Foyt Favorite Again In Indianapolis 500 Odds
AP reports A J Foyt is a 2-1 favorite to win his fourth Indianapolis 500 as part of an informal poll among mechanics officials and drivers. Others favored include Lloyd Ruby 3-1 and Dan Gurney Bobby Unser at 4-1 with Gordon Johncock Rutherford Sneva at 7-1. Hot weather could test engines and affect outcomes during the 500 mile race.
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Major League Leaders National and American League Stats
National League leaders include Garvey and Cash with top hits and runs, plus Luzinski and Watson among home run leaders. Stolen bases led by Cedeno and Morgan. Pitching leaders show Messersmith and S. Stone with perfect records and low ERAs. American League leaders feature Munson and Yount in batting, Horton and Burroughs in homers, Rivers in runs and steals, and Ryan with strong wins and strikeouts.
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Legendary Lefty Grove Dies at 75 in Ohio
Hall of Fame pitcher Lefty Grove dies at 75 in Norwalk Ohio from a heart attack. The Lenconing Md born star played 17 major league seasons with the Athletics and Red Sox, posting 300 wins 140 losses and 2266 strikeouts. Grove reflected on his speed temper and long career before retiring in 1941. Burial plans include Lonaconing and Frostburg Maryland.
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Prairie Pedallers Host Newton Bike Clinic At YMCA
Prairie Pedallers Bicycle Club of Newton hosts a multi day bike clinic open to ages 12 and up. Sessions at the old YMCA and Newton Community Activity Center include time trials classes riding position technique and a main Monday race with a post race critique.
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North Texas Leads MVC Golf Title as Rain Delays Final Round
North Texas State has a 10-stroke lead in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament after posting 290 in the opening 18 holes at Wichita State. Tommy Smith shot 67 to lead individual scoring, with Doug Higgins four under par threats and Tulsa's Ron Streck, Wichita State's Steve Young, and Drake's John Johnson at even par.
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Trio deadlocks in Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic lead
John Mahaffey rebounded with a revised swing to fire eight birdies in 10 holes and tie for the first round lead at 65 alongside Tom Weiskopf and Andy North in Memphis. Nicklaus and Hinson shot 66, while Littler Kite and Hayes posted 67. Trevino struggled with 74. Palmer and Miller absent. Giraffes and lions note appears as a non sequitur.
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