Indianapolis 500 poised as drivers ready for Memorial Day race
Indianapolis awaits the start of the 54th 500 mile race as 33 qualifiers, led by Al Unser with a 170.221 mph four lap average, compete in front of A J Foyt and Mario Andretti. The purse tops 825000 with defending figures and safety records noted, while no fatal crash this year.
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Ordinance Would Penalize Alley Basketball in Milwaukee
Milwaukee officials face uproar over a proposed law fining alley shooting at night. Alderman Clarence M. Miller seeks a 500 dollar fine or 90 days jail to curb late games amid protests from residents, while praising basketball’s community appeal and Lew Alcindor’s fame.
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Hill Sets 63 to Lead Memphis Open Golf
Dave Hill opens with a sensational 63 in the Danny Thomas Memphis Open, seven under par on a six hole stretch and a one stroke edge over Dick Crawford. Crawford is in slump since March. McGowan Wolff Irvin Ber man Jones Blancas and others sit at 65 or 66.
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Denis Menke Turns Trade Hit Into Astro Glory
Denis Menke, once viewed as a throw-in in a 1967 deal, has become a top NL hitter for the Houston Astros. With a .349 average and 33 RBIs, he earned 1968 team MVP honors and earned high praise from Reds manager Sparky Anderson for his work ethic and leadership.
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Sparky) Anderson
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Shine in Openers
Major League standings show the Orioles leading the AL East at 32 13 with a .711 pace, while the Dodgers top the NL West at 25 18 and a .581 mark. Thursday results included Oakland 2 California 0 and Minnesota 11 Milwaukee 2, with a full weekend slate listed for Cleveland at Oakland and Baltimore at California among others.
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Tiant leads Twins past Brewers for sixth win
Luis Tiant collected three hits and three RBIs as the Twins crushed Milwaukee 11-2 to extend his unbeaten streak to 6-0. California, Oakland, and several NL contests followed with Philadelphia edging Montreal 5-3 in 11 innings and Chicago among winners in a tight set.
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Moore Rejoins English World Cup Soccer Team
Bob Moore the Golden Boy of English soccer returned to the squad in Mexico City as he faces a Colombia shoplifting accusation. A magistrate allowed travel to Mexico for the World Cup starting Sunday and Moore must report to the Colombian consul general periodically. He arrived in Mexico City and hoped to rejoin teammates in Guadalajara soon.
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Flood Antitrust Trial Recesses for Weekend
New York AP report shows Curt Flood's 3 million antitrust suit paused for weekend. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn testified on reserve system aims and dangers of tampering seen in pro football. Judge Feeney to take stand Monday as trial enters its eighth day.
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Memorial Day Handicap at Ruidoso Downs features top sophomores
Twelve horses age three race six furlongs for 3000 added with ten highweights drawing. Peaceful Request leads at 123 pounds as New Mexico Horse of the Year 1969 over Liberty Check Catalusty Papado and others. First Post 1 30 MDT. large crowd expected for holiday weekend card.
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