Masters win sparks USAC sprint feature at Salem
Masters won about 1600 of the 9000 purse to break his dirt track sprint feature drought, with Sessions holding the season lead after finishing fifth. Dickson finished runner up for the second straight day as Bettenhausen topped ice bucket qualifying and Cannon retired with engine trouble in the final.
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Top Trainer Lucien Laurin Going Fishing
Trainer Lucien Laurin, famed for Riva Ridge and Meadow Stable runners, heads to take a five day fishing break after Belmont Stakes victory. Riva Ridge led all the way to win by seven lengths, boosting Laurin’s 3-year-old rail to dominance with four other stable horses racking up wins and stakes money this year.
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Gordon
Gallant Man
Stage Door Johnny
Ron Turcotte
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Andretti Posts Fast Time at Pocono Tire Tests
Mario Andretti posted an unofficial 182.5 mph lap at Pocono International Raceway during tire tests. The speed exceeded the official record by 10 mph on the 2.5 mile tri oval while testing Firestone tires for the July 2 Schaefer 500 aboard the Viceroy special owned by Parnelli Jones.
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Pocono
Mario Andretti
Pocono Internaional Raceway
Andretti
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Parnelli Jones
ABA to Decide Fate of Teams
The Memphis Pros Pittsburgh Condors and Floridians face a critical two day ABA Board of Trustees meeting in New York to determine their future. Richard P. Tinkham says the league will pursue strength and likely nine or ten franchises will remain, with ongoing talks about a possible NBA merger and a new commissioner replacing Jack Dolph. Two buyer groups seek to keep the Pros in Memphis.
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Floridians
American Basketball Association
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Tinkham
Indiana Pacers
National Basketball Association
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Kentucky
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NBA
Jack Dolph
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Donohue and Penske Return to Can-Am with Porsche
Mark Donohue and Roger Penske debut a new L M Porsche to challenge the Gulf McLaren team in the Can Am opener at Mosport Park. Denis Hulme wins the race as Donohue battles to the finish before a turbocharger issue forces a late pit stop. Pete Revson also trails in a McLaren with vibration troubles.
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Wright Throws No-Hitter Sparks Riley Blues Past Vermilion
Tim Wright fired a non hitter in a 2-0 win for the Riley Blues over Vermilion Ir in the first game of a doubleheader at Riley. Riley also won the second game 8-3. Wright fanned 12, walked five, faced 26 batters. Libertyville beat Riley Reds 7-1 and 5-3 in a twinbill at Libertyville. Randy Hayes earned the opener win with 15 strikeouts. Bobby Boatman had three hits in both games. Libertyville leads the standings at 3-0. Vermilion 2-2. Riley Blues 2-2. Riley Reds 1-4.
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Riley
Blues
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Libertyville
Riley Reds
Randy Hayes
Williams and DeLong capture Club Hat Doubles title
Carl Williams and Mark DeLong won the Club Hat Doubles at Rea Park by defeating Joe Thompson and Dan Hopkins in the final. Consolation went to Mike Kennedy and John Steward, who beat Monte Brush and Bob McVey. Next event is Terre Haute Handicap Doubles on June 17-18.
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Mark DeLong
Rea Park
Joe Thompson
Dan Hopkins
Mike Kennedy
John Steward
Monte Bruesh
Bob McVey
Terre Haute
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Bob Denny
Bob Maehling
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Scott Mardis
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Thompson - Hopkins
Bob Bergman
Mike Gordon
Monte Brush
Bob Reich
Eric Justin
Kennedy - Steward
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Foyt McCluskey Classic at Action Track June 25
The Foyt McCluskey Classic stock car race at Action Track on June 25 will feature Indy 500 winners Bobby and Al Unser and Roger McCluskey. Qualifications begin at 1 PM with the race at 2:30 PM. Foyt plans to attend as a spectator recovering from burns and a broken ankle.
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al Unser
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Paul Denehie
J. Foyt
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Foyt
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Ray Nichols
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Rudy
Anne Hoerr
Jack Bowsher
Tom Bowsher
Don White
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Paul Sizemore
Butch Hartman
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May Return to NBA Career Negotiated by Earl Strom
Earl Strom, former NBA referee who moved to the ABA three years ago, says he is negotiating a return to the NBA. He reported being contacted by NBA Commissioner Walter Kennedy and has spoken with Kennedy and NBA officials about resuming his former post.
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Earl Strom
National Basketball Association
American Basketball Association
Strom
NBA
Walter Kennedy
Pottstown Mercury
ABA
John Vanak
Joe Gushue
Norm Drucker
Mercury
Kennedy
John Nokotolis
Indiana Pacers Sign Oscar Evans from Butler University
Oscar Evans a 6 4 forward from Butler University was signed by the ABA champion Indiana Pacers over the weekend. The Indianapolis Shortridge graduate was drafted by the Pacers in a recent college player draft and will try out at guard on the Pacers squad.
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Oskar Evans
Butler University
Indiana Pacers
American Basketball Association
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Evans
Pacers
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Bill Muncey Wins Governor's Cup Regatta at Owensboro
Bill Muncey piloting Atlas Van Lines won the Governor's Cup Regatta on the Ohio River in Owensboro with 106.520 mph. Bill Schumacher finished second in Pride of Pay'N Pak at 102.789 mph and Terry Sterett placed third in Miss Budweiser at 102.603 mph.
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Atlas van Lines
Ohio River
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Pride of
Terry Sterett
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