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Newspaper

Newton Kansan

Location

Newton, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1975

Page

7

Indy 500 showdown set between Foyt and Bignotti

Indianapolis race duel centers on AJ Foyt and chief mechanic George Bignotti as favorites in the 1975 Indy 500. Bignotti’s teams have six wins here, Foyt seeks to extend his dominance to a record 18th start with his orange Coyote. Other contenders include Al and Bobby Unser Mario Andretti and defending champ Johnny Rutherford. Weather forecast calls for a hot race day with potential rain.

Indianapolis A.J. Foyt George Bignotti Bignotti Gordon Johncock Wally Dallenbach Foyt Victory Lane San Francisco Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tony Hulman Johncock Bobby Unser Victory A.J

McGinnis sues NBA over right to negotiate with Knicks

Indiana Pacer coach Bobby Leonard says George McGinnis seeks release from the 76ers to join the Knicks. McGinnis, ABA scoring leader and co MVP, filed suit in New York federal court against the NBA. Leonard criticizes agent Irwin Weiner for timing after the ABA final.

Indianapolis Indiana Pacer Bobby Leonard George McGinnis American Basketball Association McGinnis New York NBA Leonard George Philadelphia 76Ers New York Knicks 76Ers Pacers Knicks Indiana ABA Kentucky Colonels Irwin Weiner Weiner Pacer Philadelphia

Major League Leaders From AP Baseball Stats

National League leaders include Watson and Cash with top batting averages. Garvey heads runs and hits. Luzinski and Baker lead home runs. Pitching stars include Messersmith and S. Stone with strong records. Also notes strategic comments on McGinnis and Weiner suit and Africa U S meet plans.

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Sabres Flyers fifth game fuels players optimism

Buffalo defenseman Jim Schoenfeld and teammate Don Luce argue the NHL season is too long as they prepare for game five against the Philadelphia Flyers. They suggest ending playoffs earlier, closer to the baseball season start.

Philadelphia Buffalo Sabres Jim Schoenfeld Don Luce Philadelphia Flyers Schoenfeld Luce

Holman signs with Bears to Cardinals switch

Willie Holman a durable end who played for the Chicago Bears before injuries led to a move to the St. Louis Cardinals was acquired from the World Football League Chicago Fire. He stood 6 feet 4 inches and 255 pounds and played every game in his first four seasons with the Bears leading sacks in 1970 with 12 and 1971 with nine.

ST. Louis Willie Holman Chicago Bears St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Fire Holman Bears

Browns sign two rookies in NFL draft picks

The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of rookies Tom Marinelli from Boston College in the 11th round and Willie Armstead from Utah in the 13th round. Marinelli and Armstead join the Browns as fresh selections from the NFL draft.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Tom Marinelli Boston College Willie Armstead Utah Marinelli Armstead

Patriots Sign Russ Francis Top Draft Pick

Foxboro Massachusetts reports that Russ Francis a 6 foot 6 inch 240 pound former University of Oregon tight end and professional wrestler has been signed by the New England Patriots. He was the club's top draft choice though contract terms were not disclosed.

Foxboro Mass Russ Francis University of Oregon New England Patriots Francis

Roberts Shines As Astros Top Expos 4-2 In Return Game

Houston lefty Dave Roberts wins his third decision in seven starts after a May absence. He yielded two runs on six hits over seven frames, aided by Roger Metzger's first inning triple and Cesar Cedeno sacrifice fly for a 2-1 lead. Mets topple Braves 3-1. Reds beat Phillies 5-2. Padres over Pirates 4-3. Cardinals down Dodgers 4-3. Giants edge Cubs 3-2.

Associated Press Dave Roberts Houston Astros Roberts Montreal Expos New York Mets Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies San Diego Padres Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs Montreal Roger Metzger Greg Gross Cesar Cedeno Dennis Blair Mets Braves Ed Kranepool Rusty Staub New York Atlanta Carl Morton Reds Phillies Tony Perez Merv’ Rettenmund Wepecnnall Philadelphia Gary Nolan Padres Pirates Dave Winfield Paul Popovich Fred Kendall San Diego Pittsburgh Cardinals Dodgers Ted Sizemore

Hanson elected chairman of Kansas Forestry Commission

Art Hanson of Bonner Springs is elected chairman of the five member Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission succeeding John Luft of Bison. Hanson was appointed in 1973 and served last year as commission secretary. Fred Sears becomes secretary. Meeting set for May 29 at Pratt headquarters to discuss capital improvements in the 1977 budget.

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