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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1981
Page
6
Johnny Campo, trainer of Pleasant Colony, talks with reporters after guiding the Belmont hopeful through a week of Derby and Preakness coverage. He relaxes with standardbreds, movies, and parties as the horse gains weight and confidence ahead of the Belmont Stakes.
Gaver plans to start Woodchopper against Pleasant Colony in the Belmont Stakes on June 6 aiming to upset the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner. Woodchopper faces entry uncertainty with Television Studio Banner Gala and Grey Adorn not guaranteed. Gaver says the one and a half mile Belmont offers the best chance yet, noting Pleasant Colony has been beaten before and Woodchopper has stamina to tire rivals.
In Pimlico results Woodchopper finished 11th as Bramazon Farm’s Television Studio eyes Sheridan Stakes at Arlington Park after skipping the Preakness. Belmont fate may hinge on Saturday’s Sheridan and trainer Basile awaits owner Waldheim’s final call. Banner Gala’s Belmont entry remains uncertain after medication led to scratch. Greg Adorn is not entering Belmont following Peter Pan disappointment.
Gaylord Perry earns his 293rd victory with eight strong innings despite a rough start by Fernando Valenzuela who lasted only 3 2/3 innings. Perry drove in two runs with a fourth inning single as Atlanta built a 7-1 lead, Dodgers rallying briefly but Dodgers lost 9-4.
The MLB players and owners extended the strike deadline after a last minute deal. Judge Werker delayed a strike while the NLRB seeks a preliminary injunction with a hearing set for next Wednesday in Rochester New York. Orioles third baseman Doug DeCinces and Phillies catcher Bob Boone spoke on possible outcomes depending on the court ruling.
Gene Autry announced that Gene Mauch will take over as manager of the California Angels after the firing of Jim Fregosi. Autry said Mauch initially refused but accepted after being told the Angels would insist on a change, with three teams already seeking discussions about Mauch.
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