Seattle Slew Triumphs in Belmont to Claim Unbeaten Triple Crown
The 1977 Belmont Stakes crowned Seattle Slew capping an undefeated season after victories in the Derby and Preakness. Bred and owned by Mickey and Karen Taylor of Washington, trained by Billy Turner and ridden by Jean Cruguet, the colt rose from modest beginnings to become racing’s 10th Triple Crown winner.
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Angel Cordero
Willie Shoemaker
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Dusty Run
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New York
Spartansburg Romps N&S 21 8 In Softball Blowout
Spartansburg exploded for 15 runs in the final two innings to defeat Corry News & Sport 21 8 in Women s South Erie County Softball League action. Debbie Conner hit a homer and Debbie Chamberlain earned the win as Sparta kept pace near the league lead while N S suffered a second loss of the week after opening 5 0 overall.
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Debbie Chamberlain
Sparta
Elks Rally On Steal To Beat Beavers 9 6 In Little League
Eddie Paver stole home in the sixth inning preserving a 9 6 Elks victory over the Beaver Club. Dick Grucza’s Elks ran the bases all night with Paver earning the win in relief over Jim Stuart who took the loss after fanning 15 and issuing eight walks. The Vets improved to 2 1 after the win while the Elks dropped to 1 2 and the Moose stood at 1 1.
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Geiberger shoots 59 in Memphis to set PGA Tour record
Al Geiberger carded 11 birdies, an eagle and six pars to post 59 in the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic second round. He played perfect golf with 18 greens and 11 birdies, 7,193 yard Colonial Country Club course, 13 under par to establish the new PGA Tour single round record, breaking the previous 60.
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Ray Floyd
Gary Player
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San Antonio
Bill Nary
Ted Kroll
Wally Ulrich
Tommy Balt
Mike Souchak
Hollis Picked First By Jazz Bucks Select Benson Johnson
The Jazz chose Hollis from UCLA as their first pick in a draft that also saw Easie Hollis from St Bonaventure go to New Orleans in the second round. Hollis starred at St Bonaventure and Strong Vincent High, setting Erie schoolboy scoring records and leading his team to the District X title. The Bucks aim to build a young core as they welcome a player who expressed excitement about joining a winning program.
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Bucks land Benson Johnson and Grunfeld in draft coup
The Milwaukee Bucks used three first round picks to acquire Kent Benson and Ernie Grunfeld, plus select Otis Birdsong and Johnson. They won a coin flip for No 1, signed Benson to a six year deal, and built a core with Grunfeld and Johnson while Los Angeles added Kenny Carr and Brad Davis.
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Harris Stewart Drafted in Seventh Round by Jazz
Lucia Harris Stewart, Delta State star and Olympic silver medalist, was picked by the New Orleans Jazz in the seventh round of the NBA draft. She, a May graduate of Delta State University, becomes the second woman drafted by the NBA after Denise Long.
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Stargell in Pirates lineup sparks protest from Padres
The Pirates faced a lineup error when Chuck Tanner accidentally listed Willie Stargell in both the fifth and seventh spots. San Diego manager Alvin Dark protested after Stargell hit a three run homer in the 11th for a 10-7 Pirates win. The error led to a replay possibility with Rennie Stennett in Stargell’s intended spot.
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SECL Player Of The Week Highlight Gary Whiteley
A year after becoming the first Marine Banker to win the SECL player of the week Whiteley earned a first team Corry Division all star berth after a 493 season total He extended his hitting streak to 11 games and went 6 for 9 last week lifting his season batting percentage to .541
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Joe Hand's Wins In Sugar Grove
Joe Hand's Tavern with Marine Bank team defeated Warren Steel 10 7 in the Sugar Grove 27 team tourney. Bob Swart improved to 11 2 on the year as the Handymen schedule a 12 30 pm game with Warren Tire after Tire beat Bi State power Marv's Sterling. Waterford hosts a 22 team event with Columbus Inn News & Sport and Horned TV among entrants in the SECL Western Auli organized league roster tournament.
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