Derby Preview Saved as Aqueduct Ends Boycott
After a five day closure Aqueduct resumes racing following a HBPA vote for a purse increase amid a $2.5 million revenue impact. Eddy Neley’s Successor heads to Keeneland for a seven furlong race with plans for Blue Grass and Derby next. The NYRA funding plan and state support were cut to a half percent, with the state to consider next year. Also Middletown picks Steve Van Burren as head coach for the North American Football League entry.
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N.Y
Steve van Burren
Philadelphia Eagles
Andretti Wins First Phase of Driver of the Year
Mario Andretti of Nazareth Pennsylvania won the initial phase of the Driver of the Year competition in New York. Parnelli Jones finished as runner up. A racing writers committee will decide the final winner who earns seven thousand five hundred dollars. Andretti has two season wins, Daytona and Sebring races, with Martini and Rossi sponsoring the contest.
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Parnelli Jones
Torrance
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Andretti
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Rossi
Francona Joins Phillies After Taylor Trade
Tony Taylor loses first base role as Philadelphia trades for Tito Francona from St. Louis. Francona, 33, joins a platoon with Taylor. Taylor had been slated to spell Bill White who is out with a foot injury.
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Associated Press
Tony Taylor
Philadelphia
Phillies
Taylor
Tito Francona
St. Louis Cardinals
Bill White
Roseboro Holds To Prevent Double Play In NL Opener
Roseboro forced at second on a Monday opener in Cincinnati but kept Tommy Helms from completing a double play. The Dodgers catcher John Roseboro, formerly of Cedar Rapids, managed to hold up the throw back to first long enough to avoid a twin killing.
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John Roseboro
Cincinnati
Cedar Rapids
Tommy Helms
Cornell Net Team Set to Open Season Friday
Four letter s and two promising sophomores lead Cornell tennis into the season opener. Junior Paul Stark, last year, and senior Tom Meade along with soph Tom Schaub are expected as standout players. Roster includes Schave and Jona SchiHind.
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MT. Vernon
Paul Stark
Tom Meade
Soph Tom Schaub
Schave
Jona SchiHind
Four referees named for AAU boxing event at Coliseum
Four former Golden Gloves champions will referee Saturday's AAU boxing tournament at the Coliseum with two rings in use. The first bout is set for 7 15 p m. Referees are Sammy Humble Chauncy Hudson Chet Gralund and DeLane Shaheen.
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Chet Gralund
DeLane Shaheen
Don Dochsterman
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Lou Ginsberg
Pat McPartland
Don Buchheister
AL MILLER Downs' Stock Preview Postponed to April 26
IMCA promoter Homer Melton says Hawkeye Downs stock car preview is postponed as the track isn’t ready. A combined registration and inspection will be held April 26 and 27 for modified and novice divisions, with the opener now planned for April 29. Top entries include Dake, McDonough, Baker, Heiden, Reinhart, Schlemmer, Kunzman, and Buzz McCann.
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Dick Heiden
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Retired Waterloo Racer May Return in New Ride
Rumors swirl that Red Croster may return to racing this season driving one of Duke's former Ford flip tops after Joe Lehman bought both cars. If Red signs on it could bring back the Downs point champion.
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Pro Mat Card Has Death Match
A death match wrestling program is set for Sunday at the coliseum at 8 p.m. No time limit or disqualification and falls not counted. Main event features Sonny Myers vs Handsome Jack Donovan in a best of two or three falls. Also tor Kamata vs Earl Maynard and The Viking vs Victor Rivera in one fall matches. Advance tickets at Kanteen Sandwich Shop, 411 Second Avenue SE, until 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The box office opens 12 noon Sunday. Doors at 6:45 p.m.
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Handsome Jack Donavan
Tor Kamata
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Hawkeye Downs purse policy tied to weather and gates
Melton announced the opening purse at Hawkeye Downs will be 1800 dollars or 40 percent of the gate, whichever is greater. He added that as the weather warms and crowds rise, the purse will be increased.
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Hawkeye Downs
Dutch Wins Qualifying at Southeast Iowa Retriever Trials
Cedar Rapids doctor Warren Glantz owns Dutch who won the qualifying competition in the Southeast Iowa Retriever Club's monthly field trials Sunday at Coralville Reservoir. list of participants includes Mignicht Franta Lisbon Hoky Walte Indianola Jones Center Point Herky Center Point Drake Warren Pierres Cedar J Anthony Russel Missy Bruce Rigby Indianola Nugent Indianola Mills Indianola Duke Latting Fort Dodge and others.
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Indianola
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Bruce Rigby
Jy. Folly
Rich Nugent
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Dave Mills
Pete
J Duke
Bob Latling
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Tide
Eorum
Gin
Joanne
Micky
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