Secretariat creates Belmont glory setting record Triple Crown
Secretariat roared to the Belmont Stakes win by 31 lengths to claim the Triple Crown, clocking 2 24 flat for 1 12 miles and breaking the Belmont track record. Jockey Ron Turcotte steered the champion past Twice A Prince as 69,183 spectators watched a historic performance.
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Sham
Belmont Park
Count Fleet
Pvt
Smiles
My Gallant
Secretariat
Ron Turcotte
Gallant Man
Turcotte
Secretariat Sets Sweep Record With 31 Lengths Victory
The winner expands the lead by pulling away from the field to secure a 31 length margin, establishing a dominant performance as the race concludes.
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Secretariat
Turcotte Wins Belmont in Record Triple Crown Run
Jockey Ron Turcotte, aboard Secretariat, secures a record Belmont Stakes victory and the elusive Triple Crown. He led by 31 lengths as fans hailed the performance while Turcotte eyed a subsequent race, noting a minor nose injury from dirt.
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New York
Ron Turcotte
Turcotte
Secretariat
Women make impact in blazing P Mallard Best Ball
In brutal heat at Burden Field the field struggles in the P Mallard Best Ball first round. Martha Jones of Alabama and Susie Dempsey of Auburn join the male field with strong showing while Mundie Arnold and Imens Straub lead at three under 69.
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Martha Jones
Alabama
Mallard
P. Mallard
Decatur Country Club
University of Alabama
Hauntsville Valley _Hill
Susie Dempsey
Auburn
Miss Jones
Jimmy Fullington
Burningtree Country Club
Miss Dempsey
K. Dempsey
James Mundie
Sam Arnold
Randy Imens
Bobby Straub
M. Abell
J. Mundie
Jack Curley
Bob Harpe
Fullington
Abell
Mundie
Emens Straub
James Arnold
Not Their Best Ball Club Saturday Night
A brief sports item notes a Saturday night game with the team performing below its usual standard. The accompanying Daily Photo by Ricky Brooks captures the moment.
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Ricky Brooks
Bill Breedlove
Joe Canaday
Billy Smith
American Wins British Amateur Open Crown
An American captured the British Amateur Open Championship title defeating rivals as the field faced a surprising outcome. The report notes British officials stating no serious American challenger but confirms the American champion today.
Nicklaus Favored As Open At Old Oakmont
AP Special Correspondent notes Oakmont Pa as the 73rd U S Open venue with Nicklaus touted as the favorite. Rob ert Trent Jones calls the course ugly beauty and a tough test with lightning fast greens. The event runs June 14 to 17 with Nicklaus defending his title against 149 rivals on a 6921 yard layout.
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Will Grimsley
Oakmont
Old Oakmont
Robert Trent Jones
Jack Nicklaus
Oakmont Country Club
Nicklaus
Knickers
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
U.S
Tommy Armour
Sam Parks, Jr
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Hill-Inman
Byrd-Pate
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Wagner-Weaver
Williams-Collins
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Jimmy Fullingston
Randy Tompkins
Pensacola, Fla
Terry Stewart
Huntsville
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