Rookie Bettenhausen survives Indy crash in final qualifying push
Indianapolis AP rookie Merle Bettenhausen escaped serious injury after a spectacular crash in the Speedway. His Kingfish Offenhauser was destroyed two days before final May 27 qualifying. Bettenhausen, son of Tony Bettenhausen, questioned future rides as pole contender Bobby Unser paced fuel tests at 189.994 mph and Gary Bettenhausen qualified last Sunday.
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Race World Mourns Jim Malloy Death
Indianapolis mourns race driver Jim Malloy 36 after fatal injuries from a practice crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He died five days after the crash at Methodist Hospital. Malloy left a wife and three children as Speedway officials and colleagues remember a kind, talented racer. Memorial services were set for Indianapolis with burial planned in Denver.
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Legion Ball Session Plans For 1972 Boy Players
American Legion Class B baseball organizers plan activities for 1972. Boys aged 15 or 16 should report at 10 a.m. Saturday to Municipal Park at 11th and Del to meet manager Roy Taylor. Eligible players must not turn 17 before August 1.
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Pacer Comeback Edges Nets In Game Five Thriller
Indiana erased a 20 point deficit to beat New York 100 to 99 in Indianapolis. Billy Keller sparked a 17 4 third quarter run with three straight three pointers as Indiana took a 60 60 tie. The Pacers lead the best of seven series three two with game six set for New York.
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Riva Ridge Faces Tough Preakness Field at Pimlico
In the 97th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, Riva Ridge aims for a repeat win at equal weights as Upper Case and seven rivals challenge in the 13 16 mile race. Del Carroll notes upset possibilities while praising the Derby winner, with post positions set and CBS coverage planned.
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Krulls Return to Form in Topeka Putt Putt Event
Chad Krull won amateur competition with a 22 under par 86 over 54 holes in Topeka. Mark Krull finished second in the professional division and earned $30.
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