Foyt Wins Indianapolis 500 After Turbine Car Drama
A. J. Foyt Jr. wins the 1969 Indianapolis 500 in a conventional Coyote Ford, defeating Parnelli Jones who leads until a turbine powered car fails late. Jones finishes sixth as Foyt earns record prize money and a 151.207 mph average. Al Unser places second, Joe Leonard third. race affected by a Tuesday rain delay and a final wreck cleanup.
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A. J. Foyt Jr
Coyote Ford
Henry Banks
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Foyt
Jones
Jim Clark
al Unser
Albuquerque
N.M
Joe Leonard
Louis Meyer
Wilbur Shaw
Mauri Rose
Dan Gurney
Gurney
Lee Roy Yarbrough
Foyt Wins Indy 500 After Slowing Down Late
A. J. Foyt Jr. dodged a five-car crash on the final turn by lagging behind the pack. The Texan claimed his third Indy 500 title after Parnelli Jones’ turbine car failed late, with Foyt noting his instinct to slow and stay safe.
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Californian
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Foyl
Louis Meyer
Wilbur Shaw
Mauri Rose
Qualifying Opens for 13th H. T. Jones Invitational Golf
Qualifying for the 13th annual H. T. Jones Invitational began at Lawrence Country Club. 18 hole rounds count toward 36 holes with play possible Friday or Sunday. Defending champion is Gene Elston of Mission, a former Kansas University basketball player and golfer. Prizes total $1,000 across flights.
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Gene Elston
Mission
Kansas University
Stars Deliver Big In Gritty Victory Over Minnesota and Detroit
Yesterday's stars Cath Vyastreenishi of Red Sox hit a unperturbed homer and two base steals in her victory over Minnesota. Piaul Shatis struck out and scattered six hits in a 0 victory over Detroit.
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Garnett Car Races Canceled This Year
Garnett Sports car races in Garnett Kansas will not be held this year. Sponsors the Garnett Racing Association cited late signed dates and expected low attendance. Races on the 2.8 mile Lake Garnett road were to be in 1968 with a summer date to be chosen by the circuit. Police protection funding and City Commission approval remain factors.
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Lawrence Park Announces Four Baseball Loops and Softball
The Lawrence Park and Recreation Department unveils four baseball leagues Jayhawk Recreation South Park and C C Carl plus a junior senior high girls softball league this summer. Jayhawk and Recreation registrations occur Monday with set times and locations across Sunset Park Lawrence High School Municipal Stadium Woodlawn Park Edgewood Park South Park Community Building.
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Recreation League
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Park and Recreation
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Municipal
Piscitelli Dominates 410 Title at Skeet Championships
Dominic Piscitelli of North Haven Connecticut fired 99 of 100 targets to win the 410 title at the Canadian and Quebec skeet championships held on Wednesday in St Janvier Quebec.
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Topeka Stock Car Race Canceled by Rain
Rain on Wednesday forced the cancellation of the annual stock car race at the Mid-America Fairgrounds. The event was moved from Tuesday night but rained out.
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Topeka
Mid-America Fairgrounds
Essex Catholic senior shatters high school javelin mark
Mark Murro, a senior at Essex Catholic High School in Newark, set a new U.S. high school record by throwing the javelin 252 feet 8 inches at the Dover Invitational track meet in Dover New Jersey.
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N.J
Mark Murro
Essex Catholic High School
Newark
U.S
Murro
World Basketball Championships Final Round Opens in Uruguay
In Montevideo the amateur world title event kicks off with Brazil facing host Uruguay in the sole opening game. The United States, unbeaten through qualifying, meets Argentina in its final round debut Friday night.
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