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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1975

Page

2

Foyt Bignotti Feud May Determine Indy Race

The Indianapolis 500 could hinge on the Foyt Bignotti rivalry as A J Foyt and master mechanic George Bignotti lead rivals in the 33 car field. Foyt seeks a record 18th start with the orange Coyote while Bignotti's teams boast six victories here. Several winners including Al and Bobby Unser Mario Andretti and defending champ Johnny Rutherford are also in contention as 50000 fans await the start amid a heated feud over alleged cheating claims.

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

Warriors' 3-0 lead puts Bullets on brink in San Francisco

Golden State, led by Rick Barry with 38 points, built an early 12-point edge and held on for a 109-101 win in Cow Palace. Bullets coach K C Jones acknowledged the Warriors as a strong playoff force while Washington trails 3-0 in the NBA final series with a potential Sunday clincher in Maryland.

SAN Francisco Golden State Warriors Washington Bullets Bullets Kevin Porter Cow Palace al Attles Warriors Landover Num Bers Attles Rick Barry Steve Bracey Golden State Barry K.C. Jones Chicago Bulls Washington

Red Sox rout Ryan as he locates the fences

Boston pounds Nolan Ryan with homers by Bernie Carbo Carl Yastrzemski and Dwight Evans in a 6-1 win that halts his nine game win push. The rest of Friday's major league scores include Minnesota 2-1 Milwaukee New York 11-7 Texas Oakland 3 Cleveland Kansas City 10 Baltimore Chicago 6 Detroit 1.

ED Schuyler JR AP Sports California Nolan Ryan Boston Red Sox Ryan Bernie Carbo Carl Yastrzemski Dwight Evans Boston Red Sox Vida Blue Oakland Minnesota Twins Milwaukee Brewers Twins Brewers Ed Sprague Milwaukee Minnesota Tony Oliva Larry Hisle Eric Soderholm Tom Murphy Tom Kelly Bert Blyleven George Scott RBI Yankees Rangers Catfish Hunter New York Sparky Lyle Graig Nettles Ed Herrmann Chris Chambliss Bobby Bonds Jim Spencer Texas Indians Sonny Siebert Jim Todd Bert Capaneris Joe Rudi Gaylord Perry

Lions Sign Ko walkowski To Multi Year Deal

Detroit announces starting guard Bob Ko walkowski signed a multi year contract. Also notes job moves with Willie Holman joining St Louis Cardinals and Patriots drafting pick Russ Francis. Details on other NFL and college track and golf events follow with scores and upcoming matches.

Hemmeter Detroit Detroit Lions Bob Kowalkowski ST. Louis Willie Holman Chicago Fire St. Louis Cardinals NFL Foxboro Mass New England Patriots Russ Francis University of Oregon Kansas City Ray R. Evans Montreal Paul Gibson University of Texas

City Softball Scores in Men's A Leagues Report

City teams posted results across multiple divisions with Plattner Industries Suitran Johns and Underwood's leading scoring lines. Notable performances included Princeton Recreation and Sheldon T and T with strong totals as the league standings shift.

Plattner Industries Suitran Jr T. Ledem Rirestone Mitettall Cole Ware T. Margesa Suftran $R Keight M.alman-Gorton Janes B. Gorton C. Hon Guncan Leinneker Pape Cathmer Mealman Siders Brockud Totals Underwood Stevens Scott Alia Sypher Trinkle Black Ferguson Wright Wiggins Princeton Recreation T. Burkdall C. Brown Burnett Pearson D. Domnanish Burkdell M. Brawl J. Domnanish Dunbar MA. Burkdall D. Secrest Wood D. Stottlemire Harris Whiteford Eagles— Warren Viette Patton Fritts Fennell Sink R. Brady Milburn McCurdy McCulloch Jarnhart Sehmoe Jaycee Jaynes I? Hepn Ted Fletcher MA O Kramer Sutton Burroughs Thomas Dengal Bames Rite Queen Ne Kafrer Jukes Damron-Towner Odrake Callan King Duncan Reynolds Bourque Landphair Gentner Leonard Philpat Cruz Gibson Cain Geiss Maycumber Steinman Adams Ruhamah NEW Hope Medien Heutchinson Doles Pene Johnson Allen Haney Heck P. Hutchinson Poursquare Adcock Heinlein Wolken Franks Teter Gregg Forque Tschantz Murrow Stankard Howard B. Kaub

Killebrew Powers Royals Past Orioles 10-1 in KC

Harm Killebrew delivered two solo shots off Ross Grimsley as the Kansas City Royals crushed the Baltimore Orioles 10-1. The 38 year old, with 566 career homers, plus Buck Martinez’ bases loaded triple helped the Royals erupt for 16 hits. A pregame clubhouse meeting by GM Jack Burke backed Manager Jack McKeon amid speculation about his job.

Killebrew Kansas City Royals Baltimore Orioles The Royals Buck Martinez Grimsley al Fitzmorris Bobby Grich Ken Singleton Lee May Grich Jack Burke Jack McKeon McKeon Jack Busby

Mahaffey Maintains Slim Edge In Memphis Golf Classic

MEMPHIS AP John Mahaffey stays within two strokes of the leaders at Colonial Country Club as Gene Littler Jack Nicklaus Tom Weiskopf Gary Player and Lee Trevino hover in contention. Mahaffey shot four under with late birdies to reach 11 under, while Nicklaus and Littler trail at 136 and 135 respectively. Johnny Miller and Arnold Palmer are not competing.

Associated Press Phoenix Phoenix Suns Charlie Scott Boston Celtics Paul Westphal Buffalo Buffalo Braves National Basketball Association Taylor “Tates” Locke Clemson University Braves GOLF Yokahama Japan Mitsuhio Kitta Memphis John Mahaffey Raleigh N.C Judg Los Angeles World Football League Chuck Bates Chris Akron Ohio Firestone Country Club Joe Nicklaus Tom Weisope Gene Littler Jack Nicklaus Tom Weiskopf Gary Player Lee Treving Danny Thomas Colonial Country Club Littler Nicehne Nicklaus Weiskopf Mahaffey Player Trevino Johnny Miller Arnold Palmer

City League Schedule Skims Across Week of May 2026

The schedule lists games across multiple leagues from Tuesday to Saturday centered in Ottawa including Lutheran vs. Methodist Women at 9:00, Foursquare vs. Lantis Constr, Plaza Village vs. Ottawa Merchants AA, and Women’s League matchups such as Sonic Drive-in vs Wellsville. Notable entries include Jaycees Blue vs Budge's, King Radio vs Turkeys, and Ottawa Eagles vs Princeton Recruiting with varied kickoff times 4:30 to 8:30.

Lantis Constr John’s Service Plaza Village Ottawa Merchants Leisure Time Pomona Jaycees Jaycees Gold Budge’s Bombers Wellsville Armstrong Westminster Young Ottawa Jaycaes Blue Rangers King Radio 100 Skyhook Turkeys Sonic Drive-in Peek's King Mearman-Gorton Hubbard's Underwood's Plattner Ind Ottawa Eagles Princeton

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