Speedway Flyer, Volume 38, Number 19, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 May 1970 — Page 1

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VOLUME XXXVIII

FASTEST FIELD EVER SET FOR "500”

Officers Graduate From The Police Academy

Patrolmen Leslie W. Stamm and Dennis R. Pitcher of the Speedway Police Department are members of the third graduating class of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Patrolmen Stamm and Pitcher were accepted as members of the class on the recommendation of Speedway’s Chief of Police, Robert L. Copeland. Graduation ceremonies were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, at Whlttenberger Auditorium, Memorial Union Building, Indiana University, Bloomington, marking the completion of an Intensive six-week training course for county and local police officers.

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Seventy-six city, town, and county police officers from venty-one departments throughout Indiana were selected to attend the third session. These men have completed course work and field problems that have acquainted them with the most modern skills and techniques available to law enforcement. The six-week course Included coverage In such areas as criminal and traffic law and procedure, fingerprinting, accident

Future Races On Saturday

To conform to Federal Holiday laws and an act passed by the 1969 General Assembly Tony Hulman, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced that beginning with the 1971 509 mile race the races will be held on the last Saturday In May. A spokesman for Hulman said that the Speedway management decided to set the time of the race for the Saturday before Memorial Day largely because of the possibility of a rain-out. If the race should be postponed from Saturday this year

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Investigation, catastrophe control, blockades, civil disorder control, police-community relations, use of firearms, and modern techniques of police laboratory work. Herman H. Freed, Executive Director of the Academy, commented that the third session of the Academy has again been most helpful as It has provided opportunity for the evaluation of curriculum, instructional techniques, equipment and physical facility needs, if the State of Indiana Is to have Its own Law Enforcement Academy In the future. Freed commended the graduates on their enthusiasm shown

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throughout the school and their desire to return to their communities and counties better prepared to serve law enforcement In today’s complex society. He further commented that the total upgrading of police services depends upon each officer from every department receiving a comprehensive course of Instruction while away from his normal duties and In an atmosphere that Is conductive to learning.

It could be re-run on either Sunday at noon or even on Monday. With the new holiday law race fans will always benefit from a three-day holiday week-end which would ease the rush of returning home from the classic. If the Speedway, as anticipated, follows the policy of running the race on the Saturday before Memorial Day the race could fall as early In the month as May 2Sth. Which would mean the first week-end of qualifications would be on May 9th and 10th.

THURSDAY, MAY 28,1970

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A triple threat party was held last week at the home of Speedway High School senior, Judy Rumbough. The event honored her 17th birthday, Judy Speer’s four day trip to the U.N., and Donna Sanders up and coming trip to Mexico as an exchange student. Those attending are (front row

Prolo Sponsors Fun-Filled Event by Marty Jordan

One of the most exciting and fun filled events In years took place on the Speedway Golf Course Monday, when the first annual Proto “500” Ladles Golf Tournament got under way around 9:00 a.m. Wives of the drivers, mechanics, car owners and members of the press arrived under threatening sky’s, some to play their first tee shot ever, and “Wallah” the clouds parted and the sun came out to shine on one and all. Our five-some Included Mary Faulkner, Esther Vukovlch, Kathleen Meyers, Orlena Bagoshlan, and myself. Between us we shared two carts of clubs and a strong desire to hide.

Cm! Defense Siren Tested Monthly

The Speedway Civil Defense Siren will be tested the First (1) of each month Promptly at 7:00 P.M. by activating the “TAKE COVER” button for a 3 minute wavering sound. This Signal will be used to take cover In case of actual Hostile Aircraft or Missile Attack.

Vacation School At St. Andrew's

“ God and My Life” will be the theme of Vacation Church School at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 5700 Crawfordsvllle Road, held June 15-19th. 3 Years-Kindergarten will meet 9-11:30 A.M. Grades 1 and 2 will meet 9 A.M.-2:30 P.M. (Grades 1 and 2 must bring their own sack lunch and all children below

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Pictured above is Tom Smith receiving the Purple Heart medal for injuries received On May 6, LZ Ross, near DaNang, Vietnam, was hit by 20 round of enemy mortar fire. Two of the rounds landed outside of Tom Smith’s tent. Injuring

Right off the bat Mary Faulkner decided that the t<v*s offered by Champion Spark Plug were to small for her so she positioned her ball on an over turned cold drink 9 up and swurg away. Orlena Bagoshian, who hadn’t played the game In over 5 years began to get the touch again about the third hole and Kathleen Meyers, when she connected, really slammed her shots towards home. Esther Vukovlch managed to lose some balls, work up a blister on her gloveless hand and ruin a new pair of shoes in the wet grass. As far as my game was concerned, I had one really great

The ALL CLEAR will be sounded at 7:10 P.M. by pushing the “ALERT” button. This Is the Public Alert Signal and means for the Citizens to turn on T.V. or radio for more Information on a possible tornado. In case of actual emergency,

the third grade will please bring one package of Kool-Aid and two dozen cookies on the first day.) Grades 3,4, 5, 6 will meet 9 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Day Camp at Eagle Creek. (Bring own sack lunch and drink and meet at the Church at 9:00 A.M.) Registrations should be In by May 31. A ’Registration Fee* of $1.50 must accompany Reg-

two bays very seriously. The boys will return to the States and be hospitalized for approximately six months. Tom received shrapnel wounds in the thigh, knee and side. He is recovering aboard hospital ship UJSJS. Sanctuary. ■ Tom is tta ida of Mrs. and

