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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1977
Page
9
Belmont hopeful Seattle Slew aims for a third straight win to stay unbeaten and become the first Triple Crown champ. The longer Belmont tests rivals as some foresee on or off track conditions. Slew is favored to win at 4 30 p.m. with Sanhedrin second and Run Dustry Run third.
Mike Morley surged into the 6 under par lead at the Memphis Golf Classic after carding three birdies in 10 holes to move ahead of first round leader Tom Storey and Gary Player. Storey, who fired a 65 Thursday, slipped with bogeys and a double bogey on the front nine, while Player faded to 5 under after a double bogey on the 15th. Ben Crenshaw withdrew on the ninth hole after struggling to eight over par.
A fund drive seeks 22000 dollars to host the national Junior Olympics Multisports Championships August 12 to 14 at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. About 1500 athletes ages 18 and under will compete for national titles in seven sports including track and field, diving, wrestling, gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, synchronized swimming and judo.
Oakland owner Charles O Finley dismissed Jack McKeon and appointed Bobby Winkles to run the A's for the rest of the AL season. Winkles, a former Arizona State coach and ex Angels manager, will be in uniform against Detroit Friday while McKeon remains with the club as an administrative assistant.
Boston uses four homers including two by Jim Rice to beat Baltimore 7-3 at Fenway Park. Fred Lynn and Rice start the barrage, Fisk adds a two-run shot, and Palmer suffers his sixth loss in 13 decisions. Royals, White Sox, Mariners, and Yankees also win in AL action.
South Africa's Sally Little and Joyce Kazmierski shared the first round lead at the LPGA Championship in North Myrtle Beach, both shooting 67 on the Bay Tree Plantation course amid 30 mph winds. Eagles by Little on the 14th and Kazmierski on the 2nd highlighted a windy start that saw Judy Rankin one stroke back.
In Belmont Stakes coverage from Columbus Nebraska, Seattle Slew remains the strong favorite as 10 horses enter a rain affected track. Iron Constitution partners with Angel Cordero Jr while other contenders include Run Dusty Run and Sanhedrin. Post is set for 5 42 p m with a purse of 183 800 and winner 110 280.
The Cincinnati Reds announce a July 15 tryout camp at Sherman Field in Lincoln Nebraska for ages 15 to 22. Directed by Reds scouting supervisor Fred Uhlman and Jerry Lemonds, the sessions welcome American Legion players with written coach or post commander permission. Players in school while sessions run need principal approval.
Arizona State enters the 31st College World Series with a 51-11 record aiming for a fourth title, facing Clemson in the opening nightcap while Southern Illinois tangles with Temple. California State LA meets Minnesota and Baylor faces South Carolina on Saturday. Rhp Randy Martz of South Carolina is a top draft pick with a 1.80 ERA. Arizona State’s Dave Hudgens misses the series after surgery for a nose injury. Chris Bando and Sal Bando have family ties to ASU, with Sal later playing for Milwaukee. Southern Illinois’ Bob Knezevich hails from Council Bluffs and helped the Salukis win the MVC title in Omaha.
Seven All-Star Game veterans lead NL positions after the first weekly fan ballot tally. Steve Garvey Ron Cey Reggie Smith Johnny Bench Dave Concepcion Joe Morgan and Lou Brock are top veterans, with Dave Parker of Pittsburgh leading the third outfield spot for the July 19 game in Yankee Stadium.
UPI racing results from Ak Sar Ben Ist show Jetting Gene and Bon Amie Deedee among winners in 460 and 620 events with payoffs noted. Attendance 12 000 and mutuel handle $1 197 290.
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