National Championship Sports Cars Race At VIR Today
Virginia International Raceway hosts a 30 car Formula division field for seven races on a 3.2 mile road course. Notables include Camille Blanco in a Lotus Ford and Steve Brownstein in a Brabham Formula Two car. Sundays action follows Saturday practice with multiple records toppled and speeds around 176 mph on the back straight.
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Virginia International Raceway
Indianapolis Racing
Camille Blanco
Washington
Steve Brownstein
Hewlett
N.Y
Gene Hobbs
Tuxedo
Vir
Bob Wagel
Bethel Park
McKee- Ford
Wilson Joweit
Marlboro
John Alderman
Wilmington
Del
Seri
William and Mary Tops George Washington 7-1 in Nightcap
William and Mary Indians beat George Washington 7-1 to claim the second game of a doubleheader and extend their lead in the Southern Conference Northern Division. Jay Newton pitched a five hitter for the win as W M improves to 3-1 in conference play while GWU stands 2-2.
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Williamsburg
William and Mary’s
Indians
George Washington
Colonials
Hank Bunnell
Bersie Day
Eric Spink
Cliff Brows
Bucs Defeat Pipers in Playoff Tilt to Even Series
New Orleans edged Pittsburgh 109 101 in a rough playoff game led by Larry Brown 28 points and Jim Jones 24 as both teams pressure Pittsburgh on fast breaks. Moe Moreland Robbins and Hawkins traded fouls with Hawkins fouling out late in the third. series shifts to New Orleans for Game 3 on Wednesday.
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Pittsburgh
Larry Brown
Jimmy Jones
New Orleans
American Basketball Association
Brown
Jones
Doug Moe
Jack Moreland
Austin Robbins
Connie Hawkins
Moe
Robins
Hawkins
Miland
Heyman
Waston
Robbins
Browns
Wilams
Widhy O Govan O
Arson
Is—Williams
Vaugtin
Williams
Alendance
Model Foal takes Century Handicap at Hollywood Park
Mantel Yeaza piloted Model Foal to victory in the inaugural Century Handicap, a 14 furlong grass race at Hollywood Park, before 48,523 fans. Hill Shine finished second with Rivet close for third as Model Foal paid 8.80 4.80 3.20. owner Jaclyn Stable.
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Jack Stevenson
Associated Press
Inglewood
Calif
Mantel Yeaza
Hollywood Park
Rive
Jungle Road
Proud Land
Vobin
Model Fooi
Hill Shine
Rivet
Celtics and Lakers Open Final NBA Playoffs
The Celtics and Lakers begin the NBA championship finals at Boston Garden. Boston comes off a dramatic win to clinch the Eastern title, while Los Angeles swept the Western Division playoffs to reach the finals. Both aim to end long droughts as they face off in the series opener.
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Celtics
Lakers
Dave O'Hara
Associated Press
Boston
Boston Celtics
Red Sox
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Boston Garden
Philadelphia 76Ers
Bijussell
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Russell
Wilt Chamberlain & Co
Tom Sanders
NBA
Melrose High School
San Francisco Warriors
Elgin Baylor
Jerry West
Cubs Claim 5-Run Victory Over Cardinals
Cubs pitcher Ferguson Jenkins fired a three hitter and Billy Williams drove in three runs with a homer and a double to pace Chicago past St. Louis 5-4. Williams hit a first inning shot off Bob Gibson and Dor Kessinger added an RBI single. Jenkins earned his second win of the year, fanning seven with no walks as Cards miscues produced two unearned runs in the fifth. Curt Flood homered in the ninth for the Cards.
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Charlie Baroque
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Ferguson
Jenkins
Billy Williams
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Williams
Bob Gibson
Glen Beckett
Cubs
Dor Kessinger
Cardinals
Tim McCarver
Mike Shannon
Curt Flood
Tyre
Julian Javier
Ernie Banks
Lou Johnson
Chicago
Golf qualifying set for Richmond Newport News courses
Four sectional qualifying events for the USGA Public Links Championships will take place June 21 at Newport News Municipal Golf Course. The Golden Horseshoe in Williamsburg will host USGA Amateur Championship sectional qualifying on August 13.
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Richmond
U. S. Golf Association
Newport News Municipal
Golden Horseshoe
Williamsburg
Beliveau hat trick powers Montreal past Chicago 4 1
Jean Beliveau scored his first Stanley Cup playoff hat trick helping Montreal beat Chicago 4 1 to take a 2 0 lead in the best of seven series. Beliveau tied the game early in the first, added two in the second and assisted the final Montreal goal.
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Montreal
Jean Beliveau
Chicago
Canadiens
Beliveau
Boston
Black Hawks
Canal Hawks
Detroit
Gordie Howe
Montreal Flash
Maurice Richard
Jacques Laperriere
Stan Mikila
Gump Worsley
Doug Mohns
Bobby Hull
Gwyn Staley Memorial 250 At North Wilkesboro
David Pearson will start from the inside pole for the 250 mile Gwyn Staley Memorial at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Darrel Dieringer defends his title with Plymouth, while Lee Roy Yarbrough and Bobby Allison are among top contenders in a field with factory backing and a potential $4 5000 prize. The race draw includes Petty on the sixth spot and a forecast of clear, sunny conditions for the event.