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left to right) Judy Rumbough, Nancy Beer, Terry Mitchell, and Cindy Mcßoberts, (Back row) Margaret Geuou, Jenny Speer, Donna Sanders, Susan Love Ann Hutchison, Joyce Burns, and Senora Gutierrez.

shot on #6 but two gremlins in a golf cart, Mom Unser and Shirley Waddle, brought my ball back with the explanation that I was penalized one stroke for driving to well. After six holes, about 5 more than most of the gals planned to play, the happy, sun tanned group returned to the Speedway Motel for refreshments and lunch. Proto Tool Vice-president, Phil Keables and tournament chairman, Nickle Taylor passed out a host of really lovely gifts with some appropriate comments on the scores and manner of golf played and I doubt If the Motel has rocked with such applause and laughter In many a

the Final Public All Clear will be given by the Civil Defense Director by Radio or T. V. Broadcast. The Civil Defense Director will make arrangement for the Speedway Firemen to be alerted by phone during the night hours when the bell may not be heard, In case of actual emergency.

lstration. Parking Ordinance Effective May 25, 1970, the Speedway Police Department began strict enforcement of Ordinance 10.12.140 reference Parking on the Wrong Side of the Street. All violators will be given $2.00 traffic tickets.

Mrs. Paul “Snuffy** Smith, 1739 DeSota Lane, Speedway. Tom’s Service address is: mua Thomas L* Smith; 852 70 51; HAS Company, BAS J/7; Ist Marine Division; FPO San Francisco, California 96002.

moon. The comment heard all around was “lets do It again next year.” I’ll lay you odds that many of our non golfers of this year will return for the 2nd annual with a few lessons under their stylish belts and a cart of clubs of their very own.

The "Moment Of Truth"

The Spanish call it un momenta de verdad confrontation of the skill, experience and supreme courage of the Matador with the raging Airy of the Mura Bull. By all standards, this should be the ultimate of the Sporting Spectacle Man, pitting his life against an awesome foe. But the tarnishing stain of dishonesty touches even the bull ring. Not too many years ago the Spanish government had to step in and stop the practice of shaving the tips of the bull horns, leaving the sensitive ends exposed and leaving the bull with much less desire to wield his normally dagger-like weapons. What sport hasn’t sullied by the corroding touch of the cheat, the gambler, the “fixer”? How many fans have been cheated by what they thought'was a fair contest in this world of what we call “sport**, a world supposedly based on that sacred precept we refer to as “honest competition”? Certainly not - “rassling” or, boxing. The Black Scot Scandal forever left a pall over an American institution considered as wholesome as apple pie. Even the “money gods” of Pro Football have skirted the fringes of the nefarious world at the gambler. The point shavers of Pro Basketball are still paying the price for contaminating that fine sport. At the most respected horse tracks around the country, the “feed” or “hay** race, arranged so that an ower down on his hick, can pay his bill, are considered no more than a necessary eveL Is there any place where the stench of the “fix** has never permeated? Is there any area of uncontaminatod ecology left hi the professional sporting world? It happens at &M|y. You have to understand something about Indy. It’s not just a race. It’s a world of its own that comes to life on May Ist, living and breathing asa separate, sovereign state until May 31st when it slips hack into a dormant hibernation for another year. Indy is a way of life. The citizens of Toqy Hulman’s world are not just visitors or a group of competitors meeting for a sports event to compete, shaking hands and perhaps never meeting again. When they enter the gates on May Ist they are entering their home away from home; their “other life”. Here they work, sweat and strive under agonizing pressures. Yet, what is

Veteran drivers in cars powered by turbocharged Ford and Offenhauser engines dominate the test field which is poised for the start of the 54th annual Indianapolis 500-mile race at noon (EDT) Saturday. It will be the 25th Interantional speed classic under the direction of Speedway President Tony Hulman and most members of the racing fraternity regard this year's event as one of the most wide-open battles of the last decade. All three front row driversinduding A.J.Fqyt, who will he seeking an unprecedented fourth “Indy” victory-averaged better than 170 miles an hour on their official time trail; but they'll be hard pressed by such other former winners as Mario Andretti and Body Unser. Boyy’s younger brother, Al, who missed the 1969 race because of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, has turned in the fastest practice times as well as the fastest qualification time; but at least a dozen USAC veterans are rated as strong contenders for the winner's share of a purse which is expected to exceed SBOO,OOO. Andretti, the defending champion, set file present race re-

Speedway Reading Program

Again this summer—from June 15 through August 14, the boys and girls of Speedway will be participating in the Summer Recreational Reading Program at the Senior High School Library. Registration will be the week of June 15-19,1970. Those who register for the MAGIC CARPET READING CLUB and complete the reading of 15 books during the nine weeks will be issued a diploma during tee week of August 10-14,1970. There is no charge foi registration. Books which count in the CLUB must be: a. On stu-

