Canonero II Heads to Belmont for Triple Crown Bid
Canonero II, the 3 year old Kentucky bred colt owned by Venezuelans, left Pimlico for Belmont Park as he eyes becoming racing's first Triple Crown winner since 1948. Having won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, a Belmont victory would crown him the ninth to win the Triple Crown, the first since Citation. He was paraded at Pimlico after last week's Preakness, and Gov. Mandel of Maryland visited to honor six Venezuelans as honorary citizens.
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Beloit Girls Favored In Wisconsin State Track Title
Beloit High holds the favorite role for the WIAA state girls track and field championships at Appleton East. Beloit qualified 11 individuals and two relays, with seven top-five regional performances across 14 events. Strong rivals include Manitowoc Racine Case Madison West and Racine Park, plus Ellsworth Oshkosh and Reedsburg.
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Hambletonian Trotting Classic Held in Du Quoin since 1957
Du Quoin has hosted the Hambletonian for three year old trotters since 1957, establishing a storied line of champions. The event drew attention from racing circles as riders and trainers prepared their entries for the season.
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Kane elected president of Northern Intercollegiate Conference
Dr. John Kane associate dean of students at Winona State College was elected president of the Northern Intercollegiate Conference on Thursday succeeding Dr. Ralph Frazer of Southwest State College. Kane is a La Crosse State University graduate and member of the Coulee Region Officials Association.
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John Ketterer Named Midwest Loop Boss
Cedar Rapids Iowa AP Monmouth College biology professor John Ketterer has been elected president of the Midwest Athletic Conference He succeeds Dr Carl Eisemann of Knox as head of the conference which includes Beloit Lawrence and Ripon College in Wisconsin.
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Big Ten Commissioner William R. Reed Dies at 55
William R. Reed, Big Ten commissioner since 1961, died in a suburban Chicago hospital after months of illness. He served 1939 to 1961 with a Navy stint and as an administrative assistant to Senator Homer Ferguson. Reed resided in Glenview and left behind his widow Frances, three daughters, his mother, a brother, a granddaughter and a grandson.
Russian Cagers Beat Marathon Oil AAU Team in Lexington
The Russian national basketball team defeated Marathon Oil AAU 97 to 79 in Lexington. The Russians opened 12 to 4 and led 49 to 36 at halftime. Kenney Davis of Georgetown College led Marathon Oil with 16 points while Modestas Paulauskas topped Russia with 17 points.
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The Hunter's Responsibility in Wildlife Protection
Hunters are portrayed as both guardians and targets in a debate on sportsmanship and wildlife conservation. The piece argues that critics mislabel hunters as merely gunmen while overlooking their role in preserving wildlife through licenses, clubs, and public activity. It notes broader pressures from farming and development that threaten wildlife more than hunters themselves.
Responsibility for Game Resources Demands Tougher Action
Hunters must take responsibility for wildlife management and habitat, not rely on outdated ideals. The piece argues against timeworn practices, urges habitat protection and tax incentives for landowners, criticizes top bag limits, and calls for faster research on soft-iron shot to reduce waterfowl mortality. It warns that failing to act risks extinction or decline of many species and urges biologists and managers to influence policy.
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Department of Natural Resources
Miami Dolphins Sign 7 Veterans
The Miami Dolphins signed seven veterans, including Larry Seiple a Kentucky graduate entering his fifth season listed as punter but also having played tight end wide receiver and defensive back. Other signings include Hubert Ginn Wayne Moore Dick Palmer Norm McBride Randy Edmunds and Barry Pryor all benefiting from AFC affiliations as second or third year players.
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Nine Wisconsin drivers enter Kaukauna USAC 200 Lap race
Nine Wisconsin drivers compete in the United States Auto Club late model stock car race at Wisconsin International Raceway Kaukauna. Norm Nelson of Racine and Dick Trickle of Wisconsin Rapids headline entries with Don White of Keokuk, Iowa also in the 24 fastest qualifiers. Defending champion Roger McCluskey from Tucson, Arizona.
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Milwaukee Speedway To Honor McCluskey
The Wilbur Shaw Award for consistent success will be given at Milwaukee Speedways fifth annual dinner on June 5. Ariz. driver McCluskey is the defending USAC late model stock car circuit champion and won the title the previous year after finishing second in 1968, his first season in stocks.
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