Longden and Majestic Prince Bond Deepens as Derby Nears
Johnny Longden, nearing a historic Triple Crown bid, trains Majestic Prince with a fatherly closeness as owner Frank McMahon and assistant Mike Bao notice the horse’s loyalty. The jockey, 62, recalls riding Count Fleet and values the prince’s trust, while grooms remark on the special bond in Belmont Park Barn No. 9.
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Majestic Prince Awaiting Belmont Stakes Challenge
Majestic Prince remains on track for the Belmont Stakes as owner Frank McMahon and trainer Johnny Longden weigh the Triple Crown bid. Strong rivals Arts And Letters and Dike loom, with Eddie Belmonte riding Dike in the colt’s return since the Derby. Odds place Majestic Prince near 6 5, Arts And Letters at 8-5, Dike at 2.
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Major League Standings And Tuesday Results
National League East standings show Chicago leading with 34 wins and New York 24. Tuesday results include Chicago 4 Houston 2 and New York 5 Los Angeles 2 night. West leaders Atlanta 29 18, San Francisco 25 23. American League totals list Baltimore 36 15 and Boston 31 17.
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Cincinnati
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Sparma
Brunet
McDowell
Marshall
Coleman
Drago
Stottlemyre
Hall
Woodson
Palmer Qualifies For U S Open In Houston
Arnold Palmer earned a spot in the 1969 U S Open at Houston by posting 70 and 68 at the McKeesport qualifier, the low medal score among eight qualifiers from a field of 52. American stars Tommy Bolt, Bob Goalby and Ed Furgol failed to qualify at their sites.
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Bob Goalby
Ed Furgol
Arnold Palmer
Houston
McKeesport
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Dutch Harrison
Charlie Sifford
Bob Kosburg
Mike Souchak
George Knudson
al Balding
Lee Elder
Deane Beman
Cowboys Sign Two Free Agents From Colgate
Quarterback Ron Burton and tackle Peter Nagle, free agents from Colgate University, signed with the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Tom Landry said Burton could work at defensive half back or flanker while Nagle, 6 foot 4, 237 pounds, would stay at tackle. Also note: expansion of the American Association to eight clubs may be considered next season. Morton elected chairman of Churchill Downs Race Track board after the death of William Veeneman. In a note, Chicago at Boston game time listed with no scheduled games.
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American Association
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Cincinnati Reds
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U.S
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Churchill Downs
William Veeneman
Jones Finds Everyday Role After Harrelson Trade
Dalton Jones rose from benchwarmer to Boston’s starting first baseman after the Ken Harrelson deal with Cleveland. Manager Dick Williams praised Jones for seizing the opportunity, noting the trade reshuffled infield duties and the need for consistent regular play.
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U.S
Dick Dew
Boston
UPI
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Ken Harrelson
Cleveland
Jones
Red Sox
Joe Foy
Kansas City Royals
George Scott
Maury Wills Retires From Baseball
Montreal Expos general manager Jim Fanning announced Maury Wills asked for voluntary retirement as of Tuesday. Wills, famed for 104 stolen bases in 1962 with the Dodgers, informed the club ahead of a game against the San Francisco Giants.
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The Killer Nickname Fits Harmon Killebrew
Harmon Killebrew slugged a two run homer in the first inning to spark the Twins to a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees. He added another clutch homer the prior night as Minnesota beat New York 3-2.
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UPI
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Tony Oliva
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Houston
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Ud Kirkpatrick
Lou Piniella
Frank Robinson
Boog Powell
Lew Krausse
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Powell
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Mike Cuellar
Aurelio Rodriguez
Jim Hicks
Andy Messersmith
Angels
Tigers
Rodriguez
Hicks
St. Louis
Duke Sims
Lou Klimcheck
Luis Tiant
NFL Owners Seek Agreement On Divisional Realignment
NFL owners continue behind closed doors as they try to agree on divisional realignment ahead of the 1970 merger. Commissioner Pete Rozelle says unanimity is required for any plan while several owners oppose current proposals. The AFL and NFL had already realigned three teams for 1970 and the league plans a unanimous vote on future changes.
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Boston
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Best Ball Tourney Winners Listed at Memorial Day
A Memorial Day best ball tournament at Childress County Club crowned the first place team of Jerry Dobbs Floyd Gilliland Omar Johnson Ed Smith Billy Edmundson and Steven Warner. Second place went to Robert Mills Jimmy Gravley R. J. Cordell Leroy Garrison Altus Michie. Third place included Frank Marrs O T Martin Mae Garrison Chester Hufstedler Lis McClendon and Kerry Wood. Fourth place featured Charles Meisner Patt Marrs Cecil Park M F Gloar Terry Pettis and Bob Clapton.
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Jerry Dobbs
Floyd Gilliland
Omar Johnson
Ed Smith
Billy Edmundson
Steven Warner
Childress Country Club
Robert Mills
Jimmy Gravley
R. J. Cordell
Leroy
TV Guide Listing for June 4, 1969 Local Stations
TV schedules from several stations detail nightly lineups. NBC CBS and local channels list news weather and sports blocks, adventures and westerns such as The Virginian Tarzan Hawaii Five-O and Here Comes the Brides with a late movie and talk shows including The Tonight Show and Joey Bishop. The listings cover KGNC KAUZ KVII KFDA and KFDA with times and programs reflecting a typical 1969 broadcast day.
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Kfox TV
NBC News
the Weather
the Virginian
Music Hall
KGNC
Newswatch
Kauz ‘Tv
Walter Cronkite
Tarzan
Kvii TV
F. Troop
Troop
KFDA
Glen Campbell
Beverly Hillibillies
Green Acres
Hawaii
Paul Harvey
Buck Owens
Tri State
Seven In the Sun
Television Schedule Highlights for June 5 1969
A detailed listings page for KGNC KGTV and KAUZ stations shows daytime soap operas including Days of Our Lives The Doctors Another World and Love is a Many Splendored Thing plus game shows Hollywood Squares Concentration and Jeopardy. Evening blocks feature CBS NBC and ABC news and reruns with classic programs like The Beverly Hillbillies Mister Ed The Lucy Show and Captain Kangaroo.
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KFD- TV
Weather Today
NBC News
Eve Guess
Kgnc Channel 4
KFDX
Newswatch
Bill Harkin
Channel TV 3
KGNC
KFDA
Pau Harvey
Mr. Ed
Andy of
Mayberry
CBS News
Linkletter
Paul Harvey
McHales Navy
Mr. Mimikin
Tom & Jerry
Lucy Show
Walter Cronkite
Kauz TV
Almanac
Donna
Weather
Mike Douglas
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Harrelson
Dick Williams
Jonesey
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George Thomas
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Joe LaHoud
Billy Conigliaro
the Killer
Lonborg
Senators
Wally Bunker
Royals
Foy
Mooney Electronics
Wes
Beverly Hillbillies
Main Street
Way
Sports Farm
Joey Bishop
Cline Motor CO
Kelvinator
Motorola
Wilburn Bros
NBC Huntley-Brinkley
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Tuggie
Hazel
Margaret Logan
Dieck van Dyke
General Hospital
ABC News
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