Davidson Known as Indy 500 Encyclopedia at 30
Donald Davidson, USAC statistician and historian, is famed as the Indy 500 authority. The Wiltshire native recallably lists finishers from 1919 and the last rookie winner until 1966, and memorizes nearly 2,000 cars and drivers since 1911. He moved to Indianapolis in 1964 and became a fixture at the track.
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Donald Davidson
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Gaston Chevrolet
George Sanders
Graham Hill
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Salisbury
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A. J. Watson
Watson
Indiaapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Three San Antonio Brews Win Behind Strong Moyer Show
San Antonio built on three hits to beat Shreveport 3-2 as Jim Moyer went the distance for the Brewers. Shreveport’s Dan Thomas hit a solo homer, while El Paso routed Alexandria 6-0 and Arkansas topped Midland 10-1 in other Texas League games.
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Shreveport
Brewers
Rick Richardson
Jim Moyer
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Dan Thomas
el Paso
Alexandria
Arkansas
Midland
Memphis
Amarillo
Frank Tanana
Tom Miali
Tanana
Jeff Anderson
Blues
Rumor Pressure Surrounds Secretariat Ahead of Preakness
Trainer Lucien Laurin wrestles with rumors about Secretariat as Pimlico prepares for the Preakness Stakes. Secretariat is the 2-5 favorite in a field likely to include Sham and others, with $818,400 total purse and $129,900 to the winner.
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Eddie Sweat
Secretariat
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Meadow Stable
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Riva Ridge
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Sham
Sigmund Sommer
Pancho Martin
Royals Fall as Ryans No-Hits Kansas City Then Rangers Rally
California’s Nolan Ryan pitched a no-hitter against the Royals on Tuesday night. The Rangers later beat Kansas City 2-1 amid big crowds and 10 cent beer. Detroit edged Boston 6-5 in 10 innings. the Yankees crushed Milwaukee 11-4. Minnesota beat Chicago 8-6. California downed Oakland 7-2. Mets topped Montreal 8-3. Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 5-2. St. Louis over Chicago 3-1. Atlanta bested Houston 5-2 in 11. Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 8-6 in 11. San Diego defeated San Francisco 4-1. Harris robbed Mayberry of a double with a leaping sixth-inning catch. Yastrzemski and Kasko were ejected in Detroit Boston. Gamble scored the deciding run on a sacrifice. Hiller earned Detroit’s first bullpen win. Wright won his first game for California. Munson drove in key runs for the Yankees. Mitterwald’s return helps Minnesota win three straight. Big Ten basketball reaches half-way mark with 17 freshmen seeing action.
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Chicago
Oakland
Mets
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Cincinnati
San Diego
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Ranger
Whitey Herzog
Rangers
Paul Schall
Ed Kirkpatrick
Schall
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Vic Harris
John Mayberry
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Eddie Kasko
Mickey Stanley
John Gamble
John Hiller
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Clyde Wright
John Odom
Thurman Munson
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Munson
George Mitterwald
Twins
Mitterwald
White Sox
Santa Rosa Rodeo Declared Unqualified Success in Vernon
The 28th annual Santa Rosa Rodeo in Vernon ended May 13 and was deemed a total success by the American Association of Sheriff's Posses and Riding Clubs. Plans for the 29th edition in May 1974 were discussed with producer Mike Cervi. Greg Winham won money in calf roping, while Larry Mahan led in saddle bronc and all around. Other winners included Tom Elliott in steer wrestling and Chris LeDoux in bareback bronc. Sandy Kirby topped bull riding and Linda Sultemeier led the girls in barrel racing. Prize money totaled 15,440 dollars.
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Rush Springs
Okla
Larry Mahan
Mahan
Tom Elliott
Colorado Springs
Colo
Chris LeDoux
Kaycee
Wyo
Sandy Kirby
Cowtown
N.J
Linda Sultemeier
Melrose
N.M
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Girls’ Rodeo Association
Clyde Vamvoras
Devol
Jack Ward
Odessa
Tex
Paul Mayo
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Bob Berger
Norman
Jim Smith
Cody
Wayne Harris
Grants
Pete Gay
Mesquite
Ben Calhoun
Canon City
Rex Baker
Smithfield
Marvin Shoulders
Henryetta
Tuffy Thompson
Happy
Gary Ledford
Comanche
Donnie Bowles
Burkburnett
Roy Duvall
Warner
Mick McGowan
Paoli
Ladies Set Golf Tourney Friday at Childress Club
The Women’s Golf Club met at Childress Country Club to play low net on 18 and low gross on 9. Charlotte Riddell won low net on 18 with Louie Harp as runner up. Ilene James won on 9. Several players attended and 6 p.m. Friday features the Best Ball Tournament with a $1 entry. Call before 5 p.m. Friday the 18 to participate.
