Jones Drives To Record Victory In 500 Race
Parnelli Jones won the Indianapolis 500 Memorial Day Classic in his Agajanian Willard Special. The 29 year old Torrance California driver celebrated a record victory as car owner J C Agajanian and his wife, along with Jones's wife, praised him.
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O'Dell Keeps rolling with eighth straight win for Giants
Billy O'Dell improved to 8-0 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 behind Cap Peterson and Felipe Alou homers. Bolin worked the late innings, while O'Dell added an infield single. Giants hold a 242-game lead in the National League race.
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Dakota Downs Rushford 8-7 In Root River
DAKOTA Minn Dakota edged Rushford 8 7 Memorial Day in a Root River League baseball contest. Larry Papenfuss led Dakota with a double and two singles in five plate appearances. Veech, Johnsons and Gorder added multiple hits for the rivals in a tight game.
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Lanesboro Captures District One Title
Harmony Minnesota Lanesboro defeated Caledonia 3 to 1 to win the District One baseball championship and reach regional play. Larry Danielson and Larry Strom hit doubles for Lanesboro while pitcher Percucco struck out nine for Caledonia. Lanesboro next faces Lake City in the Region One matchup in Winona on Monday.
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Dave Loomis Elected Booster Club President
Dave Loomis has been elected president of the Logan Booster Club. Officers include Jim Outcelt as vice president Gary Zimmerman as secretary and Dick Poellinger as treasurer. Board members are Jack Reihl Bud Schultz Bill Reger Roscoe Short Harold Dixon and Don Lachman. Booster Club membership tickets are available.
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Four Teams Unbeaten In Industrial Leagues
George St. Launderette Franckson's Marina lead National League at 2-0. W A Roosevelt and Pepsi Cola top American League with 2-0 and 1-0 records after Wednesday's games. Results include Launderette 11 Eagles No. 1 10 and Roosevelt 45 La Crosse Cooler 7, with notable homeruns and fielding highlights.
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A's Top Orioles 7-2 in pennant scramble
In a tight American League race Kansas City beat Baltimore 7-2 to trim the lead to two games over the Yankees who won 6-5 in 10 innings at Boston. The White Sox swept Cleveland 8-4 and 4-2 as Detroit beat the Angels 3-0.
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Mele Cautious as Twins Face Slumping Tigers
Minnesota manager Sam Mele fears Detroit’s misfiring Tigers ahead of a three game series at Metropolitan Stadium. He notes the Tigers’ ninth place standing and questions how a club with that lineup can be so weak while his Twins surge. He warns against underestimating a dangerous foe.
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Erasers and Hornets Lead with Fourth Straight Wins
Erasers beat Pencil Pushers 41 and Hornets edge Tigers 13 12 to stay undefeated at 4 0 in Trans Co Plant League action. Other results include Green Gremlins 10 3 Old Grandads Chiefs 10 1 Blue Lions and Slipsticks 17 4 Red Devils.
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Ontario and Norwalk Win Wildcat League Openers
Ontario defeated Wilton 28 to 15 on Memorial Day as Don Ferries and Jack Rabata shared pitching duties and Ontario's hitters produced three triples plus a set of extra-base hits led by Joe Bauman. Norwalk opened with a 10 to 2 win over Camp Douglas as Lyle Kowitz allowed five hits and Glen Muehlenkamp collected four hits including a double.
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Winona Co-Champions Prep for NAIA National Tourney
Winona Minnesota based Northern States College Conference co champions end the season at 21 and 5 as the 17 man squad heads to St. Joseph Missouri for the NAIA national tournament Sunday morning.
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Johnson Aims to KO Pastrano in 15 Round Title Fight
Harold Johnson, aged 34 from Philadelphia, seeks a knockout in his title bout with Willie Pastrano in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Pastrano, 28, has never been knocked down in 83 fights and plans to move and evade, while Johnson predicts a dramatic finish if the punch lands.
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Pomeroy and Schroeder Win Memorial Day Regatta
Neil Pomeroy and Harry Schroeder captured two first places each in their classes at the Memorial Day Regatta of the La Crosse Sailing Club on Lake Onalaska. The event opens the local sailing season with races slated Sunday afternoon and Wednesday night. Norbert Schnelle led the Snipe fleet in the second race but was disqualified for hitting a buoy.
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