Krisiloff Top Rookie Contender For Indianapolis 500 Race Berth
Krisiloff, a Parsippany N J rookie, posted the fastest nonqualifying 171.854 mph speed in Granatelli’s McNamara Ford. The 25 year old is among contenders to fill one of seven open spots, with bumping to start today as qualified speeds fill the field. He eyes rookie of the year and praises Mario Andretti while veterans assess his potential.
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Indy
Art Pollard
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Wally Dallenbach
New Jersey
Mel Kenyon
Dallenbach
Lindsey Hopkins
Johnny Rutherford
Sam Sessions
Denny Zimmerman
Stargell’s 14th homer lifts Pirates past Expos in 13th
In a dramatic 13th inning, Willie Stargell fouled off eight pitches before belting a two-run shot off Howie Reed to give Pittsburgh a 6-2 win over the Montreal Expos. O’Donoghue started the frame for Montreal, but Stargell’s bat kept the Pirates ahead as they sit one game up in the NL East over the Mets and Cardinals. The night also saw Nolan Ryan win for the Mets over Atlanta, while St Louis crushed San Diego 15-8 and other NL results followed.
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Braves
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Joe Torre
Matty Alou
St. Louis
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Lou Brock
Clarence Gaston
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Reds
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Jim McGlothlin
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Jim Bunning
Cy Young
Walter Johnson
Larry Dierker
Giants
Fed Gladding
Norm Miller
Astros
Willie Davis
Jim Lefebvre
Dodgers
Wes Parker
Cubs
Claude Osteen
Osseo-Fairchild Wins Dairyland League Golf Title
Osseo-Fairchild captured the Dairyland Conference golf crown at Whitehall Wis posting 333 strokes three ahead of runner-up Whitehall Dan Sieg led the Chieftains with 76 as medalist also scoring for Osseo Mark Jacobson Gale Johnson and Ron Johnson followed Sieg with 84 86 and 87 respectively Cochrane Fountain City Mike Scanlan Whitehall Andy Johnson and Blair Terry Galstad finished at 78 79 79 respectively.
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Ron Johnson
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Standings and scores from today's baseball games
New York visits Cleveland as Stottlemyre improves to 4-1 and Dunning goes to 3-2. Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia, and Los Angeles beats Chicago 8-1. St. Louis outslugs San Diego 15-8 in 13 innings, while Atlanta edges New York 6-2. Other night games include Houston over San Francisco 4-1 and Pittsburgh past Montreal 6-2.
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Jets Sign Zapalac Palmer To 1971 Contracts
New York Jets announce the signing of linebacker Bill Zapalac a fourth round pick and defensive tackle Scott Palmer a seventh round choice to 1971 contracts. The NFL club confirmed the deals today.
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River Valley and Sauk Prairie Win In Tourney
River Valley defeated Lodi 9 to 8 as Terry Ewing earned the win and Steve Ploetz tossed three hits for Portage. Sauk Prairie shut out Portage 8 to 0 with Tom Hambrecht and Keith Clements among the standouts. River Valley advances to face Poynette while Sauk Prairie meets Monday’s winner.
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Steve Ploetz
Tom Hambrecht
Poynette
Andretti Battles To Stay In Prix
Mario Andretti faces a pressure moment as he seeks a satisfactory qualifying time for Sundays Monaco Grand Prix. His Red Ferrari stalled on six laps due to ignition trouble in Friday trials, while Jackie Stewart remains the favorite. Andretti has already won the South African Grand Prix and could challenge Stewart if he qualifies.
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Jackie Stewart
Scotland
Stewart
Skip Barber
Boston
Twins Romp A's 10-1 Behind Mitterwald Homers
Mitterwald pounds two home runs and drives in three as Minnesota routs Oakland 10-1. Bert Blyleven earns his fifth win with four hits allowed, while John Odom struggles in his second start after a sore arm. A’s manager Dick Williams notes Odom’s early exit and praises Blyleven’s velocity. The Twins improve to within 5 1/2 games of the A’s in the AL West.
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Bradley Shuts Out California As White Sox Triumph 3-0
Bradley, a 23-year-old right-hander studying at the University of Maryland, fired a five-hit shutout to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over California. Ex-Angels teammates Pizarro Coates and Bennett mentored him, aiding his composure and attack. Other AL games featured Boston beating Baltimore 8-4 in 10, Minnesota routing Oakland 10-1, Detroit edging Washington 1-0, and Cleveland beating the Yankees 8-7. Milwaukee’s game at Kansas City was rain-delayed with the Brewers leading 4-1 in the fifth.
