Canonero IT set to prove Derby win was not a fluke
Canonero II and trainer Juan Arias arrive at Pimlico for the Preakness Stakes facing 10 rivals. Rival trainers voice doubt about the Kentucky Derby victory while noting Canonero’s fever and tooth issues are resolved. Track conditions and muddy potential are discussed as hopes rise for a repeat performance in Baltimore.
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UPI
Baltimore, Md
Canonero II
Pimlico
Churchill Downs
Juan Arias
Arias
Jim French
Bold Reason
Eastern Fleet
Vegas Vic
Impetuosity
Caravan
Executioner
Limit To Reason
Sound Off
Royal J.D
Horn
Canonero
Gerry Lord
Reggie Cornell
George Poole
Cornell
Poole
Eric Guerin
Jocky
Hawks win 2 0 over Canadiens to lead series
Chicago Black Hawks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2 0 to take a 3 2 lead in the Stanley Cup series. Cliff Koroll and Dennis Hull scored with help from Mikita and Esposito in net as Montreal’s Ken Dryden faced strong checks. Mikita predicted a win in Montreal while Koroll credited a strong team effort.
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Esposito
Hawks
Chicago
UPI
Bobby Hull
Billy Reay
San Mikita
Montreal
Chicago Black Hawks
Montreal Candiens
Tony Esposito
Montreal Forum
Canadiens
Henri Richard
Cliff Koroll
Dennis Hull
Canadadiens
Cliff
Dennis
Koroll
Ken Dryden
Korell
Mikita
Hogan quits after disastrous 12th hole at Houston event
In Houston, Kermit Zarley led after a 67 in the opening round but incurred a two stroke penalty for hitting a loose impediment in a bunker. Ben Hogan withdrew on the 12th hole after a 9 at No 4 and reinjuring his knee. Ken Venturi also withdrew after a rough front nine.
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Houston
UPI
Kermit Zarley
Larry Hinson
Zarley
U.S. Golf Association
Joseph Dey
New York
PGA
Ben Hogan
Hawk
Ken Venturi
Hogan
Birds Bosox Mets Pirates in spring pennant race
United Press International notes early season action with Boston at Baltimore and New York at Pittsburgh as first place battles loom in the Eastern Leagues. Highlights include Vida Blue and Denny McLain in special matchups and Oakland’s Mike Epstein adapting after a late deal.
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Birds
Bosox
Mets
Pirates
Abner Doubleday
Alexander Cartwright
New York
Milwaukee
Oakland
Kansas City
Baltimore
Boston
Pittsburgh
Vida Blue
Denny McLain
Washington
Detroit
Orioles
Red Sox
Jim Palmer
Sonny Siebert
Jerry Koosman
Bob Johnson
Mike Epstein
Jim Hunter
Blue
Epstein
League standings Thursday results and schedules
A list of Thursday results and upcoming pitching matchups across the league. Teams include New York Boston Chicago Oakland Kansas City Philadelphia Atlanta Montreal St Louis Houston Los Angeles San Francisco with notable pitchers noted for each night game.
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New York
Oakland
Kansas
Baltimore
Palmer
Boston
Siebert
San Diego
Phoebus
Chicago
Pappas
Kobosman
Pittsburgh
Jhnson
Philadelphia
Lérsch
Atlanta
Reed
Montreal
Stoneman
Cincinnati
Nollan
St. Louis
Gibson
Houston
Billingham
Los Angeles
Downing
San Francisco
Stone
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
W. IL
W. L. Pet
California
Minnesota
Kansas City
Milwaukee
DiMaggio Dominates as Home Runs Outpace Strikeouts
Baseball legend Joe DiMaggio posts 361 homers and 368 strikeouts, with seven of 13 seasons showing more homers than whiffs. The piece compares him to Ruth, Aaron, Mays, Mantle, Berra, Williams, and others, noting era ratios and notable career records for homers to strikeouts.
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New York Times
Joe DiMaggio
Yankee Clipper
DiMaggio
Lombardi
Berra
Ted Kluszewski
Cincinnati Reds
Ted Williams
DiMaggo
Babe Ruth
Hank Aaron
Ruth
Aaron
Willie Mays
Mantle
Vic Power
Cadillacs
Frank Howard
Senators
Joe Sewell
Sewell
Underdogs Blast Try Hards In 28-1 Softball Opener
In Bennington Wednesday night Pine Crest Kennels sponsored Underdogs shocked the Union Caribbe Try Hards 28-1 to open women’s softball. Pam Lasher starred on the mound allowing four hits while Linda Williamson hit a two run homer to pace the winners.
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Pine Crest Kennels
Union Caribbe
Bennington
Pam Lasher
Linda Williamson
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Ray Ayres
Shafe
Ump
Tom Otero
MSJ
Mt. Anthony
Yankstrip Brewers
Rip Royals
United Press International
Hunter
Main Street
DiMag
Thomas Boswell
DeMaggio
Gansevoort, N.Y
Adams Clothes Shop
Prince’s Restaurant
East Main Street
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