Morris Dominates Grundy County Track Meet for Championship
Morris Redskins dominate Grundy County Track and Field meet led by Ken Dimke with four firsts and a meet record high jump of six feet. Morris racks 13 wins and 131 points to win the title, Gardner Wilmington second, Minooka third, Coal City fourth.
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Wildcats keep Big Ten lead despite doubleheader split
Northwestern holds 8-2 conference mark as Iowa leaps to second with 9-3 while Minnesota sits 8-4. Michigan State mails 0-7 loss to Michigan’s Mickey Elwood, who allowed one hit as Brad Van Pelt beat Michigan 8-0. Wisconsin moves up to fourth with a 7-5 win over Illinois before rain canceled the second game.
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Speedways Rainsout Delays Opening Race
Opening Grundy County Speedway event was washed out by showers Friday night as stock cars gathered in pits for three divisions including late model, super sixes and hobby stocks. Ed Hoffman of Niles, defending late model champion, was among the first in the pits. makeup date set for May 12 with gates at 6 p.m. and first race at 8.
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