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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1973
Page
11
Indianapolis 500 set for May 28 marking the 57th running under Tony Hulman who revived the Speedway after World War II. The complex now seats about 235000 with infield space for 100000 plus a motel golf course and museum.
The Indy 500 offers over 1 million in prize money this year and a motel expansion with VIP suites on the second and third floors priced at 10 000 and 20 000 per year. Races attract 30 000 fans for practice sessions as race day tickets range from 10 to 40 dollars and infield admission is five dollars. The museum is free, and fans mingle with drivers in Gasoline Alley while a track bus ride costs 50 cents. The event highlights long racing history from 1911 to 197? and notes speed records by Mark Donohue.
Jack Nicklaus, back from a month off, shot a 66 to take a four stroke edge at 133 11 under. Tom Weiskopf matched 67 for 137, while Weiskopf praised Nicklaus and voiced belief the event remains open in a 72 hole tourney at Atlanta Country Club.
Walt Jones remains silent and his attorney denies any use or possession of narcotics. The Bucks suspended Jones after private investigators found a packet allegedly containing cocaine in a Los Angeles hotel room. The matter was settled by agreement and is now closed.
Montreal owner Sam Berger announced the signing of Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers to a three year deal worth about 100000 dollars per year. Berger hopes Rodgers can revive interest and fill Autostade after near years of poor standings and shrinking crowds.
Brian Oldfield throw of 70 feet 10.4 inches sets new world indoor shot put mark at Western Airlines Pro Track Classic before 6,638 fans. He surpasses his prior 70-9% record. faults in form denied 73 or 74 feet, while Fred DeBernardi trails with 68-11. Mel Pender ties the world 60 yard dash record of 5.8 seconds despite hamstring pull. Salt Lake City altitude noted at 4,500 feet.
Navy holds a commanding lead in the 97th IC4A Track and Field Championships as 15 events wind up in New Brunswick New Jersey. Jim Gehrdes notes the Middies sit on 21 points after Friday's competition, with Pennsylvania still a threat.
Cougar II the only millionaire thoroughbred in training targets moving from last to a top all time money list as he meets nine rivals in the $125000 Hollywood Invitational at Hollywood Park. Riva Ridge and Key to The Mint lead the Metropolitan Handicap field with 127 pounds while others include King's Bishop and North Sea on a busy Memorial Day weekend of racing.
Billy Scott, a top Southeast dirt track driver from Union South Carolina, qualified the Big Chance Special Chevrolet for Sundays World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He aims to finish strong after a practice crash. Fans voted him into the ride to place a driver without a Grand National win in a competitive car.
The Pepsi Twin 50s feature two 50 lap races drawing drivers and teams to the track. Spectators expect a fast, high intesity program with competitive battles across the pair of events.
Detailed finish times and payouts from the Lebanon raceway IST races with Pace Justine and others. Includes daily double, perfecta, and top finishers. Also lists entries for nine races plus upcoming events at Whitewater Valley Speedway Tri County Kil Kare Dragstrip and Edgewater Park Dragway with gates, time trials, and eliminations.
USAC disqualified Carr team's No. 34 as first alternate after altering a car to appear as No. 31 for a qualifying attempt. The team was fined 1100 and faced a 5000 bond deadline extended after a report about manager Fred Carrillo’s family travel with the bond. Sam Posey apologized to John Mahler, fired after qualifiers.
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