Guthrie Qualifies Indy 500 Fastest Women Pace Trials
Janet Guthrie drives the Lightning to a 188.403 mph 10 mile qualifying average the fastest among all drivers during the final trial weekend securing the first spot for a woman in the Indianapolis 500. Her best lap 186.957 mph sets a women's closed course speed record while teammate Dick Simon suffers burns in a backup car setback.
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Seattle Slew Poised for Belmont Triple Crown Bid
Unbeaten Seattle Slew dominates the Preakness at Pimlico with a 1 1/2 length victory over Iron Constitution. Trainer Billy Turner weighs Belmont plans and a possible Met Mile challenge with Forego, Sword Dancer, Quadrangle, and Arts and Letters noted as Belmont contenders.
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Merchants rout First National in Babe Ruth League play
The Merchants crushed First National 7-1 after a slow start and added five runs in the third inning. Ricky Rhodes pitched for the Merchants while First National’s Darrell Holyfield Chris McGough Dennie Pondexter and Steve Jackson logged pitching duties. Nest Fresh toppled the Optimist 11-0 in the nightcap with Mark Gregory on the mound and Nest Fresh leading hitters including Gregory Camp bell Burnett and Long. Nest Fresh sits atop the league at 5-0, First National is 3-2, Merchants 2-2, Citizens and Optimist 2-3, Corn Belt 0-4. next games Monday feature Corn Belt vs Nest Fresh and First National vs Citizens.
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Sixers edge Trail Blazers in opener of NBA finals
Philadelphia 76ers used a bold strategy to upset Portland 107 101 in game one of the NBA finals. Caldwell Jones led a ball up court pivot and Julius Erving scored 33 as Portland’s Bill Walton battled inside and the Blazers foul trouble mounted.
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Organizational meeting for men’s Slow Pitch Softball
An organizational meeting for a new men’s Slow Pitch Softball league is set for Monday May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park office. All interested parties and teams are urged to have a representative present to join the second season.
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Hope Travelers open 1977 season with four wins at Legion Park
Hope Travelers formerly the Black Sox used solid defense and pitching to open the season with four wins. Jimmy Ivers pitched well in a 3-2 win over Hot Springs, Jerry Turner led with two hits, and Wade Harris allowed two hits in a 2-1 game. Eddie Ricky Brown, Turner and others contributed offense as the club improved to 2-0 on Sunday with wins over Leola. Coach Castleberry praised the team's attitude, defense, and pitching as they prepare for a four-game series with Conway.
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CBC Escapes Byers Oil 8-7 In Little League Action
CBC defeated Byers Oil 8-7 after a see saw game Friday night. Walter Lee and Greg Wilson pitched for CBC with key hits from Lee Davis and Wilson. Byers counters with Stan Martin and Dwayne Huckabee and batters Paul Lively Marvin Williams Carlos Ross Don Ellis.
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Mariners pound A's as Meyer fuels 6-2 win
Seattle beat Oakland 6-2 behind three runs by Dan Meyer and a combined effort by three Mariners pitchers to hold Vida Blue and the A's to three hits. Dick Pole started, Enrique Romo finished, and Meyer eyed Friday’s Tigers clash with Fidrych set to start. Other AL games saw Baltimore Yankees, Brewers Red Sox, and Tigers Cubs all post or snap wins.
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Standings and results from baseball action across leagues
AP standings show Boston and Milwaukee in contention in the American League East with tight win totals. Weekend results include Baltimore 4 New York 3 and Boston 14 0, while Toronto beat Texas 9 6 and Seattle topped Oakland 7 6.
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Solunar Tables Guide Sports Timing for Hunting and Fishing
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides daily plans. Use these times to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover to maximize sport potential each day.
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