Unser Makes Breathtaking Qualifying Run at Indy
AP report from Indianapolis describes Bobby Unser's stunning 196.678 mph qualifying lap for the Indianapolis 500. He drove Dan Gurney's Olsonite Eagle to take a commanding pole position as contenders Donohue Revson Bettenhausen and Andretti chase final front-row spots. crowd notes include pace, car details, and the day's top speeds as drivers push for top grid positions.
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Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference tennis semis set
Southern State College and State College of Arkansas led the conference tennis event in Little Rock as semifinals approached. Both schools won seven singles and two doubles matches for nine points, with Hendrix College and Henderson State tied for third at eight points. Arkansas Tech stood with two, while Ouachita Baptist, College of the Ozarks and Harding each had one.
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El Paso Beats Travelers in Opening Texas League Game
El Paso dumped the Travelers 5-2 in the opening game of a five game series as six errors by three Arkansas players helped El Paso win in Little Rock. The loss drops Arkansas four games behind Memphis, leader of the East Division.
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Nets Rally for Victory in ABA Showdown
The New York Nets overturned a halftime deficit to beat Indiana 110 to 105 in game four, tying the series at 2-2. Coach Lou Carnesecca urged box outs, as Billy Paultz posted 30 points and 18 rebounds, with Rick Barry adding 26 and the Nets wearing down the Pacers.
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Associated Press
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American Basketball Association
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Roger Brown
Mel Daniels
Spring Hill Edges Hope Angels 3-2 at Legion Field
Spring Hill won 3-2 over the Hope Angels in a Southern Arkansas Baseball League opener at Legion Field in Springhill Louisiana. Pitcher Ronnie Melton struck out 13 while allowing 3 hits, and Larry Walker took the loss with 5 hits and 9 strikeouts. The Angels host Atlanta Texas next Saturday May 20 at 8 p.m.
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Orioles Edge Tigers 3-2 in pitchers duel at Detroit
Orioles win 3-2 over Tigers as Jim Palmer hurls a four hitter and belts a first major league triple to spark the decisive seventh inning. Belanger and Rettenmund drive runs as Baltimore snaps a four game skid while Tigers star pitchers and managers clash in postgame quips.
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Associated Press
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Unsung Amateur From Texas Shows Promise
Texas NCAA champion Ben Crenshaw shadows unsung Texan golfer Tom Kite who fancies a pro future after this season. Kite, 5 foot 9 and 165 pounds, credits Crenshaw for confidence, notes stronger competition in Texas, and aims to qualify for the PGA School this fall before turning pro. He relishes rivalries, says he hits straighter but Crenshaw drives farther, and hints at Walkers Cup experience guiding him toward the pro ranks.
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Associated Press
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Hope Sweeps Doubleheader At Little Rock
Hope Jr. American Legion swept a doubleheader at Legion Field in Little Rock with 92 and 71 point scores. Mike Downs earned the first win with one hit allowed and 11 strikeouts while leading with a single and a double. In the second game Lynnn Norton pitched well, striking out 14 and allowing one hit with five walks, as Buddy Ingram added a double and a single. Neat games for the Legion. Upcoming games include Saturday at Magnolia and Sunday a doubleheader with Sheridan here.
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Jimmy Dale Fincher
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Rubba Powers
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Solunar Tables Guidance From Knight's Tables
The Solunar schedule printed below follows Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. It advises planning days to fish in favorable territory or hunt in productive cover to maximize sport opportunities.
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First Woman Mechanic At Indianapolis
Wanda McBride Knepper is the first authentic woman race car mechanic permitted to work in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway garages. The Missourian began in high school washing engine parts and rose to tearing down engines and rebuilding. She works on Arnie Knepper's 1968 Eagle, now with an Offenhauser engine and NASA wings, hoping to qualify for the 300 mile race. The family has three children who stay with friends when racing.
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Associated Press
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Quachita and John Brown win in District 17 playoffs
Con way Ark AP Qua chita toppled Arkansas Little Rock 4 4 in a tight opener and John Brown crushed Southern State 13 0 as District 17 baseball playoffs began.
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Winning Is What Its All About May 16 1972 baseball recap
Baseball roundup features Bob Gibson lamenting lack of wins despite pitching well as he allows a Clemente homer in a 4-1 Pirates win. Dock Ellis wins for the Pirates while Woodie Fryman guides the Phillies past the Cubs 2-0. Mets, Dodgers, Astros, and Cubs results noted with Agee and Canizzaro delivering decisive hits.
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Willie Montanez
No Le Hace to Run in Pimlico Preakness Stakes
The Derby runnerup No Le Hace joins Riva Ridge and seven others as contenders for the 97th Preakness at Pimlico. Trainer Homer Pardue says the horse is fit and ready after a Belmont workout, while Free tex earns a definite starting slot following strong recent work by Bill Raymond.
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McLain optioned to Minor Leagues
Oakland manager Dick Williams announced that Denny McLain was optioned to the minor leagues citing reduced velocity and a medical issue. McLain had a $75,000 contract and visited a doctor who blamed a medication for weakness before the demotion.
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Monday Little League Winners at K Park
In two games at K Park Monday Barry's defeated Lion's 8 to 1 with Paul Willis earning the win and Stan Harris and Barry Hogan pacing the offense with three singles and a double. CBC edged James Mtr Co 9 to 8 behind strong bats from Derick Turner James Washington and Vince Bishop while Jay Huneycutt led the losers with three hits. Tuesday schedule lists Walker's Ref vs Greening Ellis at 6 30 p m and Hope Auto vs Sheriff's in the second game.
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