Twins Rally For 5-2 Win Narrowing Standings
The Minnesota Twins edged Kansas City 5-2 as Joe Bonikowski pitched six hits and five strikeouts over five innings. Rich Rollins supplied key hits as Minnesota climbed to second, one game behind the New York Yankees, who shut out Cleveland 4-0 to maintain first place. Boston beat Detroit 5-4, Chicago topped Los Angeles 8-4, and Baltimore crushed Washington 12-5.
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Four Emerge As Choices At Belmont
NEW YORK AP The Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park Saturday features seven 3 year olds in a 1 1 4 mile race with a purse of 152 050 and a winner’s share of 108 300. The leading contenders are Decidedly Greek Money Jaipur and Crimson Satan with Admiral s Voyage Vimy Ridge and David K also viewed as threats. Weather forecast partly cloudy warm with no rain until night. an expected 50 000 in attendance and CBS coverage from 3 30 p m EST. All jockeys have Belmont experience.
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Arnie Palmer Struggles in Classic Round. Brewer Leads
Arnold Palmer shot 73 amid a lingering cold as Gary Brewer led the $100,000 Classic at Upper Montclair Country Club with 66. Gene Littler and Earl Stewart followed one stroke back, while Jack Nicklaus and others posted 68s and 69s in a tense first round. The field will be cut after today's second round to the low half plus four amateurs.
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New Zealander Murray Halberg Aims For Records Tonight
In Houston 10,000 spectators are expected at the seventh annual Meet of Champions as Murray Halberg of New Zealand competes in the three mile and 5,000 meter races. He holds the world two mile and three mile records and plans to challenge the 5,000 meter world record.
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