Salt Bear blamed as rocket car set backs at Bonneville
At Bonneville Salt Flats Salt Bear is blamed for three aborted attempts during Speed Week. Vern Anderson of Minneapolis drove a hydrogen peroxide powered car clocking four world records Monday but sun glare and later misfortune hindered attempts Tuesday. Ed Baxter, Gordon Keck, Bill Temple, Tom Elrod and Bill Vickery also reported incidents as the event continued under SCTA sanction through Saturday.
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Florida Blazers Edge Toward Move as WFL Dominates Headlines
The Florida Blazers, 5-1 in six games, face the Portland Storm while rumors swirl about relocating to Atlanta. Coach Jack Pardee warns of a rugged test if team focus wavers, as Portland sits winless in six. Other WFL games include Hawaii at Memphis and Jacksonville hosting Alabama-like teams, with Stars pursuing a fifth straight win.
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Dixie Series Opens with West Monroe rout of Decatur
In Decatur Alabama West Monroe Louisiana defeated host Decatur 10-0 as series play began. Winning pitcher Buddy Aulds limited hitters while Johnathan Thrasher took the loss. David Frost belted a three run homer in the third inning. In Mississippi Hattiesburg shutout Nashville 3-0 behind Monte Mangano who pitched all nine innings with eight strikeouts.
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