Indy 500 1911 to 50th Memorial Day race prep
An AP overview describes the buildup to the 50th Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day, noting extended time trials, sponsor events, and lavish incentives. It highlights decals on cars, exclusive clubs for race leaders and finishers, and competition between tire and oil firms shaping the field.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis, Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Clark
A.J. Foyt
Indianapolis
Americans Advance In Paris Meet At French Open
The American group led by Dennis Ralston progresses through early rounds with minimal resistance at the French International Tennis Tournament. Ralston and Cliff Richey win in straight sets, while Nancy Richey Kathy Harter and Julie Heldman also advance. Dorothy Head Knode defeats Pierrette Tacchini. Other winners include Roy Emerson John Newcombe Tony Roche and Margaret Smith Maria Bueno.
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Paris
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Ralston
Cliff Richey
Dallas
U.S
Nancy Richey
Cliff
Kathy Harter
Deal Beach
Julie Heldman
New York
Dorothy Head Knode
Tokyo
Pierrette Tacchini
Italy
Gerard Pilot
France
Richey
Graham Stilwell
Britain
Miss Richey
Teresa Quadro
Spain
Miss Harter
Jacqueline Rees- Lewis
Miss Heldman
Greta Delport
South Air
Roy Emerson
John Newcombe
Tony Roche
Australia
Margaret Smith
Maria Bueno
Brazil
Colts Buy Punter From Rockets in Charleston
Baltimore Colts announce the acquisition of punter Jim Hollingsworth from the Charleston Rockets of West Virginia. Hollingsworth, 6 foot 1 and 195 pounds, punted 69 times for a 46.5 yard average last season as the Rockets, unbeaten Continental Football League champions.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Colts
National Football League
Jim Hollingsworth
Charleston
W.va
Rockets
Hollingsworth
Oklahoma City Open Shapes Up With Golf Greats
A 144-player field led by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player tees off at Quail Creek. Nicklaus and Player debut in this eight year event with seven tour winners, including Bruce Devlin and Don Massengale, aiming for the $57,000 Oklahoma City Open. Charles Coody shoots 65 to lead the pro-am, two strokes ahead of Howie Johnson and Charles Sifford.
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Bill Little
Associated Press
Oklahoma City, Okla
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Quail Creek Golf and Country Club
Nicklaus
Player
Bruce Devlin
Frank Beard
New Orleans
Harold Enning
Iso
Don Massengale
Bing Crosby
Dudley Wysong
Abe Hiskey
Jack Rule Jr
Arnold Palmer
Charles Coody
Coody
Howie Johnson
Charles Sifford
Sloan to Play in Coaches All-America Game
Tide quarterback Sloan, last season's national title leader, accepted invitation to play in the Coaches All-America Game on July 9 in Atlanta. The Cleveland Tenn. native led Alabama to the Orange Bowl win over Nebraska and signed to play with the Atlanta Falcons.
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Atlanta. Ga
Steves
Sloan
Alabama
Cleveland
Tenn
Crimson Tide
Nebraska
Atelanta Falcons
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Steve Sloan
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