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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1964

Page

19

Hall Takes Laguna Seca Road Race

Jim Hall of Midland Texas won the Laguna Seca leg of the U S Road Racing Championship driving a Chaparral Chevrolet. He edged defending champion David McDonald in a 82 lap 1550 mile event amid earlier pay dispute settlement. Third place went to Roger Penske with Charlie Hayes and Ed Leslie completing the top five.

Monterey Calif UPI Jim Hall Midland Tex Laguna Seca U.S Hall Chaparral David McDonald Los Angeles Roger Penske Philadelphia Charlie Hayes Chevy Chase Ed Leslie Bob Holbert Warrington Pacific Raceway Kent Wash Fd Leslie Ken Miles Bob Johnson Columbus Ohio

Derby Wagering Errors Highlight Hartack’s Churchill Triumph

In a tight finish at Churchill Downs Hartack rode Venetian Way to win while Shoemaker misread Northern Dancer and Hill Rise. Hartack previously aided by a series of Derby moves built his standing behind Eddie Arcaro with five Derby wins.

Willie Shoemaker Willie the Shoe Willie the Hialeah Hill Rise Churchill Downs Decidedly Willie Sunrise County Iron Liege Bill Hartack Venetian Way Fabius Eddie Arcaro Northern Dance Jack Nicklaus Desert Inn Country Club Jack Sunfoto

Giants Open Puerto Rico Clinic With Fitness Drive

Nearly 1000 cheering teens welcomed the New York Giants in San Juan as they launch a football clinic under President Johnson's fitness program. Giants owners John and Wellington Mara led players in a nationwide mission to boost physical fitness and youth sports on the island.

San Juan P.R UPI New York Football Giants Puerto Rico Giants Lyndon B. Johnson John Wellington Mara

Entries pour in for 1964 U S Open at Congressional Country Club

The U S Golf Association announced 1390 entries by Friday noon for the 1964 U S Open to be held June 18 to 20 at Congressional Country Club in Washington D C Entries close at 5 p m Wednesday The record entries of 2474 were set in 1962 at Oakmont The 1963 Open at Brookline drew 2392 entrants Preliminary sectional rounds will cut the field for the championship flight.

Lagua Seca Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Penisula New York UPI Congressional Country Club Washington D.C U.S. Golf Association Oakmont Brookline Mass

John Thomas Grand Slam Powers Reno in 13-10 Win

Reno defeated Bakersfield 13-10 in the California League as John Thomas hit a first inning grand slam. Star center fielder Dick Ramirez broke his leg sliding into second on a force play and may miss the season. Isiah Jackson earned the win at 1-1 while Frank Bowles took the loss at 1-1.

Reno Nev UPI John Thomas California Bakersfield Dick Ramirez Ramirez Isiah Jackson Frank Bowles

Youthful Milwaukee Braves Pitchers Shake Up NL Race

Milwaukee Braves rely on three young arms 23 to 26 as Warren Spahn falters. Hank Fischer, Bob Sadowski, and Tony Cloninger spark the pennant chase with strong outings, while Denver Lemaster struggles. Coach Wyatt praises control and confidence fueling the youth corps. Fischer dominates Phillies with a 1-0 two hitter in a key win.

Warren Spahn Braves Milwaukee Fischer Tony Gonzalez Johnny Herrnstein Phillies Denver Lemaster

Twins Lose to Kansas City in Late Athletics Game

Minnesota drops to 7 8 Kansas City 8 1 as Versalies delivers strong relief and Oliva Hall Colavito power. Oliva hits a homer and Reynolds and Mincher drive in runs while Ed Werks' lineup falters late.

Athletics TWINS Minnesota Kansas City Gary Cousey Rollins Oliva Charles Allison Gentile Killebrew Alusik Hall Colavito Versailles Edwards McCabe Stigman O'Dondve Perry Aker Arrigo Wyatt b-Mincher eWilliams Doley d-Power Pless Versalies PCA Green Aljusik Halli Mathews Colavito Reynolds Mincher Williams U Haller Huriey Flaherty Carrigan

Derby victory sparks Derby week moves for Northern Dancer

Northern Dancer and Hill Rise head for Pimlico and the Preakness after an upset Derby finish. The Scoundrel and other contenders also plan routes as jockeys dispute who rode best and Horatio Luro touts Northern Dancer’s pace and stamina. Hartack praised for a record ride with Shoemaker criticized for late start. Plans loom for Belmont or Queen’s Plate and Hill Rise aims for the Belmont.

Louisville, Ky UPI Scoundrel Maryland Roman Brother Quadrangle Mr. Brick Mr. Moonlight New York Shoemaker Bill Hartack Northern Dancer Hill Rise Hartack Horatio Luro Edward P. Taylor Toronto Pimlico Luro

ACC Tightens Academic Standards. Redshirting Allowed

In Greensboro ACC faculty chairmen from eight schools approved a compromise to raise the minimum SAT score for athletes receiving aid from 750 to 300 and kept redshirting allowed. They also recommended a revised bowl receipts formula and kept the Raleigh conference tournament. Duke opposed the lower threshold favoring 850 as originally proposed by Virginia.

ACC Raleigh Duke University of Virginia

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