Youth and Experience Lead Fastest Indy 500 Lineup
The 66th Indianapolis 500 will start with the fastest lineup in history, featuring a blend of youth and veterans. 33 cars qualified on the final day, led by Rick Mears and Kevin Cogan on the front row and a record average speed of 197.740 mph for the field. A. J. Foyt earns his 25th consecutive start, while Bobby Unser misses his 20th straight Indy 500 to serve as team manager for Jose Garza. The purse exceeds 1.5 million dollars with first prize near 300 thousand.
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Hassey powers Indians past White Sox in extra innings
Cleveland catcher Ron Hassey exploded for four hits and three RBIs, including a go ahead two base hit in the 14th, lifting the Indians to a 6-4 win at Comiskey Park. Andre Thornton and Rick Manning provided support as Cleveland halted a four game skid and stayed in the hunt on a road trip that continues in Minnesota.
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Cleveland Indians
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Cleveland
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Thornton
Rudy Law
Tony Bernazard
Steve Kemp
Kemp
Paciorek
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Salome Barajas
Garcia
Dybzinski
Sox
Marv Foley
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Nister
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Tye
Dan Spiliner
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Metrodome
Sixers Rally Past Celtics to Reach NBA Finals
Philadelphia 76ers, rebounding from doubts and Kaiz threats to dismantle the team, beat Boston 120 106 in the deciding East final game. Julius Erving led with 29 points as Philadelphia earned a showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers for the title starting Thursday at home.
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Deadline Near for Lorain County Decathlon and Pentathlon
Deadline Friday for entering the 18th Annual Lorain County Decathlon and 5th Annual Pentathlon. Boys compete at Ely Stadium starting June 7 with the pole vault prelim. main day June 8. Girls enter the Pentathlon in one day. Entry costs five dollars for tee shirts and awards.
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Walton signs Capital University letter to play basketball
Admiral King standout Michael Walton will attend Capital University next fall joining former teammate Eric Morrison. Walton, a 6-1 guard, earned Lorain County AAA Player of the Year honors, led the Admirals to Buckeye Conference and district titles, and finished runner up regionally with a 24-2 record. He averaged 14 points, four assists, and rebounds and earned All-District and All-Buckeye honors. He is the son of Harold and Mrs. Walton of Lorain.
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Mike Walton
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Lorain County
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