Unser Run Stuns Fans With 196.678 Qualifying Lap
Indianapolis AP Bobby Unser surged to the pole for the Indy 500 with a four lap average 195.940 mph and a single lap of 196.678 mph. Sparks flew as observers noted potential 200 mph time slips and dramatic speed gains at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Donohue and Revson remained in pursuit as the day's pace quickened.
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Middletown great Elmo Lingrel recalls Roy Byrd’s era
Sportswriter Jerry Nardiel looms over Middletown High glory days. Elmo Lingrel, coach for decades, remembers Roy Byrd as a standout kicker and quarterback who helped ignite a rising Middies program at Lincoln Field. Byrd, a two time captain, died last Saturday, with Lingrel noting his pivotal role in early successes.
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Byrd Family Heroic Run Through Middletown Athletics
Byrd's athletic prowess spanned football and basketball at Middletown, where he played with Sox Margerum, Chalmers Brewer, Mel Cottinger, Edwin Pyle, Nelson Blair and others. His son Jay later starred as guard on the 1956 and 1957 state title teams, including the 1957 semi final vs Toledo Macomber where Middletown rallied from a nine point deficit with 75 seconds left.
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Nets Rally From Halftime Trouble For 110 105 Win
Nets coach Lou Carnesecca urged boxing out at halftime as New York overcame foul trouble for Barry Washington and Baum. Billy Paultz led with 30 points and 18 rebounds as the Nets beat Indiana 110 105 to tie the series at two games each. Rick Barry added 26 points while Roger Brown was held to 19 by Paultz. Daniels had 15 for the Pacers.
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New York Nets
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Roger Brown
Mel Daniels
Baseball Standings and Results From Monday
East and West divisions show Cleveland and Baltimore leading in the East while Minnesota and Oakland top the West. Monday results include Baltimore 3 Detroit 2 and Kansas City 5 Texas 4 with other divisional games.
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Angels Nip Azcue Return As Azcue Sent To Salt Lake
The California Angels assigned catcher Joe Azcue to the Salt Lake City farm club in the Pacific Coast League and recalled catcher John Stephenson. Azcue’s comeback bid stalls after a season away amid a salary dispute. He appeared in three games this season with two at bats and no hits. Stephenson, with the Angels in 1971, hit .219 in 98 games.
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Stephenson
Angels
Lucas Accepts Morehead Post
Roy Lucas of Middletown has accepted an offensive line coach post at his alma mater Morehead State University in Kentucky. He announced in Washington Court House where he led Miami Trace to a 10-0 record last fall, the school’s best and its first South Central League title. Lucas, 30, began coaching at Erlanger Lloyd High in Kentucky.
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Miami Trace
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Ohioan Picked As Co-Captain For Illinois 1972-75
Larry McCarren of Park Forest and John Wiza of Toledo named co-captains for Illinois football 1972-75. McCarren, 6 3 and 233, is an offensive center. Wiza, 6 1 and 217, is a linebacker. Both seniors.
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Fenwick Boosters Meet Tonight at High School
Fenwick High Athletic Boosters convene this evening at 7 30 P M at the high school. President Derry Der rivan leads the group in planning activities and support for school sports.
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Fenwick High
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National League East standings and schedule update
NL East table shows New York leading with 10 wins at .720, Philadelphia 15-10, Montreal 3-?0, Pittsburgh 12-12, Chicago 11-13, St. Louis 10-17. Several games listed include New York at Montreal, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, Houston at Atlanta, and Los Angeles at San Diego with twi night.
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Reds sweep Cardinals in record fast doubleheader
In Cincinnati, the Reds completed a four game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 4-3 win and a 2-0 shutout in a combined time of 3 hours 29 minutes, the shortest modern history for a doubleheader here. The games lasted 1:58 and 1:51, beating the 1949 mark. a 1957 Reds Cubs twinbill in Chicago was 8 minutes shorter.
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Gibson Struggles To Win As Pirates Down Cardinals
Bob Gibson says he has pitched well but lacks wins as he allows 11 hits in his third complete game. Roberto Clemente hit a three run homer off him in a 4 1 Pirates win. Dock Ellis notches his fourth victory for five hits allowed. Philadelphia beats Chicago 4 0 and Houston tops Atlanta 8 2 while New York outs Montreal 5 3 and Los Angeles edges San Diego 2 1. Willie Montanez and Mike Anderson drive in runs for the Phillies.
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Orioles Rally Past Tigers in AL East Tilt
Orioles beat Tigers 3-2 as Jim Palmer pitched a four hitter and notched a triple while Don Buford drove in the winning run. Indians lead AL East by one game over Detroit with Baltimore, Cleveland, and Minnesota in the mix. A's and White Sox win in AL West races tighten the standings.
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McLain Is Optioned By A's To Minor Leagues
Oakland manager Dick Williams announced that Denny McLain was optioned to the minor leagues due to diminished velocity and a medical issue. McLain, under a $75,000 contract, did not travel with the A's to Anaheim for the Angels series after visiting a doctor who cited medication as causing weakness. He carried a 1-2 record with a 6.05 ERA in limited innings this season.
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