Ickx wins Le Mans again in 11 lap margin
Jacky Ickx of Belgium switched cars mid race to drive a Martini Porsche 936 turbo and finish 11 laps ahead in the 45th Le Mans 24 Hours. Teammates Jurgen Barth and Hurley Haywood joined to complete 342 laps for 2,920 miles at 122 mph average. Johnny Rutherford Richard Petty Shirley Muldowney and George Follmer won other races nationwide. Gordon Johncock injured in Milwaukee hospital with head and neck injuries. Petty sank to second in the NAPA Riverside 400, Muldowney became the first woman to win an NHRA pro event final.
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Richard Petty
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George Follmer
Tom Klausler
Rutherford
Rex Mays
Gordon Johncock
Milwaukee
Petty
Riverside International Raceway
Muldowney
Hot Rod Association
Clive Skilton
NHRA
Boys and Girls Sports Schedule Listed for Week
Monday games include Citizens versus Elks at 6 p.m Civitan versus Coca Cola at 6 p.m and Western Auto versus Peoples at 8 p.m Van Buren travels to Shakamak at 7 p.m Tuesday features Wheeler Ford against American Legion at 6 p.m Danners vs Wolfes at 6 p.m Rice versus GE at 8 p.m In girls softball A s face Blue Bombers at 4 30 p.m 76ers meet Broncos at 5 45 p.m Babe Ruth action has Bloomfield Whites at Worthington at 7 p.m Shoals visit Bloomfield Cards Linton hosts L and M Shakamak plays Central at 7 p.m
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76Ers
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Worthington
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Bloomfield Cards
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Cubs Pennant Pursuit Highlighted by Sutter Saves
The Cubs surge in the NL East sparks pennant talk as closer Bruce Sutter racks up 17 saves in 30 appearances. He tames the Giants with two innings of one hit relief despite fatigue remarks from Herman Franks. Gene Clines delivers a pivotal eighth inning, aided by a Lavelle error and Murcer sacrifice fly. Rod Carew eyes 400 as Twins top Yankees 6-1 behind 3-for-5 by Carew and five-hit pitching from Paul Thormodsgard.
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Franks
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Gene Mauch
Minnesota Twins
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Carew
Twins
New York Yankees
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Stan Musial
Rod
Larry Hisle
Paul Thormodsgard
Chicago White Sox
Geiberger wins tournament with sub 60 round in Memphis
Al Geiberger claimed the Memphis Golf Classic title posting a 72 hole 273 and a 15 under par total after a 59 in round two. He beat Gary Player and Jerry McGee by three strokes as he became the first to win a PGA event with a sub 60 round while not firing a 60s score all week. Geiberger earned 40000 dollars for the victory.
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Tulsa
Memphis
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Jerry McGee
Palyer
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McGee
Eagles
Agai
Mike Morley
Tom Weiskopf
Morley
Weiskopf
Seaver Trade to Reds Nears Conclusion
Tom Seaver appears set to join the Cincinnati Reds within 48 hours unless he vetoes the deal by staying with the Mets at his current salary. The Mets would receive three players, led by Rawley Eastwick and possibly Doug Flynn, as they move to satisfy Seaver’s trade request.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Mets
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Doug Flynn
Reds
Seaver
Astros
Houston
M. Donald Grant
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Dodgers
Pirates
Phillies
Cincinnati
Ken Griffey
Dan Driessen
Lakers sweep doubleheader beat Clay City for 2-0 summer record
Lakers led by Randy Rehmel a 15-1 five inning win over Clay City in game one with 9 strikeouts and 3 walks. Mark May then limited the Eels to 3 runs on 2 hits with four strikeouts in game two as Shakamak won 8-3. Ronnie Rehmel and Scott Green each had two hits in the opener while Bill Stevenson and May added two hits in game two.
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Mark May
Rehmel
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May
Clay City
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Lakers
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Ronnie Rehmel
Scott Green
Green
Eels
Bill Stevenson
Roger Rhodes
Jim Timmerman
Cindy Parola
76Ers
Stars
Broncos
Sherry Moore
Nancy Lewis
Cindy Miller
Kelly Eccles
Eccles
Jean McBride
Kerry Brinson
Jan Sparks
Debbie Newton
A's rout Golden Gloves 18 run win in girls softball action
The A's dominated Golden Gloves 18 to 2 as Chris Brewer homered and Jennie Wheeler and Penny Lucas led with three hits apiece. A's jumped to a 6-0 first inning lead and never looked back.
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Golden Gloves
76Ers
Stars
Broncos
Linton Girls Softball Association
A’s
Chris Brewer
Jennie Wheeler
Penny Lucas
Sandy Ferguson
Susan Frederick
Delta Stars to face Indiana All Stars in two game series
The Delta Stars an AAU girls basketball team featuring four Bloomfield players will meet the Indiana Girls All-Star team in two exhibitions on June 15 at Norwell High School and June 23 at Scottsburg both games at 7 p.m. Delta Stars roster includes Amy Farris Connie Aland Melinda Miles Julie Record and Melissa Miles among others with coach Mike Lawler.
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Bloomfield Cardinal
Indiana
Norwell High School
Terri Rosinski
Scottsburg
Bloomfield
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Amy Farris
Connie Aland
Melinda Miles
Julie Record
Mike Lawler
Indiana State University
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Holly Billings
Washington
Miki Stucby
Bloomington South
Debbie Schrum
Lowell
Tammy Compton
North Posey
Janie Siddall
Hobart
Cathy West
Indianapolis
Northwestern
Seattle Slew Triumphs In Belmont Stakes To Complete Triple Crown
The unbeaten Seattle Slew wins the Belmont Stakes by four lengths at Belmont Park before 70 229 fans, finishing in 2 29 5 on a muddy track and prompting speculation over whether he is better than Secretariat. Jockey Jean Cruguet soaks the crowd as Slew extends his legendary form.
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Mickey Taylor
Meadow Stable
Spirit Level
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Taylor
Major League Saturday Results Roundup
Houston beat New York 4 to 1 in 10 innings while Chicago edged San Francisco 5 3. Montreal swept Cincinnati 6 to 4 and Philadelphia outscored Atlanta 13 to 10. Los Angeles defeated St Louis 9 to 8. Cinci beat Montreal 7 6 in Sunday action.
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League Leaders in Baseball Stats from the Era
National League leaders include Cey LA 52 RBIs and Taveras steals. American League features Hisle Burroughs and Ad 50 RBIs with Parker and Munson also in double figures. Pitching leaders cite Candelaria Pitt 1.99 and Tanana Cal 10-2 with Ryan 9-5 and Figueroa 7-5 among others.
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Parker
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Munson
Taveras
Remy
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Patek
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R.may
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Augustine
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Tex
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Trillo Chi
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Gross
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