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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1973
Page
7
Gary Bettenhausen pressed for protective cages after Salt Walther’s fiery nine car crash on the first lap of the rain delayed Indy 500. Walther survived serious burns, while Bettenhausen and others urged cages now common in sprint and midget racing.
Joe Pepitone, on the Braves disqualified list for breaking his contract, was sent to Chicago for a potential Japan move while Atlanta prepared for a game in Pittsburgh. Pepitone hints at quitting again amid past trade fallout and other unsettled events.
Ed Hoffman of Niles won the 50 lap late model stock car feature at Grundy County Speedway, edging veteran Ray Young of Dalton. Bob Dotter, Sparkman, and Schuler trailed in a race with multiple lead changes and a late restart after a red flag. Don Marmor took the Super Six feature at Morris, with John Snyder and Al Weinrich following. Larry Schuler achieved his best career finish. Larry Dad suffered a spill in warmups.
Steele's Laundromat of Morris won twice in the Ross McGill Double Elimination 12 Inch Softball Tournament. Friday they routed Bank of Lockport 21 to 8 as Denny Steele earned the win with 24 hits by Steele's bat and two grand slams by Dan Knapp. Saturday night Denny Steele limited Moran AC's to four hits in a 4 0 victory aided by Rick Olson three hits and Knapp two. Steele's faces Barretts next at 4 p.m.
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