Bettenhausen pushes for roll cages after Indy crash
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Gary Bettenhausen urged adoption of driver roll cages after Salt Walther's fiery 77 McLaren-Offy crash. Walther survived with 40 percent burns. Bettenhausen cites previous fatalities and notes cages are standard in sprint and midget cars. The crash affected nine cars. top entrants Rutherford Unser Donohue not among the injured.
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Wood Wins Twice as White Sox Star Shines in Double Duty
Chicago pitcher Wilbur Wood improves to 13-3 after delivering a marathon 21st inning victory with a three run homer by Dick Allen and then a four hitter in the regular game. He credited the wind and cooler weather for keeping him strong as manager Chuck Tanner planned a rare doubleheader bid. The scene closes with league expansions as Milwaukee and Madison join the U S Hockey League, forming the Southern Division with Waterloo Chicago Sioux City and others.
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Chicago White Sox
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Dick Allen
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Emil Levsen
Chuck Tanner
Tanner
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U.S. Hockey League
Madison
Milwaukee Admirals
Waterloo
Iowa
Sioux City
East Cougars win Fifth Grade softball title in extra innings
The East Cougars edged the Northside Cubs 9 8 in extra innings to capture the Fifth Grade Girls Softball Tournament. Park and Recreation sponsored the event.
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Slowpitch postponements hit Monroe league schedule
The Monroe Slowpitch Association postponed five straight games due to a wet Recreation Park field. Commissioner John Prien said Friday night June 1 will see makeups at original times because of the Jaycee tournament. He noted rain has canceled 20 of 36 games this season and all last week's contests. Additional makeups are set for June 8 9 and 10 with teams to be told game times.
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Foster Sykes tie as Moore-Lane pace league golf win
Foster and Sykes shared low gross with 42 and net 34 as Foster’s team beat Advance Thomann 37 13 in the TGIF Industrial Golf League at Windy Acres. Lane’s first place pace remains, with Simonson 20 percent back. results and upcoming matches listed.
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Gary Wettstaedt
Dick Youngwith
Dick Lane
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Simonson
Green County House
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Dale Klassy
Wisconsin Dells stock car driver killed in race crash
Lysle Nabbefeldt 40 of Nekoosa died during a weekend stock car race at Wisconsin Dells Raceway when he lost control after leaving the first turn and struck a wall. Bill Singer and the Angels overcame Brewer leads for a 7 4 win. Dale Darry named athletic director at Parker High School system in Janesville succeeding Kenneth Kitelinger.
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Junior Legion nine meets this week
An organizational meeting of the Monroe Junior Legion baseball team will start tonight at 5 30 p m at the high school diamond according to coach Mike Wells. River Valley ended Black Hawk spring season Saturday morning 2 1 in a WIAA Regional Final.
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Major League Leaders Showcases Top Baseball Stats
The report lists leaders in the National and American Leagues across batting, runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching wins with names from Bonds to Carlton. It also notes local events: Legion tryouts Friday at 5:30 and the first Legion game June 9 at Mt. Horeb, plus Kiwanis Cohorama Fishing Derby June 16 to 24 with a grand prize car.
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Red Sox Pitcher Bill Lee Involved In Intrasquad Altercation
Boston reports state Bill Lee refused to retaliate against Milwaukee hitters leading to a clash with center fielder Reggie Smith during and after a game last Thursday. Lee hit Brewers catcher Ellie Rodriguez earlier, with Rodriguez and Lee feuding since 1970. Lee later said he would not discuss the incident.
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Rodriguez
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Cancellations in Women Slowpitch League Postponed Makeups Set
Monday night first round games were rained out and will be made up Monday June 4 with Open League at Twining Park. Classic League games are also postponed and will be made up Monday June 11 at the same times.
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