Johncock breaks jinx to win Memorial Day Indy 500
Johncock, 36, of Franklin Indiana wins the weather shortened Memorial Day 500 mile Indy race at speed 159.014 mph after two crashes killed crewman Armando Moreno Teran and injured Swede Savage and David Walther. The race paused over an hour, saw only four leaders, and paid Johncock about 250 thousand dollars of a 1 million plus purse.
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Young Swedish star Bjorn Borg in French Open fourth round
Paris UPI Sweden's 16-year-old Bjorn Borg won three upsets to reach the French Open fourth round, facing Italy's Adriano Panatta for a quarterfinal berth. Borg praised Panatta's clay play and vowed to win as rain delayed many matches.
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Cardinals extend surge as Brock fuels 8th straight win
Lou Brock sparked a three run eighth inning with a run scoring single to cap a 22 tie, as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 52. Brock collected his third hit, raised his average to .342 during a 11 of 12 stretch, while Bill Russell drove in four and Jose Cruz homered for the Cardinals.
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Major League Standings and Wednesday Results
National League East standings show Chicago leading with 19 wins and 9 losses, followed by Pittsburgh and New York. West division leaders San Francisco 32 20 and Los Angeles 30 19, with Houston and Cincinnati mid-pack. Wednesday results include Philadelphia over Los Angeles 9 4 and St Louis beating Cincinnati 5 2. Tonight’s probable pitchers list Houston Roberts against Chicago Jenkins, Atlanta Niekro versus Pittsburgh Briles, Cincinnati Grimsley against St. Louis Gibson.
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Bethel Church to Skip Two Sundays in June
Bethel plans no services on June 10 and 17 due to the pastor's vacation. Sunday School also suspended. Return to normal schedule on June 24 with both services at ten and eleven. Weather notes describe heavy rain and flooding from the prior weekend.
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Hall to lead golf clinic at Washington Club
Des Moines Iowa pro Jack Hall will conduct a golf clinic at Washington Golf and Country Club on Monday June 4 in conjunction with the annual junior tournament. Hall a former Iowa champion is recognized as a top instructor and urged attendance starts about 8 a.m. Entries for the tourney must be received by June 1.
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Palmer aims for comeback at Kemper Open
Arnold Palmer returns after a month off to compete in the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow. He seeks a fresh start amid top rivals Bruce Crampton and Lee Trevino while others like Tom Weiskopf and Gary Player chase the $40,000 winner’s prize. The 147 players will trim to 70 after Friday’s round in Charlotte, with weather improving and forecast crowds exceeding 80,000.
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Winners named in city track meet at Case Field
Winners in the citywide grade school track meet sponsored by the Washington YMCA at Case Field were announced. First-place finishers include Andy Pope in 50 yd dash, Brian Blackburn in 5th grade 100 yd dash, Jody Bandy in 3rd grade 220 yd dash, Rob Murphy in 4th grade 220 yd dash, Brad Farrier in 6th grade 440 yd dash, Brett Red in polo vault, and many others across grades.
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Lloyd's team tops in Washington Country Club golf
Kathy Lloyd leads her team to five points in six possible in a women’s golf league at Washington Country Club on Wednesday. Standings include Lloyd Day Haberman Doak Hohl Nemmers. Low scores displayed for flights A through F: A-Lloyd 43, B-Rusley 51, C-Dold Williams Dalrymple 57, D-Peiffer 59, E-Llewellyn 63, F-Hildebrand 63.
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YMCA Offers Eight Week Gymnastics Class for Youngsters
The YMCA will run an eight week gymnastics course for five six and seven year olds starting Monday June 1. Classes meet Mondays from 9 to 10 am for eight weeks with Harriet Hoxton as instructor. Limited to 16 students. Sign up at the Y.
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