Indy 170 MPH Club Expands Beyond Elite Status
Indianapolis reporters note the 170 mph club for the Indianapolis 500 mile race has grown to 11 members. The group once exclusive now loses mystique as drivers reach the speed barrier during practice sessions and tours of the track ahead of the May 29 event.
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Nazareth
Andy Granatelli
Johnny Rutherford
Fort Worth
Tex
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Wichita Falls
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Peter Revson
New York City
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Bobby Unser
Albuqerque
N.M
Indianapolis
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Bettendorf
Iowa
Bud Tinglestad
Speedway
Ind
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Larry Cannon
Danville
Ill
Dee Jones
Phoenix
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Leonard Sees Records To Fall In Indy Pole Trials
Joe Leonard predicts his three year old qualifying records at Indianapolis will fall as time trials begin for the 500. Mark Donohue leads the field in McLaren caution with Denis Hulme and Pete Revson challenging. Leonard, entering with Al Unser, recalls past turbocar eras and notes Donohue’s crew strength as critical.
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Indianapolis
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UPI
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San_ Jose
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McLaren
Donohue
al Unser
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Andy Granatelli
United States Auto Club
Granatelli
Roger
Gomer Hodge Emerges as Cleveland Cinderella Kid
Cleveland fans hailed Harold Gomer Hodge after his pinch double in the home opener against the Boston Red Sox on April 8 1971. The Rutherfordton NC infielder sparked a 2-1 comeback win, drew telegrams, and earned the nickname Cinderella Kid as Sam McDowell Ken Harrelson and others praised his popularity and timely hitting. Hodge batted .286 and later received a standing ovation in a pinch hitting role as a new Cleveland fan club formed in his honor.
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Cleveland
UPI
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Rutherfordton
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Indians
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Iates
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Comera
Pawtucket
Sam McDowell
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Lever
Ken
Hawk
Harrelson
Gomez
Red Sox
Savannah
Gomer’s
New York Yankees
WVU Signs Two More Football Recruits
West Virginia University announced the signings of Doug Carpenter from Shadyside Ohio and James Sanders from Wayne for the 28th and 29th letters of intent. Also confirmed were Danny Buggs from Avondale Georgia and junior college transfer Brian Chiles from Wesley Junior College Dover Delaware.
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UPI
West Virginia University
Doug Carpenter
Shadyside
Ohio
James Sanders
Wayne
WVU
Danny Buggs
Avondale
Brian Chiles
Wesley Junior College
Dover
Del
Shaving Strokes by Frank Beard 7 That Left Knee
Golf tip explains knee movement in backswing and downswing. Proper weight shift involves bending knees and rotating hips. The left knee should move right then back left to transfer about 65 percent of weight to the right on the backswing and into the ball on the downswing.
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Bobby Jones
Padres Manager Proposes Cuba Trip for Major Leaguers
Preston Gomez advocates taking a group of major leaguers to Cuba this fall to improve ties through baseball. He has faced hate mail and death threats, while supporters like Frank Lane praise his goodwill effort and his Cuba connections. Lane notes Vida Blue’s rise and recalls past attempts to sign Cuban players.
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Frank Lane
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Des Moines
Orioles
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Canadiens, Black Hawks Ready for Fourth Game Showdown
Montreal goalie Ken Dryden remains a leading candidate for the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Canadiens and Black Hawks prepare for the fourth game of the Stanley Cup series. Chicago leads 2-1 after three games, with Dryden and Frank Mahovlich as top contenders.
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UPI
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Montreal Canadiens
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Minnesota North Stars
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Dennis Hull
Dave
Buffalo Sabres
Laurentian Mountains
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Boston
Phil Esposito
Bobby Hull
Rebels Sweep Bull Dogs Behind Andersons Homer
Mullens Rebels sweep a doubleheader from Marsh Fork 51 43 as Jerome Anderson hits a grand slam in game one. Anderson drives in all runs for Donnie Houck who allows five hits. In game two Anderson again drives in a run as Mullens wins 43. Flaim earns win. Webb takes loss.
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Bulldogs
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Lambert
Flaim
Houck
Tony Flaim
Steve Webb
Hillbillies
Mullens Athletic Field
Benny Rhoades
Joe
Ryun Favored In International Freedom Games Super Mile
Coaches at a Philadelphia luncheon favor Jim Ryun over Eliud Liquori in the International Freedom Games Super Mile. Ryun seeks to rebound after Olympic and Miami setback while Liquori has dominated indoor season but has not matched Ryun's world record pace.
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Bill Madden
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Kipchoge Keino
Mexico City
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Les Wallack
Rutgers
Fred Thompson
Brooklyn N.Y
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Liquori
Thompson
Harold Jardine
Montclair NJ
Jardine
Villanova
Chris Mason
Oregon
Arne Kvalheim
Manhattan
Fred Dwyer
Trap Hill Boxer Mickey Udy Plans Friday Bout
Trap Hill senior Mickey Udy carries a 3-1 record into Friday’s boxing card at Trap Hill High School. The 15-fight event begins at 7 30 with Udy fresh from winning the welterweight title at the AAU Boxing Tournament in Beckley.
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Mickey Udy
Sophia High School
Trap Hill High School
Udy
Beckley
Petty Extends Lead in NASCAR Standings
Daytona Beach Florida Petty of Randleman North Carolina widened his margin in the Winston Cup standings after finishing second in the Halifax County 100 at South Boston Virginia. Monday NASCAR points show Petty with 1466 while James Hylton, Inman DC, has 1 2 percent of that total Benny Parsons won the race in a Ford and sits fifth in the standings Petty also leads in earnings with 113450 dollars he and the field head to Talladega Alabama for the Winston 500 next Sunday
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Benny Parsons
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