Xavier football's unlikely star kicker skates on Scotch and smokes
Xavier University coach Ed Biles approves of Mario Bolanos from San Jose Costa Rica, a two footed kicker who works alone in spring drills. Bolanos, 21, uses Scotch and cigarettes to keep in shape and still nails 50 yard field goals with both feet, after a rocky start and a self taught routine.
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Cincinnati
Xavier University
Ed Biles
Mario Bolanos
San Jose
Costa Rica
America
Biles
Bolanos
Xavier
Musketeers
Mario
Damascus Seeks Derby Title In 93rd Running At Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs features Damascus as era-defining favorite. The Belair Stud son, owned by Edith Bancroft, carries famed silks tied to historic winners. Field may reach 15 three-year-olds with purses totaling 153700 and first prize 111200.
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Churchill Downs
Damascus
America
Sword Dancer
Kerala
Virginia
Edith W. Bancroft
Gallant Fox
Omaha
Johnstown
Belair Stud
Bancroft
Louis Rowan
Ruken
Keeneland
Speedway opens with minor collision and practice notes
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway two drivers, George Snider and Cale Yarborough, collided near the pit gate delaying action. Yarborough and A. J. Foyt left pits during a yellow light and were fined. Joe Leonard set the first official practice lap as Bobby Unser posted the fastest 156.413 mph. Rookie tests began for Chris Amon and Norm Brown with more runs possible Sunday. The track will be open daily and time trials for the 500 mile race are set for May 13 14 20 and 21.
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Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
George Snider
Fresno
Calif
Cale Yarborough
Timmonsville
D. C
Yarborough
A. J. Foyt
Houston
Tex
Snider
Foyt
Joe Leonard
San Jose
Bobby Unser
Albuquerque
N.M
Chris Amon
Palmerston
New Zealand
Norm Brown
Grand Rapids
Mich
Keydets Break Streak With Doubleheader Sweep
VMI defeated Furman 6-3 in game one and 7-6 in 10 innings to end a five game losing streak. Charlie Schmaus collected five hits on the day, driving in the decisive run in the 10th inning for the Keydets. Don McMeanamin started the 10th with a single and moved to second on Jim Breckinridge’s sacrifice before Schmaus’s run-scoring opportunity. Furman’s Davis took the loss in game one, Reed earned the win in game two, with penalties and home runs by Furman’s Russell and Jennings.
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VMI
Furman
Charlie Schmaus
Don McMenamin
McMeanamin
Jim Breckenridge
Eaghtie
Davis
Hancock
Sensabaugh
Robby
Reed
Terry
L-Davis
Russell
Jennings
Pennington
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