Fast Times In Race Tryouts At Indy Speedway
Unofficial near record practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 44th 400 mile race. Eddie Sachs and Tony Bettenhausen posted 144.1 mph laps as favorites chase poles, with records and veteran names like Thomson Rathmann Sutton and Stevenson in the mix for Memorial Day front row.
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Indianapolis
Eddie Sachs
Tony Bettenhausen
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sachs
Allentown
Dean
Bettenhausen
Tin Jey Park
Johnny Thomson
Boyertown
Dick Rathmann
Roselle
Tredger Ward
Jim Rathno
Miami
Troy Tutman
la Mireda
Calif
Jimmy Bragan
Phoenix
Ariz
Thomson
Len Sutton
Portland
Ore
Chuck Stevenson
Garden Grove
State Fishing Conditions Report From Kansas Agencies
Kansas Forestry Fish and Game reports fishing conditions across the state. Fall River Reservoir shows good drum channels crappie and white bass with water falling and clearing. Kanopolis excellent for white bass crappie and walleyes with normal clear water. Webster Reservoir good to excellent for black bass channels walleyes and bullheads with water normal and clear.
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Pratt
Kas
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Fall River
Woodson County State Lake
Kanopolis
Chase County
Verdigris
Neosho River
Nemaha County
Webster
Challenge Spahn For Honors In NL Lefty Race
A pair of young left handers, Mike McCormick of San Francisco and Jim O'Toole of Cincinnati, surge as possible rivals to Warren Spahn for NL top lefty honors. McCormick and O'Toole each posted shutouts in recent starts, while Spahn remains 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA for the Braves. The Giants and Pirates extended winning streaks, and the Phillies slipped deeper into the cellar after a 1-0 loss with O'Toole leaving 10 men on base through six innings.
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Mike A McCormick
San Francisco
Jim O'Toole
Cinccinnnati
Warren Spahn
McCormick
Los Angg Edes
Braves Seen As Team To Beat In NL Pennant Race
MILWAUKEE AP Fitts burgh's Bob Friend, a veteran righthander, returns from a long off season and declares the Braves the team to beat in the National League race. He limited the Braves to five hits and set down the last 17 batters as Pittsburgh beat them 8-2 in seven innings. Friend says San Francisco may lead now, but the Braves are a better club, a view shared by many on his team.
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Cardwell
Ed [Bouchee
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Dick Groat
Carl Wil Jey
Bob Rush
Joey Jay
Dick Stuart
Bill Mazeroski
Friend
Carl Furillo
Los Angeles Dodgers
Manhattan Beach
Los Angeles
Dodger
Furillo
Milwaukee
Fittsburgh
Bob Friend
Braves
Pirates
San Francisco
Caterpillar to Give Up Basketball Team
Caterpillar Tractor Co announces withdrawal from National Industrial Basketball League. The move affects players including Bob Boozer, former Kansas State All American, and Bill Hartack, jockey now in Olympic trials. Company spokesman cites hire restrictions and layoffs as impact, with players remaining employed by their sponsors and teams.
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Peoria
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Bob Boozer
Kansas State
Olympic Baltimore
Bill Hartack
Pimlico
Beenj
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Howards
Pestano
Vickers Petrol Stewards
Maryland
Wichita
Jody
Ross
Garden State
Top Boxers On Same Card In Baltimore Tonight
Don Jordan and Sugar Ray Robinson headline a Baltimore card as both tune up for title bouts. Jordan faces Candy McFarland in a 10 round welterweight bout while Robinson meets Pedro Gon in a 10 round semi main event. Robinson appears in the main event for the first time in 42 years.
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Baltimore
Don Jordan
Sugar Ray Robinson
Jordan
Robinson
Candy McFarland
Philadelphia
Pedro Gon
Tales
Rankin
Benny
Jockey Hartack Cleared In Pimlico Suspension Fight
Hartack was suspended at Pimlico over riding obligations tied to the 520000 Blackeyed Susan Stakes. A closed meeting with his agent and lawyer led to his restoration and a $200 fine for conduct unconnected to racing duties. The episode touched his Kentucky Derby ride Venetian Way and upcoming Preakness plans.
