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Light, Win Black Flag Cummins said drivers will be given a sorting out period to bring the speed down to requirement and this will be only the distance between one light and the next or 1,650 feet. In addition to the yellow light system, a black flag warning board has been installed on the outside of the track at the top of the backstretch. When a car is black-flagged by starter Pat Vidan in the front stretch the number of the car will be placed on the board to alert the driver in case he missed the original signal. i By DICK MITTMAN you've ever tried to beat a yellow and got caught by a policeman 3pr running the red, you'll know how a JflCe driver will feel tomorrow who's 1 pabbed fudging on the new yellow -light warning system. 1 That's a simple analysis of the eight lights spread around the track to racing under the yellow at a determined speed.

Cheaters will be caught and penalized. It will work this way. 1. A predetermined yellow speed of 80 miles per hour has been set by If a driver picks up a 7 when the yellow is flashed, he should find a 7 on each sign thereafter as long as he maintains that 80 mph average. But if he is -going too fast he may come upon the next sign with the numeral 6 upon it.

If he is going too slow the numeral 8 might appear. There are four yellow bulbs across the top of the numeral sign. As time approaches for the numeral to flip, those bulbs light up one at a time to warn a driver that he either must speed up or slow down to reach that juncture at the proper speed. Object of this electro-pacer lighting system, brainchild of Speedway vice-president Joe Cloutier, is to force all cars around the track to maintain an even speed during an emergency. Penalty for failing to observe this speed will be loss of a lap.

"In my estimation, it is the greatest," said referee Don Cummins. "It will keep the field even and in proper position and it will keep the field down in speed so the crews can get the track cleared quicker. Then we can get the race going quicker. "We talk and practice safety here and this is a great safety factor. Some of the drivers are for it and some are against it.

"You can say the same for every advancement made here. Safety belts, shoulder harnesses we had to make them mandatory to get the drivers to use them helmets, fuel bladders, uniforms, gloves. We're still having arguments over gloves and their value has been proven." chief steward Harlan Fengler. 2. This speed will be programmed into the lighting system.

3. When the yellow is a number will appear on each of the eight lighting boards. The numbers are 1 through 8 and no board will have the same number. 4. These numbers rotate at the pro-gammed speed so that a driver maintaining the correct speed will find the same number on each sign as he approaches it.

Warning: Beat The FTP; 73 500 On Monday, Hulman Announces ABA, NBA Season So Long, But Gone The 500-Mile Race will be run-on Monday May 28 next year, Speedway president Tony Hulman announced today. llulman made the announcement the annual meeting of she said. "Now I want Jim Rathmann (the pace car driver) to put up the $1,000 entry fee and we'll keep going." The annual AARWBA Jigger Award was presented to driver Art 1 1 a d. Accepting the award for Pollard, who underwent surgery today at Methodist Hospital, was his wife, Pat. Dolly Cole, a spritely blonde and wife of a General Motors executive, commented on her opportunity to become the first woman to ride in the pace car tomorrow.

"I told Tony Hulman last year the women's libbers are going to get you, so if you're going to have a woman ride the pace car let it be me," three-pointer with 1 second left just missed its target. The New York Nets' ace scored 11 points in the game. Havlicek wound up as the game's high scorer with 17 points. Clark added 15 points and Oscar Robertson had 14. Donnie Freeman of Dallas paced the ABA with 16 points.

Artis Gilmore of Kentucky collected 14 and Erving of Virginia netted 13. "It's still an uphill battle for the ABA," said Erving. "Until we win one game, people will say we played them good, but when the new season starts, they'll just go back to their old way of thinking and say they're still the best leape." "This proved to everybody that we can play against the NBA," said Kentucky's Dan Issel. The spectators were properly awed by Chamberlain. Wilt blocked four shots, three on 7-foot Gilmore.

One confrontation came 3 feet above the basket. Earlier he also shoved Gilmore and drew a foul. Gilmore 1 said, "I'm a good ballplayer. I have nothing to prove." i Chamberlain try to "psych" the rookie? "My man, I'm too old to 'psych' anyone. I'm just trying to get out of here and catch a plane." It's been a long, long By PETE ALFANO ffi Ntwidn UNIONDALE, N.Y.

Just when hope was ebbing, when it seemed as if the 1971-72 pro basketball season would be with us forever, it ended. At 10:01 p.m. (EDT) last night Rick Barry fired the last shot, and it fell short. The American and National Basketball Association All-Star Game, billed as the Super Game on the official program, and the Illegal Bowl by NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy, was over. But don't put away the sneakers.

