Flyers win Stanley Cup in historic 1-0 Finals victory
The Philadelphia Flyers, seven years into operation, capture the Stanley Cup by edging the Boston Bruins 1 to 0 in game seven. Rick MacLeish scores at 14:48 of the first period off a shot from inside the blue line via Andre Dupont, sealing a historic expansion-team championship for Philadelphia.
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McCovey Ties Aaron For Career Mark In Split doubleheader
Willie McCovey tied Hank Aaron in a career category with his 15th bases loaded homer as the Padres beat the Giants 12 innings 10-7 in San Diego, after San Francisco won the opener 8-2. The day featured multiple NL results with Aaron contributing a run for Atlanta.
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Howes How Houston Won WHA World Cup
Gordie Howe says winning the WHA World Cup with his two sons is the thrill of his career. Houston Aeros finish the finals with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cougars, sweeping in four straight games as the city celebrated its first pro title in 13 years.
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Little Current Upset Victory at Preakness Stakes
In the 99th Preakness at Pimlico Little Current, a longshot at 24-1, surged from the rail to win by seven lengths in 1:54 3-5. Cannonade led briefly in the stretch after a Derby win but was overtaken as Miguel Rivera guided the chestnut colt past Neapolitan Way. Darby Dan Farm owner John W. Galbreath earned $156,500 of the $209,000 purse, boosting Little Current's career earnings to $207,192.
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