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Childress Country Club
Charlotte Riddell
Louie Harp
Ilene James
Glada Webb
Shirley Hassell
Gladys McConnell
Sue Williams
Altus Michie
Della Jones
Jeanne Forbis
Childress County Club
Coach Shakeup at Louisiana and Slippery Rock
Beryl Shipley resigns as head basketball coach at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Cliff Wettig named head coach at Slippery Rock State College replacing the departing coach.
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Lafayette
Beryl Shipley
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Slippery Rock
Cliff Wettig
Slippery Rock State College
Three Sign Letters Of Intent To Play Football
Three Childress Bobcats set to graduate this month have signed letters of intent to play college football. Athletic Director Charlie Johnston announced the signings with Larry Johnson committing to West Texas University at Canyon and Danny Lancaster and Turk Nelson joining McMurry College at Abilene.
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Charlie Johnston
Larry Johnson
Bobcat
West Texas University
Canyon
Danny Lancaster
Turk Nelson
McMurry College
Abilene
Dodgers Fall to Cardinals in Kids Baseball Action
Dodgers suffer their first loss of the young season 6 4 against the Cardinals as Martin Clifton and Quincy Barker each score twice for the winners. Dodgers also beat Giants in a prior game while Phillies fall to Cardinals 4 3. In Texas League Dodgers beat Cardinals 11 2 as Giants sweep Phillies in another 13 4 tilt. Giants beat Cardinals 9 7 in Southern League. Phillies win 7 6 over Dodgers in a later match.
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Phillies
Martin Clifton
Quincy Barker
Clay Sims
Jeff Stewart
Barry Preston
Brent Lane
Randy Dean
Clifton Cornish
Neal Sharp
Mike Smith
Jay Morris
Ray Sharp
Barry Johnston
Ronnie Thorn
Brian Egerton
Mike Prince
Curtis Johnson
Tony Bolkenstyn
Monty Morey
David Quisenberry
Tom Garrison
Billy Jones
Rush Morgan
Rice Nippert
Kent Griffin
Wayne Jeter
Quin Klepper
David Wilkins
Eddie Taylor
Jimmy Wyatt
Greg Speir
Jim Miller
K. Henderson
B. King
D. Halford
R. Bailey
D. Gillie
Todd Smith
Ricky Lane
Billy Wayne Sorrels
Shawn Garrison
Paul Evens
Jesse Rankin
Skeeter Price
Eddie Melton
Charles Freeley
Dane Burrows
Duaine Schaefer
Danny Proffitt
Jeff Barber
Mike Thorn
Melton
Wayne Proffitt
C. W. Moore
Cardinal
Billy Sarrels
Dale Lane
Islands manager Bridges fired in Hawaii PCL turmoil
In Tucson Hawaii Islanders coach Rocky Bridges was dismissed as Pacific Coast League boss. In Las Vegas Roscoe Tanner from Lookout Mountain upset Ken Rosewall 2-6 6-3 6-3 in the Alan King-Caesars Palace Classic second round. In Syracuse Dave Soutar of Kansas City beat Dick Ruger 849-718 to lead the Masters Tournament of the American Bowling Congress.
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Ariz
Rocky Bridges
Hawaii Islanders
Las Vegas
Nev
Roscoe Tanner
Lookout Mountain
Tenn
Ken Rosewall
Syracuse
N.Y
Dave Soutar
Kansas City
Dick Ruger
Hartford
Wis
TV Station Weekend Schedule Montage From 1973
A dense listing of TV programming across multiple stations for Saturday May 19 1973 and surrounding days. The grid shows cartoons, news, movies, sports and variety shows with channel notes KAUZ KFDA KSWO and others, including titles like Love Is A Ball The Beginnings of a weeklong schedule and film offerings.
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Bill Anderson
NBC Nightly News
Lawrence Welk
Kfdx Tych
Foxfire
Jane Russell
Kauz TV
CBS News
CBS
Edwards
Channel 6 News
Weather
Green Acres
Walter Cronkiet
Rod Steiger
Hajji Baba
John Derek
Amanda Blake
KSWO
Channel
H. R. Puff
the Osmonds
Evii TV
Reasoner Report
National Geographic
Porter Wagner
ABC Weekend News
Television listings for May 17, 1973 across local channels
A dense schedule of TV programming lists shows by time and channel, including news, weather, and CBS NBC and CBS movies. Notable entries include The Waltons Irogin Kan.
Television Schedule Fragment From Local Station
A dense daily lineup lists CBS NBC and local programming including News at various times, daytime talk and game shows, soaps, sports, and movies. Notable items include The Dollars, Jeopardy, The Tonight shows, and a Submarine Command feature with William Holden.
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KGNC
Kgnc News
Hollywood Square
NBC News
Peyton Place
Somerset
Kgnc TV
Submarine Command
William Holden
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