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amazing, is the tremendous bond and the comradery that is an accepted fact; the skilled veteran spending his spare time showing a rookie the way around the track, the owner lending a car that is worth a fortune to an untried rookie so that he can pass his driver’s test. One revered veteran lost his life in the wreckage of a car that be was testing to help out a competitor. It is not uncommon to find one team lending a precious part to a competitor with mechanical troubles. Can you tell me of another sport where the participants give their equipment to a rival who, in a few hours, is goingto his damndest to beat you, particulary when you realize that $1,000,000 is at stake! The “500” has its detractors. They consist, mainly, of Journalists anxious to mate a quick buck lurid fantasies that catagorize the multitudes that come each year as bloodthirsty sadists, anxiously awaiting death and injury. Let’s face it. Any sport that captures the enthusiasm of a large following has its element of danger. Such journalists generally have sprat a total of one or two days at the track and have seen one race. They have never got to know the drivers or their teams and most certainly have failed to know the average fen whose devotion to the drivers goes beyond celebrity worship to the point of being “one of the family”. This group finds a sense of the morbid when widows or members of the femily of adr iver who has been killed, return year after year to Indianapolis or when the sons of these drivers take to the profession of their fallen fathers. What they can’t seem to understand is that here is where they belong. These are their friends, this is their community. Where else can they find better understanding of their loss without the heartbreaking banalities of spoken condolences. For many years a continued flurry of sniping came from another facet of racing, referred to rather cootemptously as the "sport ear crowd”. To them, Indy was just a series of left turns, not worthy of the skill of the European road racer. But the lure of the largest prise In sports brought them to hxiy. Among them were mm who quickly proved that they had a right to be ranked with the world's great driver ajack Brabham, Jackie name and the inconmarahto “Flying Sent” Jinuny Chur*.

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cord of 156,867 miles an hour last yer, including time spent in the pits on three stops for fuel. The rookie contingent this year is headed by NASCAR driver Donnie Allison, Rick Muther and Tony Adamowicz. All gates to the grounds will be opened at 6 a.m. Saturday and all race fans who have not yet purchased tickets will he welcome at the usual general admission charge of $5. Pre-race ceremonies will get under way at 10:30 a.m. with a parade of bands led by Purdue University's famous All-Amer-ica marching unit. Celebrities from the entertainment world will be introducedas they circle the track in their Oldsmobile convertibles and Mr. Holman's traditional command “Gentleman, Start Your Engines*’ will be made over the public address system as thousands of multicolored balloons float skyward after the singing of ‘ ’Back Home Again in Indiana.” Rodger Ward, a two-time winner of the “500," will lead the field across the starting line as driver of the handsome Oldsmobile 4-4-2 pace car with Mr. Hulman and Astronaut Pete Conrad as his passengers.

dent’s own reading level, b. Not previously read by student, c. From tee collection in the Senior High School Library, d. Reported on briefly when returned. Come into tee Library through tee central entrance on the north side of tee Senior High School building. Bicycle riders are asked to park in tee blacktop area north of tee school, lust off 23th Street Wet swim suits should not be brought or worn Into the Library. READ THIS SUMMER!

Clark’s success spurred others to come hut the exodus has dwindled to a trickle. Only a few appeared this year and one quit even before qualifications - “It’s not my kind of track”. It was reminiscent of the world champion (quote-unquote) even today, years after his death is considered by many road race fens as being the greatest at them all, came to tody, took several tours of the circuit, got out of the car and was never seen again. Even Jimmy Clark, who captured the admiration and enthusiasm at the Indy race fens had something to learn about the “Brickyard”. To put it mildly, Jimmy Clark irritated the sportswriters and broadcasters and ruffled a few feather among the racing fraternity when, on his first Indy appearance, stated that he considered the month of preparation leading to the “500** a ridiculous waste of time, hi Europe he was accustomed to flying in a day or two before the race, qualifying, racing tits next day and flying out. The idea at so mucheffort far one race was ludicrous. That was the year that Clark, driving a car that was to be a prototype of all the cars at the "500” today, ran second to the now practically obsolete roadster, being driven by Parnell! Jonas like e man possessed. The next year, in a car fer-advaaced of any other creation on the track, Clark looked like a shoo-in. but the foreign made tires had winged him to scores of triumph on the road circuit could not stand up under the tortuous pounding and cams apart in chunks. One piece lodged in hia suspension and it collapsed. The dream feded tor another year ns Jimmy skillfully maneuvered down the straight-sway with one rear wheel dangling behind Uhs. n wounded animal. The next year when the track opened Jimmy Clark was one of the first drivers on file track. Ht won. After his win at bsdy. Clark was asked which track hi the world he considered the hardest to drive. His reply: Monaco end Indianapolis. Monaco, because It was one of the last road races that ran through the heart of the eity. with narrow streets —* ear bend taw turns. Indianapolis, because every second of that 500 miles, a driver mast exert hia utmost in skill courage end stamina, constantly riding on that thin W of dfeaster with no hhp. That, perhaps sums up the XCentlnusd to pane 4)