The Indy 500: A rite beyond mere auto racing
Indianapolis is THE 500 dominated by tradition and spectacle. Jean Shepherd recalls its masculine mystique and a sensory flood of sound, smoke, and fuel as 33 drivers battle for pace and glory before 400000 spectators.
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Banks Remains Far From 3000 Hits Milestone
Ernie Banks, 39, struggles to reach 3000 hits as his road numbers plummet and Cubs home games at Wrigley Field lift his overall average. With 2,511 hits at season start and 2,535 by quarter mark, he faces slim odds of ending his career with 3000. Banks favors a World Series run over personal milestones.
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Optimistics edge Hop-Peas in minor league tilt
Jim Gear struck out 13 as the Optimistics beat the Hap-Peas 9 6. Gear allowed three hits while Perry Self belted a home run for the Giants in another slate of minor league games.
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Baseball Standings and Thursday Schedule Summary
Baseball standings show Los Angeles 25 18 .581 leading, with Atlanta 24 18 and San Francisco 21 24. Tuesday results include Chicago over Pittsburgh 6-3 and San Diego 8 Cincinnati 1. Thursday games feature Phila at Montreal and Dodgers at Giants among others. AL East and AL West standings cited with multiple results and slated pitchers.
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