Riddle of Agajanian’s influence at Indy Raceway
The piece questions J C Agajanian’s pull with Indianapolis officials over the 1969 500 decision. It notes a confrontation between Agajanian and chief steward Harlan Fengler, and cites a black flag incident involving Parnelli Jones 12 laps from the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Agajanian
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Agajanian
Willard Battery
Parnelli Jones
Harlan Fengler
Fengler
Jones
California
Saturday Sun Sports
Oil Sparks Controversy At 500 Mile Jones Accused
The race sparked oil spill controversy as Parnelli Jones faced accusations from Eddie Sachs and Roger McCluskey that oil on the track gave him an unfair advantage. Sachs claimed Jones deserved no victory, while McCluskey blamed a spin on oil left by Jones.
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Parnelli
Eddie Sachs
Roger McCluskey
Jones
McCluskey
Roger
Sachs
Eddie
Fengler
Yellow caution rules followed by leaders at Speedway
The report notes drivers slow under yellow to avoid disaster as Jones leads and Jones keeps a light foot while Clark and crews watch on radio. Landolfi, Haas crew member, and Sachs on Spirit of St. Louis and Dean Van Lines details surface along with Lubrication claims from Tropicana Novi cars.
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Clark
Speedway
Jimmy
Jones
Bill Landolfi
Las Vegas
Dean van Lines
Chuck Hulse
Bill
Spirit of
Jim Hurtubise
Tropicana Novi
Long Trip on Water Skis Ends at Statehouse
Five Wheeling men skied 230 miles on Ohio and Kanawha rivers to Charleston ending at the statehouse where Gov. W. W. Barron’s wife welcomed them with leis. They reported sunburn and swollen ankles as the main complaints.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Wheeling
Ohio River
New Martinsville
Pvt. Pleasant
Kanewha River
Statehouse
Opal Barron
W. W. Barron
Roscoe
McMechen
French Net Stars Score Davis Cup Quarterfinals
Paris France defeated Brazil 4-1 to reach the European Davis Cup quarterfinals. Pierrermon beat Ronald Barnes 6 3 6 4 6 1 while Jean-Claude Barclay earned a comeback win over Edson Mandarino 3 6 6 2 6 0 6 4. Brazilians alleges poor officiating provoking strong reactions from players and fans.
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Paris
UPS
France
Brazil
Pierrermon
Ronald Barnes
Jean-Claude Barclay
Edson Mandarino
Barnes
Mandarino
Baseball player Red Thorn from Morgantown
West Virginia basketball ace Red Thorn, based in Morgantown, is identified as a first baseman on the West Virginia baseball team.
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Morgantown W. Va
UPI
Red Thorn
West Virginia
Clay Seethes at English Applause for Wembley Bout
Cassius Clay complains that Britons do not understand him as he seeks homeward freedom before the June 18 Wembley Stadium heavyweight title bout with Henry Cooper. Promoter Jack Solomons bars a five day trip home, while Clay booms of a five round KO and is booed in Nottingham.
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London
UPI
Cassius Clay
Britain
Henry Cooper
United States
Jack Solomons
Wembley Stadium
Louisville Lip
Cooper
Clay
Hom
Solomons
Pion
Nottingham
George Aldridge
Mick Leahy
New York
Doug Jones
Jones
Just Call Him Smart With Horses at Ruidoso Downs
Bill Thompson, owner trainer from Albuquerque, claims Sierra Hotshot as his shrewdest gamble. The 4 year old won the fourth race at Ruidoso Downs after being moved from a claiming race, with a history of lane violations and a prior California ban. Thompson paid 400 dollars, trained the horse with a special bit, and it has since produced multiple wins, validating his risk.
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Ruidoso, N.M
UPI
Bill Thompson
Ruidoso Downs
Albuquerque
Sierra Hotshot
Thompson
New Mexico
California
Madison Square Garden
Don Brokaw
Apple Valley
Calif
Brokaw
Washington Senator Walter Johnson’s 11th shutout record
Washington United Press International reports star pitcher Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators holds the all time major league record with 11 career shutouts.
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Washington
UPI
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Antonio duo tie at 151 in Open preliminaries
Pro Alex Antonio and amateur Alex Antonio Jr. from Hubbard, Ohio both shot 151 in the preliminary trials for the 1961 U.S. Open, sharing the same score as they advance in the field.
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Youngston, C
UPI
Alex Antonio
Alex Antonio Jr
Hubbard, C
Ray Schalk Dominates AL Catcher Fielding Honors
Chicago White Sox catcher Ray Schalk led American League catchers in fielding across eight seasons, achieving standout defensive recognition.
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Chicago
UPI
Ray Schalk
Chicago White Sox
Sports Editors Back Boxing Control Plan
In a UPI report from Boston 60 percent of 100 Academy of Sports Editors members voted strong yes to forming a governmental boxings commission to regulate professional titles and matches. An additional 16 percent backed a moderate yes bringing support to 66 percent while 7 percent favored a moderate no 19 percent a strong no and 8 percent felt little difference.
