Indy 609 Favorites Among Field for Memorial Day Race
AP reports ahead of the Indianapolis 609 with Al Unser and A J Foyt as top picks. Unser claimed pole at 170.221 mph, Rutherford also strong at 170.213, while drivers like Donohue and Bobby Unser sit at 4 to 1 and 6 to 1 respectively.
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Isaac Still Point Leader in Racing
Bobby Isaac finished seventh in the World 600 at Charlotte to maintain his NASCAR Grand National lead with 1,313 points. James Hylton moved up to second at 1,295, while Bobby Allison dropped to third at 1,158 after engine trouble. Richard Petty missed the event with a shoulder injury and fell to sixth as Neil Castle and Dave Marcis rose in the standings. Pete Hamilton led the money list with 35,140 dollars. Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough followed in earnings. Tiny Lund extended his Grand American series win streak to ten with Camico at Ona West Virginia.
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Brewers Blow Game to Twins
The Twins beat the Brewers 6-5 as Milwaukee committed four errors and wind aided fly balls fueled Minnesota's rally in the seventh. Baltimore topped Cleveland 6-2, Detroit edged the Yankees 4-3, Boston beat Washington, Kansas City routed Chicago White Sox 7-1, while Cincinnati edged San Diego 2-1 in NL play.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Highlights
Daily baseball standings from the American and National Leagues, with current records for East and West divisions. Highlights include leaders in batting, runs, RBIs, and pitching, plus results from Monday and upcoming games across the leagues. Names such as Carew, Robinson, J Powell, Tiant, Lolich appear among top stat leaders.
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Jaycees overpower Citizens at Legion Field in 15-2 win
Jaycees blast Citizens 15 to 2 at Legion Field behind David Huddleston's pitching. Ricky Brown leads hitters with two hits as Citizens’ Tim Gunter allows the only runs. In the Merchants vs First National game, a late surge fizzles after Paul Young steals bases and scores, Billy McCorkle earns the win, with Phil Byers collecting two Merchants hits. Tonight a senior Babe Ruth game vs Texarkana features combined Hope teams due to graduation. Texarkana enters 3-0. Standings show Anderson-Frazier 2-0, Jaycees 2-1, First National 2-1, Merchants 1-2, Citizens 1-2.
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Solunar Tables Plan for Fishing and Hunting Days
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knights SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan days around peak fishing or hunting times. The schedule advises fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during these periods to maximize sport potential each day.
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Ashe Moves on Toward Grand Slam at French Open
Arthur Ashe Jr leads Americans into round two at the French Open after a decisive 6-0 6-2 6-0 win over Czyslaw Rybaryczk. Teammates Pasarell McManus Richey also win. Billie Jean King and Kristy Pigeon advance in women’s play. King recovering from knee surgery.
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Fights Monday's Fights In Tampa and Boston Cards
Joe King Roman 197 of Tampa outpointed Jack O Halloran 241 of Philadelphia ten rounds. Bobby Covino 169 of Somerville knocked out Joe Jones 170 of Philadelphia in one. John Coiley 158 of Somerville outpointed Rocky Halliday 164 Wilkos Baere Pa.
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Flood to Wind Up His Case
Curt Flood's lawyers near completion of the $3 million antitrust suit against baseball in Federal Court. Commissioner Pete Rozelle testified about football's player option and the merged leagues' draft, suggesting some AFL and NFL clubs might have failed without it.
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Indiana Pacers Win ABA Title In Six Games
In Los Angeles the Indiana Pacers clinched the American Basketball Association title with a 114 to 107 victory over the Los Angeles Stars. Roger Brown exploded for 45 points including seven three pointers as Craig Raymond injured his ankle. Brown led Indiana, while Mel Stone and Mack Calvin paced the Stars, in a tightly contested final.
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Razorback Rally in Shreveport for Arkansas Fans
Razorback supporters gather in Shreveport on Friday night May 29 for a spring rally at the Petroleum Club in Mid South Toward. Sterling Lindsey announces a 7 p.m. meeting with university coaches and players, a film of the red and white intrasquad game, and dinner. Reservations are required at 4.50 dollars per person by mail to 931 Pinetree Drive, Shreveport.
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Yoder Is New Bowling Champion
Jake Yoder of Fort Wayne Indiana won the Regular Singles title at the 1970 American Bowling Congress tournament in Knoxville Tennessee. He bowled 4 perfect 300 games the only bowler to do so in the 80 day event and earned 1000 dollars from the 579626 prize fund. Dick Selgo and Don Bredehoff of Toledo Ohio won the Regular Doubles crown with 137 and Mike Berlin of Muscatine Iowa took the Regular All Events title with 2004. Glenn Allison of Whittier California won Classic Singles with 730. Daye Soytar.
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Indiana Wins Best-Of Series As Lakers Fall 107 87
May 28 1979 Indiana defeats Los Angeles 107 to 93 to take a 3 2 lead in the ABA best of seven series. Lakers face elimination as Indiana forces decisive game with West and Bird providing key plays.
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High Schooler Joins U S Open Qualifiers In Golf
An 18 year old Florida high school senior Gary Koch led two day qualifiers with a 131 13 under par at DeSoto Lakes Sarasota and a 65 second round. State Senator Les Fowler Colo posted 146 second place among 16 qualifiers at Denver Paradise Club. Open hopefuls include Orville Moody Gary Player Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer as 3 642 golfers vie for 32 spots across multiple sites.
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