Indy 500 Rain Delays End With Rutherford Victory
Johnny Rutherford wins the rain halted 1976 Indianapolis 500 after two showers cancel racing. A. J. Foyt finishes second, Gordon Johncock third. Weather service defends the Chamber of Commerce forecast amid late changes as 400000 fans watched from IMS.
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Pancho Carter
Tom Sneva
al Unser
Mario Andretti
Salt Walyther
Bobby Unser
Lloyd Ruby
Tom Bigelow
Whitewater
Wis
Johnny Parsons
Jim Gilmore
Foyt
Bevacqua Refuses Minor League Assignment Cited Pension Issue
Bevacqua says he may not report to the Spokane farm club after transfer to Milwaukee Brewers roster. He blasts the game, cites seven days to pension, and notes the move came as the Pacific Coast League’s top hitter was called up to fill his spot. Jimmy Rosario promoted from Spokane to majors.
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Kurt Bevacqua
Milwaukee Brewers
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Brewers
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Japan
Ludlow 2 0 The Ravine Slowpitch Action
Asgion Barry led a near perfect defensive effort as Ludlow beat Huber's 5 0 at The Ravine in a Western Division slowpitch game. Tom's Silo topped Cap's Tap 5 2 behind Bob Witt's four hits while JD's defeated Fayette 6 0 with Bernie Milz collecting three hits. Bevacqua noted limited playing time with Cleveland and Brewers influence, claiming he could play second base if given a chance despite Pedro Garcia batting .195.
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Ravine
Tom
Bob Witt
Cap
Fayette
Bernie Milz
Bevacqua
Brewers
Cleveland
George Scott
Pedro Garcia
Garcia
Elocutionist Promised Belmont Run Won't Start
Elocutionist the Preakness winner will not race in the Belmont Stakes after developing swelling in his right front leg. Owner Eugene Cashman said the layoff is precautionary and not serious, noting the colt is son of Gallant Romeo and placed third in the Kentucky Derby after winning the Arkansas Derby.
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Cashman
Gallant Romeo
Monroe High track set for Legion awards night
Monroe High School boys track team members will be recognized at tonight’s annual track awards event at 7 in the MHS Lecture Hall. Coach Dick Glen denning will present the Most Valuable Performer award, with the American Legion Award and all MHS athletic point award winners announced during the program.
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American Legion
John Stormont Wins National W Club Award at Monroe High
John Stormont earned the National W Club Award at Monroe High School over the weekend. He is the son of Dr and Mrs James Stormont and received the honor from MHS athletic director Lee Mitchell. Stormont also received the athletic point award with 625 career points the most by any senior. He earned four tennis letters three in football two in basketball and additional minor in football and two in basketball.
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Tom Mitchell
Monroe High School
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James Stormont
MHS
Lee Mitchell
Stormont
Hilliard Wichelt lift Martin's in Classic win at Rec Park
Hilliard delivered a two out seventh inning double scoring Wichelt to give Martin's Sport Shop a 3 2 win and sole lead in the Classic Slowpitch League. Eric Thornton and Wichell drove in Martin's first two runs while Studer's, Schuetze's and Dutch's all won their games.
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Martin’s Sport Shop
LaVerne Wichelt
Martin
Rec Park
Eric Thornton
Wichell
Neale Scott
Dan Davis
Abr
Isabraer Kien
Janasens
Schmid Studt
JeRipp Wettstat
Marty Goecks
JeRipp Ventrli Ip
Davis Kinison
Hensoxi Neuwader
Tertin Johnson
Schwite Johnson
Holeom Gant
Steiner
RiThn
Bia
Inn
Schuetze
Heller Alffolter
Everson Pickett
Zimeman
Frebner
Gavigan
Lynchwp
Halvison
Bourquin
Ooetik Carroll
LaGrange
Lovelace
Digman Ginding
Gratz
Wake
Ott Quinn
Studer
Kemikowki
Sbrenum
McMamas
Monte
Richards
Miller
Yaun
Lueck
Stefaruk
Fiene
Armige
Rohlman
McCarthy
Christian
Herbst
Armstrng
Bbrenum
Coleman
Dunphy
Best
Wunslwp
Pinnow
Tous
Ian
Juda de Maru
Davis
Dubai
Scott Larse Saugstad Gluk
Phillips
Nherbst
Dieter ‘Thornton Homb Ruchti
DaDavis Dhlerbst Siegathler
Dickson Deininger
Wichelt Kamrerip
Hilliard
Mae Juda Merchants
Martin's Sport Shop
Stars rout KC as Williams belts homer and drives in five
Billy Williams of the Oakland A's hit a home run and tallied five RBIs in a 10-1 rout of Kansas City. He has three homers and 11 RBIs over his last six games. Jim Kaat of the Phillies struck out six and earned a six-hit 4-1 victory in the Memorial Day doubleheader nightcap against the Cubs.
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Kaderly Drives Treuthardt’s Roll in Juda Fastpitch Wins
Kaderly homered and added three hits for Treuthardt’s as Bahler Produce and Treuthardt’s Rustlers led Monday results in the Juda Fastpitch League. Bahler’s Dale Meyers won 8-5 over John Reed and the Freeport Nighthawks. Davis struck out six to beat Durand 12-2. Simmer took the loss. Standings show Bahler 5-0 and Treuthardt’s 4-1 with other teams close. Next games set for Monday June 7.
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Treuthardt
Rustlers
Dale Meyers
John Reed
Freeport Nighthawks
Dale Davis
Durand
Dean Simmer
Rudy Kaderly
Baseball scores and schedule notes from Tuesday games
Oakland crushed Cleveland 10 1 and New York beat Baltimore 8 to 4 while Cleveland defeated Baltimore. Boston edged Detroit in extra innings 3 2 and Milwaukee won 11 innings California beat Minnesota 3 2. Upcoming games include New York at Boston Texas at Chicago California at Minnesota and Kansas City at Oakland with several N games listed.
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Philadelphia
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Los Angeles
Strom
Ruth
Reed
Renko
Philadelpa
Black Hawk Opens Summer Baseball With Dodgeville and Mineral Point
Black Hawk High School begins its summer baseball season facing Dodgeville Legion at 5 30 p m in Dodgeville. Dennis Murphy's Warriors travel to Mineral Point Saturday for a doubleheader with the Point Legion with first game at 1 p m.
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Miller plans national Lite Softball Nationals in Milwaukee
Miller Brewing Company will sponsor the Lite Softball Nationals from Friday to Monday, July 25 at Wilson Park in Milwaukee. The event features Class A Men and Class B Women divisions, with semi pro and local teams. Tournament Director Bob O Laughlin notes growing softball popularity and provides contact details for entrants.
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Wilson Park
South 20Th
West Howard Avenue
Bob O'Laughlin
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Amateur Softball Association
O’laughlin
W. Wells
Wis
Rogula fires 38 in TGIF Industrial Golf League
Sam Rogula shot 38 low gross and Bill McHees 32 low net in TGIF at Windy Acres. Steve Brenum made a birdie on No. 3 as standings update.
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Sam Rogula
Bill McHees
Windy Acres
Steve Brenum
Maltbie Captures Memorial Title In First Meeting With Nicklaus
Roger Maltbie won the inaugural Memorial tournament at Muirfield Village, defeating Hale Irwin in a four hole playoff to earn $40,000. The 2%-year-old Californian praised the new three hole playoff format while eyeing the U.S. Open, with Irwin trailing Hubert Green in season money. Irwin questioned his form after the loss, and Nicklaus praised the event’s format as a potential staple.
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Ohio
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Maltbie
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