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Dean Chance
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Eddie Brinkman
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Ken Harrelson
Eddie Leon
Gomer Hodge
Indians
Lindy McDaniel
Yanks
Danny Cater
Graig Nettles
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Bobby Murcer
Yankees
Blugold Netters Eliminated In State Tourney
OSHKOSH Wis The La Crosse Aquinas tennis team was eliminated on day one of the Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association tournament. The doubles team of Hoeschler and Grams fell 6 1 6 4 to Bell and Liebman of Milwaukee University School. Fritz Funk won a singles match 6 0 6 3 before losing to Enderson 6 2 6 1. Welch defeated Parker then fell to Salutz 6 2 6 2 and 6 1 6 3. Aquinas 9 4 in duals. second in Central Wisconsin Catholic Conference. notable 5 4 win over Central.
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Don Welch
Aquinas
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Manitowoc Rancolli
George Parker
Wayland Academy
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Parker
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Brookwood Edges North Crawford 1-0 Behind Kroeger Four-Hitter
Jeff Kroeger pitched a four hitter and drove in the winning run as Brookwood beat North Crawford 1-0 in Scenic Central Conference baseball. Kroeger doubled home John Doll in the sixth for the lone Brookwood run. Doll added a single and a double. North Crawford’s Paul Charness had the team’s only extra-base hit. Brookwood finishes the conference season 5-5 and faces Cashton in the first round of the WIAA tournament action.
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Knudson Opens Colonial Lead After Turbulent Day
Canadian George Knudson shot a 69 to reach 136 after 36 holes and hold a one stroke lead in the Colonial Invitational at Fort Worth. Lee Trevino fired a 68 to reach 138, while Dave Hill was disqualified for an inflated final-hole score. Jack Montgomery, Dave Stockton, and Jerry McGee trailed in a blustery wind.
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Billy Casper
Lee Trevino
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George Knudson
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Dave Stockton
Trinity River
Jerry McGee
McGee
Blancas
Gene Littler
Ron Cerrudo
Ohio State Ice Coach Takes UW Post
William J. Rothwell, 33, assistant hockey coach at Ohio State University for three years, was approved by the University of Wisconsin regents for a similar post. He will replace Jeff Sauer, who was recently named head coach at Colorado College.
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Ohio State University
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Colorado College
Miss Palmer Opens Suzuki Golf Lead in SoCal
Buena Park California AP Sandra Palmer built a four stroke lead in the Suzuki International with a 68 at Los Coyotes Country Club. Gail Denenberg Kathy Whitworth and Debbie Austin tied for second after round one while 15 year old Laura Baugh sat a stroke back. Palmer seeks her second straight tour win and leads the money list with 18,663 dollars.
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Miss Palmer
Los Coyotes Country Club
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Kathy Whitworth
Debbie Austin
Miss Denenberg
Monroe N.Y
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Laura Baugh
Long Beach
Sauter Dominates Interstate Speedway Feature Again
Necedah native Sauter captures his third straight feature win at Interstate Speedway West Salem Wisconsin racing his 1969 Chevelle in the Lathe third heat. Ed Nichols Portage wins semi feature in a 1969 Ford while Dick Rogers La Crosse takes first heat in a 63 Ford Buck Linhart tops second heat in a 1969 Chevelle. Marv Marzoska wins fast dash with Gale Will and Ken Kirchner winning hobby stock events. ARCA race set for Monday May 31 with 24 top drivers joining local contenders.
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Wis
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Sauter
Ed Nichols
Portage
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Buck Linhart
Marv Marzoska
Torino
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Ken Kirchner
Miller Brewing backs 250 mile race at Wisconsin International
Miller Brewing Co sponsors an 250 mile late model stock car race at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna on August 8 with an $18,000 purse. Sanctioned by USAC, the event is expected to draw top national drivers aiming to boost USAC point standings.
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Miller Brewing Co
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U.S. Auto Club
USAC
Northern Colorado Stretches Lead In Midwest Regional Opener
Northern Colorado defeated St. Cloud State 11 to 4 in the first day. Northern Colorado later beat Central Missouri 5 to 2 while St. Cloud State routed Luther 13 to 4. Minnesota State Mankato beat Luther 2 to 1 and then edged Northern Colorado 4 to 0. St. Cloud State beat Central Missouri 4 to 1 to send Missouri home.
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