Mom Unser previews Indy 500 as two sons race
Mrs. Jerry Unser of Albuquerque, the First Lady of auto racing, sits in a Indianapolis lounge ahead of the race as sons Bobby and Al Unser prepare to drive competing cars. She notes no favorite between her two sons who both seek victory in the 500. The family boasts two prior 500 wins, Bobby in 1968 and Al later.
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Unser Family Racing Heritage Highlighted In 1970 71 Indy Context
Mrs Unser recalls Bobby and Al Unser as two star drivers with strong records and rival dynamics. Bobby, starting No 2 in an Eagle Offy, has 10 pole positions last year. Al, No 8 in a Parnelli Offy, owns a top five five year run. The piece notes family history including Jerry Unser’s death in 1959, Louis’s wheelchairbound status, and the widow mother’s Lima Chile and music background.
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Ernie DiGregorio Signs Braves Contract For Real
The Buffalo Braves secure Ernie DiGregorio signature on a multi year deal in New York City. Braves owner Paul Snyder aims to return with the pact. contract length exceeds three years and value undisclosed after protracted bargaining. Larry Fleisher, DiGregorio's lawyer, had notified the Kentucky Colonels.
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May Stars In Astros 7 2 Victory Over Pirates
Lee May drove in three runs with two homers and Jerry Reuss pitched a five hitter as the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2. May homered twice off Bob Moose, and Jim Wynn added two runs with a single. Reuss improved to 6-1, with Al Oliver later homering for Pittsburgh. The game ended with Roger Metzger driving in a final Astros run.
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Rodgers Makes CFL Official with Montreal Alouettes
Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers signed a three year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. Law yers say terms not disclosed but believed near six figures, with no triple penalty for cuts or trades. Rodgers cited city and people of Montreal as main draw beyond money.
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Mecom Open to Selling Saints Amid Chicago Bid
New Orleans owner John Mecom Jr told the Times-Picayune he is willing to entertain a decent offer for the New Orleans Saints. A Chicago group is reported to be attempting a purchase as Mecom had long denied plans to sell despite the team's struggles through the NFL.
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