Belmont Could Be a Beaut
The Belmont Stakes tests Majestic Prince in a 14 mile race on Saturday with a field of six runners. Majestic Prince carries 126 pounds and aims for the Triple Crown after Derby and Preakness attempts, as Arts and Letters Rooney's Shield Dike and Prime Fool join the contest under jockeys Belmonte Rotz Velasquez Hartack. The $125000 added Classic is at 6:37 p.m. EDT and CBS television coverage runs 5 to 6 p.m.
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Namath retires after Rozelle ultimatum over night club stake
Jets quarterback Joe Namath announced his retirement citing knee problems and saying Commissioner Pete Rozelle forced him to sell his one third stake in a night club. Namath, 26, cried at the news conference held at the club with about 200 reporters present.
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Manlove Takes Over at PMC Football After Looming Coaching Shakeup
Vince Lombardi and Jerry Williams headlined major coaching changes, but at PMC the task falls to Bill Manlove. He led a grueling spring session, praised for attitude and discipline, and hopes rising talent like Rich Weaver can boost future success.
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Senators Pick Slugger in Major League Draft
Washington hosts high school star Jeff Burroughs as the Senators hold the top pick in the draft, with potential signing costs around 100000 dollars. Burroughs impressed in workouts and draws praise for his power at 18. The Phillies and Houston also made early selections, while teams prepare to sign and finalize rosters.
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Beard ties for Western lead with fatherly advice
Ralph Beard Sr. mentored his son Frank Beard with a simple mechanical fix that unlocked a strong round. Frank Beard shot five under par 66 to share the lead at the Western Open, while Jack Nicklaus praised the veteran Texan Maxwell and other contenders at Midlothian Country Club.
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Springfield Junior Olympics Draws 600 Athletes
About 600 athletes are expected at the Delaware County Junior Olympics at Springfield High this Friday and Saturday. The Springfield Junior Chamber sponsors 84 events for boys and girls aged nine to 17. Action opens at 6 15 p m with Bantam Midget and Junior events and resumes at 9 45 a m Saturday with Intermediate and Senior heats.
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Overcall sets world pace record in international race
Yonkers New York AP Overcall, a 6 year old sired by Cape Town and owned by Helen Buck, won the $50 000 International Pace at Yonkers Raceway in 3 02 3 5 for a world record distance of 3 03 5. Del Insko drove the winner which led from 1 1 4 miles and finished 8 1 2 lengths ahead of Blaze Pick of Canada. Overcall has now won six straight races, 5 for 5 this season.
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Pacer Overcall Wins Big as World Record Bonus Promised
In Los Angeles Joey Orbillo knocks out Marty Franklin in a boxing match amid track bonus talk. Insko earned half of a $5,000 world record bonus. Overcall, though not counting toward official earnings, boosted career winnings to $483,298 and is favored to win Yonkers International Pacing Series. Blaze Pick captured $12,500 for second place, finishing 134 lengths ahead of Twinkle Hanover, who earned $6,000 for third.
Morgan Breaks Slump As Astros Top Cardinals
Houston’s Joe Morgan collected three singles and a home run in a 13-hit attack, lifting the Astros to a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals as Morgan heads to a two week Army reserve stint. Jim Wynn and Denis Menke also drove in runs, aiding Houston’s rally from a 4-2 deficit and ending St. Louis’ four-game run. Morgan’s hot night came just before reporting for military duty Friday.
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City Stars to Lead Delco Grid Classics Benefit
O’Neill Delaney Ward Bucci and Dunleavy named to City Squad for an All-Star football clash with Suburban Stars at Temple Stadium. Proceeds go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Game 7:30 p.m. Tickets 2 and 3 dollars, boxes 50.
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