45s Lose 7 2 In Finale in Pirates Clash at Colt Stadium
Houston trails Pirates as three sixth inning errors doom a Sunday finale. Norm Larker puts Houston ahead early. Rob erto Clemente struggles for Pittsburgh. Jim Golden fires a two hitter, first shutout of the Bucs this season, as Pittsburgh sweeps the series and climbs in the standings. Craft and team prepare for a Cincinnati series on the road.
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Gentile Says He Is a Lousy Hitter Despite Big Year
Baltimore's Jim Gentile defends his hitting, calling himself a lousy hitter while noting a .202 average and 46 home runs this season. He cites luck and persistence as he helps Baltimore split with Washington, while Cleveland and New York win and Minnesota narrows the gap.
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Casper Wins Speedway Open With Record 264
Indy recap: Billy Casper dominates Speedway Open posting a record 264 total to win $50,000 in prize money. Five others shatter the old 270 mark as Tony Ford fades to 277. Bayer and Steelsmith finish strong, Bayer 265, Steelsmith 265, with Crampton and Collins tied for fourth at 268. Ragan earns sixth at 269.
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$600000 Race Prize Headline Weekend Horse Races
The Associated Press notes added money totaling upwards of $600000 across Aqueduct, Garden State Park, and Belmont Park as major turf stars race in Memorial Day and Jersey Derby weekends. Kelso makes a seasonal debut in the Met at a mile, Carry Back and Merry Ruler bid for division glory, while Jersey Derby contenders include Roman Line and Jaipur among 11 three year olds. Meadow Stable’s Cicada targets the fillies Triple Crown leg and Coaching Club American Oaks June 23. Outsiders shine in last weekend’s top races with Cadiz winning $121,400 Californian and Pepper Patch taking the Top Flight Handicap at Aqueduct.
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