Janet Guthrie Debut at Indy Faces Engine Failures
Janet Guthrie, the first woman aiming for the Indianapolis 500, saw her rookie debut marred by engine failures on her 1975 Offenhauser powered Vollstedt during practice. Car owner Rolla Vollstedt blamed repeated No 1 cylinder failures and rising costs as delays mount for the team. Guthrie endures media scrutiny while Vollstedt races to get her car ready before more weather and mechanical setbacks threaten schedule.
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Jockey Tony Agnello Returns for Preakness aboard Cojak
Tony Agnello, who endured a punctured lung, 11 ribs, a broken shoulder, and a ruptured spleen in February, returns after an extended layoff to ride Cojak in the 101st Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. He has won four races with Cojak, including three stakes, and is rebuilding toward the Triple Crown middle leg as Bold Forbes Honest Pleasure and Elocutionist also race.
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City Tournament Softball Scores From Ottawa Event
City scores feature Ottawa teams and multiple players across a sprawling box score. Notable lines show Princeton Wilson Burkdoll Hobbs Stockard and Gorton with strong totals, while Ramse y Printing Armstrong Cabinet Scott Service Jaycee Blue and others post varied totals across eight teams in the city tournament.
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Cole
Scom
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Fletcher
Dailey
Hamilton
Pistale
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Kelly
Knight
Meisal
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Cavaliers Search For Scoring As Celtics Take 2 0 Lead
Cleveland trails Boston 2 0 in the NBA semi finals after poor shooting and weak ball handling. Celtics defense limited Cavs to 75 shots while John Havlicek plays through a left foot injury. Coach Bill Fitch says too much dribbling and stray passes doomed Game Two as controversy swirls about his dual role and rumored Lakers interest.
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Wortham Sets NCAA Career Wins Mark In Texas Win
Texas senior left-hander Richard Wortham set an NCAA record for career wins with his 48th victory as the Longhorns shut out St. Marys of San Antonio 9-0. Johnny Bench sprain sidelines him for two games against the Pirates in Cincinnati. The Cleveland Nets move a playoff-voided match to May 30 at the Coli, while Chicago Bears ink Muckensturm and Parker from college drafts.
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Hornets Pace District 10 NAIA Golf Champs Fight
Emporia State led Day 1 of the District 10 NAIA golf championships at Emporia Municipal with 301 while Washburn 305 and Baker and Fort Hays State tied at 306. Marymount 319 Bethany 325 McPherson 326 Southwestern 327 Friends 328 Ottawa 336 Kansas Newman 340 Kansas Wesleyan 370. Eric Stevenson of Emporia State shot 70 to lead medalists. Ottawa's Larry Seastrom led with 80, Dan Crabtree 83 for the Braves, Blythe 86 and Boucek Williamson 87.
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Oliva's Courage Sparks Twins Past Royals in Extra Innings
Tony Oliva, hobbling on a knee brace, belted a pinch hit leadoff double in the 10th as Minnesota beat Kansas City 5-4. Manager Gene Mauch praised his grit after Oliva admitted reduced speed and role, seeking a player coach path while embracing new duties with the Twins.
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Lyman Bostock
Royals
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Cuba
Junior Olympic Sign Up Opens at Ottawa High Track
Sign up for the local Junior Olympics will be held Wednesday afternoon at Ottawa High track after the city grade school track meet. Youths may enter in age groups nine and under 10 11 12 13 14 18 and 16 17. The regional meet is set for May 22 at Lawrence.
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Baseball Scoreboard Associated Press National League standings
The National League table shows teams and records with East and West divisions led by Philadelphia and Los Angeles respectively. Monday's result lists Los Angeles 4 over St Louis 3. Tuesday and Wednesday schedules include matchups across the circuit with key pairings at Chicago New York Philadelphia Houston San Diego Montreal and St Louis.
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Sutton
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