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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1962

Page

6

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Ends on Memorial Day Weekend

The annual 500 mile speed trials ended Sunday after four frenetic days. Jon Ritand and Parnelli Jones led opening-day speed, breaking 150 mph to win pole. Heat pushed track temps to 141 degrees, slowing some runs. Fastest overall qualifier was Jones at 159.370 mph, with others like Hartley and Fresno also posting top times among a strong field including Foyt, Ward, Rathmann, and Ruttman. Rookies Gurney Hulse Rodee Crowe ranked among those advancing.

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National League standings and Sundays results

United Press International reports the National League standings led by San Francisco with 2 11 record and .718, Saint Louis and Los Angeles trailing. Sundays results include Chicago beating Philadelphia in two games, New York and Milwaukee wins, plus Houston, San Francisco, and St Louis scoring. Monday’s probable pitchers list key matchups across leagues.

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Castoffs Stir Front Offices Indians Set AL Record

The Indians, propelled by castoffs like Essegian, Belinsky and Thomas, surged to an AL record with 25 home runs in eight games. Essegian, amid a five-club rejection, had four hits two homers as Cleveland split a doubleheader with Detroit while maintaining a first place tie with the Yankees. Belinsky, released by Baltimore, recovered to win and boost Mets and Cubs in other NL and AL action.

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Grays Extend Lead With Weekend Eastern League Wins

The Williamsport Grays rose to the top of the Eastern League by defeating the Birmingham Triplets 11-7 on Saturday and winning 11-2 against the Indians on Sunday. The Grays increased their lead over the Indians to 11-2 and sit two games behind the Springfield Giants in fourth place.

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