Bobby Unser wins rain shortened Indy 500 in 174 laps
Bobby Unser survives a drenched Indianapolis 500, finishing 174 laps to win his second Indy 500. Wally Dallenbach led early but failed with engine trouble, while Pat Rutherford briefly led before a late pit stop locked Unser in front as a downpour ended the race. Dan Gurney, once his partner, finished in a supporting role.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Red Sox flounder as Figueroa shuts them down 6-1
Boston suffers four errors and only three hits as Ed Figueroa of California limits the Red Sox. Darell Johnson fumes while Yaz, Carbo clash with umpire Lou DiMuro. Angels steal and score, Rivers adds three steals. Fort Stockton Blue Sox beat Barstow 3-2 elsewhere.
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Warriors win NBA title in four game sweep over Bullets
Golden State clinches the championship with a 96 95 comeback win in Washington to seal a 4 0 series victory. Coach Al Attles praises the effort as MVP Rick Barry notes the Bullets never feel safe with the Warriors closing in.
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Heavy hitting shines in Juco baseball tourney
Louisburg star Steve Coats hit three homers in three at bats driving in seven runs to lift unbeaten Louisburg, N C over Ranger 13 to 3. Coats tied the single game tournament home run mark as Louisburg advances to face Yavapai in the nightcap with four teams remaining in the double elimination event.
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Littler wins Memphis Classic to earn Ryder Cup spot
Gene Littler fired a six under par 66 for a six stroke victory at the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic. Littler's 270 total set a course record and moved him to 110,555 this year as he clinched a Ryder Cup berth. John Mahaffey finished second, with Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf tied for third.
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Cubs fall to Giants 9 7 for fifth straight loss in NL round up
The Cubs drop their fifth consecutive defeat after a 9 7 loss to the San Francisco Giants as their NL East lead narrows to 1 1 2 games. Dodgers beat Cardinals 7 3 Braves top Mets 6 3 Pirates win 6 5 in 11 innings Astros edge Expos 8 7. Phillies stumble through a six game trek on a 4 3 loss to Reds.
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