Unser Hits 194 m.p.h. at Indy Speedway
Bobby Unser blazing toward Indy pole after unofficial 194.721 mph lap at Indianapolis speedway surpasses track record. He and peers clock multiple 191+ mph laps as preparations heat up for first-round qualifying while Bettenhausen and Revson push limits with new cars.
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Gary Bettenhausen
Peter Revson
Johncock
McLaren
Revson
Would Rather Be Lucky than Rich Baseball Roundup and World Soccer Tie
Sam McDowell and Clay Kirby tout luck over skill as they win games for the Giants and Padres while Bob Gibson falters for St Louis. The Mets edge the Dodgers in 14 innings, the Cubs beat the Reds, and Pittsburgh falls to Atlanta. In Kezar Stadium US and Mexico draw 2 2 in Olympic qualifying as Jamaica and Guatemala close the gap.
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Bruins Seek Cup Clinch In Game Six Showdown
The Boston Bruins, aiming to reverse a 3-2 series deficit against the New York Rangers, prepare for game six at Madison Square Garden. After dropping game five on home ice, coach Tom Johnson urged aggression as stars face pressure to finish the best of seven for hockey's prize.
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Rosewall
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Arthur Ashe
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Kenny
WCT
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Maumelle Open tees off with 142 in field
A 142-man field tees off for the first round of the $25,000 Maumelle Open at Maumelle Country Club. Top 50 and ties advance after Friday's 72-hole event. Notables include Bruce Fleisher and Jerry Barrier tying for 70 in the Pro-Am, with Randall, Rhyan and Morley close behind.
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Columbus
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N. D
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San Diego
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Red Curl
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Calif
Ben Kern
Toronto
Canada
Jim Jewell
South Bend
Ind
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Tulsa
Okla
Richard Crawford
Little Rock
Steve Reid
Winter Park
Jim King
Gaylord Tosses Five Hitter for 7-2 Victory
Gaylord Perry tossed a five-hitter as Cleveland beat Kansas City 7-2 to move into first place in the AL East for the first time since 1968. Jim Perry pitched eight scoreless frames for Minnesota in a 2-0 win over the Yankees, while Baltimore edged Texas 1-0 and other AL games saw Chicago, Milwaukee, and California win. The Perry brothers eyed a future matchup as Cleveland and Minnesota prepared for their June 9 meeting in Cleveland.
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Baseball Standings And Results In National League East
National League East standings show New York and Philadelphia leading with about 13 wins each as Chicago and Montreal trail. Wednesday results include Chicago 4 Cincinnati 2 and San Diego 5 Philadelphia 3, with Houston 10 St Louis 7 and New York 4 Los Angeles 3 in 14 innings.
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Yastrzemski to Undergo Tests in Cambridge
Carl Yastrzemski to have tests at Sancta Maria Hospital in Cambridge to determine right knee damage and recovery time. Team physician Thomas Tierney and orthopedic Dr John McGillicuddy to examine. X-rays and complete exams will define absence length. Yaz arrived from Anaheim with leg heavily bandaged after Tuesday injury. He guessed a weeks to weeks out.
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Sanders Jokes About Tax Troubles on Tour
Associated Press golf writer reports Doug Sanders coping with income tax woes as he battles wrist injuries and aging on the professional circuit. The 38 year old, known for his style and party life, explains rest and travel plans while noting his limited earnings last season and lack of retirement thoughts.
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Mays Negotiates Trade With Giants and Mets
Willie Mays arrives in New York to discuss future plans with Giants officials and Mets executives. The 41-year-old center fielder hints at talks without confirming any agreement as negotiations resume with the Mets seeking his services.
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Mets
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Expos
Jarry Park
Smith Advances To British Hard Courts Finals
Smith stunned Rouyer on a damp shale court to reach the British Hard Courts quarter finals at Bournemouth his 6 2 6 3 8 6 victory setting up a match with Juergen Fassbender Connors and Walsh also advanced in the men s quarter finals with Spear Hewitt matchups and Nasstake Nachur Thrace Romania to face Nastas.
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