Belmont Stakes Preview Stirs 3-Year-Old Contenders
The 107th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park June 7 faces Foolish Pleasure and Master Derby as top contenders. An eight horse field includes Avatar Diablo Prince Thou Art Singh Honey Mark and Sarsar with Ruffian noted for past dominance. The race tests stamina over 14. for the Triple Crown hopefuls amid Derby and Preakness form.
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Belmont Park
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Belmont
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Foolish Pleasure
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Master Derby
Opyams
Helmont
Johnny Campo
Nis
Robert
Jersey Jetty
William Jeery
Sarsar
David Whiteley
Ruffian
LeRoy Jolley
Nikken
Jacinto Vasquez
Robert Lehmann
Dust Commander Eutt
Smiley Adams
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Pihl Takes Lead in NCAA Decathlon at Track Champs
BYU athlete Lume Pihl surged to the top at the NCAA Track and Field Championships with a meet record 4 136 points after winning the shot put and the 400 meters. He moved ahead as William Hancock of Southern Illinois fouled out in the long jump, with Crister Lathel and Aaron Alarotu among the top contenders as the five-event mark neared.
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Lea
Lume Pihl
Brigham Young Sea Mert
Hihmeter
Oregon
Craig Brigham
Hibl
Sarden
Hib
NCAS
File
William Hancock
Southern Illinois
Wrigham
Christer Lathel
BYU
Alen Mramlin
Maryland
Aaron Alarotu
Winni
Sean
Pele Returns to Cosmos in 4.7 Million Deal
The New York Cosmos offer of 4.7 million dollars to Pele marks a lucrative return, reversing a career steeped in Brazil’s football culture. Despite government resistance in 1962 and 1970 World Cup glory, Pele’s signing signals a major move for American soccer and reinforces his status as a national icon. The saga recalls his Santos tenure, World Cup milestones, and the lure of playing in the United States.
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Suvertus Club
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Pele
Mexico
Tele
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New York Cosmos
Pete
New York
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Maracana
Sweden
Stockhom
Peletras
Germany
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Ife
Brant
Braz
Trandalls Island
Manhattan
Cosmos
Pele Des
United States
Rosemary Chothi
Kelly Christina
Pate falters in British match at Royal Liverpool links
HOYLAKE England UPI Jerry Pate reigning US amateur champion suffers a second round loss to 7 year old Brsten Neville Chesses amid a rough nine hole on Royal Liverpool seaside course. Pate cites fatigue and lack of incentive after Walker Cup defeats. Other Walker Cup players posted wins as Jay Haas Dick Siderow and Vinnie Giles won while Burrs shocked Michael Brabner 6 4 early.
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England
UPI
Jerry Pate
Sudent
Perracula
Fla
Brsten Neville Chesses
Pate
Scraland
Liverpool
Chesses
Ea Mpsesralt Us
Stitek Gale
Tucson
Ariz
Brian Winteridge
Iecege Burns TI
Jay Haas
Dick Siderow
Johny Grace
Vinnie Giles
Burrs
Port Washington
N.Y
Haas
Winston Satem
N.C
Tome
Peter McKiloy
Siderowf
Grace
Giles
Siderowt
Westport
Conn
John Rhodes
Fort Worth
John Moffatt
Tom Ippon
Richmond
Speed
Foreign players on rise in baseball draft says Pirates scout
Harding Peterson, Pittsburgh Pirates director of scouting, warned in the run up to the summer draft that American players may be priced out as foreign imports offer better mileage at lower costs. He cited college-coach pressure and foreign talent from Italy France and South Africa as key factors. He noted 17 of 24 clubs have set up cross border scouting to identify top U.S. athletes and predicted only a fraction of drafted players will earn top rewards.
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Peter Peterson
Pittsburgh Pirates
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France
South Africa
United States
NHL am draft highlights WHA stars and picks
The NHL draft spotlighted WHA stars including one eyed defenseman and top junior leaguers. New York Rangers chose Wayne Dillon and Pat Price for Islanders. Bridgman and Dean listed among early picks. Buffalo stunned with Greg Neeld’s selection despite disability.
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UPI
World Hockey Association
Natonal Hockey League
New York
WIA
Rangers
Wayne Dillon
Torotto Toros
Islanders
Pat Price
Federal rules aim at equalizing sports face backlash
Washington officials announced Title IX standards to ensure equal treatment in athletics across colleges and schools. The NCAA and AIAW criticized the rules, predicting potential impacts on revenues, program viability, and restructuring timelines.
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Caspar W. Weinberger
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Association For Intercollegiate Athletics For
House
James Oisra
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Uus
Michael Sprat
NCAA
AIAW
Capus
Weinberger
Cecotto May Miss 750 cc Round in FIM Tico Series
Venezuelan motorcycle champion Johnny Cecotto may skip the next FIM Tico race in Mettet Belgium to focus on the world 350 title. Rivals Giacomo Agostini and Harry Fa ere Boout challenge, with Cecotto prioritizing safety and preparation for Assen.
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Johnny Cecotto
Mettet
Belgium
Giacomo Agostini
Britain
Harry Fare E Boout
Cecotto
Assen
Shilland
Yamaha
Capitals trade for veterans to bolster lineup
Capitals ship their No 1 draft pick to the Stanley Cup champion Flyers to acquire center Hill Clement, defenseman Don McLean, and Philadelphia’s top choice. GM Milt Schmidt says Clement gives immediate value and championship potential while Flyers GM Keith Allen notes timing. details of players’ previous totals are noted.
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Calgary Cowboys
Taltan
Rangers
Toronto
Fhllon
Price
Islanders
Frice
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Mel Bridgman
Victoria
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Bridgman
Hill Clement
Don McLean
Washington Capitals
Washington
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Clement
Milt Schmidt
Schmidt
Gement
Tricratericatceneries
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Keith Alien
Nobdy
Peter O'Malley
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Clerist
Ube Flyers
Inara Tehis
Axe
Nith
McLaan
el Todas Lape Ie Tod
Wane
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