Blue Returns to Mound in 77-Pitch Comeback Spark
Vida Blue pitched 77 pitches in his first 1972 start off the salary holdout, holding the Chicago White Sox scoreless through five innings in Oakland's 5-4 extra-inning win. Rollie Fingers earned the victory as Blue’s A’s overcame a late three-run deficit. Palmer, Killebrew, Fisk, and Curtiss also provided key contributions across the league in a day of strong performances.
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Donohue Wins Indy 500 Amid Controversy and Protests
Mark Donohue captures the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day after a late surge, securing a $219,000 prize in Penske’s effort. Jerry Grant finishes second but faces penalties after an illegal refueling dispute. Al Unser rises to third as USAC revises the official results following protests and review.
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Trackmen sprint to fast times at North Coast Section meet
Ukiah and Petaluma frosh soph tracksters starred at the Cal State Hayward North Coast Section championships. Dave Wong and Charley Higgins anchored a 3:38.4 4x440 relay. Jon Sisler won the Frosh Soph mile final in 4:28.4. Jan DeSoto threw discus 165-4 to reach the state meet.
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Foyt survives fire burn injury in dirt track race
A.J. Foyt suffered second degree burns when his USAC dirt track car ignited during a fuel spill at DuQuoin. He exited the flaming vehicle and was reported in good condition. Tom Bigelow won the 100 mile race in 1 hour 7 minutes 52.80 seconds earning $6,000. nine drivers finished.
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Track stars head for Eugene NCAA meet in Oregon
Track and field stars prepare for the NCAA championships at Eugene Hayward Field. Open and college stars shine in Modesto and Wichita tuneups with Milburn Hines Van Zijl Evans Frenn and Seagren elevating their status amid political Olympic tensions.
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Dodgers Clash With Giants at Candlestick After Split
Los Angeles visits San Francisco after a 6-5 win over Houston and a split in Atlanta. Giants host the Dodgers with John Cumberland and Don Sutton in the rotation, while Dusty Baker delivers the late run for Atlanta in a 7 6 victory. Steve Stone earns the first win with a four hit game.
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Lunn Wins Atlanta Golf Classic At Atlanta Country Club
Bobby Lunn shot 67 68 71 69 to finish 13 under par at the Atlanta Golf Classic. He beat Gary Player by two strokes to claim his second Atlanta Classic title, saying the course fit his high ball, soft landing style. Player, tied for the lead after 14 holes, faded with late bogeys as Lunn rose.
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Pirates Edge Phillies 6-5 on 488-foot Oliver walk-off hit
Al Oliver cleared the bases with a 488-foot single in the ninth as the Pirates rallied past the Phillies 6-5. Other NL results included Cardinals 8 Mets 3 Dodgers 6 Astros 5 Padres 5 Reds 2 Expos 7 Cubs 5 Braves 7 Giants 6 in 11 innings.
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Cathy Rigby sidelined by foot injury but earns Olympic berth
Cathy Rigby pulled a tendon in the arch of her right foot yet officials voted to include her on the U S gymnastics team for Munich. Roxanne Pierce won the U S Olympic trials with 151.05 points while Kim Chace Joan Moore and Nancy Theis also earned berths.
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