Canonero Wins Kentucky Derby Narrowly Over Tight Field
Canonero captures the Kentucky Derby in a near record field of 20 starters. Jim French finishes second by two lengths ahead of a cluster of horses with Bold Reason beating Eastern Fleet by a neck for third. Canonero notches win number seven in 13 starts, clocking 2 03 15.
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Foreman Peralta bout looms in Bay Area May 10
Foreman plans a 15 round debut in the Coliseum Arena set for May 10 against Peralta, a rematch after a 1967 victory by Foreman in Madison Square Garden. Peralta forecasts a longer fight advantage, while manager Dick Sadler stresses George’s require mind conditioning for 15 rounds and a possible title shot.
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Canonero II fails to clinch Derby in dramatic stretch
Canonero II, shipped from Venezuela after a yearling purchase, raced boldly at Churchill Downs but could not overtake Bold and Able. The Calumet Farm colt battled through the final furlong before settling for a near upset, while plans shifted to sending him to the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 15.
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Gullett Granger Slow Down Giants In Reds Win
Don Gullett drove in the decisive run as Cincinnati slowed the San Francisco Giants 3 2 at Riverfront Stadium. Granger shut down the Giants in the late innings, retiring Willie Mays for the final out after Foster walked. Gallagher belted a two run homer in the seventh to pull within one before Concepcion and Helms scored the eventual winning run.
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Jumpin Start as California Trout Season Opens
Lake Crowley opening day reports plentiful trout in Inyo Mone area. By 7 02 p m fishermen manned 1781 boats and four anglers reached their limits. Warren Bahn Lake Crowley manager notes early thaw aids fishing while no fish jumped into boats. Season runs through August under LA Recreation and Parks.
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