My Dad George Triumphs in Flamingo at Hialeah
At Hialeah Florida on Flamingo Stakes day the long shot My Dad George ridden by Ray Broussard overtook Iron Warrior late to win by a nose over Corn Off the Cob with Silent Screen fading. Curtis and McManus bred and trained the colt from Dark Star bloodlines, aiming for Derby glory.
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Hialeah
Fla
Sonny Werblin
Silent Screen
New York Jets
Werblin
Ernie Ladd
Joe Namath
French Alps
Liz Tippett
Sonny
Iron Warrior
Johnny Rotz
Rotz
George
Broadway Theater
Raymond Morse Curtis
Curtis
Coconut Grove
Kiss Me
Kate
Saratoga
Bud McManus
McManus
George D. Widener
Bert Mulholland
Dark Star
Native Dancer
Gray
George A. Cavanaugh, Jr
Pinecrest Farm
Ocala
Jim
France
Ray Curtis
Ray
Cowdin
Belmont
Dad George
Garden State
My Dad George
Ray Broussard
Broussard
Louisiana
Stan Smith Captures Indoor Tennis Title
Stan Smith, hampered by illness early, won the 69th U S Lawn Tennis Association indoor championship in Hampton. He defeated Tomas Koch of Brazil 6-3 6-2 7-5 to claim the top prize of 4000 dollars and paired with Arthur Ashe to take the doubles crown 15-13 6-3 over Nastase and Tiriac.
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Hampton
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Smith
Tomas Koch
Brazil
Arthur Ashe
Richmond
1970 ABC Tournament Set for Knoxville March 7 to May 17
The 1970 ABC tournament in Knoxville Tennessee is scheduled to run from March 7 through May 17. Organizers chair the event and expect participation from multiple teams across divisions. Local venues will host rounds and finals amid regional interest.
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ABC
Knoxville
Tenn
Bwamazon Farm Plans Five Horse Trials Start
Trainer Jack Carter of Bwamazon Farm Stables plans five entries for the Aiken Trials including TV Rerun and Rapine with a filly and a 2 year old. After trials the yard ships to Keenland Kentucky joining Maryland horses for 26 head total as plans call for 1970 racing in Maryland and New Jersey. Carter praises Aiken Training Track and hopes to return next fall for another winter.
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Jack Carter
Bwamazon Farm
Aiken
Carter
Bramazon Farm
Keenland
Kentucky
Maryland
New Jersey
Lexington
Ken
Clark Hill
Lindy's Pride to Race in Europe After U S Start
Harness racing star Lindy's Pride to begin 1970 campaign on May 2 at Liberty Bell Park Philadelphia and then ship to Europe in late May to race in Munich and Stockholm. Trainer Howard Beissinger aims to test the 3-year-old champion against top European trotters before his 4-year-old season.
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Pompano Beach
Fla
Lindy
Liberty Bell Park
Philadelphia
Howard Beissinger
Europe
Beissinger
Lindy Stables
Lindenhurst
America
Munich
Germany
Stockholm
Sweden
Yankees Manager Sees Munson As Standout Catcher Prospect
Yankees coach Ralph Houk endorses Thurman Munson as the No 1 catcher goal due to his hitting arm and defense. Munson, 22, joined late last season and showed promise with .256 in 26 games, plus strong defense. The club builds around young talent as it aims to climb from fifth in the AL East.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Thurman Lee Munson
Ralph Houk
Munson
Houk
Birdie Tebbets
Binghamton
Syracuse
Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Petty Says Retirement Not In His Plans After Big Win
Richard Petty, 32, winner of 708000 in 10 years, says retirement hasn’t crossed his mind after taking the Carolina 500 at North Carolina Motor Speedway. He earned 18215 for the victory, surviving spins and a near wreck to finish more than three miles ahead of Cal Yarborough. The race drew 38000 fans as Petty piloted a blue Plymouth with a nose cone and stabilizer.
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Rockingham
N. C
Richard Petty
Lee Petty
Petty
Cal Yarborough
Mercury
North Carolina Motor Speedway
Randleman
Indians Romp To 5th Track Title At Conference Meet
William and Mary dominated the Southern Conference indoor meet in Lexington Virginia posting wins in the first two events and collecting points in 15 of 16 events to capture their fifth consecutive title. The Indians scored 106 points to Furman 48 and East Carolina 47 with host Virginia Military Institute next at 22.
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Lexington
William and Mary's Indians
Indians
Furman
East Carolina
William and Mary
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Red Smith
Little Angel
Bramazon Farm Stables
Cream de la Cream
Bob Gagnon
Kilbey
Lindy’s Pride
Lindy Farms
Frank
Fred
Joe
Leo Lomangino
Guy Antoniaci
Long Island
Lomanginos
Antoniacis
Hanover Shoe Farms
Will
Pompano Park
Hawthorne Race Course
Chicago
Jack Nicklaus
Peanen
Ohio Promotions, Inc
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
Peewee
Sedlaccek Stables
Virginia Military
Souther Bell
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