Bobby Unser Sees Victory Path In 57th Indy 500
Bobby Unser predicts a strong run from the No. 2 starting spot in the 57th Indianapolis 500. He, 39, expects to reach victory lane and collect about 250000 dollars as the race unfolds on the 2.5 mile oval with 33 starters and top contenders named by Unser including Rutherford Donohue Bettenhausen Andretti and many others.
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Unser
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Dan Gurney
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H. Unser
Johnny
Mario Andretti
Gordon Johncock
A. J. Foyt
Lloyd Ruby
Billy Vukovich
Jerry Grant
Mike Mosley
Joe Leonard
Murphysboro Wins Nashville Regional In See-Saw Baseball Final
Murphysboro defeats West Frankfort 10-9 in eight innings to capture the Nashville regional title. Bill Hellmer's Red Devils advance to the Marion sectional Tuesday at 4 p.m. with Mt. Vernon. Belleville West and the regional winner from Carbondale join the four-team Marion field.
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West Frankfort Redbirds
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Carbondale
West Frankfort
Mark Renzaglia
Tim Brown
David Pugh
Dan Calandro
Dave Summers
Devil
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Doug Dorris
Mark Henson
Mike Samples
Steve Lindsey
Gary Samples
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Vienna
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Oakland Field
Marion
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Grayville
Gerald Richard
Murphysboro Merchants
Martin Oilers
Gary Endres
Oilers
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Riverside Park
Merchants
Pinckneyville
Steeleville
Wilbur Wood Wins 11th Game in Sox Victory Over Angels
Chicago left-hander Wilbur Wood pitched a 4-1 win over the California Angels, improving to 11-3 with 10 wins in his last 11 starts. Wood credited his knuckleball and talked about a possible 30 or 40 victories, then set his sights on the next game against Cleveland.
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Lolich
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Danny Thompson
Carl Morton
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Braves
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Dodger
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Dodgers
Willie Davis
Classic Mopar Trio and More Muscle Cars Listed
Local car dealer lists a 1972 Plymouth Gran Coupe 2 door hardtop chestnut with black vinyl roof and deluxe trim, power steering, disc brakes, air conditioning. Also a 1971 Dodge Charger 2 door hardtop deep bronze with black vinyl roof and air conditioning. A 1970 Dodge Challenger 2 door hardtop in mist blue with 318 engine and power steering. Plus a 1969 Chrysler Newport Custom 4 door sedan deep green with black vinyl roof and deluxe trim. Fully equipped.
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Delux
Chrysler
SIU Banquet Highlights Coaches and Goals Across Sports
SIU coaches reflected on a winning season across sports at the banquet. Dick LeFevre teased upperclassmen as the freshman group posted a 4.0 average while Ray Essick eyed his first NCAA title. Track Lew Hartzog noted seven athletes invited to Modesto Relays and baseball’s John Holm was sidelined by a broken foot. The event celebrated a 28-year winning streak and strong defensive teams, with several players preparing for postseason meets and college showcases.
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Meade
Essick
Essicks
Harvard
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N.I.T
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Bob Spackman
Doug Weaver
Itchy
Jones
Paul Lambert
Lynn Long
Salukis Hit Two Meets At Modesto And East Lansing
SIU coach Lew Hartzog sends six men to Modesto California Relays including Smith Brown Sutton Erickson Laws and Hartzog expects a fast mile relay near 3 06 and a 40 second 440 relay as key entries. Four more Salukis Bern ard Craig St John Robins Carmody Patterson compete at East Lansing Central Collegiate Championships.
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Joe Laws
Lonnie Brown
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California
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Sutton
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