Bobby Unser Wins Indianapolis 500 After Turbine Debate
Bobby Unser captured the Indianapolis 500 in a dramatic finish amid debate over turbine engines. Leonard led most of the race on the 2 1/2 mile oval before a late surge by Unser, who believed turbines could have dominated. A flameout and sharp shifting troubles hampered Leonard in the final laps as Unser moved ahead in the last nine laps for the victory.
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Forward Pass Favored Belmont Stakes Set For Saturday
Indy AP report notes Belmont Stakes favored horse expected to win as racing events unfold with race conditions and contenders outlined. Bobby Unser grins after Memorial Day 500 victory, turbine failure noted as Granatelli machines faltered near finish.
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Unser brothers charge to near win in rough Indy era
The race at Santa Ana, California, featured Bobby Unser finishing second after a turbocharged Offenhauser led Granatelli and Denis Hulme in a tight field. Car counts and engine reliability collapsed as debris and rain affected late laps, with multiple drivers including Gary Redtenhausen and Billy Vukovich showing strong runs.
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Pan American Nips Longhorns In 10th
In a late inning twist Pan American edged Texas 2 1 in a best of three NCAA District playoff. David Hall delivered a clutch infield single scoring the winning run after a misplayed grounder. Texas tied game earlier on a fourth inning rally led by Pat Brown and Tommy Harmon.
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