Rain halts Indy 500 after crash injures drivers and spectators
Rain forced the start of the 500 mile race to be postponed for hours. A first lap crash near the homestretch injured driver Salt Walther and several spectators, including 15 year old Sue Rankin. The race was stopped as drivers criticized the start and a continuing rain delay ended the event.
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Rain Delays Halt Historic Long Run Finish
The event endured multiple rain stoppages with Walther sustaining burns a fractured left wrist and a possible back injury. The race had been halted three times previously in 1950 after 345 miles and in 1967 after 45 miles, then resumed to complete 455 miles the following day.
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Rich kid Salt Walther in Indy crash blames risk and defies doubt
Salt Walther, son of a Dayton foundry owner, spoke of proving himself beyond wealth as he prepared for the Indy 500. He later wrestled with serious injuries after a 10 car crash, saying he knew the risks but pursued the sport for competition and excitement.
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San Diego council favors Padres sale to move franchise
San Diego leaders show mixed support for selling the Padres and transferring the franchise to Washington. Deputy Mayor Bob Martinez and Councilwoman Maureen O Connor cite reasons from potential city subsidy cuts to freeing the team from stadium contract terms. City officials discuss legal options as players voice doubt about relocation.
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Amazing Wood wins a pair on pace for 50 wins
Wilbur Wood, 13-3 with four shutouts and nine complete games in 131 2 3 innings, helped Chicago to a 6-3 21st inning victory against Cleveland after a 2-2 tie. He then won the regularly scheduled game 4-0. Kansas City beat Boston 5-4 behind Bevacqua and Rojas. Minnesota defeated Baltimore 10-3 as Cash homered twice. California beat Milwaukee 7-4 with key late hits.
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Lompoc Legion Opens 1973 Season With Big Win
Lompoc American Legion blanked Santa Maria Indians 14 to 4 in a seven inning opener. Dave Stegman led the attack with a three run homer and a sac fly while Jules Hain Rod Townes and Ted Torres contributed multiple hits. Barthel Eastman and Torres combined on the mound allowing five hits.
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World net stars hold big meeting in Paris
The world's top tennis players met in Paris to discuss plans for greater say in pro tournament governance in the United States and Europe. The Association of Tennis Players now groups 92 players and will debate five current controversies, ATP Secretary Jim McManus said.
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Messersmith shines as Dodgers beat Phillies 5-1 in strong start
Andy Messersmith pitched seven hits and 12 strikeouts in a 5-1 Dodgers win over Philadelphia. The right-hander tied a major league mark with six straight first-inning strikeouts, aided by Willie Crawford and Cey homers and a Willie Davis leaping catch.
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Roy Thomas loses in seven as Phillies fall 1 0
Roy Thomas pitched seven innings allowing two hits and five strikeouts but took the loss as Winston-Salem shut out Rocky Mount 1-0 in the second game of a Friday doubleheader. Thomas falls to 7-2 this season while leading the Carolina League in pitching categories and is set to pitch again tomorrow night.
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