Turbine engine sparks USAC rules study at Indy 500
Parnelli Jones led early in the 500 mile race but turbine powered STP Pratt Whitney car faded, as A J Foyt won after a dramatic finish. USAC rules director Henry Banks says a June 5 meeting will address turbine versus piston competition, with debate over race formulas and fair play. The race set a new purse record of 727246.68 dollars, featured crashes and a long yellow period, and saw Gurney and Jones remain prominent figures in the era.
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Foyt wins Indianapolis 5300-Mile Race by strategic pacing
A. J. Foyt Jr. won the Indianapolis 5300-Mile Race by lagging behind the pack to avoid a late crash. He weaved through smoke and halted briefly on the grass to dodge a spinning five-car incident, securing his third victory in the rich event. The race late lead was derailed when Parnelli Jones’ turbine car failed, allowing Foyt to surge to the finish.
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Wide Range of Ages Take Part in Horse Show Here
More than 300 fans watched 75 contestants from central and southwest Kansas compete at the Sandhills Vaqueros Saddle Club show at the Red Sand county fairgrounds arena. KWHA judge Jim Snyder of Garden City selected winners across 25 classes, with trophies and ribbons awarded. participants ranged from age three to 63, with numerous Garden City, Scott City, Hutchinson, Leoti, and Wakeeney riders earning top honors in events like Cloverleaf, Flag Race, and Pony and Water races.
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Monbouquette Joins Yankees In Trade Moves
Bill Monbouquette signed by the New York Yankees after a release in Detroit. Jim Bouton optioned to Syracuse with 24 hour recall. Other moves include Ty Cline bought from Atlanta, Charie Lau to Atlanta, Vic Roznovsky recalled, Hannan to Hawaii, Epstein and Bertaina to Washington, Ri chert traded, and John Boozer acquired by Philadelphia.
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Oerter Seeks Discus Double at Two Relays
Al Oerter, the former Kansas star and three time Olympic champion, pursues a coast to coast discus double this weekend. He competes first at the Coliseum Compton Relays in Los Angeles Friday night with NYAC, then at the NYAC meet in New York Saturday afternoon. Canada issues first major coin redesign in 30 years marking 100 years as a confederation with wildlife motifs including a wildcat cent emblematic of independence.
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Rain Delays Minor League Doubleheader at Lightner Field
Heavy rain washed out a Minor League youth baseball doubleheader at Clint Lightner Field. B team prelims canceled. A team makeups pending. Remaining schedule lists Knights of Columbus Blues, Shriners, Lions, Kiwanis, Odd Fellows, and Reds makeups over the next week. Wichita State inks Chicago power forward Kevin O Riordan after a 24.3 ppg season.
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Bubba Smith Joins Colts in Signing Day Trade
Bubba Smith, 6 foot 7, 295 pound lineman from Michigan State and first pick in the NFL draft, signed with the Baltimore Colts. Baltimore traded a first round pick from New Orleans for lineman Butch Allison and quarterback Gary Cuozzo as part of the deal. Smith, an All-America who played tackle guard and end on defense, is expected to play tackle. He flew from East Lansing for the announcement and planned to return for final exams. He was the ninth draft choice signed by Baltimore.
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Standings and results from major league baseball games
San Francisco 15, Pittsburgh 4. Chicago 6, Cincinnati 0. Houston 6, New York 1. Philadelphia 6, Los Angeles 0 in 11 innings. Atlanta at St. Louis rained. Today: Chicago at Cincinnati. Atlanta at St. Louis. New York at Houston. Philadelphia at Los Angeles, Pittsburgh at San Francisco. Friday: Atlanta at Cincinnati. Chicago at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Houston. Pittsburgh at Los Angeles. New York at San Francisco. Other scores: Boston 3, Minnesota 2. New York 3, Kansas City 0. Washington 6, California 3. Cleveland 9, Detroit 0.
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Six Cindermen Sign Letters to K State
Kansas State University received six letters of intent from Kansas high school track athletes. Vetted by coach Deloss Dods, signees include Mike Davis Wichita North shot put and discus Don Henderson Wichita East distance runner Larry Hurt Kansas City Argentine sprinter Dave Peterson Kansas City Rosedale distance Marcus Walker Wichita East hurdler and Tommy Wilson St George sprinter.
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Garnett Car Races Shelved For 1968 At Garnett
Garnett Kansas AP The Garnett Racing Association canceled the 1968 sports car races planned for October on the 2.8 mile Lake Garnet roadway citing late dates. The event, abandoned in 1965 after disturbances, had a 576 525 vote in April to allow roadway use. City Commission approval and police funding needed. Meanwhile rain forced a Wednesday cancellation of the stock car race at the Mid-America Fairgrounds of Topeka Kansas.
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Lakin Captures Y M C A Girls Meet Title
Lakin wins the first annual YMCA track and field meet for girls at Memorial Stadium with 114.5 points, followed by Garden City 100.0 and Dighton 64. Bison, Healy, Ingalls, Pierceville, and Holcomb also scored. Top finishers include Grusing of Dakin in the 11-yr division 7.3 seconds and Keller of Pierceville 13.5 in the 75 yard dash, with relay and field events led by Garden City and Dighton among others. The meet marks stand as records for the inaugural event.
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Pro Golfers Keep Eyes to the Sky at Memphis Open
Jack Nicklaus watches threatening skies as the Memphis Open begins first round at Colonial Country Club. Weather could force up to 26 holes on Sunday. defending champ Bert Yancey and 1967 PGA winners including Glover Archer Goalby Stockton Sikes Barber Yancey Nicklaus Brewer attend alongside Cary Middlecoff and Gary Player. Course at 6,486 yards tests precision with narrow fairways and small greens.
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Rain Washes Out Wednesday Tilt at Pratt Elks-Legion Open Here Sunday
Rain in Pratt on Wednesday forces cancellation of the youth baseball game with Garden City. Garden City Elks-Legion, coached by Cleve Spencer, will not reschedule the Pratt game. Pratt will host Garden City Sunday June 18 at 2 p.m. Clint Lightner Field. The Elks-Legion next play Saturday night in a doubleheader at Dodge City Rangers, then host Ransom Sunday at 8 p.m. The roster includes 19 youths aged 15 through 18, with pitchers Dunlap Barnes Burns Rupp and others. field positions list multiple players for every infield and outfield spot.
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Cub Pitcher Also a Hitter By ED SCHUYLER JR
Cubs rookie left hander Rich Nye wins over NL leading Reds 6 2, driving in a run and scoring twice with two singles a double and a walk. Houston beats Mets 6 1 and Phillies top Dodgers 6 0 in 11 innings. White Sox edge Orioles 3 2. Yankees blank Kansas City 3 0. Cal Koonce finishes Reds in ninth.
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Sherlock Township Budget Hearing Notice Kansas 1967
Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of July 1967 at 10 am the Township Board of Sherlock Township Finney County Kansas will meet at Halcomb School for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget and for the purpose of considering amendments to such budget.
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