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Bert Williams
Airmans Guide
Star
Pimlico
Hartack
Paret
Las Vegas
Robinson
Paul Pender
Boston
Joseph F. Planaio
Newman
York-Massachusetts
Pender
Gonzales
Jordan
McFarland
Foreigner Into Tournament Lead
Kel Nagle, the Australian veteran, shot 68 to lead the Colonial National Invitation by two strokes at 137 as strong winds challenged players at the 7,041 yard course. Gene Littler and Doug Sanders were tied for second at 139, while Billy Maxwell and Jerry Barber faltered from early leads to finish well back.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Kel Nagle
Nagle
Gene Littler
Singing Hills
Calif
Doug Sanders
Miami
Fla
Billy Maxwell
Oceanside
Jerry Barber
Los Angeles
Maxwell
Billy
Barber
Ottawa Country Club to host Ladies' Golf Championship
The Club Championship Women's Golf Tournament opens next Monday May 16 at Ottawa Country Club. Ottawa Women's Golf Association released pairings for the match play event. Aight contestants will play 18 hole matches while second and third flights play nine holes. First round matches must be completed by Sunday May 2.
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Ottawa Country Club
Ottawa Women’s Golf Association
White Sox Edge Indians to Lead AL Race
The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 to take a one game lead in the AL pennant race. Detroit defeated Kansas City 4-3 in 14, while New York and Boston moved in different directions with their wins. Minnie Minoso drove in the decisive runs, and Bill Pierce earned the win with eight solid innings.
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Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
White Sox
Fiwe
Boston
Red Sox
New York
Yankees
Washington
Detroit
Kansas City
Bill Pierce
Jimmy
Piersall
Woodie
Wynni Hawkins
Minnie Minosa
Bill Skowron
Jim Kaat
Baseball Scores From Friday and Weekend Games
National League results feature San Francisco and Pittsburgh winning while Milwaukee Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago St Louis split with foes. Saturday lineups include Los Angeles at San Francisco and Pittsburgh at Milwaukee with Sunday rematches listed. American League shows Chicago Boston New York Baltimore Detroit Washington Kansas City games with a mix of postponed and rescheduled innings.
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San Franscisco
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Philadelphia Wave
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
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O'Toole
Phiadelphia
Reds
Chicago Cubs
Lou Boudreau
Cardinals
Sam Jones
Dodgers
Don Drysdale
Giants
Drysdale
Willie Mays
Orlando Cepeda
Larry Sherry
Willie McCovey
Ed Bressoud
Phillies
Billy O' ‘Martin
Vada Pinson
Ruben Gomez
Phils
Cal Neeman
Joe Koppe
Gomez
Tony Taylor
al Dark
Neeman
Taylor
Don
Dean Berlin
Ottawa
East
S * and Loan Association
Robert T. Ross
Woodmen Accident and Life Company
Lincoln
Nebraska
Robert Ross
Kansas
Alabama
Woodmen,Accident and Life Company
Lincoln, Nebraska
Mutual Legal Reserve Company
LD Wilks
Associated Press
Bob Turley
Senator
Whitey Ford
Jim D. Peters
N. Fletcher
J. Gil Lemon
Lem- Jey
M. Sheldon
J. Foulks
R. Indall
J. Speer
C. Roberts
Mickey San
A. Fredeen
B. Hill
A. Shade
L. Sloan
A. Crawford
Garrison
D. Elder
D. Spangler
H. Kramer
M. Deputy
L. Lollar
J. Kramer
Sheldon
John Kramer
Bill Spangler
Hug. Mantle
Kaat
Griffith Stadion
Tigers
Jefty Hank Aguirre
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Harry Chili
Edin Yost
Ken Mainlin
Karl Schmanke F
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Hubbard
Dynamic League
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Whitacre 'B. Nuss
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Cafe
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Crawford JR
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McFanden
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B. Pevore
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Simmong
Hand's Cleaners
L. Akers
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Brandon
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Helicon
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