Turbine Cars Reshape Memorial Day Sports Scene
In a shift touching baseball and auto racing, Memorial Day attention moves from double-headers to single games and the 500 mile race eyes turbine driven cars. If turbine tech proves reliable, future 500s may run without pit stops though noise and rules debates linger among officials and fans.
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Odds Only 3 To 1 Car Will Go 500
Indianapolis coverage outlines Memorial Day 500 mile race odds and forecasted weather as 33 drivers race for a record purse. It recalls past crashes, speeds, and notable cars from Jones, Andretti, Gurney, and Johncock in pursuit of the finish.
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Orioles Swing Major Trade for Richert to Boost Rotation
Baltimore deals Mike Epstein and Frank Bertaina to Washington for veteran lefty Pete Richert. Epstein seeks a major league chance after refusing minor league assignment. Richert brings a 29-win past two seasons but a 4.64 ERA this year. Bertaina and Epstein exit as Orioles aim to stabilize pitching.
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Ohioan Captures Bowling Tourney
Herman Kiesel from Westlake Ohio, a 169 average bowler, won the 2nd Bruns wick National Bowling Tournament with a 97 pin over average performance. The 47 year old machine operator claimed a trophy and a European vacation for two, with a best game of 266.
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Indians In Showdown For Third In AL Standings
The Cleveland Indians face the Baltimore Orioles in a Memorial Day doubleheader in Baltimore with third place in the American League at stake. Sam McDowell and Steve Hargan start for Cleveland against Dave McNally and Wally Bunker for Baltimore as both teams chase the pennant race.
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Major League Leaders in National and American Leagues
National League leaders include Clemente and Aaron among batting leaders with high averages and runs. Brock tops hits and doubles list while Perez and Torre shine in RBIs and home runs. American League leaders show Kaline and F Robinson in batting, F Robinson and Mantle in RBIs, with Fregosi and Ka line atop hits and other categories.
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Tight Tilts No Bother To Bristol
Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol, the youngest in the majors, praised his Reds after they split a doubleheader with the St. Louis Cardinals to maintain a 12 game NL lead. The opener went to St. Louis 2 1, and Cincinnati won the nightcap 7 6 on a ninth inning sacrifice fly by Dick Simpson. The Reds lost key players Mel Queen, Gerry Arrigo, and Tommy Harper to injuries, with Harper later placed on the 21 day disabled list.
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Baseball Schedule and Standings Clutter Review
Baseball schedules list St Louis at Cincinnati and New York at Los Angeles among today’s games with multiple matchups across leagues. Standings show Chicago leading in a crowded American League and International League results note Toledo beating Columbus and Richmond defeating Jacksonville.
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Yesterday's Stars Pitching and Hitting Shine in Wins
Bob Gibson of the Cardinals allowed six hits and struck out 12 in an 11 inning 2-1 victory over Cincinnati. Tom Haller of the Giants batted in five runs with two singles and a ground out as San Francisco beat Philadelphia 12-9.
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Rose Perez Duo Tops Reds Split With Cardinals
In a doubleheader split, the Reds stay 1 1/2 games ahead of the Cardinals after a nightcap 7 6 comeback. Rose and Perez extended hitting streaks with multiple doubles and Perez triple setting up Dick Simpson’s sac fly for the winner. Gibson pitched six strong innings in game one for St Louis.
Close Again E Helms Prevails in Run-filled Affair
In St Louis, Cincinnati downed 10 to 6 despite a late rally. Flood hit two homers and Perez added a triple, while Rose and Brock each doubled. Spiezio stole a base, Cagliano Johnson Pinson and Simpson singled, and Briles Perez Briles were among cited events. Perranoski aided in the lighthouse assist after nine hits allowed. Ex Dodger Tommy Davis lifted his average with a double and two singles driving in two runs.
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