Riggs Declines Goat Tieing Challenge at Pueblo Rodeo
In Greeley Colorado Bobby Riggs rejected Margaret Clemons goat tying challenge planned for Casey Tibba Rodeo in Pueblo. Clemons, president of the Colorado Girls Rodeo Association, offered a $5000 prize with a goat tied competition. Riggs sought a higher prize and possible match with no-goat format before considering arrangements.
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Morton Returns to Montreal to Hand Expos a 3-2 Defeat
Braves starter Carl Morton, facing his former teammates, limited Expos to three singles over six innings and earned a 3-2 win as Atlanta broke the game open with two runs in the seventh. The Dodgers blanked the Cubs 4-0, Padres edged the Cardinals 4-3, and other AL games featured Angels over Tigers 3-0 and White Sox over Orioles 5-2.
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Knightly Dawn Faces Secretariat in Belmont Stakes Duel
Secretariat aims for racing's elusive Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Knightly Dawn, an entry mate to Sham, may draw the champion into an early speed duel as trainer Frank Martin plans a two‑horse setup to set up Sham. CBS coverage is scheduled with a field of six including My Gallant and Pvt. Smiles.
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Friday and weekend MLB slate with interleague matchups
Friday's schedule features Cincinnati at Chicago, San Diego at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Atlanta, San Francisco at Montreal, Pittsburgh at Houston, and Los Angeles at New York. Saturday continues with six games including Cincinnati at Chicago and Pittsburgh at Houston, then Sunday brings St. Louis at Atlanta and other cross tables as standings unfold. The American League East shows Detroit leading, with New York, Baltimore, Boston, and Milwaukee in tight pursuit while California and Kansas City jockey for position in the West.
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Sutherland Leads Bears Past Tulsa in 12-4 Rout
Gary Sutherland had three hits including a triple to spark the Denver Bears to a 12-4 victory over Tulsa. Denver rode five runs in the fifth on six straight hits, with Fernando Tatis driving in two. Larry Milbourne had four singles for Tulsa with two RBIs, Terry Hughes added a two run double in the eighth, but Denver pulled ahead to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Yankees acquire McDowell and Dobson for pennant push
New York Yankees land lefty Sam McDowell from San Francisco and righty Pat Dobson from Atlanta in separate trades. The moves fill rotation needs as Ralph Houk aims to defend the American League East with a five-man staff.
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Providence Man Buys ABA Team In Providence
Paul Lynch announced a $1.3 million deal to acquire the Memphis Tams to relocate to Providence after earlier opposition. ABA Commissioner Carlson scheduled a league owners meeting to vote on the sale, needing a 10 vote majority. Coach Bob Bass said he would decide his future after the sale.
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