Spectacular Bid a Derby favorite after Blue Grass win
Spectacular Bid has won all five starts this year including the Blue Grass Stakes and is viewed as the best Kentucky Derby favorite. Bud Delp, his trainer, says he may never be beaten again and notes he has limited Derby experience. Jockey Ronnie Franklin lauds Spectacular Bid as superior to past greats Secretariat Seattle Slew and Affirmed.
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Spectacular Bid name saga hints at Derby stories
The piece notes owner Harry Meyerhoff chosen Seven No Trump for a Spectacular Bid colt but the Jockey Club rejected it. Meyerhoff then named Spectacular Bid, linking to bridge’s most spectacular bid. It lists other Derby names such as Secretariat Seattle Slew Alydar Tim Tam Riva Ridge Venetian Way Carry Back and closes with a reminder about state income tax due Monday including winnings from Spectacular Bid.
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Jack Price
Cornets-Tied Series as Iowa Triumphs 89 79
In Des Moines Iowa the Cornets won 89 79 over the Houston Angels to force a decisive fifth game in Houston. Doris Draving led with 24 rebounds while Molly Bolin 25 and Connie Kunzmann 16 provided scoring. Houston coach Don Knodel criticized officiating after a 19 of 34 free throw showing.
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Iowa Schools Vote on Girls Basketball Classification
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union asks member schools to vote on classifying girls basketball. Schools have 15 days to return ballots after receipt. Three plans were presented, with no action unless the vote favors classification. The council will consult a week before the May 18-19 girls state track meet.
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Brewers sweep Tigers as Slaton exploits ex-teammates
Milwaukee edge Detroit 5 1 as Slaton stops former mates using knowledge of their weaknesses. Yount drives in four in the nightcap 7 5 win. Cooper Thomas and Oglivie homer in first game. Cleveland, Kansas City, Baltimore, and Boston post wins elsewhere.
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Darrell Porter
Bobby Bonds
Gary Alexander
Races canceled at Hawkeye Downs season opener
The season-opening stock car races at Hawkeye Downs were canceled due to wet grounds. Sundays sprint races remain on schedule with time trials at 6 p.m. Admission fees are $3.50 for adults $2 for students with ID $1 for ages 6 through 12 and free for under 6.
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Holmes Honored as Fighter of the Year in NY
Larry Holmes was named Fighter of the Year by the National Boxing Writers Association at a New York ceremony. The event will honor Holmes at the annual dinner in June with his manager Richie Giachetti named Manager of the Year and awards given to Ray Arcel and Freddie Brown for meritorious service.
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Ray Arcel
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Roberto Duran
OU track star eyes Drake Relays finals after Midwest sweep
Oklahoma’s Greg Byram qualified for the Drake Relays 400 meter intermediate hurdles finals with 51.85 seconds as he seeks a third straight Drake title. Texas A&M and Texas faced disqualifications in the 400 meter relay preliminaries, while Georgia and Prairie View led relay qualifiers. The day featured cool temps, gusty winds, and a slate of events including the mile and invitational shot put.
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