Memorial Service Urges Safer Indianapolis 500
More than 600 people including race drivers and officials attended a memorial for Swede Savage in San Bernardino California. The Rev Jack Reynolds urged racing figures to improve safety at Indianapolis in Savage's memory. Savage 26 died after injuries from the Memorial Day race and was buried at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers included Gordon Johncock.
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Fans Pack Wimbledon Chases Next Day in Rain
Fans waited through persistent rain as Wimbledon canceled play for five hours. About 300 campers lined wet sidewalks overnight for the Billie Jean King vs Chris Evert final, with rain covers over center court and no action.
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Schuelers No Hit Bid Ended by Mets Rookie In Ninth
Ron Hodges broke up Ron Schuelers no hit bid with a leadoff single in the ninth, as the New York Mets edged the Atlanta Braves 2 0. Dick Dietz delivered a two run homer in the seventh to back Jerry Koosmans strong effort.
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Reds overpower Phillies as Tolan Perez and Plummer homer
Bobby Tolan Tony Perez and Bill Plummer homered to power the Cincinnati Reds to an 8 2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Dave Concepcion doubled home two runs in the sixth to break a 4 2 lead as 58 294 fans watched.
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Milburn Sets 110 Meter Hurdles World Record In Zurich
Rod Milburn of the United States ran 110 meters in 13.1 seconds to set a new world record in Zurich Stadium. He narrowly beat Guy Drut of France who finished second in 13.6, with Sergio Liani of Italy third in 13.9. Milburn, 23, Olympic gold medalist from Southern University, expressed elation after the race.
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Stockton Uncorks 63 Leads Milwaukee Open Golf
Dave Stockton fired a career best nine under 63 to take a three shot lead at the Greater Milwaukee Open. He carded 12 under through 36 holes at Tuckaway, while Larry Ziegler and Bob Goalby chased with 135 and 136 totals.
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Tigers finish 19-0 for DDVB City title
The Decatur Dixie Youth Baseball Major League Tigers completed a perfect 17-0 regular season and 19-0 final mark by winning the City Playoffs. Pictured are team members John Landers Tim Sailors Steve Croft Bo Doss Jonathan Thrasher and others.
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Stockton Second in Houston Open With Finish and Birdies
Stockton finished second in the Houston Open and has earned $49,727 this season. He birdied the fourth hole from 15 feet and added two foot tap-ins for birdies on the sixth and eighth holes.
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