Panch Wins World 600 In Plymouth After Petty Support
Marvin Panch wins the World 600 at Charlotte in a year old Plymouth, aided by Richard Petty in the final 120 miles. The win, worth 26060 dollars, extends the Petty Plymouths lead in Southern stock car racing with three major track victories this season.
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U.S. Auto
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Neil Castles
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Daytona Beach
Fla
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Iowa
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Indy 500 Qualifiers Hit 160.251 MPH Field Prepares for Golden Anniversary
A field of 26 veterans and seven rookies, mostly Grand Prix rear-engine cars, posted a 160.251 mph average in two weekends of 10 mile qualifying at Indianapolis. Mario Andretti set a 165.899 mph qualifying record while Jay Clark and Andretti led a strong group as rookies Art Pollard and Dick Atkins failed to secure spots.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis, Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Mario Andretti
U.S
Auto Club
Jay Clark
Scotland
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Indianapolis
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Albuquerque
N.M
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Marietta
Ohio
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Dearborn
Mich
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Ore
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Hayward
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Monaco
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England
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Kansas City
Mel Kenyon
Davenport
Iowa
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Charlotte
N.C
Gary Congdon
Garden Grove
Life of Alabama splits two in Tennessee Valley league
The Life of Alabama team split a weekend series in the Tennessee Valley Semi Pro Baseball League. Dayton pitched seven hits allowed, while Carrol Wright and Bill Wesley homered for Life of Alabama, Vernon Mathis added three hits. New Hope’s Edikard allowed 12 hits and Joe Duncan homered for New Hope. Sunday, Hartselle beat Decatur 8-5. Wright Mathis Campbell homered for Decatur. Ike Turner led Hartselle with three runs.
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Tennessee Valley
Life of 'Bama
Dayton
Sullivan
Carrol Wright
Bill Wesley
Vernon Mathis
New ‘Hope
Colt League Field
Ed Ikard
Bama
Joe Duncan
New Hope
Hartselle
Decatur
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Mathis
Jack Campbell
Jones
Ike Turner
Orville Sanders
Bill Oliver
All-Girl Softball DoubleheaderAt Austinville Park Tonight
Decatur's Darlings host the Tomboys in an all-girl softball game at Austinville Park at 7 PM. At 9 PM Blue Circle faces the Thunderbirds in the second matchup.
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Austinville Park
Blue Circle
The
Thunderbirds
Aaron Seeks Fresh Start After Near NL Hit Record
Hank Aaron, leading the NL in home runs and RBIs, went 4-for-4 in Atlanta’s opener and 1-for-1 after a strikeout in Chicago, missing a 10-game hit streak by one. He said he’d like to start over and explained his late-season surge to a .279 average as he pursues consistency. Cubs manager Leo Durocher was ejected for arguing with an umpire in the same game.
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Associated Press
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Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Chicago
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Cub
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Ind
Broglio
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Cubs
Harry Wendlestedt
Kauai King Aims for Belmont Crown Bid
Kauai King seeks the Belmont Stakes win to complete a Triple Crown bid after victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Jockey Don Brumfield led the 1⅜ mile stretch as Kauai King held two lengths over Stupendous with a final time of 1:55 2-5, boosting earnings to $369,027.
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Associated Press
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Rayal King
Aqueduct
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Northern Dancer
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Rehabilitate
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Advocator
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Understanding
Blue Skyer
Mike Ford
Marichal Aims To Join Dizzy Dean With 30 Wins
San Francisco pitcher Juan Marichal seeks a 30 win season, three shutouts, and an ERA under 1.00 after a 5-0 win over the Mets. He would be the first pitcher since Dizzy Dean to reach 30 wins, riding an eight win run and a 0.69 ERA through 78 innings.
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Juan Marichal
Dizzy Dean
St. Louis
Dominican Republic
New York Mets
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Dean
Marichal
Mets
New York
Ers
Decatur Swim Team Seeks Parents for Organizing Meeting
Parents of children seven to 17 are invited to an organizational meeting at City Hall Tuesday night at 7. The upstairs court room will host the session and registration. Team president Ben Lee urges support for this year's team and swim program.
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Decatur
City Hall
Ben Lee
Yanks Capture Davis Cup Series in Kingston Victory
The U S Davis Cup team beat the West Indies 4 1 in Kingston Jamaica to win the American Zone. Captain George MacCall said the doubles defeat by Richard Russell and Lance Lumsden will spur tougher training upon return home.
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Jamaica
U.S
West Indies
George MacCall
Richard Russsell
Lance Lumsden
News Quiz Answers May 23 Part I II III and Symbol Quiz
The page lists multiple choice answers for three parts and a symbol quiz. It enumerates selections: Part I questions 1-5 with answers 1-b 2-b 3-c 4a 5¢. Part II 1-e 2-c 3-d 4a 5b. Part III 1-d 2-a 3-e 4-c 5-b. Symbol Quiz 1-H 2-A 3-C 4F 5-E 6-G 7-1 8-J 9-D 10-B.
Englehorn Wins Babe Zaharias Open in Beaumont
Shirley Englehorn captured the Babe Zaharias Open in Beaumont Texas as part of a 9000 prize event. She led a 36 hole stretch after weathering 54 holes with rounds including a 68 to claim the victory and a 1350 paycheck.
Major League Leaders AP Baseball Leaders list
The Associated Press shows leaders in both leagues. National batting leaders include Alou and Morgan with high averages. Aaron and Hart pace runs. Aaron and Reichardt lead homers. Gibson and Koufax top strikeouts. American League highlights feature Oliva batting .374. Reynolds and Robinson among RBI leaders. Scott and Reichardt with home runs. O Donoghue and Zarro lead pitching with decisions.
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Pittsburgh
Morgan
Houston
Aaron
Atlanta
Hart
San Francisco
Wynn
Pinson
Cincinnati
Oliva
Minnesota
F. Robinson
Baltimore
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B. Robinson
Scott
Boston
Wasington
Clay weighs options after Cooper win in London
Cassius Clay returns home with two potential opponents, Jones or Karl Mildenberger, for a next bout in about two months after stopping Henry Cooper in six rounds. He cites Uncle Sam as an unbeatable foe over tax and draft issues, while reflecting on the blood spurt and his religious stance.
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Cassius Clay
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Henry Cooper
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Sam
Internal Revenue Service
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Cooper
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