Track stars tune for big NCAA meet in California and Oregon
Track and field athletes prep for the NCAA championships in Eugene Oregon after strong showings at Modesto and Wichita. Milburn Hines Van Zijl Frenn and Seagren highlighted the open meet while Oregon State North Carolina Central and Florida A&M posted relay and distance results.
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Donohue Triumph Stuns as Grant Drops Back in Indy 500
Mark Donohue won the Memorial Day Indianapolis 500 at a record pace of 162.962 mph, earning about $219000 for the Roger Penske team amid controversy from three protests. Jerry Grant finished 12th after a late pit stop misfortune, with Al Unser taking second.
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Dodgers open four game set as Sutton faces Cumberland in San Francisco
In a Sunday slate, Don Sutton starts for the Dodgers against John Cumberland as LA hosts San Francisco. Other NL results include Pirates top Phillies 6-5 with Al Oliver's 488 foot game winner, Cardinals rout Mets 8-3, Padres edge Reds 5-2, Expos beat Cubs 7-5, and Braves win 7-6 in 11 innings after dropping the opener to the Giants.
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Foyt Burns Fire in Dirt Track Race at DuQuoin
A.J. Foyt suffered second degree burns after his car burst into flames at the DuQuoin dirt track. He escaped by jumping from the car as fuel spilled, while Tom Bigelow won the 100 mile USAC race in 1 07 52.80 and earned $6,000.
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Lunn Dominates Atlanta Golf Classic With 13-Under Par
Bob Lunn captured the Atlanta Golf Classic title at the Atlanta Country Club posting 275 minus 13 to beat Gary Player by two strokes. The California pro praised the course as ideal for his high soft landings and noted his season slump broke with the win.
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Blue returns in strong 5 inning start for A's
Vida Blue pitched 77 pitches over five scoreless innings as Oakland beat Chicago 5 4 in 10. Blue expressed confidence in his comeback from the holdout. Rollie Fingers earned the win after the A's bullpen blew a late lead. Orioles, Tigers, Twins and Angels won elsewhere as baseball action spread across the AL.
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Gelf Cabrillo CIF Team Prepares for San Luis Obispo
The Gelf Cabrillo CIF team heads to San Luis Obispo tomorrow with no events scheduled, marking a quiet lead-in to competition.
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