Seattle Slew Triumphs in Belmont Stakes to Complete Unbeaten Run
Seattle Slew, the 3-year-old colt trained by Billy Turner and ridden by Jean Cruguet, won the Belmont Stakes in front of 70,229 at Belmont Park, remaining undefeated through nine starts. Run Dusty Run finished second. Spirit Level was sixth as Slew extended his perfect record and solidified his status as a leading Triple Crown hopeful.
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Randolph Lifts Yankees Past Twins In Six Five
Willie Randolph hit a two run homer as the Yankees scored four in the fifth to beat the Twins 6 5 Sparky Lyle worked four innings in relief Catfish Hunter lasted five innings before leaving after walking Rich Chiles in the sixth. The Yankees built a 4 0 lead with four straight hits in the fourth including an RBI single by Nettles and May.
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Achievements reshape sports scene in 1977
The late 1970s rebound in sports includes Portland winning the NBA title Al Geiberger shooting 59 in Memphis Open and Seattle Slew capturing the Triple Crown. The piece argues these feats revive athletic prestige and contrast with recent controversies and distractions in sports.
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Three-way tie at LPGA Championship heading into final round
Judy Rankin Pat Bradley and Chako Higuchi share the lead at six under par after the third round of the LPGA championship in North Myrtle Beach. Bradley opened with an eagle on two and added four birdies to post 68. Rankin and Higuchi each birdied the 18th to reach 210. Sally Little sits one back after a 73 as final round action looms.
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Geiberger Holds Narrow Lead After Third Round
Al Geiberger kept a three stroke edge at 13 under par with a 203 total after 54 holes at Colonial Country Club. Steve Taylor closed the gap to six under with a 206, while Tom Weiskopf, Jerry Pate, Johnny Miller and others trailed as Geiberger pursued a third round finish in Memphis.
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