Praise For Winning Jockey Johnny Sellers At Belmont
Johnny Sellers the lean 23 year old jockey guides Carry Back toward a potential Triple Crown at Belmont Park. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner faces a big challenge as Carry Back aims for racing history. Sellers new status as leading rider comes from major wins and a high earnings total while balancing a travel heavy season.
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Wilmington JC Wins U.S. Title in Junior College Baseball
Wilmington College from North Carolina captured the national junior college baseball title in Grand Junction Colorado defeating Mesa 8 to 3. Ronnie Durham was MVP with three pitching wins two home runs and a .600 average for the tournament. Wayne Taylor and Dave Miller earned spots on the all tournament team.
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Orioles sweep White Sox behind strong pitching
Pitchers Steve Barber Skinny Brown and Hoyt Wilhelm held the White Sox to seven hits and one run in a doubleheader sweep. Barber allowed only three singles for a 6 0 victory in the opener while Brown and Wilhelm combined for four hits in the nightcap a 2 1 win. Ron Santo led the offense driving in the deciding run with three hits and a two run single as the Pirates routed in the nightcap for a 5 3 win.
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Price Confident Carry Back Won’t Bejinxed
New York AP. Trainer Jack Price laughs off jinx fears about Carry Back in the Belmont Stakes after recalling prior stunts and a TV interview in the winner’s circle. Price cites past efforts and a dramatic Metropolit an finish by Kelso as proof the horse can withstand bad luck.
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Texan A J Foyt Wins Indy 500 in Speed Record Pace
Texan A J Foyt won the Indianapolis 500 at a record 139.131 mph edging Eddie Sachs by 8.5 seconds after a late pit stop issue. Rodger Ward ran third in a tense, crash‑marred race that featured 21 DNFs and a last‑lap battle among top contenders.
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Old Hands Take Orioles Back Toward A.L. Lead
Orioles rely on veteran trio Brown Wilhelm and Barber to surge from sixth into third by sweeping the White Sox on Memorial Day. Barber 7 3 aids 6 0 win with three singles allowed. Brown 5 1 and Wilhelm 37 earn wins and save, lifting Baltimore in a key stretch as Detroit and Cleveland press.
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Reds Rally To Tie NL Lead With Memorial Day Sweep
The Cincinnati Reds won 20 of 26 to climb from eighth place to a share of the National League lead after sweeping a Memorial Day doubleheader in San Francisco 7-6 and 6-4. Jim Maloney earned the win in the first game as Cincinnati touched Juan Marichal and homered three times. The Giants dropped three straight, while the Dodgers and Cubs also posted wins as the pennant race tightens.
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