Sneva Triumphs At Indy After Backup Car Start
Tom Sneva won the Indianapolis 500 after using a backup car and starting last in the field. The race featured early dominance by Teo Fabi until an O-ring failure altered the lead, with Unser and Mears among others faltering. Sneva completed 500 miles at 162.117 mph, earning an estimated $300,000 from a $2.5 million purse.
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Bignotti
Tom
A. J. Foyt
Graham Hill
al Unser Sr
Gordon Johncock
Unser
Foyt
Speedway
Sneva
Teo Fabi
Fabi
Barry Green
Mosley
Rick Mears
Bobby Rahal
Andretti
Pat Bedard
Roger Mears
Mark Donohue
U.S
Auto Club
Sutcliffe falters as Angels top Indians 6 4
Sutcliffe failed to win despite early two strikeouts as Cleveland blew leads and fell to 19 25. Angels push runs in second third and seventh with key hits from DeCinces Carew Grich and Adams. Thornton extends walks and Trillo drives in runs, while Sorensen vs John closes out the series tonight.
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Sutcliffe
Angels
Lynn
Doug DeCinces
Daryl Sconiers
Rick Adams
Rod Carew
Beniquez
Adams
Jackson
Indians
Mike Hargrove
Andre Thornton
Hargrove
Bake McBride
California
DeCinces
Bobby Grich
Cleveland
Manny Trillo
Julio Franco
Franco
Toby Harrah
Thornton
George Vukovich
Trillop
Mike Witt
Lary Sorensen
Tommy John
Calif Cleve Carew
Mannng of Harrah
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Hargry
Lynn Cf
McBrid Rf
Vukeeh
Rclark If
Perkins If
Grich Ab
Francois
Hassey
ReJackson
Thilo
Vukovich
Forsch
Hassler Ls
Witt
Cleveland Sutcliffe
Spiliner
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Irwin Wins Memorial Title In Dramatic Comeback
Irwin finished seven under after birdies on 14 and 16 and clutch par on 18 to edge Crenshaw and Graham who both earned $35,000 and spots in next year’s Memorial. Graham led early at eight under but bogeyed four and double bogeyed 16 after a shanked pitch, failing to force a playoff.
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Crenshaw
Graham
Irwin
Green
Sneva Beats Unsers in Indy 400 Thriller
Tom Sneva passed both Unser entries with nine laps left to win the 67th Indianapolis 500 as a dramatic family duel unfolded at the speedway. Little Al Unser Jr. finished 12th after a late two lap penalty, and Unser Sr. claimed his 44th birthday effort yielded a proud 10th place. Mario Andretti survived a spectacular crash with Johnny Parsons, while Carl Haas ruled the Lola as beyond repair. The race drew a record crowd of about 430,000 spectators and featured multiple crashes but no serious hospitalizations.
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Unser
Sneva
Mears
Geoff Brabham
Kevin Cogan
Howdy Holmes
Pancho Carter
Chip Ganassi
Scott Brayton
al Unser Jr
Bill Whittington
Mario Andretti
Andretti
Johnny Parsons
Gary Ronberg
Knight-Ridder
Indianapolis
Indiana
al” Unser Jr
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tom Sneva
Unsers
Dad
Steve Chassey
Chris Kneifel
Parsons
Nazareth
Parson
Atlanta
Carl Haas
Paul Newman
Mosley
Lorain County Decathlon entries due Friday
The 19th Annual Lorain County Decathlon and 6th Pentathlon invite area high school athletes to compete at Midview High June 6 7 and 8. Deadline is Friday June 2 with entry forms from the Chronicle Telegram or area coaches. The event features olympic style events including a new javelin addition to the traditional list.
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Lorain County
Midview High
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria Jaycees
Southview
Augie Cintron
Augie
Ohio
Kim Walton
Admiral King
Kim
Walton
Elyria
Elyria Catholic
Mike Blaser
Derek Bryner
Keystone
Brian Schneider
Rod Fair
C-T
Malone Powers Lakers Past Sixers In Gritty Showdown
Kobe Rambis notes Karl Malone surged in the final period as the Lakers' bench was edged by Bobby Jones 17 16. Kareem Abdul Jabbar played through fatigue to defend Malone while McAdoo returned to hit two early fourth quarter shots before fading.
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Sixers
McAdoo
Mark Landsberger
Riley
Lakers
Bobby Jones
Abdul-Jabbar
Malone
Edison Reed Leads Firelands Star Baseball Team
Edison dominates the All Firelands Conference baseball awards with Bryan Reed of Edison named Player of the Year and Al Peugeot of Edison as Coach of the Year. Dan Frederick and Jeff Bohn headline first team alongside multiple Edison and Western Reserve players across positions. Second team honors include John Solecki, Rick Flowers, and Kurt Livingston among others.
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Edison
Bryan Reed
al Peugeot
Dan Frederick
Jeff Bohn
Kevin Mahl
Mark Zeller
Western Reserve
Mike Mullins
Black River
Firelands
Gary Pelton
Mapleton
Marty Roth
Brad Beasore
South Central
John Solecki
John Kochendderfer
Crestview
Jeff Music
Ray Thompson
Tim Satler
Tim Knowlton
Rick Flowers
Milt Levy
Monroeville
Kurt Livingston
Tom Hickey
Paul Long
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Rahal
Infield
Catholic
Christina Arnold
Pam Hill
Cathy Deidrick
Elyria High
Bob Slager
Rambis
Reed
Firelands Star Team
St. Paul
Jeff Jacobs
Plymouth
Brian Misster
Brian Easterling
Scott Pheifer
New London
Steve Bahr
Brian Aige
Scott Emerick
Darrin Chaffins
Steve Fannin
Dave Britt
Tien
Byria
Cleve, Deine
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