Wilbur Shaw on nerves and speed in racing lore
Indianapolis Speedway president Wilbur Shaw recalls fear and thrill of racing at 125 mph with 32 rivals. He explains nerves before Memorial May races and the price of speed, noting crashes and his early dirt-track success, plus the need for heart, touch, depth perception, and instant reflexes to win.
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Vicksburgers Rally Past Abbeville in tight league tilt
In Wiregrass Baseball League action the Vicksburg Panthers barely avoided a second loss to Abbeville, falling 7-0 earlier and then scoring late to edge Abbeville 7-1. Ashford defeated Midland City 7-1 while Headland beat Rehobeth 54. Columbia routed Newville 12-7 as Sellers earned the win.
Favorites Prevail In Women's Match at North and South
In Pindhurst North Carolina the 47th annual Women's North and South Half tournament reached quarterfinals. favorites led by national champion Grace Lenveyk won as top qualifiers faced pressure. A lone upset occurred when Martha Woodward of Puncher 4 defeated Ruth Woodward, marking the day’s only upset.
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Heavy Hitting By Dothan Nine Nips Troy
The Dothan Browns won their second straight game over the Troy Tigers on the road 148 runs. Gene Copeland homered for three RBIs in the fifth, Elwood Marshall Bob Gibson and Joe Davis threw strong as Dothan built a big lead then held off Troy rally. The Browns chase an otherwise strong season, with next hosting the Brewton Millers at 7:30.
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Leon Lions topple Tigers 6-2 in Tallahassee baseball
Tallahassee Tigers were held to two hits as J Givens led the Leon Lions to a 6-2 victory. Givens doubled and singled, driving in three runs while Herold went 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Hollis added two hits including a triple, Mills and Malloy doubled for Tallahassee. Dothan’s Lewis and Edgar had lone hits. The game featured two double plays by Tallahassee and set up a county title bid versus Rehobeth Rebels.
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Umpire Punch Marks Heated Georgia Tech Fight
Georgia Tech assistant coach John Hyder was punched in a dispute with umpire Sam Brown after a close third base play in Auburn 4 Georgia Tech 2. Auburn players Travis Tidwell Jack Rucker hit homers as Tech and Auburn fought for control amid heated protests and a bench cleanup between the rivals.
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Akron drivers face rising gas taxes and tire costs
A B Goodrich survey finds the average driver spends 27 percent more on state and federal gas taxes than on tires for 1000 miles yearly. With taxes per gallon from 31 to 12 cents, the typical motorist would pay 38.39 dollars in taxes on 657 gallons and 116 dollars for wires and tubes, illustrating growing transport costs.
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Second Round Today In Women's SGA Tilt
In New Orleans AP report previews the second round of the Southern Golf Association women’s tournament. Favorites Riley Gunther and Margaret are highlighted as top contenders facing tougher competition amid foggy, uncertain conditions and strong field.
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