Bevacqua Delivers in Nine for Royals Comeback Win
In a dramatic ninth inning, Kurt Bevacqua pinch hits a bases loaded single driving in two as Kansas City overcomes Boston 5 4. Cookie Rojas followed with a clutch single to seal the victory after Bevacqua’s earlier slider hit. Manager Jack McKeon praised the gamble and Bevacqua’s heroics, while Boston’s Yastrzemski and Harper sparked offense earlier.
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Bettenhausen Demands Indy Roll Cages After Walther Crash
Indianapolis race figures clash over safety as Gary Bettenhausen presses for roll cages following David Walther's fatal crash in the 500. He notes widespread driver support but stalled action and cites previous upside down wrecks and ongoing injuries.
Spectator crash drags driver from burning Indy car
The driver was pulled from the flaming machine and flown to Method ist Hospital in stable but serious condition with burns covering 40 percent of his body and a broken left wrist. Bettenhausen and Walther’s chief mechanic surveyed the wreckage as spectators streamed out after the day’s race.
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Crash and rain push back 1957 Indianapolis 500
The 1957 Indianapolis 500 was delayed by a fiery multi car wreck on the main straightaway and a heavy rainstorm. Driver David Salt Walther of Dayton was hospitalized in critical condition with burns and injuries. nine spectators were hurt. Crews worked through the night to repair nine damaged cars as Mike Hiss and John Martin hoped to rejoin the field.
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Delay At Indianapolis 500 Starts Amid Wet Track Repairs
The 57th Indianapolis 500 mile race restart was delayed by heavy rain and wet spots on the track. Maintenance crews and a street sweeper worked an hour and 15 minutes past the 9 a.m. start. Eagle car was damaged but expected to be ready. Front row polesitters Rutherford Unser Donahue, and other former champions Foyt Andretti Al Unser were unaffected by the crash.
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Crumpler Named Southern Conference Athlete of the Year
Carl Crumpler of East Carolina led the Pirates to the conference title last fall and was chosen as the Southern Conference athlete of the year by the conference sports writers association. The 6 foot 4 inch, 203 pound junior won the balloting easily.
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Del Mar PR Man Eddie Read Dies at 56
Eddie Read, longtime publicity director for the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in San Diego, died Monday of a heart attack while gardening. He was 56 and had been active in Southern California racing for nearly four decades, with Del Mar since 1937.
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Burst in Fifth Seads Ottawa By Hawks 6-3
Ottawa defeated Lawrence 6-3 in the Ottawa Holiday baseball tournament final game. A five-run fifth inning swung the game as Dave Baldwin doubled to tie and Dale Dunkin delivered a two-run single for a 4-2 lead. Lee Ice led Lawrence with two hits but left runners stranded.
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Steyn Outpoints Arredondo in Johannesburg Bout
Andries Steyn 133 pounds edged Ricardo Arredondo 13414 pounds in a ten round decision in Johannesburg South Africa. The Associated Press reported the bout with Steyn securing the win for South Africa.
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Oklahoma and Tulsa meet in second round of NCAA playoff
Oklahoma and Tulsa advance in the NCAA fifth district playoff. Oklahoma, Big Eight champions, beat Creighton 8-1 as Mickey Lashley and Keith Drumright led the win. Tulsa defeated Oral Roberts 6-0 to reach the next round. Creighton and Oral Roberts meet in an elimination game with the loser out.
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Western Kentucky Coach Resigns to Join Georgia Tech
Assistant football coach Robbie Franklin leaves Western Kentucky University to join Georgia Tech as kicking and special teams coach under Bill Fulcher. Announcement made by Western officials on Monday.
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