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North Wilkesboro
N.C
Plymouth
Richard Petty
Nascar
Gwyn Staiey
Wwilllelite
David Pearson
L’deswoods
Blue Ridge
Lee Roy Yarbrough
Bobby Allison
Yarbrough
Allison
Pearson
Wilkesboro
N. C
APJ
Smart
North Wilkesboro Speedway
Enittenbuter
Lo Sa
Ford
Lee Rov
I Tonawanda
N.Y
Mercury
Sears
Pilerbe
Bob Cooper
Gastorjia
Chevrolet
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Martinsville
Charlotte
Rockingham
Darlington
S.C
Petty
Douges
Chrysler
Hobby Isaac
Dodge
Reds Rally for 2-1 Victory Over Braves
Johnny Bench delivered a go-ahead run in the eighth as Cincinnati overcame Atlanta 2-1. Pete Rose led the rally with a double, Vada Pinson tied it with a sacrifice fly, and Bench added the decisive single off Pat Jarvis. Jim Maloney earned the win in relief, Arrigo took the loss.
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Cincinna‘te
Johnny Bench
Stu Miller
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Braves
Reds
Pat Jarvis
Pete Rose
Cecil Upshaw
Rose
Vada Pinson
Tony Perez
Upshaw
Lee May
Miller
Braves
Bench
Jim Maloney
Jerry Arrigo
Arrigo
Tommy Aaron
Bob Tilman
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Richi
Falou Cf
Rosers
R Jackson
Alohnson Wa
Haaron Rf
Djohnson Ib
Sover Ab Eoon Lmay
Agng Taaron
Titman
Helms
Millan
Cardenas
Jarvis
Perezse— Pinson
NL Approves 12-Club Loop For ’69 Play
NL owners approve a 12 club plan for 1969 and seek two new members from bidding cities. Potential entries include San Diego Buffalo Dallas Fort Worth Milwaukee and Montreal. Expansion aims to precede the All Star game with divisions and price tags set for franchises.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National League
San Diego
Buffalo
Dallas-Fort Worth
MKOL
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Montreal
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Houston
St. Louis
Hiccago
Dallas- Wort Worth
Roy Hofheina
Houston Astros
Hofheing
Texas
Astrodome
Warren Giles
Seattle
Kansas City
Walter O'Malley
Los Angeles Dodgers
Buzjzie Bavasi
War Memorial Stadium
Buffalo Bills
Expo Stadium
Two Errors Help Senators To Beat Athletics
The Washington Senators defeated the Oakland Athletics 4 to 1 at Oakland with two fourth inning runs aided by a Campaneris error. Frank Berta ina earned the win while Frank Bertaina allowed three hits before being relieved. Dennis Higgins and Dave Baldwin closed out the game as the Senators took their first win of the year. Piano by Campaneris error and timely hits produced the final margin in a interleague clash.
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Oakland
Campaneris
Keniemand
Ragen
McMullen
Fulwara
Webster
Frank Howard
Epstein
Donaldin
Mike Ep- Branic
Stein
McMullen Cagins
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Sesper Indae
Higel
Bauwn
Pbeeershear
Ron Hansen
Esblae Ed Stroud
Senators
Washington Habe
Iearcane
Bill Bryan
Washington
Ole
Ss—Campaneris
Frank Bertai- Bertaina
Mai Yee
Higgins
Ess
Dennis Hig
Dave Baldwin
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VIA
Big Rivals
Nagel
Roger Barr
Glastonbury
Conn
W&m
GWU
Bucs
Pipers
Fani
Tom Foo
Jaclyn
Columbia
Jim Gee
University of South Carolina
University of North Carolina
Gee
Gamecock
Dan Torpy
Jerry Lustig
BMW
Ferguson Jenkins
Lovis Kessinger Ss
Brock If & Rh
Reckert
Ficod Cf
Bwillams
Tolan Rt
Ana Santa
Ceneda Th
Gwyn Staley
Friday Hassler
Chattasooga
Tern
Ane Oe Teyney Christiansburen
Vaw
Onedge
Yarborough
Elkin
Gyde Lynn
Christiansburg
Pase Baker
Oldsmobile
Neil Goilless
Roy Tyner
Lake View
Bil Seifert
Skyland
N .C
Earl Brooks
Lynchburg
Elmo Langley
Landover
Para Wendell Sco
Danville
Wann Smith
Advance
Chewrove
Larry Manning
Chevratel
Henley Gray
Rome
Stan Meserve
Winslow
It Vanderhoff
Roseland
Paul Crean
Sweetwater
Tenn
Harald Fagan
Yemaee Brock
Tellica Plains
Don Tarr
Miami
Fla
D.C
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