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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
13
Bobby Unser roared to victory in the 52nd Indianapolis 500 as a Granatelli turbine failed late. Joe Leonard led early and Lloyd Ruby challenged. Unser led 135 laps and avoided crashes that felled rivals including Al Unser and Graham Hill. Ailing engines and a midrace turbine demise shaped the finish.
Andy Granatelli faces another Indianapolis 500 setback as turbine cars struggle for horsepower. Joe Leonard’s turbine failed near victory while Graham Hill and Art Pollard also suffered engine or transmission issues. Bobby Unser wins with an all Offenhauser-led field, as Granatelli contemplates next season amid heavy losses and lingering questions about turbine viability.
Southern Illinois University coaches hope a repeat of last season as coach Lew Hartzog guides a group to score at Notre Dame in South Bend. John Vernon aims to improve on last year’s second in the national triple jump and Ross MacKenzie leads the 440. Chuck Benson seeks his first race after an injury.
Southern Illinois survives 13 Ohio hits to beat Ohio University 6 to 3 in Minneapolis. Don Kirkland and Barry O'Sullivan homer for SIU while Jerry Paetzhold strands a bases loaded threat in the seventh and finishes with a three inning relief. Minnesota later beats Valparaiso 6 to 4 in 11 innings.
Jim Hart spoke at the SIU all sports banquet where he signed a 1968 contract, bought a new home, and announced impending fatherhood. The event highlighted over a dozen awards across sports, naming most valuable players and honors for academics, service, and fan devotion.
Carterville man Lee Hooker and partners own Satin Lace a three year old filly trained by Everett Hammond and ridden by Emile Hinojosa. Satin Lace held on for a narrow win in the $2,500 claiming second race at Fairmount after a wire to wire opening surge. The piece notes racing hopes rise while some horses disappoint and many local enthusiasts invest in horses as a hobby.
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