Noted driver Chuck Rodee dies in Indy crash
Indianapolis mourns driver Chuck Rodee after a fatal crash during opening time trials at the Indianapolis 500. Mario Andretti leads qualifying with 165.899 mph, while Jimmy Clark sits second, and A J Foyt suffers a transmission failure amid mixed speeds and hazards.
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Wisconsin falls to Western Michigan in final Warmup meet
Unbeaten Western Michigan defeats Wisconsin 76 to 65 as the Badgers win nine of 15 events. Wes Schmidt clears 15 feet 6 inches in the pole vault, Jim Weinert wins the mile in a 4:11.6 track record and also takes the two mile. Wisconsin sets several records while Michigan State is favored for the upcoming Big Ten outdoor meet at Indiana.
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Wisconsin intrasquad game boosts defense and freshmen
Wisconsin coach Milt Bruhn praised a strong defense and emerging receivers after a 12-7 intrasquad win by the Cardinal over the White. QB Chuck Burt struggled, suffering a head cut, while Gale Bucciarelli led the Cardinals with 118 rushing yards and Lee Swank and Jim Kuhlmeier secured multiple receptions.
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Michigan Dominates Wisconsin and Ohio State in Tennis
Michigan swept Wisconsin and Ohio State 9-0 in tennis on Saturday. Karl Hedrick played a long three-set match before beating Wisconsin’s Todd Ballinger 8 6, 4 6 4.
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Badgers Take Two Of Three In Tripleheader
Wisconsin wins the middle game 8-0 and the opener 6-4 while Northwestern tops the Badgers 5-2 in the third contest. Dennis Sweeney fired a six hit shutout with 11 strikeouts in the middle game. Wisconsin builds a six run fourth in the second game with Harlan Krafft driving in three and Ross Amundson delivering a two out two run double in the final inning. The series comes after a rain forced postponement creating the tripleheader to salvage the weekend. Wisconsin sits 4-8 in the Big Ten, Northwestern 2-10.
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Platteville freshman Bill Kohn shows fast start in track season
Platteville State freshman Bill Kohn, former Cheese makers star, competes in pole vault, high jump, broad jump, and low hurdles under coach Dick Wadewitz. He aims for 13-6 in conference and seeks multiple event scores as Whitewater and LaCrosse loom.
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Augustana Takes League Golf Crown
Augustana won the College Conference of Illinois golf title for the third straight year in Decatur. Steve Stark led with a six over par 150, while Chuck Weinkauf and Bill Lee tied for second at 151. Milikin was runner up, with North Central, Carroll and Carthage following.
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Tribe's Brown Expected Back From Eye Surgery
Cleveland report says shortstop Larry Brown will return this season after surgery on bones around his eyes. Team physician Vic Ippolito called the operation a complete success and noted a four to six week recovery window. Brown was hurt May 4 in New York colliding with Leon Wagner at Yankee Stadium.
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Mets overpower Giants 6-1 behind Garnder four-hitter
New York pitcher Rob Gardner threw a four hitter as the Mets defeated San Francisco 6-1. Cincinnati batter Pete Rose collected three hits including a three-run double as the Reds routed the Cubs 9-2.
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Opening Wisconsin fishing season marred by cold deaths
The season began despite freezing temps as anglers hit Wisconsin lakes. A 23 year old Minneapolis man Thomas Egeland drowned on Ham Lake near Webster after a 14 foot boat capsized. Catches were light. water temperatures kept fish sluggish. Gov Knowles joined a fishing party at Lac du Flambeau and Hayward.
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Baseball Standings and Results From National and American Leagues
National League standings show San Francisco at 22 and Houston at 18 with rising Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia mid-pack. Sunday and Saturday results list New York routing San Francisco while Cincinnati beat Chicago and St Louis defeated Atlanta. American League notes Cleveland and Baltimore lead early as Boston and Chicago struggle. Schedule includes multiple interleague matchups and postponed or ongoing games.
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E M Adam Elected Treasurer of State Curling Group
Edward M. Adam of Monroe was elected treasurer of the Wisconsin State Curling Association in Madison on Saturday. Woodrow Hodge of Medford was chosen president with Roy Warborn of Hartford as vice president and Don Russell of Pardeeville as secretary.
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