Next season starts June 21, when the Kentucky Colonels open rookie camp. A crowd of 14,086 at the Nassau Coliseum, and a na-t onal television audience, watched the NBA win the second annual game (the NBA also won the first), 106-104. For historians, other final acts included: Final standing ovation For Dave Debusschere of the NBA. Final foul committed Jimmy Jones, ABA. Final free throw and point-Archie Clark, NBA.

Final blocked shot Wilt Chamberlain, NBA, on Julius Erving. Final banner We Love Clyde, for Walt Frazier of the NBA, who didn't show. FANS SAW WHAT THEY CAME TO SEE either the winning or losing share. The players associations of both leagues benefited from a $100,000 television package. Half the fee went into their pension fund and the other $50,000 was distributed among the squads, with each winning player getting about $3,500 and losers collected an estimated $1,750 apiece.

The gate receipts from a crowd of 14,000 will be distributed among three charities. Whether the winners ever collect the money is another matter. Bob Lanier of the Pistons, the last-minute substitute for Kareem Adbul-Jab-bar, and winner of the most valuable player award, said, "If anyone fines us, no one plays next year. That's what Larry (Fleischer, the players' attorney) told us." The ABA mounted a second-period attack that carried the team to a 19-point advantage at 49-30. But the trend was reversed immediately as the NBA reeled off 15 straight points to trim the lead to four points at 49-45.

John Havllcek put the NBA in front for good at 75-74 with 3:13 left in the third quarter. The ABA got close, close enough to almost pull it out. Rick Barry's three-point field goal with 13 seconds remaining left only a one-point gap at 105-104. Clark's foul shot put the NBA in front by two. A long half-court attempt by Barry for a winning the American Automobile Kace Writers and Broadcasters Association meeting at the Speedway Motel.

Speedway publicist Al Bloeinker explained the race was being moved from the Saturday date of the last three years because of public demand. "We have received hundreds of letters requesting the change," said Bloemker. "A lot of people have to work on Saturday. "Many people in retail stores can't get oft and get here. Even the downtown merchants here stay open." Governor Ed Whitcomb also spoke to the some 200 writers and broadcasters at the meeting.

Jim Wilson, sports telecaster for WISH-TV, was elected president of the organization, replacing Johnny McDonald of the San Diego Union. Harlan Fengler, chief steward of the 500, described the new yellow flag and lighting system, discussed the black flag situation and commented on the possibility of a fuel shortage in the race. "No one has come and asked for more fuel," Fengler said. Comedian Phil Harris, searching for a bloody Mary, quipped, "It's hell being out of gas." HOW CHAMP MECHS REACH THE SPEEDWAY The year was 1954 and Freddie Agabashian was in trouble. He'd signed to drive the sleek, new Merz Engineering Special in the 500-Mile Race and couldn't get it to do much over 120 miles per hour.

On top of that the laydown engine was blowing oil out the breather. Running into a friend of his from the East Coast, Freddie said: "Old buddy, I need your help." And he proceeded to explain his problem. His friend answered, "I can't. I've got a business to run." "But," Freddie insisted, "I can get you a fellow from the West Coast to help, and he's good on engines and chassis both." Finally the deal was made and the two mechanics got together to work on Freddie's car. They got it up to 139 mph.

In the race, Freddie finished sixth and qualified for the Champion 100-Mile-An-Hour Club. The man from the East Coast was Frank Del Roy, today the head of the Speedway technical staff. The man from the West Coast was George Bignotti, who this year is trying for his sixth 500 victory. Wilt's Got It UNIONDALE, N.Y. Wilt Chamberlain grabs the rebound away from American Basketball Association All-Star Artis Cilmore last night during the ABA-NBA All-Star Came at Nassau Coliseum.

The NBA won the game, 106-104. AP. No Grant Charge Til There's Room OPEN SATURDAY MAY 278 A.M. TO 6 P.M. CLOSED MONDAY MAY 29TH FOR MEMORIAL DAY LEON TAILORING CO.

It wasn't the game of the decade or game of the year. And perhaps, somewhere on a playground yesterday, there was a better game played. But as Debusschere said, "It was interesting for the fans. It was close, and a good presentation of basketball. They got to see everything they came to see." Commissioner Kennedy didn't want to see any of it.

