Majestic Prince Aims for Belmont Triple Crown
Unbeaten Majestic Prince runs as 6-5 favorite in the 101st Belmont Stakes facing Arts and Letters and Dike with longshots Rooney's Shield Distray and Prime Fool in a 1 1/2 mile race at Belmont Park. Crowds expected around 55 000 with CBS telecast.
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Jones blasts two-run homer lifts Red Sox past Royals in 11th
Dalton Jones hit a second inning homer and then connected for a two-run shot in the 11th inning as Boston defeated Kansas City 4-2. Dick Schofield added a ground rule double to open the 11th, while Reggie Smith and Carl Yastrzemski contributed for Boston. Royal reliever Moe Drabowsky allowed the decisive blows as Lyle earned his fifth win.
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Orioles Drill Pilots 5-1 Behind McNally Four-Hitter
Dave McNally pitched a four-hitter to earn his eighth win as the Orioles beat the Seattle Pilots 5-1. Frank Robinson and Paul Blair drove in two runs each, Brooks Robinson and Don Buford contributed, while Robinson's 14th homer highlighted Baltimore's 10-hit attack.
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Martin to Run in Meet at Atlanta Track Classic
Buddy Martin of Decatur, a Lipscomb College trackman and junior, will compete in the Atlanta Track Classic this weekend. He will run the open 440 yard dash and a leg on Knoxville club's mile relay, with the meet billed as the top track event in the south this year. Martin holds five Lipscomb records and has three repeated Tennessee titles, reflecting a standout and prolific college career.
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Homers Lift Indians Past Angels 8 3 in Friday Win
Tony Horton drove in four runs with two two run homers and Ken Harrelson added a two run shot as the Cleveland Indians defeated the California Angels 8 to 3. Horton also hit a two on homer in the first inning to cap a four run uprising off starter Jim McGlathlin. The win marked Cleveland's third straight, its longest streak of the season. Juan Pizarro relieved Horacio Pina in the third and held the Angels scoreless rest of the way.
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Yankees Top White Sox 3-2 Behind Bahnsens Winning Hit
Stan Bahnsen pitched to keep the Yankees close and ripped a run scoring single in the fifth to lift New York past Chicago 3-2. He allowed five hits with two walks and four strikeouts as the club erased a 2-1 deficit on Bill Robinsons leadoff single and Gene Michaels triple. Horace Clarke had an earlier RBI triple to account for another Yankee run.
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Cardinals Rally Past Astros 6-3 in Houston
Tim McCarver drove in the tying run with a sixth inning hit and later added a key single as St. Louis edged Houston 6-3. Lou Brock and Mike Shannon knocked in runs late, with Nelson Briles winning after relief from Joe Hoerner.
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Tigers Fall To Athletics
Detroit fell 5-3 as Oakland pitcher Bert Cam baneris led with three hits and three runs while rookie Tenace hit his first major league homer for the decisive run.
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Aaron's Homer Aids Braves to Victory in Atlanta
Hank Aaron's 14th homer of the season sparked a 3-1 Braves win over the Pirates. Tommie Aaron scored on Mike Lum's single after Aaron's fourth inning homer, giving Atlanta an 18-7 home record as Phil Niekro allowed seven hits in a strong start.
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Dick McAuliffe Struggles At Tigers Second Base
Dick McAuliffe, Detroit Tigers second baseman, has a rough season at the keystone position, making a series of fielding errors and misplays that hamper the defense and team.
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Races Set In Athens
About 50 of the nation’s fastest riders will compete at the 20th annual motorcycle races at Athens Veterans Fairgrounds. Time trials begin at 1 30 p m and main events start at 5 p m Sunday.
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Moulton Race Night Features Fast Heat Winners
Moulton Speedway schedules racing at 8:30 p.m. Tonight O Neal Terry wins fast heat and feature in late model modified A D Hargrove takes slow heat. Cadet division sees Donald Sutton fast heat winner Doyle Garrison second heat Wayne Flannagin feature winner. Thrill Show by Joie Chitwood set for June 13 at 8 p.m gates open 5 30 p.m.
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Mets Expos Game Delivers Sharp Ninth Inning Dismissal
Don Bosch pinch hit with bases loaded and two outs in the ninth at Shea Stadium. He flied out to center as his former Mets teammates held on to win 4-2 in the Expos season opener third game.
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