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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1975

Page

9

Class Of '75 Heads For The Post In Derby Favor

Louisville report notes Ben A Jones's Derby pedigree lore and the 101st Derby field of 15 contenders for a share of 209 600 dollars. Foolish Pleasure, unbeaten 1974 2-year-old champ, is among likely winners despite a Florida Derby defeat. What a Pleasure lineage adds stamina.

Louisville Ben A. Jones Parnell Jimmy Churchill Downs Ben Secretariat Foolish Pleasure Grant Tom Fool Bombay Duck Nashua Wood Memorial Roland Aristone Sr Cherry Hill N.J Media Apollo Gatch Panama

Thoroughbred contenders in a Derby field analysis by Red Smith

Red Smith profiles Derby hopefuls including Little Current Darby Dan Farm Avatar Diabolo Master Derby and Bombay Duck. He notes Foolish Pleasure’s credit while Ruffian and Secretariat hog headlines and highlights lineage, form, and trainer comments for a crowded field led by Allen Jerkens and Sid Martin.

Benny Perkins Bombay Duck Foolish Pleasure Secretariat Prince Thou Art Sylvan John W. Galbreath Darby Dan Farm Little Current Sylvan Place Cannonade Judger Avatar Diabolo California Santa Anita

Celtics Seek Old Touch In Crucial East Final

Boston faces elimination after two defeats to Washington as they vow to regain scoring touch. Coach Heinsohn and star Havlicek seek hot shooting from Cowens and Havlicek to counter Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes, who pace the Bullets in a defense minded series. If the Bullets win, they sweep to the finals.

Boston Boston Celtics Washington Bullets Bullets Celtics Bob Cousy Milwaukee Bucks Tommy Heinsohn Heinsohn John Havlicek Dave Cowens John Dave K.C. Jones NBA Big Wes Elvin Hayes Big E Hayes

101st Derby At Churchill Downs Set For Today

Louisville AP reports the 101st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with Prince Thou Art and Sylvan Place leading a 14 horse field including Foolish Pleasure Master Derby Diabolo Avatar and Promised City. Post time 5 32 p m EDT ABC TV coverage 5 00 6 00 p m.

Louisville Lou Rondinello Churchill Downs Rondinello John Galbreath ABC Hosital Cannonade Woody Stephens Judger

Red Sox Seek Revenge In Rain Delayed Fenway Opener

The Red Sox, still smarting from three one run losses in Detroit, aim to even the three game series with the Tigers at Fenway Park after rain postponed the opener. Manager Darrell Johnson voiced optimism about reversing the luck from Detroit as conditions forced a later start.

Boston Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Fenway Park Darrell Johnson Johnson Red Sox Ralph Houk Etroit Lerrin LaGrow Rick Wise Joe Coleman Mickey Lolich Reggie Cleveland Luis Tiant

Cumberland Raceway results and notes from Trotwood

Racing card shows 10 races at Cumberland Raceway with pace and trot results. Top horses include Jimmy Dieman, Northern Russet, Adio Burn, Ricci Del Marge, Lpring Hill Lass, Scooter Lou, Kwik Snowbyrd, Royadios, Maine Time, and Monterey Hanover with respective times and payoffs. Also included are postrace quotes on handling, pitching, and a Red Sox Tigers doubleheader context.

Janie W Speedy Rusty Poplars Champ Mr. Harry Regal Sparkler Fancy Dartmouth Avon Anthony Penobscot Dutchess Tavern’s Ricci del Marge Makerun Doctor Carr Lucky Nickawampus Ballastar Tom Torre Melvin Hanover Forever Eddie Quintela Lpring Hill Lass Ozark Hal Mel Star Totto Greenacres Fella Mr. Happy Lang Grouse Ridge Titan Albert Reed Scooter Lou Mr. Spin Bill Postnkill Jack Black Titan River Drive Kirby's Kwik Snowbyrd Patrick Moraka Me Jane K.P Royadios Mungo

Blanks Powers Braves Past Reds 6 5 In Tight Win

Larvell Blanks homered with two outs to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 6 5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Blanks spoke of exploiting Cincinnati pitching and his success against the Reds this season. The Reds tied the game in the seventh before Blanks and the Braves pulled ahead, with key plays by Pete Rose and Dave Concepcion shaping the late drama.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Larvell Blanks Blanks Atlanta Braves Reds Cincinnati Braves New York Montreal Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Houston Clay Kirby Fred Norman Clarence Gaston Pete Rose Dave Concepcion Rose Shortstop Blanks Concepcion Joe Morgan Gary Gentry Williams Ralph Garr Ron Reed Dan Driessen Tony Perez Mets Expos Jerry Koosman Koosman Dave McNally RBI Jack Heidemann

Archery Shoot Opens Season At Saco On Ferry Road

The Saco Archer's Club hosts the first stationed outdoor shoot of the season Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ferry Road course. Top New England archers are expected to participate and the public is invited to watch.

Saco Archer's Club Ferry Road New England

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