Jones Wins Trans-Am Amid Scoring Glitch At MIS
In a four hour MIS Trans-Am race Parnelli Jones won after scoring errors by pit crews and reporters shifted second place to Mark Donohue. Jerry Titus finished third in a Firebird with Bob Tullius in a Javelin and Bert Everett failing to finish. A later merger discussion between SCCA and USAC looms with FIA as the world authority.
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Rain Washes Out Indy Qualifications
IND IANAPOLIS UP I The Speedway faced a frustrating Memorial Day weekend as intermittent showers left all 33 spots for the 500 open. Qualifying may extend into next weekend with potential trials pushed past Sunday to ensure every entrant a chance, says track owner Tony Hulman.
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Lakers coach leaves for Pistons job
Detroit Free Press reports Bill van Breda Kolff, former Lakers coach, has been released from his three year contract and hired as Detroit Pistons head coach. He is 46 and had been linked to replacing Paul Seymour, who seeks time for family and business in Syracuse.
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Golf League Leaders Shine In City Circuit Showdowns
Jim Couch shot 34 to lead low gross in the City Golf League at Cherry Ridge with Bodnar Kaminski each 35. Bodnar 32 low net with a three handicap. Kaminski 38 net. Team results: Buick Wildcats beat Cherry Ridge 61 49. Chronicle Telegram over Lorain Tool 58 52. Lorain Refrigeration Elyria TV 76 34. Pete's over Bob Wolf Golf Co 62 48. Lance Buick v Bishop's Clock 55 55. Cascade Plating Miller's High Life 72 38. United Polish Club over Maple Inn 61 49. BJ Goodrich over Milford Rivet 76 32.
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Aerofoils banned from international racing circuit
The International Sporting Commission of the International Automobile Federation announced an immediate ban on aerofoils used as stabilizing wings. Citing danger to spectators and drivers, the move follows incidents at Monaco practice when aerofoil cars broke track records and wings detached, prompting overnight suspension reworks.
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Hill wins Monte Carlo Grand Prix in dramatic finish
Grah am Hill of Britain wins the 80-lap Monte Carlo Grand Prix in 1 hour 56 minutes 59.4 seconds at 77.42 mph. Stewart led early with a track record spree but broke a rear shaft on lap 23, ending his run. Piers Courage and Joseph Siffert finish behind, with no U S drivers among starters.
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Recreation softball schedule opens with mixed matchups
A cluttered weekly schedule lists open division games at West Park and Fairgrounds across Tuesday to Thursday and Friday, featuring teams such as American Standard Key's Marathon Stan's Villa Elyria Engies and more. no clear results.
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Auto racing surges as sport with millions in attendance
Auto racing has become a booming spectator sport worth millions, attracting a 51 million fan base and gate prices up to 35 dollars for box seats. Detroit automakers and Wall Street financiers poured tens of millions into racing budgets as major speedways expand.
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Motorsports Prize Money and Sanctioning Bodies Overview
The piece outlines prize money ranges from small truck wins at about $1,000 to Daytona 500 payouts near $40,000. It notes USAC’s Indy-style events and 225,000-strong crowds, plus other groups like NHRA and IMCA. It highlights Goodyear and Firestone tire sponsorships, Detroit connections, and limited support for amateur racers.
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Midview golfers tie school record with 155 in win
Midview defeated Elyria Catholic 12 14 and later beat Elyria High 714 1 to move to 12-2 overall and 9-0 in the Lakeland Conference. In non conference action Ed Burgess 38 topped Jeff Chapman 41 Bill Rowe 40 beat Bruce Hollis 42 Mickey Walker 37 downed Gary Renz 40 while Elyria's Jim Henderson 37 defeated Bob Mahl 40 Midview earned its seventh point on a team medal of 155 strokes tying the school record.
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Babs car buried at Pendine Sands exhumed after 42 years
The World War I era land speed record car Babs, buried under a Pendine sand dune since 1927, has been uncovered by Owen Wyn Owen after petitions. Workers dug through nine inches of concrete. restoration aims to display the 20 foot blue and white car with a 400 hp aero engine. The car’s driver Jef frey Parry Thomas died in the crash while challenging Campbell for the record.
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Forest Hills Women’s Golf League Sets June Pairings
The Forest Hills area women’s golf league holds its monthly meeting Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the clubhouse. Pairings will be made on the tee after the meeting and regular pairings will be listed for the first week of June play.
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