He threatened the NBA players with suspensions and fines Wednesday and said participation in the game would be a violation of their contract. He said he would fine the players 809 N. Delaware Phone 634-8559 WELCOME VISITORS! Dallas Chaps Plan Indoor Sports Arena 4 Why not shop DALLAS (AP) The major stockholders of the Dallas Chaparrals of the American It's an old Speedway cliche, but Jerry Grant doesn't intend to win tomorrow's 500-Mile Race in the first lap. Grant is driving the Mystery Eagle, which is the fourth fastest car in the race. However, instead of starting on the inside of the second row Grant will take the green flag from the outside of the fifth row.

In one of several peculiarities of this year's qualifying, Jerry didn't get into the No. 48 purple car of Dan Gurney until Friday before the second weekend of, time trials. But when his chance came he put his foot on the throttle and turned in a remarkable 189.294 miles per hour average, with one lap above 191 mph. Still it was good only for 15th place. "I want to be exceptionally careful through the slower traffic," the former University of Washington football player said.

"The initial laps are the bad laps. All of the adrenalin is pumping into the drivers' systems. Some have brain-fade. Some calm down after a few laps, some a few more. You take a risk charging through the slower pack." Grant, a veteran of five races, will be Bobby Unser's teammate.

He drove for Gurney in 1967 and calls it "the biggest mistake of my career" when he left All American Racers. "It's a real pleasure to follow orders again," he ex In the race the orders will be coming on a two-way radio system from the pits. "It is the first time I ever had the privilege of having a two-radio," he said. "Basically, I will be in contact with my crew chief and Daniel and follow their instructions. I worked with Bobby Sunday and I think it is fantastic.

It always has been difficult for me to pick up the pit board information, especially when I was racing in a pack. It (the radio) is a definite asset." Heat could be a problem tomorrow and Grant, who, at 6-foot-3, 206 pounds is one of the biggest drivers, is prepared for that eventuality. Instead of the usual bottle of Gatorade, he will employ a more sophisticated system. "I have a container tank under my legs and it becomes a part of the seat," he explained. "It's going to be water, I don't drink it, I just like to keep my mouth moist.

I perspire heavily." Grant returned to the Speedway this May with a slimmed down frame and a new seriousness about racing. "I'm in the best condition and have the best attitude I've ever had here," he said. "I have the strongest desire to go racing I've ever had in my life." Last year Jerry was bumped from the field by rookie Sam Posey, who later also was bumped. His only USAC race was at Milwaukee, where he finished 15th. Basketball Association, seeking a National Hockey League fran chise, have announced a plan to build their own indoor sports Joe Frazier's untouched appearance, Ron Stander's stitches tell story.

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Adults $5.00 Children Under 12 FREE STORE claimed. seemed to work up only a slight sweat. "He was a very tough opponent. I thought he was stronger than George Chuvalo or Oscar Bonavena." 'The champion, who came out of a job in a Philadelphia packing plant in 1961 to seek his fortune in the ring, said he was pleased with the effort. "I needed this kind of work," said Frazier.

"I was more pleased with this effort than what I did aeninst Dan, GUN DEPT. See our large collection ol all typo ol iportlng guns A called the first round even, but thereafter Frazier's speed told. The champion began to score heavily to the body in the second round, bloodied Stander in the third and then reeled him a couple of times in a slugfest fourth round. "Those cuts were getting deeper and deeper, there was no doubt about stopping it," said ring doctor Jack Lewis of Omaha. "There was no objection from the Stander corner." Afterwards Lewis used 17 stitches to close four wounds on Stander's face and the challenger also a broken nose.

"I am sorry I let a lot of people down," said the weeping Stander afterwards. His right eye was puffed shut. "I did my best, but Frazier is the greatest," said Stander, who now is 23-2-1 in his pro career. It was the first time OUR ANNUAL 500 SALE LARGEST SELECTION OF BRAND NAMES IN SPORTING GOODS ANYWHERE! a 1 eT stopped Turf OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier proved last night he also deserved the nickname "Butcher" just as much as battered and vanquished challenger Ron Stander.

Unbeaten Frazier retained his world title by stopping a game, but bloodied Stander in a bout that will go into the record books as a fifth-round knockout. After an even first round, Frazier battered the 27-year-old unranked Stander, who was dubbed the "Bluffs Butcher," with a savage body attack and turned his face into a bloody mask. "He was surely a game puncher," offered the un-scarred Frazier after his fourth successful title defense. The victory boosted his pro record to 29-0, including 25 knockout victories. Stander, a local favorite from nearby Council Bluffs, Iowa, came out aggressively and slugged with the champion on even terms in the opening round.

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