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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1965
Page
10
Jimmy Clark won the Indy 500 with a long three and a half hour race but spent only 47 seconds in the pit for refueling. The short pit time boosted his victory, highlighting the advantage of quick fuel stops during the 500 miles.
In a high speed event many entries failed to finish as 20 of 33 cars retired due to mechanical issues. Foyt led early but tire and fuel problems slowed him and Clark, with Jones narrowly finishing as a gas shortage ended the race. Spectators watched on a closed circuit as the race concluded with Foyt unable to catch the flying Scot.
Rodger Ward and Sam Hanks praised Clark for extended laps with minimal refueling as Jones lost over 55 seconds due to pit misalignment. The race featured seven minutes of yellow flags after a single wreck, with the safety crew clearing the site quickly.
Tom Hennessey of St. Louis wins the 62nd American Bowling Congress Tournament all events title with a 12 game total of 2,549 marking the only repeat champion in a 68 day meet ending in St. Paul. Other 1965 classics go to Oakar Beach Kennicutt Thorpe Slak Bosler and McDermitt in doubles singles and team events.
Nichols defeated Ken Venturi 1 up with a two over par 73 at Laurel Valley Golf Course in Ligonier Pennsylvania to win $10,000 during Memorial Day weekend. Westlake had the best score 61 by Ken Hicks with an 28 handicap. Meadowbrook hosted most winners with 77 as Hillcrest led entries with 165 players.
In the lead up to this season's NCAA semifinals, Princeton basketball coach Bill Van Breda Kolff has a 265–97 career record over 14 years, spanning Princeton Hofstra and Lafayette. The tally highlights a long tenure and success across three programs.
In Chicago, the opener saw New York edge Chicago 5 2 on a three run homer by Hickman and Jack Fisher three hits. Darkness halted the nightcap after a tense comeback by the Cubs tied the game twice, with late runs by Clemens and Bailey sparking a halted affair.
Cambridge Harvard announces John McCluskey becoming the eighth Black quarterback to start as a Harvard varsity regular. The milestone marks progress in the program's integration as McCluskey takes the field for the Crimson.
In a rough showing for the Cardinals, Flood and Boyer highlighted a quiet day with limited support. Perry worked into difficulty, retiring 16 straight before a walk and the game's final innings sealed a subdued offensive output.
Clendenon supplied a key run producing hit as Mazeroski singled to center and Dick Stuart delivered a pinch homer in the seventh to chase starter Don Cardwell and widen the Pirates' lead.
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