Oscar Robertson fuels Bucks to 3-0 lead over Bullets
In Milwaukee, Oscar Robertson sparked a 107 99 win as the Bucks lead the NBA Finals 3-0. Lew Alcindor and Bobby Dandridge praised Robertson after his third period surge. Earl Monroe of the Bullets blamed fatigue and lack of emotion from the Knicks series, saying a supershooting night was needed. Both teams head to Baltimore for Game Four with Bucks seeking the title.
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Milwaukee, Wis
UPI
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Milwaukee Bucks
Bullets
Bucks
Oscar Robertson
Robertson
Oscar
Lew Alcindor
Bobby Dandridge
Dandridge
Baltimore
Earl Monroe
Monroe
Knicks
Alcindor
Civic Center
NBA
Siebert Pitches Strong as Red Sox Top Brewers 10 3
Carl Yastrzemski drove in three as Boston rolled to a 10-3 win over Milwaukee behind Sonny Siebert who improved to 4-0. Siebert also hit a solo homer, while the Red Sox built a 4-1 lead by the second inning and sealed it with a five-run burst in the sixth. In other AL action Oakland edged Baltimore 5-4, Cleveland beat Kansas City 2-1 in 10 innings, and Washington beat Minnesota 4-3.
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Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Carl Yastrzemski
Sonny Siebert
Jim Lonborg
Sox
Yastrzemski
Boston
Milwaukee Brewers
Siebert
Brewers
Oakland
Baltimore
Cleveland
Kansas City
Washington
Minnesota
Tommy Davis
Bert Campaneris
Orioles
Sal Bando
Don
Paul Casanova
Tommie McCraw
Record Derby field swells as 21 hopefuls eye Derby glory
Louisville reporters noted a near record Derby entry pool with 21 horses listed for the 97th Kentucky Derby. A record 220 nominations boosted by a $1000 entry fee push the race toward a $189000 purse, with $146500 to the winner. Canonero II is the lone proven mile and a quarter test among the likely starters.
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Twist the Axe
Eastern Fleet
Bold and Able
Royal Leverage
Jim French
Unconscious
List
Bold Reason
Sole Mio
Vegas Vic
Helio Rise
Knight Counter
Barbizon Streak
Tribal Line
Saigon Warrior
Jrs
Arrowhead
Canonero II
Canonero
Venezuela
Kentucky Derby facts and figures 1875 1971
Louisville based roundup lists Derby records from 1875 to 1971. Highlights include Northern Dancer’s 1964 2:00 flat win as the youngest Derby champion, multiple fast times, largest and smallest fields, and total winners by color. It covers owners Calumet Farm and E R Bradley, trainers Ben Jones, top jockeys Arcaro and Hartack, notable apprentices, Diane Crump as the only female rider, and notable payouts and weather notes.
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Louisville
UPI
Canada
Decidely
Pround Clarion
Burgoo King
Tip
Ben Jones
Lawrin
Whirlaway
Pensive
Citation
Ponder
Hill Gail
Eddie Arcaro
Bill Hartack
Arcaro
Hoop, Jr
Hartack
Iron Liege
Venetian Way
Decidedly
Northern Dancer
Majestic Prince
Isaac Murphy
Willie Shoemaker
Major League leaders in home runs and RBIs and pitching notes
National League home run leaders include Stargell Ptt 11 Aaron Atl Bench Cin Cepeda Atl Colbert SD and Bonds SF 6. American League leaders Oliva Minne White NY and Bando Oak 5 with seven tied at 4. National League RBIs feature Stargell Ptt 26 Aaron Mays Torre Colbert. AL leaders Killebrew Minn 20 Yastrzemski Bos 19 Northrup Det 18 Johnson Balt and Bando Oak 17. Pitching NL Upshaw At 5 1 Seaver NY 40 Carlton StL 41 nine tied at 3. AL Blue Oak 5 1 McNally Balt Siebert Bos 4 0 Lolich Det 4 2 nine tied at 3.
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Siebert
Lolich
McKay
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Garr
Staub
Mont
Stigell
Pitt
Cash
Millan
Davis
SF Mota
Murcer
Bfrd
Ystzik
Jonson
Balt Schaal
Unser
Wash
Stargell Walks to Bat Wins It for Pirates
Willie Stargell and Roberto Clemente led Pittsburgh to a 7-5 win over Los Angeles after manager Walt Alston chose to pitch to Stargell with two outs and a runner on second. Stargell belted a 400-foot homer off the centerfield fence to seal the game while Clemente had earlier produced four RBIs. Alston defended his decision, noting Clemente’s strong hitting and O'Brien’s past strikeout of Stargell. The day’s NL results saw New York routed St. Louis 9-1 and Cincinnati beat San Diego 6-5, among other late games.
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UPI
Willie Stargell
Walt Alston
Alston
Bob O’brien
Roberto Clemente
Stargell
Clemente
O’brien
Willie
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Houston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Montreal
Ed Kranepool
Gil Hodges
Mets
Cards
Kranepool
Tony Perez
Dick Kelley
Cincinnati
San Diego
Johnny Bench
Lee May
Reds
Cesar Geronimo
Phils
Roger Freed
Ron Stone
George Foster
Bills
Major League Standings and Results Summary
Baseball standings and results from Wednesday show Boston defeating Milwaukee 10 to 3. Other games include Washington beating Minnesota 4 to 3 in extras, Detroit 2, Kansas City 1 in 10 innings, Oakland 5, Baltimore 4, and Cleveland 3, California 2 in night contests.
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