Berkshire Downs Racing Likely Canceled For 1970 Fair Week
Massachusetts Racing Commission announced Berkshire Downs may drop 1970 racing unless a lease with Berkshire Properties is agreed. The Berkshire County Fair plans to run September events, but reduced parimutuel handles and higher lease demands threaten to end racing at the fair.
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Cubs Seek Good Omen With 11th Straight Win
The Chicago Cubs kept a historic run alive by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 10 to 11th straight win tying a 1945 mark. Clemente tripled, Hank Aguirre fielded a key rundown and Phil Regan finished the game as Chicago extended its hot streak amid other NL results and a rainout in Montreal.
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Alouettes Sign Three Wyoming Stars in CFL Moves
In Montreal the Alouettes added three University of Wyoming players Jim Barrows Denis Devlin and Tommy Tucker to their roster. The Senators signed 34 year old pitcher Pedro Ramos from six major league clubs after a 4 4 record with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati last season. President Nixon reportedly urged Ramos toward the Senators amidst a flurry of moves by CFL teams adding Wyoming alumni including Pierre Desjardins Vic Washington Tom Wilkinson and Len Sparks with Ottawa Montreal Toronto and Calgary clubs involved.
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Swoboda Defends $40,000 Mets Contract Amid Criticism
New York star Ron Swoboda says his $40,000 deal reflects more than numbers. He admits some worry his raise was excessive but insists the figures represent wins and the man behind them. Cecili Swoboda supports him, urging calm as he reflects on his Mets career and spirit.
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Garrison Wins Lebanon Opener at Lebanon Valley Speedway
Hudson driver Doug Garrison captured the 35 lap Sportsman main event at Lebanon Valley Speedway, taking $1000 first prize with an early lead and holding off rivals. Johnny DuBell won the Limited Sportsman feature, as Hulbert Townley and Schoonmaker took heat wins, with Purdy, Anthanas and Maxwell among top finishers as a weekend triple header looms.
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Knicks Fall In Close Playoff Opener At Lakers
Wilt Chamberlain watched part of the film study before the game and then helped Los Angeles edge New York 105 103 as Jerry West sealed it with two late free throws. West led with 34 points while Reed scored 29 for the Knicks who battled but were outscored in the second half by the Lakers. The series moves to Los Angeles for games three and four with a potential fifth game set for Monday May 3 in New York.
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Penguins Pace Getting Dizzy in NHL Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins, after two straight playoff-less seasons, reached the post season and finished second in the Western Division behind the St. Louis Blues. They swept the Oakland Seals in the cup quarterfinals, and the semifinal series against the Blues was tied 2-2 after four games.
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