Jones Leads After 18 Laps In Rain At Indy 500
Parnelli Jones surged in the 51st Indianapolis 500 before a sudden rain shower halted the race. Mechanical troubles sidelined Lloyd Ruby and Lloyd Andretti, while Jones, Gurney, Foyt and others held top positions as umbrellas shaded the crowd. The rain halted action with several cars unable to restart.
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Joe Leonard
al Unser
Art Pollard
Bobby Unser
Gordon Johncock
Jim McElreath
Roger McCluskey
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Orioles trade Epstein and Bertaina for Richert
Baltimore acquires Pete Richert from Washington to bolster its pitching staff. In exchange the Orioles send Frank Bertaina and Mike Epstein, whose future remains uncertain, to the Senators. Epstein says he is thrilled at a fresh chance to play after reporting to Stockton, California.
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Giants Shutout Minor A Braves in 7 0 Victory
The Giants defeated the Brav es 7-0 at Wingfoot Field in a Minor A Little League game. Commander pitched a one hitter with three walks and six strikeouts for the win. Duff had the Braves only hit. Bender took the loss on a five hitter with 11 walks and 13 strikeouts.
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Three Games Tonight In Decatur Church League
A full slate of Decatur church league games is scheduled at Delano Park. Openers start at 6 30 with Oak Ridge Methodist facing Oak Park Baptist. St Ann's meets Fairview Baptist in the second game and Flint Baptist plays South Ave Baptist in the nightcap.
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United States Advances to Davis Cup Finals in Guayaquil
In the American zone semifinals at Chapultepec, Ashe defeated Lara in three sets to seal a 3-1 series win for the U S and advance to the finals against Ecuador in Guayaquil on June 16. Ashe is on 30 day Army leave and will not play in the final. Cliff Richey led Mexico’s Lara before rain halted play with Richey up in the third set. Doubles Riessen and Graebner defeated Osuna and Loyo Mayo to give the U S a 2-1 edge.
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Hornets fall to Evansville as Larsen shines on mound
Ken Larsen pitched six strong innings allowing six hits as Birmingham beat Charlotte 4 1 in the Southern League. Evansville routed Birmingham 2 1 behind Mickey Arabanel two hit effort driving in the decisive run in the fourth inning. The Montgomery at Knoxville meet was postponed due to rain.
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Tom Umphlett
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Minor Leagues Scores From Southern Pacific and Texas Leagues
In the Southern Pacific League Denver defeated Tulsa 7 to 6 with strong hitting. Toledo beat Columbus 3 to 0 in the International League action. Texas League results include Austin and other clubs with notable performances.
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Staub Homers in Sixth to Break Tie in Memorial Day Twin Bill
Pittsburgh reports that in the Memorial Day doubleheader Rusty Staub hit a sixth inning homer to snap a tie and spark the Hou team as the game unfolded.
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Coach Suspended After Altercation With Official
New York AP reports Dick Walsh of the United Soccer Association suspended Detroit Cougars player coach Johnny Colrain indefinitely after a Sunday night game against Boston in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Cornell Star Ron Gervase Sets Ivy League Receiving Mark
Cornell wide receiver Ron Gervase set an Ivy League record for receiving yards last season with 30 receptions for 478 yards.
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Ron Gérvase
Ford Retires After 17 Years With Yankees
Left hander Whitey Ford ends his 17 season with the New York Yankees after a 2 5 mark this year. Ford, 36, will stay with the organization as a scout per president Michael Burke. He ranks as a Yankee great with 236 career wins and 106 losses and posted 10 World Series victories.
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