Hill Wins Indy 500 on First Try for $156,297
Graham Hill of London won the Indianapolis 500 on his first attempt, receiving $156,297 from a record purse. Jackie Stewart earned Rookie of the Year, while Rodger Ward announced his retirement after finishing 15th. The race featured a 16-car pileup on the first lap and a total purse of $691,304.90.
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Tomah taps Cuba City coach to lead Tomah High basketball
John Krubaugh, 25, who coached at Cuba City for three years, accepts a contract as head basketball coach at Tomah High School succeeding Dick Kleifoth who moves to Camp McCoy. Krubaugh will also teach social problems and serve as assistant football and head golf coach.
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400 Oldtimers Cop 14-12 Victory Over Popcorn Tigers
The 400 Club Oldtimers edged the Popcorn Tigers 14 to 12 Sunday at Houska Park in a tight matchup.
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Washington Rookie Jolts Yanks To 3rd Loss In Row
Paul Casanova drove in three on a three run double as the Washington Senators defeated the New York Yankees 5 1. Pete Richert pitched a four hitter for his fifth straight win while Casanova’s timely hit broke a scoreless tie and sunk New York in a game tightly fought through seven innings. The Yankees dropped their third in four and fifth under manager Ralph Houk since taking over 32 weeks ago.
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Rollingstone Leads Hiawatha Valley Baseball Race
Hiawatha Valley League standings show Rollingstone atop the race after Memorial Day weekend with a 4-1 record. Sunday results include Winona 5 Gale-Ettrick 2, Trempealeau 10 Alma 5, Rollingstone 10 Dakota 6, Lewiston 13 Cochrane-Fountain City 2. Monday saw Rollingstone 9 Lewiston, Dakota 5 Winona, Alma 12 Cochrane-Fountain City, Trempealeau 9 Gale-Ettrick.
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Reichardt Ties Mark Strikes Out Six Times in Extra Inning Loss
Anaheim AP Rick Reichardt rookie California outfielder tied a major league record by striking out six times in the 14th inning of the Angels Indians game. The six K’s in extras matched a mark set by Carl Weisman in 1913 and Don Hoak in 1956. Reichardt fanned four times in the first nine innings.
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