States and nations inch toward legalized sports betting
An Associated Press survey shows cracks in bans on sports wagering beyond horse and dog racing. Nevada remains the main hub, with Massachusetts studying a Public Wagering Commission, New York pushing for all-sports betting, and several states weighing jai alai, off-track, or parimutuel betting. Montana Wisconsin Connecticut Iowa and others consider gambling proposals and public hearings are planned.
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Wisconsin
Ronald Parys
Milwaukee
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Iowa
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Deering and Lawrence Win Westbrook Relays Titles
Deering Rams win Class A with 55 points at Westbrook Relays while Lawrence High of Fairfield takes Class B with 44 points. Thornton Academy leaves Class B after moving up. Trojans score zero in Class A. Individual and team results listed for shot put to medley events across both classes.
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Trotters And Pacers Cumberland Raceway
Entries list official post times for Cumberland Raceway with pace and trot divisions scheduled. Race One Pace $550 includes Von Lands W Miller Mike Rosecroft W Parker and others. Race Two Trot $500 lists So Long Stoney Speedy Pride Morgan Scott Phoebe Martial and more. Race Three Quiniela $500 outlined with multiple runners.
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Race Day Harness Showdown Yields Wide-Open Finishes
Race results list multiple named horses and drivers across eight harness races. Notable lineups include Oxoboxo Boy and Rebel Roy in early trots, Brads Choice and Murrayfield in the pacing events, and Exacta payouts noted after Back Time. Final figures show a $125,300 handle with a 2:23.4 back time.
Major League Baseball and Harness Racing Highlights
National League East standings show Chicago leading with 20 wins and 13 losses, followed by New York and Montreal. American League results include Milwaukee and Baltimore atop the early table, with daily action featuring multiple games across cities. In horse racing, Pace events at $700, $3600, and other purses highlight top finishers like Lenina Queen and Tavern's Whiskers, with detailed track times and payoffs.
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Milwaukee Brewers stay atop AL East after 6-5 win over Detroit
The Brewers move one game ahead in the AL East following Dave May’s 10th inning homer for a 6-5 victory over Detroit. Yankees, Orioles win splits, Red Sox rally, and several NL games heat up the slate with stars like May and Murcer delivering key hits.
Parents See Son Killed By Lightning
Lake Havasu City Arizona AP reports John Wade age 19 of the local amateur baseball club was struck by a lightning bolt during a game as his parents watched from the stands. Seven teammates were hospitalized with injuries. several were treated and released with others in care.
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Ariz
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Fred Grover Jr
Robert O. Hormann
James L. Mitchell
Vernon L. Hawk
Roger L. Lambert
John J. Chagdes
Harvard Wins 1973 Eastern Intercollegiate Title
Harvard clinches the 1973 Eastern Intercollegiate baseball championship in Cambridge Massachusetts as the season reaches its peak. The victory confirms Harvard as the league leader and sets the stage for the regional tournament.
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Cambridge, Mass
Harvard
United States Davis Cup Clinches 4-1 Win Over Mexico
The U S team returns home from a 4-1 victory in Mexico City in the North American Zone final. Van Dillen and Gorman won the doubles 7-5 12-14 6-3 6-4. Solomon upset top Mexican Loyo Mayo 7-5 6-4 7-5. Stockton defeated Baraldi 2-6 6-1 6-3 9-6 and Solomon added another win.
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Yeenik van Dillen
San Mateo Calif
Tom Gorman
Raul Ramirez
Vicente Zapazua
Vanen
Ramirez
Tom Oe
Seattle
Harold Solomon
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Joaquin Loyo Mayo
United States
Solomon
Dick Stockton
Port Washington
N.Y
Luis Baraldi
Kennebunk Nine Tops Massabesh 8 3 In York County League
Kennebunk High School defeated Massabesh 8 to 3 in a Southern York County League baseball game. Bruce Hilton earned the win with four innings of relief, allowing two singles and striking out seven. Steve Rose opened with a first inning homer, while Jimmy Campbell and Joe Fairfield contributed run production with timely hits.
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Giants
Joe Ferguson
Dave Lopes
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Chicago
Phillies
Fergie Jenkins
Cy Young
Steve Carlton
Jose Cardenal
Rick Monday
University of Massachusetts Reigns Yankee Conference Baseball Champion
Amherst based AP report notes The University of Massachusetts is the Yankee Conference baseball champion as the season concludes. Read The Want Ads.
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Amherst
Mass
University of Massachusetts
Old Friend Helps Yastrzemski Solve Slump
In Boston, Carl Yastrzemski sought coach Eddie Popowski after a low .235 average in a 10-2 loss to Cleveland. Popowski, joined by Lee Stange Luis Aparicio Marty Pattin and others, helped Yaz return to his old stance. Yaz then sparked an 8-3 win with a double a fourth homer and a long right center shot while Tommie Harper added a grand slam for Mother's Day.
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Carl Yastrzemski
Boston Red Sox
Eddie Popowski
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Yaz
Cleveland Indians
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Lee Stange
Luis Aparicio
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Yastrzemski
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Indians
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Pattin
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Harper
Rutherford Captures Pole Position at Indianapolis 500
Johnny Rutherford won the pole for the May 28 Indianapolis 500 with a four lap speed of 198.413 mph in first round qualifying on the 240 mile oval. Bobby Unser second fastest at 198.183 mph and Mark Donohue joined Rutherford on the front row with 197.412 mph.
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McLaren
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Roger Penske
MacLarens
Aaron Hammers Two Homers As Braves Split Doubleheader
Hank Aaron, 39, slugged two homers in a doubleheader split with San Diego. He hit a two run pinch homer in the opener and the 10th of the season in the nightcap, bringing his career total to 683 as he nears Babe Ruth's 714. The Braves lost the first game 6 4 and won the second 6 2. Other NL and AL scores are listed.
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Penn Wins Heptagonal Outdoor Track Championship Again
Navy upsets Providence Rhode Island as Penn defends its title for the third consecutive year securing the Heptagonal outdoor track crown.
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