Five Pacers chase half mile world mark at Rockingham Park
Five invitational pacers race for the half mile World Pacing record at Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire. Mount Cook with John Minutello from Ruth and Murray Dorfman starts on the rail followed by Miss Novia Scotia driven by Bucky Day. Last Count, Steady Brave and Mountain Cray complete the field as Bruno's Boy holds the existing world time. A $500 bonus to the winning driver is offered if a new record is set.
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Mountain Cry
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Don Young
Trotters And Pacers First Race Pace 550 Dollars
Horse racing card details several pace and trot events with results and payouts. Master Jeff won the first race in 2:13.3 with Our Last Yankee second and Atlantic Mir third. Multiple races list top finishers, times, payoffs, and additional contenders.
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Cowens Clinches NBA MVP Honor With Stride and Resolve
Celtics center Dave Cowens won the NBA Most Valuable Player award with 444 points, topping Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Nate Archibald. He called the honor a personal note in a season of bid for the title as Boston edged Baltimore 120 101 and prepared for the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks.
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Twins Trade Reynolds for Brewers Infielder
The Minnesota Twins sent pitcher Ken Reynolds to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder Mike Ferraro. Other items note Montreal Expos buying catcher Bob Stinson from the Houston Astros and NIU naming Emory Luck basketball coach after Tom Jorgensen resigned.
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Hank Aaron’s rise from obscurity to baseball icon
From 16 quiet seasons to 1970s fame, Hank Aaron reflects on public notice as he nears Babe Ruth’s home run record. The piece recalls his early Braves days, 3,000 hits in 1970, and peers like Eddie Mathews noting his steady, consistent stroke and unchanging clubhouse persona.
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Opening Date Set For Biddeford Softball League
At Rochambeau Club a meeting set opening day for this year's Biddeford Softball League on May 13 and outlined entries, rules, and administrative posts. Three new teams joined six returning clubs including Saco Tanning Corp and The Veterans, with election of Pete Judge as league president and officers for secretary treasurer and official scorer.
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UConn Huskies Start Baseball Schedule With Rutgers Doubleheader
STORRS Conn AP The University of Connecticut varsity baseball team opens its regular season Saturday with a doubleheader at Rutgers. UConn plays its first home game April 6 against Norwich. The Huskies just returned from a four game swing through Florida, dropping all four contests.
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