Indy 500 Preview Sets Stage for Fastest Race Yet
Thirty three drivers race today at Indianapolis in a high speed battle expected to set records. Mario Andretti leads a strong field with Lloyd Ruby and Joe Leonard among contenders. rookies Krisiloff Hobbs Warren Zimmerman also compete as Memorial Day classic nears.
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Red Sox top Blue in pitchers duel on 4-3 win
Rico Petrocelli drove in three runs with two homers as the Boston Red Sox defeated Vida Blue 4-3. Sonny Siebert improved to 9-0 with stout relief from Bob Bolin, stopping Oakland’s bid to extend its win streak.
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North Alabama East West All Stars playoff action at Dixie Seniors
North Alabama East-West All-Stars begin playoff action at Dixie Seniors Field after a banquet. Forty five top prepsters from regional East West Playoffs compete in three teams for 15 Birmingham state spot opportunities.
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Canadian league signs All America fullback Vorster
Texas grid standout Steve Vorster has signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL after negotiations with the Los Angeles Rams. The deal was announced by Hamilton on Friday.
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Trevino fires 2nd 66 leads Memphis Classic by one
Lee Trevino shot his second straight 66 to post 132 eight under par at Colonial Country Club and lead the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic by one stroke over Larry Ziegler. Chi Chi Rodriguez stood third at 134, with Dave Hill and other notables in the chase.
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Frazier Stars as NBA Tops ABA in All-Star Showdown
Walt Frazier led the NBA to a 125 120 victory over the ABA in the first ever NBA ABA all star game. Oscar Robertson iced the win with late free throws as Rick Barry and Willie Wise sparked a tense comeback bid. The crowd of 16 364 watched in Houston’s Astro Dome amid Alcindor’s absence.
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Football season draws 9.53 million fans across 182 games
A total of 182 National Football League games last season attracted 9,533,333 fans. The figure highlights strong league turnout with an average crowd per game near 52,400.
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