Rufus Howard's Gimmick Chariot Race Draws Crowds
Benny Phillips recalls a legendary promoter Rufus T. Howard who teed up a grand chariot race with Mountain Man, Leadfoot Glotzbach, and maroon white chariots. The scheme pulled vast crowds, echoing recent events at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Alonzo Lorenzo
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Wilkes
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Los
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Rain Delays Practice at Charlotte Speedway Before World 600
Drivers faced rain cancellations and overcast skies at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Practice was slated 8 to 10 a.m with qualifying for positions 25 through 36 set 10 a.m to noon and 1 p.m start for remaining rounds as weather and track conditions awaited improvement.
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Benny Phillips
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Charlotte Motor Speedway
Speedway
Charlie Glotzbach
Richard Petty
Buddy Baker
Ferruri Signs Two Andrews Stars for Ferrum Football Map
Ferrum Junior College coaches Norton and Boswell announce the signing of Felix Setzer and Jesse Ratliff from Andrews High School. Setzer, a 6-2 220 linebacker, excelled in football and wrestling and will play defense for Ferrum. Ratliff, a 6-3 190 cornerback with 4.7 speed, earned All-Conference honors and will join Ferrum for the next season.
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Hank Norton
Ferruri
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Andrews
Felix Setzer
Jesse Ratliff
Bob Boswell
Felix
Jesse
North Carolina
Setzer
Ratliff
Raiders
Greenville
Raider
Canonero II Health Questioned Ahead of Belmont Stakes
Trainer Juan Arias and veterinarian Dr. William O. Reed said Canonero II has a skin rash but denied reports of a blood disorder. The Venezuelan colt, coming off Derby and Preakness triumphs, is slated for a June 5 Belmont Stakes as fans await more on his condition.
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Canonero II
Juan Arias
William O. Reed
Reed
Belmont Park
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Arias
Canonero
Pimlico
Rain Delays Area 7 Final Move to Pfeiffer College
The Area 7 championship between High Point and Appalachian was moved to Pfeiffer College in Misenheimer due to morning rain in Wilmington. The 4 pm game will decide the area representative for the NAIA tournament in Phoenix, with Appalachian given another chance after a rule dispute.
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Rain Delays Decide Final High Point Tourney Game
High Point faces possible forfeit as rain leaves Brooks Field unplayable with UNC Wilmington hosting. NAIA officials allow an extra day while High Point and Appalachian await updated schedules. Pitman, Lovrich, and Garrett outlined plans as pitchers gain rest. National NAIA tourney opens June 4 with potential finish by June 9.
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Appalachian
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HPC
Chuck Hartman
Dwight Inge
Jack Curling
Frank Lovrich
Rocky Pitman
Pitman
Lovrich
John Shermer
Warren Garrett
Alcindor Absence Shifts Balance in NBA ABA Exhibition
Walt Frazier sparked the NBA stars to a 125 120 win over the ABA as Lew Alcindor did not play after marrying Friday in Washington D C. Bill Russell noted Alcindor’s absence would have changed the game while Rick Barry and Willie Wise led the ABA with 20 and 18 points respectively. Oscar Robertson and Frazier sealed the NBA victory with late free throws.
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D.C
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Larry Brown
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Willie Wise
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Frazier
Bears Sign Swedish Kicker Peter Falk
The Chicago Bears signed Swedish born Peter Ove Falk as a soccer style place kicker. Falk, 21, from Trollhattan Sweden, played for Concordia Moorhead and converted 10 of 16 field goal attempts.
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Minn
Miami and Georgia Tech Vie For District Baseball Crown
In Gastonia North Carolina Miami faces Georgia Tech for the District 3 baseball title winner to challenge undefeated Mississippi State. Tech beat Maryland 9-4 while Mississippi State beat Miami 7-3 to reach the final.
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Yellow Jacket
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Bob Grossman
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Ideal Day For Indy 500
Indy 500 preview as Peter Revson wins pole with Mark Donohue a strong favorite in a star driven field. New McLaren-Foenjahuser cars top pace while Denis Hulme and former champions vie for victory. Race set for national TV with crowds estimated between 200000 and 350000.
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New York
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Revson
Denis Hulme
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Mario Andretti
al Unser
Andretti
Donohue
Bobby
A. J Foyt Jr
Ferrari
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