Indy 500 hopeful Lloyd Ruby eyes front runners
In a candid Indianapolis 500 preview Lloyd Ruby names 10 to 12 drivers he says can win and notes his own stronger car. He lists Al Unser, Bobby Unser, A J Foyt, Mario Andretti, Roger McCluskey, Joe Leonard, Gordon Johncock, Johnny Rutherford, Art Pollard and Dan Gurney as contenders while cautioning about equipment reliability and track conditions.
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Gordon Johncock
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Art Pollard
Dan Gurney
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Fort Smith Woman Ninth in Bowling Tourney
Bernice Been of Fort Smith Ark finished ninth in Division I singles at the Woman's International Bowling Congress event with a 625 series. Maxine Dorsey and Jeanie Ritter of Springdale teamed for 10th in Division AI doubles as final standings were announced Tuesday.
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Grenda Hurls Nats to Victory
Grenda, a journeyman reliever, made a surprise start for Washington at Boston's Fenway Park, limiting the Red Sox to one hit through eight innings before giving way. He exited after Conigliaro homered with one out in the ninth. The Senators won 7-5 as Yastrzemski and Conigliaro provided life for Boston.
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Stars Absent Give Memphis Open Wide-Open Scramble
Top names skip the Danny Thomas Memphis Open leaving a large field of contenders. favorites include Lee Trevino, Gene Littler, Homero Blancas, Dan Sikes, Miller Barber, Don January, Bob Lunn, and Lee Elder. Trevor Hill excels on the course, with Moody, Jacklin, and Floyd also in the mix.
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Booster Club Meeting Set At Hope High School
Booster Club calls special meeting at Hope High School on Tuesday May 28 at 7 30 p m to discuss important items and to elect officers for the coming year all members and interested persons urged to attend per Dick Moore. The rest of the page recaps multiple baseball game outcomes including the Twins beating the Brewers 7 3 with Cesar Tovar and Jim Kaat contributing key plays and victories by Bill Voss Reggie Jackson and Boog Powell in various AL games.
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Flood Suit Opens as Kuhn Leads Defense in Antitrust Trial
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to lead defense in Curt Floods $3 million antitrust suit, as Judge Irving Don Cooper continues hearings. Flood claims reserve system limits labor freedom. defense blasts peonage and antitrust charges, with testimony from sports commissioners and league executives across football, basketball, and hockey.
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Associated Press
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Padres Dominate Reds In Twin Bill Led By Gaston and Colbert
Padres overpower Reds 8-1 in the opener and 4-1 in the nightcap as Gaston hits two triples and a three run homer and Colbert adds two run homers. Borbon hits Colbert with a pitch delaying the game with Colbert hospitalized for X rays later. Dodgers crush Giants 19-3 in another NL tilt.
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Major Leaguer Gets Small Thanks From Little League Coach
Fort Worth Texas AP Bobby Bragan Texas League president and ex major league manager visited a kiddy team to give tips. He ran an infield drill and offered advice, prompting a coach to challenge his knowledge asserting Bragan disrupts months of work with the boys.
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Hardwick Sets Records in Bowling
Billy Hardwick led 12 men into the finals of the 65 000 All Star Bowling Tournament with 6 685 across 30 games and a 1 499 six game block, surpassing prior marks by Wayne Zahn and Duane Martin. Bobby Cooper was 25 pins back at 6 560 as the field advances to match games through Friday. Pat McNeill led 12 women into the match rounds with 4 935.
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Americans Enter Second Round At French Open
Six Americans advance or compete in the second round at Roland Garros as Arthur Ashe Barry Mackay Jim McManus Cliff Richey Tom Gorman Charles Pasarell and Stan Smith vie for the title with Smith out due to a shoulder injury. Women’s side sees Heldman and Casals progress while Austin Teeguarden and Bartkowiak lose.
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Memphis Blanks L.A. in 2 Games
Memphis Blues blanked Arkansas in both ends of a doubleheader, winning 10-0 and 4-0. The pair lifts Memphis two and a half games ahead of San Antonio in the Texas League Eastern Division and three games ahead of the Travelers. Key hits included doubles by Ted Bashore and Curt Brown and a two run homer by John Milner. Don Rose allowed two singles and struck out seven in the opener, while Bill Denehy pitched the nightcap for his third win.
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