Band Leader Joins Indy 500 Pit Crew
Skitch Henderson, famed band leader, will serve as a water boy for Roger Ward’s pit crew at the Indianapolis 500. He recalls past racing triumphs and near-fatal moments, stressing his love of the machines and mathematics of mechanics over competition. Henderson vows to return each year if invited, embracing the pit’s backstage superstition.
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Associated Press
New York
Skitch Henderson
Roger Ward
Henderson
Mercedes
United States
Thompson, Conn
Len Sutton
Eddie Sachs
Dave MacDonald
Liston Plans Denmark Fight Set For June 9
Las Vegas AP Sonny Liston former heavyweight champion says his first bout since the Clay defeat will be against Germany's Gerhardt Zech on June 9 in Copenhagen. Liston trained by Paul Kurlytias of Las Vegas confirms the event via European cable.
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Sonny Liston
Cassius Clay
Lewiston
Maine
Liston
Paul Kurlytias
Gerhardt Zech
Germany
Copenhagen
Europe
Manages Sought in Johnston City Junior Baseball
Johnston City junior baseball league calls a 7 30 p m meeting at city hall to recruit three managers immediately. Interested persons are urged to attend.
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Johnston City
City Hall
Practice opens for World 600 at Charlotte speedway
The South’s top stock car drivers begin practice for Sundays World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Qualifying starts Wednesday to form the 44 car field with Richard Petty favored for the pole. Ned Jarrett leaves Ford to drive as an independent, joining Marvin Panch and Curtis Turner. Ford boycott sidelines Lorenzen Hutcher son Isaac and Yarborough. Jarrett plans a 1966 Ford with two four barrel carburetors.
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Ford
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Richard Petty
Ned Jarrett
Nascar
Marvin Panch
Curtis Turner
Ford Motor Co
Fred Lorenzen
Dick Hutcherson
Bobby Isaac
Cale Yarborough
Jarrett
Dill Secures Last Spot in Fort Worth Golf Field
The Colonial National Invitation field was filled Monday with Terry Dill earning the 72nd spot after Rocky Thompson substituted for Cary Middlecoff. Seventy one entries lined up as Frank Beard, already in, won the Greater New Orleans Open to push Dill into the field.
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Rocky Thompson
Cary Middlecoff
Average dog life span noted as ten years
A concise statement notes that the typical life expectancy for dogs is about ten years, reflecting common veterinary guidance and historical averages.
Clark defeats Barrientos in Las Vegas pro boxing bout
In Las Vegas Nevada Larry Clark 141 outpoints Joe Barrientos 140 in a close professional boxing match Clark lands more clean shots to secure a decision over Barrientos with the score close to the one sided 141 140 showing.
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Nev
Larry Clark
Joe Barrientos
Dallas
Lex
NFL Eyes 1967 Expansion as Team X Delay Persists
Commissioner Pete Rozelle said no decision on the 16th franchise will be made at spring meetings. Cities including Houston New Orleans Seattle Cincinnati Boston Portland and Phoenix will present stadium plans in 15 minute slots as owners wait for updates before potential draft timing. A two conference two division setup aims to create conference playoffs leading to the league title game.
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Pete Rozelle
NFL
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New Orleans
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Ariz
Thursday League Scores in Murphysboro
In Murphysboro Thursday League action J W Ward led with a 2794 series and 934 game, Gorham Bank 944 and Ellis Construction 958 paced team highs, D Staub Stroud Sherertz 579 and C Gavel 540 led individual totals, with Staub DuBois DuBois 215 204 and Ket chum 202 as top games.
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Kiwanis
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Stroud & Sherertz
Ellis Construction
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D Staub
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C. Gavel
D. Staub
W. DuBois
Gorham
S. Ketchum
Curve Back On Beam Pascual Leads Twins To 2-1 Win
Camilo Pascual, back from arm trouble, pitched Minnesota to a 2-1 victory over Washington. He became the AL’s first six-game winner this season as the Twins, aided by Harmon Killebrew, Bernie Allen, and Cesar Tovar, moved toward a potential 20-win year under Sam Mele. The win came in a tight duel with Phil Ortega as the Nationals tied the game briefly before the Twins plated the deciding run in the ninth.
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Associated Press
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Twins
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Mudcat) Grant
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Johnny Wood Stops Joseph Shabtain in South Africa Fight
Johnny Wood of South Africa stops Joseph Shabtain of Israel in the 4th round in Johannesburg. The Associated Press reports the bout occurred Monday with Wood improving records to 152 and Shabtain at 16442.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Johnny Wood
Joseph Shabtain
Israel
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