Gophers Extend Big Ten Lead With Illinois Sweep
Minnesota swept a doubleheader from Illinois to seize the lead in the Big Ten baseball standings. The Gophers won 1-0 and 6-2, moving one game ahead of Michigan State while Iowa, Northwestern, Purdue, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio State mix in weekend action.
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La Crosse Gun Club to host Thursday night trap shoots
The Gunslick Shooting Grounds at Holmen will be open every Thursday evening from six to nine for trap shooting under the lights.
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Turban car doubtful starter for 68 Indy 500 after crash
STP turbocar No. 40 suffered frame damage in a Sunday practice crash on the Indianapolis oval. Joe Leonard escaped injury but the repairs likely won’t be completed before the May 30 race. Mario Andretti tested the turbine car linked to the Mike Spence crash, turning four laps at speeds around 167 mph as 32 cars practiced.
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Central at Logan and other city sports slate
Listings show baseball at Copeland Park and Aquinas at various sites, plus track golf and tennis events across Central Memorial LCU Eau Claire and Winona. Evening bar league matches feature Powell and Terrance Bar pairings at multiple venues.
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Rebel 400 Race Caps Darling South Carolina Weekend
David Pearson drove a Ford Torino to victory in the Rebel 400 stock car race at Darling South Carolina, posting a record average speed of 132.699 mph.
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Wright tops Tall City Open by four strokes in Midland
Mickey Wright carded a three under par 204 over 54 holes to win the Tall City Open in Midland Texas by four strokes over Shirley Englehorn. The $15 000 purse highlighted a clear victory for Wright in AP coverage.
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Graham Hill wins Spanish Grand Prix in Lotus
Graham Hill drove his Lotus to victory by 16 seconds in the Spanish Grand Prix, averaging 84.407 mph, moving to the lead in the 1968 Formula One world championship. Other brief items include boxing results in Berlin and HibbING, with separate notes on Seoul boxing and Knute Rockne’s Notre Dame tenure.
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