Elisian barred after 500 Mile Memorial crash
Indianapolis AP Ed Elisian, a top but controversial racer, was banned from USAC events after Friday’s 15 car pileup in the 42nd 500 mile Memorial Day classic. Jimmy Bryan won the race and Pat O Connor of North Vernon died in the crash, the worst in Speedway history.
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Ashburn Nets 1 900th Hit in Phillies Win
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 5 to 4 as Richie Ashburn collects his 1 900th career hit with a second inning double and a fifth inning triple. Robin Roberts improves to 5 5 with a five inning no hit bid broken by Gus Bell and Bob Thurman homers.
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O Connor Grave Near Teacher s O Connor Grave Near
Pat O Connor 29 year old driver killed in a 15 car pileup on the first lap of the 500 mile race will be buried near Wilbur Shaw in Vernon Cemetery at North Vernon Indiana Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p m CDT at the First Baptist Church of North Vernon burial in Vernon Cemetery
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USAC suspends Elisian after race incident
Duane Carter announces Elisian is suspended from all racing for safety and well being of competitors. The sanction follows a collision at a turn where Elisian failed to back off, drawing criticism from Pat O Connor who calls him unfair and unsafe. Elisian must appeal to USAC board before racing again.
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Newcombe Fined For Training Rules Violation
Los Angeles pitcher Don Newcombe chose to pay a 300 dollar fine over a three day suspension after manager Walter Alston charged him with breaking training rules in Chicago Friday night. The announcement came at a clubhouse meeting before the Saturday game at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. Alston said it was the first fine for such an offense this season.
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Meeks Leads In Best Pro Year For Crackers
Atlanta third baseman Sammy Meeks enjoys his finest season in 13 years, batting .382 with 101 total bases, 43 RBIs and nine home runs through May 28. Teammate Bob Hartman tops the pitchers at 10-1 with a 1.68 ERA as Atlanta leads team batting at .279.
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NBA Leaves Boxing Group Silent on NBA Resignation
Paris AP The world boxing committee accepted the resignation of the U S National Boxing Assn from its ranks and announced new challengers for titleholders. Julius Helfand was re elected president of the New York State Athletic Commission for another year amid criticism of NBA policy.
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Japan dominates Asian Games with sweeping gold haul
Japan extended its strong showing at the Asian Games by winning 18 of 24 golds across boxing aquatic sports table tennis and volleyball. The host nation reached 1 029 points while the Philippines trailed with 345.5. Japan led with 67 first places and piled up 32 silvers and 182 bronze medals as remaining finals awaited.
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Gibson crushes Arnold to claim Surrey Lawn title
Althea Gibson dominates Mimi Arnold 6-1 6-0 in 30 minutes to win the Surrey Lawn tennis championship women’s final in Surbiton England. Arnold, 19 from Redwood City California, breaks Gibson’s serve early but Gibson rips off 12 straight games and closes out with five match points saved before sealing victory. Roger Becker defeats Michael Davies 4-6 6-2 6-2 in the men’s final.
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British Amateur Opens Monday at St Andrews
The British Amateur Golf Championship opens Monday at the St Andrews Old Course with a new regional qualifier. The field includes players from nine nations and 14 Americans plus entrants from Australia, South Africa, Kenya, France, Canada, Denmark, Italy, and New Zealand. Defender Reid Jack and runner-up Harold Ridgley are noted contenders.
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Spahn Wins 8th as Braves Rout Pirates in Pittsburgh
Hank Aaron Ed Mathews and Wes Covington homer in the first inning to back Warren Spahn as Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 8 to 3. Spahn won his eighth game with eight hits allowed and three strikeouts. Del Crandall drove in the go ahead run in the fourth and Spahn contributed three hits.
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Mackey Heads Field Trying For Open Spot
Golfers compete for 144 Open spots amid a field of 2 118 at 28 sectional sites after a record entry. Lee Mackey Jr. headlines as 162 starting places hinge on the Birmingham qualifier. Former champs Sarazen Manero Parks Jr. and Worsham chase spots across Rye Pittsburgh and Detroit.
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Slaughter's 10th inning homer ends Yankees slump
Enos Slaughter hit a two run homer in the 10th off Leo Kiely to lift the Yankees past Boston 5 4 and snap a four game skid. Dick Gernert answered with a solo shot for Boston but New York held on. Duren earned the win with three strikeouts in two relief innings.
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Narrows Channel Links Inland Sea to Pacific Ocean
The narrow Naruto Channel connects Japan's Inland Sea with the Pacific Ocean and features numerous whirlpools caused by a 13 knot rip current.
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