Rooney Calorie Run: Steelers Boss Earns Irish Honors
Art Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers, celebrated leader and famed horseplayer, is slated for multiple Irish and American dinners this week. Proceeds from a $150 plate dinner at the Waldorf Astoria will fund Irish causes and usher in the Rooney Prize for Irish literature. Rooney recalls his Ireland visit, his childhood in Pittsburgh, and his life at the racetracks, reflecting on luck, culture, and enduring fame.
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Roberts Power Reds Roys as Tigers Blank KC 5-0
Detroit Tigers rookie Leon Roberts hit a three-run homer off Dennis Leonard to fuel a 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Vern Ruhle earned the victory with relief from John Hiller as Detroit left 15 Royals on base. Roberts extended his hitting streak to 14 games, while Leonard struggled, needing to navigate Roberts’ mastery of his opponent.
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Montreal Says Olympics Will Open On Time Despite Walkout
The Olympic Organizing Committee told the IOC in Rome that the 1976 Montreal Summer Games will begin as scheduled despite a second work stoppage in less than a year. Simon Saint-Pierre cited progress and a 24 hour construction pace on the Village, Stadium, and Velodrome, while noting costs could rise if the strike extends. The walkout followed union opposition to Quebec government trusteeship for four locals.
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Major League Leaders In AL and NL Baseball Statistics
The Associated Press provides leaders in batting, runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases for both the American League and National League. Notable names include Munson and Rivers leading AL batting and runs, Horton and Burroughs tied in homers, and Ryan and Blyleven top strikeouts. Lopes and Cedeno highlight NL batting and steals.
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100th Preakness Stakes Field Grows From Derby
In the Preakness field led by Foolish Pleasure, Derby runners plus new challengers Singh Native Guest and Master Derby join Avatar Diabolo Media Bold Chapeau with others under consideration as Pimlico prepares for a capacity crowd. The race looms as the second leg of the Triple Crown amid debates on Foolish Pleasure’s dominance and track conditions.
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Prince Thou Art
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Night Harness Racing Cards Listed With Multiple $500 Races
The meet features eight races with pace events and quinielas totaling $500 to midweek entries. Notable runners include Mercury Mindy driven by Benches Girl, Vortex Hanover with H Renaud, and multiple horses like Fine Singer and Fine N Fancy in pace and exacta events. Race eight offers $650 with Sutz Fitch and others.
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Cumberland Raceway Pace Night at Cumberland Raceway Results
Race by race results list pacing outcomes with driver and horse names. Major entries include Orieta Garrison D Watson and Natchas Creed G Chagnon in Race Nine Exacta, plus multiple race times, payoffs, and daily double. Notable totals show Handle: $66,111 and Quintela payouts.
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Miss Mr. Hope
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Bobby Hainbow
UV. Richards
Don Bear
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D. Watson
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G. Chagnon
Flashy Bumpas
Joe Henry
Speedy Lois
L. Bennett
Sir Chief
L. Fitch Turbo
T. Fenno
Judy Lyn Adios
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High Street
Debbie
Bunny Gale
Morrie’s Boy
J. M. Duke
Kaboodle
King’s Razzle
Sunny Blue Waters
Nickawampus
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Rutherford Is Back In Pack At Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis AP Rutherford, defending champ, sits 18 positions back from last year's start. He qualified on inside of the third row, far from pole. Rutherford holds IMS records for one and four lap speeds at 185.995 mph, about 14 mph slower than his 1973 frame and far below last year's 190.446 mark.
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Biddeford Girls Run Record To 5-0 In Win At Portland
Biddeford Girls varsity softball improved to 5-0 with a 20 4 win over Portland at May Field Debbie McKeown pitched and added a double Danna Bergeron hit a homer and double Michelle Loranger had a homer and three singles Linda Lavigne doubled and singled Brenda Lavigne Penny Labbe and Carol Lamontagne added multiple hits A Spring Athletic Awards banquet is set for May 21 at Linnell Gym Saco Tickets 5 from Perry's Pharmacy or Robert Pate Thornton Academy and boosters sponsor the event Biddeford faces Thornton Academy Wednesday afternoon at Thornton Academy.
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Deer Season Dates Set for Maine in 1975
Maine Fish and Game officials announced the 1975 deer hunting season. The firearm season opens November 3 in the northern zone and November 10 in the southern zone, closing November 29 in both. The statewide archery season runs October 6, with northern zone ends November 1 and southern zone November 8. The zone line remains unchanged from last year.
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Bulls Warriors clash in decisive playoff thriller
In Oakland Motta calls the seventh game the biggest in his life while Cliff Ray of the Warriors says they will not quit. The winner faces the Washington Bullets after they upset the Boston Celtics as the CBS telecast broadcasts the deciding game from the Oakland Arena.
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Kaat Wins AL Player of the Week Honors
Jim Kaat of the Chicago White Sox named AL Player of the Week after extending his consecutive victory streak to 12 with a 2-0 win over the Indians. The lefty 113 innings in the run, 17 earned runs for a 1.35 ERA. Mickey Rivers of the California Angels was runnerup with a .370 week, five extra-base hits and four steals.
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Standings and schedules for the National League East and West
National League East standings show Chicago leading with 18 wins and 9 losses, Pittsburgh 13-12, Philadelphia 13-14, New York 12-14, St. Louis 12-15, Montreal 11-14, and Los Angeles 22-11 in the West with Cincinnati 18-14, Atlanta 17-17, San Diego 15-16, San Francisco 14-17, and Houston 11-23. Monday results include Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Montreal 11, Atlanta 1, New York 3-2 San Francisco, and Los Angeles 6-4 over St. Louis in 10 innings. Tuesday’s matchups feature Houston at Chicago, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, San Diego at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at Montreal, and San Francisco at New York, with other West Coast games listed.
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Islanders at Philadelphia Finals in Playoffs Schedule
NHL playoffs semifinals and WHA championship results are listed with matchups. On Monday no game in NHL, Tuesday has Islanders at Philadelphia, Wednesday no game, and Houston swept Quebec 4-0 to win the WHA final. NBA and ABA playoffs feature Western Conference clash in Chicago vs Golden State tied 3-3, and Indiana at Kentucky first game.
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