Indy Trials Set To Begin As Weatherman Clears Schedule
Indianapolis preparations for the 500 mile race resume with a delayed start after favorable weather. A.J. Foyt tops practice at 172.315 mph, while Mario Andretti crashes in a Lotus-Ford setback. Expect 60 qualification attempts and 33 fastest cars for race day.
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Griffin Pitches Bats Hot Astros to 7-0 Victory
Rookie Tom Griffin went the distance for the first time in his major league career, pitching the Houston Astros to a 7-0 win over the New York Mets. He struck out 13, drove in three runs with a second inning single, and added a 380 foot sacrifice fly. The Astros extended May to a 15-4 run through 19 games with their sixth straight victory.
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Foster 3-1 Choice In Title Defense
West Springfield, Mass. Bob Foster a 3-1 favorite to defend his world light heavyweight title against No. 1 contender Andy Kendall Saturday after noon. Kendall, from Portland, Ore., seeks to upset Foster after studying fights and predicting the champion’s mistakes. Foster, 34-4 with a 13 fight win streak, would consider heavyweights Joe Frazier Jerry Quarry or Jimmy Ellis if he wins.
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Saturday Sports TV Schedule Highlights
TV lineup features golf at the Atlanta Classic from 2 p.m. on channel 4. Baseball presents St Louis against Los Angeles at 3 p.m. on channel 4. Bowling tape delayed at 3:50 p.m. Boxing showcases the world light heavyweight championship Foster versus Kendall in West Springfield at 4 p.m. Wrestling tape telecasts from San Antonio at 5:30 p.m.
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Pete Brown Leads Atlanta Golf Classic After Round Two
Pete Brown 34 from Jackson Mississippi and Australia’s Bob Shaw tied for lead at 9 under total 135 after two rounds at Atlanta Country Club. Bobby Mitchell fired course record 64 to sit four back. Arnold Palmer and defending champion Bob Lunn near the top with 141 and 142 respectively.
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Foreman to Turn Pro on Frazier Quarry Card
Olympic champion George Foreman announced he will turn professional and box on the Joe Frazier Jerry Quarry title card at Madison Square Garden on June 23. He plans a six round preliminary against an opponent to be announced, and has signed with Dick Sadler of Las Vegas.
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Prince Takes It Easy Ahead of Belmont Stakes
New York report says Majestic Prince and arch rival Arts and Letters cooled at Belmont Park for the Belmont Stakes with Johnny Longden supervising. Majestic Prince walked then cantered lightly while Arts and Letters breezed a half mile and five-eighths under a slow pace. Longden plans no firm workout date, noting the colt’s condition will guide timing.
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Horse Race Odds From Multiple Tracks
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