Records expected to tumble in today's 500 race
In Indianapolis the 46th 500 mile race builds toward a record pace as Parnelli Jones leads from pole after a 150.37 mph qualifying. Former champions Ward Foyt Rathmann and Rutman join rookies Marshman Gurney McElreath among top contenders in sunny mid eighties with 250,000 spectators. The 33-car field aims for speeds around 141 to 146 mph as Friday practices set the stage for noon EDT start.
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Jim Hurtubise
Len Sutton
Harlan Fengler
Area II Notes Minor League slate at Elks Stadium opens with four games
The Minor League card at Elks Stadium features four contests on Field 1 between Buffs and Blues and Bisons and Comets. Field 2 hosts Royals vs Hawks while Field 3 has Falcons against Marlins. Giants beat Cubs 11-1 in Western League with a four run first and seven run sixth. Cards top Red legs 9-4. Dodgers 11 Pirates 5. Chicks top Millers 9-4. Cardinals overcome Braves 7-4 for fourth straight Trap Hill win at Eccles. Copeland and Burchfield pitched, Shunk hit a home run for Cardinals, Webb scored.
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Red Sox Triumph Over Pirates in Kopperston Little League
The Red Sox beat the Pirates 13 to 5 in Kopperston Little League. Boston scored three runs in the first inning and added 11 in the final three frames to secure the win. Mannard Armachain Huffman and T Cook contributed pitching and hitting for the Red Sox.
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Park director to host three summer leagues gathering
Sante Boninsegna director of Palaside Park in Pineville announced an organizational meeting at the high school to establish three summer basketball leagues. He asks all boys aged 12 to 17 to report at 5 p.m. and those 18 and older at 6 p.m. Officers will be elected.
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Indians Triumph? Triplets Win 6-3 in Binghamton Series Opener
The Binghamton Triplets defeated the Charleston Indians 6-3 Tuesday night to seize the first of a five game set. The Trips pounded 10 hits handing Tommy John his third loss of the season. Duke Sims hit his sixth home run of the year.
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New River Bries By Harry's For Second Win In BBL
New River Supply broke a 5-5 tie in the bottom of the sixth inning, then blanked Harry's the next three frames to claim its second consecutive Babe Ruth win at Lewin Field in Beckley Tuesday night. J W McNeish pitched all nine innings, allowing four hits and recording multiple strikeouts.
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Harry's New River clash ends in 6-5 slugfest in IL action
United Press International reports Harry's batters defeat New River 6 to 5 after a tight contest. Hutchens hit a key homer and Webb doubled twice for the losers while McNeish earned the win over Parker who allowed 10 hits. No games tonight. Silver Brand meets King Photo Thursday.
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Outfielder Powell Injured In Detroit Collision
John Powell, 20 year old rookie outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles, will be out at least a week with a torn left thigh muscle after crashing into the wall at Tiger Stadium Tuesday during Detroit game action.
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Beckley Elks Little League Yankees lineup named
The Beckley Elks Little League Yankees roster lists Don Meadow s Woodrow Scarbrough David Eller Gregory Kryszto file Bobby Daniels and Harry Evans in the first row with Tom Glover Randy Sain Bill Kelly Tony Passal John Hall Jim Neeley Linnie Joens Mike Green and Steve Passal in the back row The Yankees will play the Braves Thursday night on Field No 1.
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Bulldogs Advance To Regional Finals In French Tennis Tourney
Australian players dominate the French championships with five of eight semifinal berths in singles. Rod Laver meets Neale Fraser in one semifinal, Roy Emerson challenges Manuel Santana as Margaret Smith teams with Rene Schuurmann, and Leslie Turner faces Ann Hayden. Fraser beat Nicola Pietrangeli 4-6 6-3 11-9 6-1. Emerson defeated Khrishnan 4-6 6-1 3-6 6-2 6-0. Santana ousted Darmon 6-4 6-2 6-3.
