901 51 948 56 as reference points for basin storage data.
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John Redmond
Toronto
Fall River
Oklahoma Winds Favor Johnny Pott In City Open Lead
Johnny Pott, 30, holds a four stroke lead at 133 after 36 holes of the Oklahoma City Open at Quail Creek. He praises calm winds and fast greens as Weiskopf and Lema linger at 137 and 139 while Massenale, Devlin and Baird sit at 140.
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Okla
Johnny Pott
Oklahoma
Pott
Quail Creek Golf and Country Club
Tom Weiskopf
Weiskopf
Quail Creek
Lane Trotters Elect Officers At Banquet
Lane Trotters Bowling League elected officers at a banquet at the Tioga Hotel. New officers are F Anderson president M Riker vice president I Gates secretary S Solomon treasurer and D Jerome sergeant at arms. Fowler's Transport Service won trophies. high scorers include A Mayer 559 and B Keller 632.
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Tioga Hotel
F. Anderson
M. Riker
I. Gates
S. Solomon
D. Jerome
Fowler's Transport Service
Minnie Hinkle
Irene Gates
Lorraine White
Nelle Batesell
Alma Mayer
A. Mayer
Ruth Weeks
City Association
Helen Carter
Edilee Noland
Edna Raney
Dee Rose
Recreation Calendar Monday and Tuesday Events
On Monday at Derby Royster Stadium events include Archery at Santa Fe Park at 7. On Tuesday a Little League manager umpire meeting is scheduled at Pad at 7 30.
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Santa Fe Park
Little League
Fight Results From Melbourne and Los Angeles Cards
Lightweights Ray Perez of Honolulu out pointed Jerry Stokes of Louisville in Melbourne while Jerry Quarry of Bellflower drew Tony Alongi of Paterson after six rounds. Zorrita Gonzalez of Tacuba defeated Lady Linares of Puerto Rico on points in Los Angeles.
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Melbourne
Australia
Ray Perez
Honolulu
Jerry Stokes
Louisville
Los Angeles
Jerry Quarry
Bellflower
Calif
Tony Alongi
Paterson
N.J
Drew
Zorrita Gonzalez
Tacuba
Mexico
Lady Linares
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Lloyd Ruby
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Hastings
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Mission, Kan
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Etchebarren
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Bill Bryan
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al Jackson
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Goodyear
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