Jones wins World's Richest Auto Race in record time
Parnelli Jones won the 500 mile Indy race at Indianapolis in record time and speed averaging 143.137 mph. He beat Scotsman Jimmy Clark by 34 seconds in front of about 300,000 fans, with a purse over 450000 dollars and Jones earning 25050. The race saw six drivers set new speed records, including A J Foyt and Rodger Ward. No one was hurt. 14 cars finished.
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Little Person Likely To Pick Up Top Check
The $55,000 500 Festival Open starts in Indianapolis as a favorably open field favors a lower-ranked player. With Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player absent the top 10 money winners are underrepresented and Doug Ford may capture the $10,000 first prize while stars like Billy Casper Tony Lema Julius Boros and Dan Sikes miss the field. Several contenders further down the money list include Bob Charles Phil Rodgers Don January and others seeking an unlikely victory.
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Final Bell Saves Von Clay in Glasgow Bout
Philadelphia light heavy Von Clay barely survives a knockout threat as Chic Calderwood floors him with a late 10th round flurry. Referee counts to eight before the bell ends the round and match. Calderwood’s rally tests Clay’s mettle in Glasgow Scotland.
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Swedes Lead Rhodesia In Davis Cup Tie
Sweden takes a 2-1 lead over Rhodesia in the European zone Davis Cup second round. Jan Erik Lundquist and Ulf Schmidt defeated Adrian Bey and Frank Salomons 6-3 9-7 6-1 to put Sweden ahead on Thursday.
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Breakthrough in California turns trash into useful products
San Fernando reports an experimental plant that processes refuse into marketable items such as charcoal briquets and garden fertilizer. The process decomposes organic matter to carbon dioxide and methane, potentially protecting underground water by reducing polluted loads. Economic angle favors local hauling versus dumps or incinerators.
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Johnson Aims To KO Pastrano For First Time In Las Vegas
Light heavyweight champion Harold Johnson says he is ready to knock out Willie Pastrano in their 15 round title bout at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Johnson, 34, of Philadelphia, defends his 175 pound crown against Pastrano of Miami Beach, who has 77 pro fights without a knockdown. The bout headlines a boxing night in Las Vegas with Liston and Patterson fighting for the heavyweight title July 22 in the same arena. Johnson seeks a title shot by beating Pastrano and would defend for his fifth time since winning the WBA crown in 1961.
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Elks Golf Event Opens in Hinton At Willowwood C C
The 17th annual West Virginia Elks Golf Tournament starts today at Willowwood Country Club with over 100 entries expected. Golfers arrive from 12 West Virginia cities and Florida North Carolina Kentucky Virginia Georgia and Michigan.
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Conlan Misses Mets Cubs Doubleheader With Illness
UPI reports umpire Jocko Conlan was unable to work Thursday's Mets versus Cubs doubleheader due to a severe head cold and remained confined to bed. He is listed as under the weather with no timetable for return.
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Man and wife charged with driving under influence
A husband driving the car with his wife beside him faces charges after officers observed erratic driving. Investigators say the pair showed signs of impairment and records indicate a suspected intoxication incident occurred on a city street.
Indians Move To Within 5 Of Atlanta
The Indianapolis Indians closed to five games behind the Atlanta Crackers in the Southern Division by blanking the Rochester Red Wings 4 0. The Arkansas Travelers defeated Atlanta 7 3 as Buffalo and Syracuse split a holiday doubleheader and Richmond swept Jacksonville advancing in the Northern Division standings.
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Saturday Night Bengals Open Season Against Hensons
Beckley based Bengals open their 1963 semi pro campaign at Warren Williams Field against Hensons of Charleston. Player manager Bob Cernuto says Scotty Murray starts on the mound. team hopes for a better year. Hensons pose a tough test in a nine inning opener. game at 8 p.m. with no admission. Next up, Pack Lumber visits Tuesday.
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Wake Forest, West Virginia vie for spot vs Florida State in NCAA District 3
Wake Forest and West Virginia meet at 7 30 p m to decide who faces defending champion Florida State in the District 3 baseball tournament semifinals in Gastonia N C FSU earlier beat Wake Forest 12 4 to win its 20th tournament game and move to 1 1 in the double elimination event West Virginia eliminated Auburn 2 1 in the first game Buddy Tealge hit a 350 foot homer to spark FSU and Dale Ramsburg scored the go ahead run for WVU in the Auburn game
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Be cky Babe Ruth League sees Buick win 13 7
Beckley Babe Ruth League at Harry Lewin Field Thursday night saw the Bays Buick walk to a 13 7 victory over Eric's Jewelers. Bucksand Spencer struggled with control as 18 walks and early miscues fueled the win.
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Preliminaries To NAIA Track Meet Set Today
Sioux Falls hosts the 12th NAIA track and field meet with preliminaries for sprint events today as finals are planned for discus broad jump and the three mile run. Notable marks include Stan Sander Whit tier College of 174 7 in discus and Charlie Mays Maryland State at 25 7¼ in broad jump. Malcolm Robinson Southwest Louisiana State aims for a new three mile mark after a 14 10.9 season best. Semis in the 100 and 200 yard dashes tonight tighten the field for Saturday finals.
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Charlie Mays
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Modernize Buy a Flameless Electric Water Heater PSA Plans
A dealer offers Appalachian Protected Service Agreement options for a flameless electric water heater. Two plans are advertised: the 10 for 10 years plan at $10 and a $7.49 plan. The message emphasizes the PSP emblem of quality and prompts inquiry with a dealer.
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