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Marsh Fork Nine Halts Greyhounds in Regional Play
Marsh Fork, nicknamed Farmers, defeated Montgomery 3-0 at Warren Williams Field to reach the Region 5 finals. Pitcher Stanley Cook improved to 8-2, scattering four hits while Marsh Fork scored in the first and fourth innings. Key hits came from John Clay, Ben Henry, Jim Clay, Kenny Scarbro, and Bobby Kelemen, as Montgomery ends with a 6-12 season record and Simms finishes 3-4 faced with the loss.
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Kelso Aims for Third Metropolitan Title at Aqueduct
Kelso, twice horse of the year, carries 133 pounds as the 3-5 favorite in the 69th Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct. Carry Back, with 123 pounds and new jockey Johnny Rotz, is the 4-1 second choice among eight rivals including Merry Ruler and Ambro as the field seeks a major stakes win in New York. Willie Shoemaker rides Kelso. Eddie Arcaro is retired.
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A's Sign Joe Taylor to Report to Daytona Beach Farm Club
Joe Taylor a 20 year old catcher from Miami has signed with the Kansas City Athletics and will report to the A's Daytona Beach farm club in the Class D Florida State League in Kansas City Missouri.
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Riot at Yonkers Trotting Track Shuts Race
Yonkers New York UPI reports nearly 1,000 trotting fans rioted at Yonkers Raceway forcing cancellation of the last race and causing about 100000 dollars in damage. bets for the ninth race were refunded with about 265000 dollars returned to bettors as a mob burned stands, threw beer cans, and attacked the track facilities after a longshot Miss Chief Moken paid 7.30 to win.
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Chicago Signs Negro Coach First in Majors
CHICAGO UPIC The major league's first Negro coach was in a Chicago Cubs uniform today. He is John Buck O'Neil, a Cub scout since 1956 and the former manager of the Kansas City Monarchs.
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Buck) O'Neil
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Hunsaker Case Barron Clears State Athletic Commission
Gov Barron finds West Virginia Athletic Commission in good health after review. He praises efforts to protect fighters and serve contestants and the public while calling for a study of commission activities following Tunney Hunsaker's critical injuries in a Beckley bout.
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Richmond Tops Jacksonville in shutout win
Richmond Virginians snapped a losing skid and moved pitcher woes aside with Hal Stone delivering a second straight Virginia shutout. The 4-0 win over league-leading Jacksonville came on five hits as Richmond scored all runs in the fourth off Joe Schaffernoth. Syracuse topped Toronto 7-4. Columbus beat Atlanta 6-4 in 10 innings.
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Roman Line Eyes Jersey Derby Battle at Garden State Park
Roman Line and rivals Admiral's Voyage and Jai Pur are set for the Jersey Derby with a $130,700 purse at Garden State Park Camden New Jersey. Roman Line is the 3-1 favorite after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby and third in the Preakness Stakes.
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Semi‑Pros Open Season at Mar met vs Henson's Pontiac
The Beckley Semi Pros begin their regular season tonight against Henson's Pontiac of Charleston, with kickoff at 8 p.m. Bob Cernuto provides the details.
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Royals Sign Buckhalter to 1962-63 Contract
Cincinnati Royals announce the signing of Joe Buckhalter to a 1962-63 contract bringing the number of veterans under contract for the coming season to five.
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Beckley Little League Buffs Face Blues In Schoolyard Showdown
In Beckley today the Buffs play the Blues while the Bisons meet the Comets and the Royals clash with the Hawks. The Falcons take on the Marlins, Sophia Little League features Mills-Farley against Tams, and Kopperston’s Red Sox battle the Dodgers in a busy slate.
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High School Tennis Finals Set For Today
In Huntington West Virginia UPI reports finals scheduled at Marshall University for the state high school tournament. Rain paused play before completion with Dave Gwinn Huntington East versus Tom Thornhill Charleston leading boys singles and Huntington East with St Albans tied for doubles finals lead awaiting resumption.
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