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Boston
UPI
Academy of Sports Editors
Beatty to Face Snell in Mile at Compton Relays
Jim Beatty, ranked America's top middle distance runner, will run the mile against Peter Snell of New Zealand at the Compton Relays. Snell plans his final U S appearance of the year. Beatty holds the American mile record 3 56.35 with other sub four performers Weisiger Burleson and Greele also expected to run.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Jim Beatty
America
New Zealand
Peter Snell
Snell
United States
California
Modesto
Beatty
Compton
Southern California
Jim
Weisiger
Cyrol Burleson
Jim Greele
Dandy Dow Wins 500 Festival Golf Title
Dandy Dow Finsterwald won the $55,000 500 Festival tournament in Indianapolis by two strokes with a 268 total. He tied Julius Boros entering the final round, shot 68, and earned $10,000. Bobby Nichols Tony Lema Boros and Tommy Aaron finished two behind. Nichols fired a 64 to share runnerup honors. Boros and Lema followed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
UPI
Dandy Dow Finsterwald
Julius Boros
Tequesta
Fla
Swinger
Bobby Nichols
Tony Lema
Boros
Tommy Aaron
Finsterwald
Nichols
Midland
Tex
Lema
San Leandro
Calif
Memphis
Tenn
Aaron
Henderson Mountain Women Golf Club Hosts 18 Hole Low Net
Henderson Black Mountain Women of the Henderson Mountain Golf Association host an 18 hole low net tournament with nine holes for new players and merchandise prizes from the Pro Shop. Pairings, starting times, and handicaps are listed for each participant.
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Henderson
Black Mountain Women's Golf Association
Belmont Stakes set for Saturday with Candy Spots and Chateaugay
The 95th Belmont Stakes at Aqueduct features Candy Spots and Chateaugay as top contenders for the 125000 added race run over 14 miles. About 10 starters are expected with riders Wille Shoemaker and Braulio Baeza guiding the favorites as owners and trainers weigh final decisions.
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Candy Spots
Aqueduct
Belmont Park
Jerome Park
Morris Park
Rex C. Ellsworth
Darby Dan
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Ble
Mame Chance Farm
Charles Morgan
Sky Wonder
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Insurrection
George D. Widener
Top Gallant
Greentree
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Bonjour
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Elizabeth Graham
Maine Chance Farm
George Poole
Ivor Balding
Whitney
Hirsch Jacobs
Wille Shoemaker
Jaipur
Shoemaker
Gallant Man
Sword Dancer
Braulio Baeza
Sherlock
Admiral’s Voyage
East Colleges Tense Over AAU Sanction Rules
The ECAC told its 132 member colleges to avoid open track meets unless fully sanctioned by the AAU and federation. AAU charges a planned bid to outrank AAU in U S Russia meet prep. Manhattan College reevaluates its stance as NYAC plans to appeal to Gen. MacArthur for resolution.
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UPI
Eastern College Athletic Conference
ECAC
Amateur Athletic Union
AAU
US Track and Field Federation
Moscow
George Shiebler
Asa S. Buswell
New York AC
Ray Lumpp
NYAC
Lumpp
Nyac Board of Governors
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Federation
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Sober
Louis
Tuesday's Probable Pitchers and UPI Open Golf Note
Baseball matchups list from major league parks with pitchers O'Dell Jackson Miller Deott Mendhey Willey Purkey Cardwell Gibbon. Also a Dunedin note: Ben Hogan was the last golfer to win the U S Open consecutive titles in 1950 and 1951.
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San Francisco
Chicago-O'Dell
Jackson
Los Angeles
Houston
Miler
Deott
Milwaukee
New York
Mendhey
Willey
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Purkey
Cardwell
Gibbon
Dunedin
Fla
UPI
Ben Hogan
Burright shuffled to Buffalo as Mets send him to Bisons
Larry Burright, once a Dodger batting sensation, was optioned to the Buffalo Bisons of the International League after losing a bid for Mets second base. He hit .205 with the Dodgers last season and .250 in 18 spring games, then was sent to Buffalo with a 24 hour recall option.
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NEW York
UPI
Larry Burright
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Mets
Buffalo Bisons
Burright
Dodgers
Mets
Ron Hunt
Buffalo
Ted Schreiber
Elie Chacon
Bisons
Sears Wins 21 Mile Crystal Palace Race In Ford Galaxy
Briton Jack Sears held off a star studded field of sedan drivers to win the 21 mile race at Crystal Palace in his American Ford Galaxie hardtop.
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London
UPI
Jack Sears
Crystal Palace
Cardinals Sign New Orleans Star Wayne Pietri
Wayne Pietri, a standout in sandlot, prep and college baseball in New Orleans, signs with the St. Louis Cardinals. The De LaSalle High School and Loyola University alum reportedly receives a $20,000 bonus after signing Saturday with the club.
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NEW Orleans
UPI
Wayne Pietri
St. Louis Cardinals
Pietri
de LaSalle High School
Loyola University
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