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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1968
Page
20
Kentucky Derby champion Dancer's Image is disqualified after a urine sample reveals a painkiller. Forward Pass is declared the winner of the 94th Derby at Churchill Downs with $122,600 first prize and the Derby gold cup. betting results remain unchanged.
Dancer's Image surged from last to win the Derby by a length and a half over Forward Pass amid doubts about its past ankle weakness. The piece notes the remaining question of winning the Preakness and Belmont Stakes as the Triple Crown loomed. Wathen Knebelkamp, president of Churchill Downs, is mentioned.
Boston bomber dealer Peter Fuller, owner of the Kentucky Derby winner Dancer's Image, announces a substantial reward to unearth who tampered with the horse. He vows to keep trainer Lou Cavalaris and questions possible urine-switch or other foul play ahead of a Churchill Downs hearing.
SUN Sports Writer Nate Williams meets Shelley Lyons in the main event at the Silver Slipper Ballroom for the Strip Fight of the Week. Williams seeks rebound after a split loss to Art Cruz, with four wins in five at the Slipper. Lyons has three defeats in 12 bouts from 1966 67 and beat Johnny Brooks prior.
In Churchill Downs details the Derby outcome stirs talk of a post position win and a disqualification report. The column then shifts to local Las Vegas society chatter about bets, fundraisers, notable figures, and upcoming events at Sahara and Seton Academy.
In Evian les Bains France Jean Claude Killy of France and Nancy Greene of Canada received their second World Cup titles as the season closed. Killy, a triple Olympic gold medalist, indicated he would likely race in this year's 24 hours Le Mans event.
National League top performers Perez Reds and Mc Covey Giants tallied 19 and 18 with Swoboda Mets and Williams Cubs amid Ceneda Flood Cards at 17. American League Angels 19 Johnson Orioles Killebrew Twins Howard Senators 16 Powell Orioles Webster A s 15. NL Regan Cubs Reed Braves Kelso Reds Sutton Dodgers Hoerner Cards 2 0. AL Hardin Orioles McLain Tigers 4 0 Santiago Red Sox John White Sox Warden Tigers 3 0.
MLB standings and results show New York 4 St. Louis 1 Atlanta 2 Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 2 Houston 7 San Francisco 1 Los Angeles 2 Chicago 0 Chicago at Los Angeles in a Singer 1 4 Niekro 4 1 Veale 0 3 Sodecki 3 2 Dierker 2 4 Carlton 2 1 Arrigo 2 1 Short 2 3. rest of schedule lists multiple night games and probable pitchers for Wednesday with matchups including Minnesota Oakland Chicago California Boston Washington Detroit Baltimore Cleveland New York.
Las Vegas bookmakers say no abnormal betting appeared around the Kentucky Derby disqualification of Dancer's Image. Churchill Downs president Wathen Knebelkamp notes Rule 14.06 keeps wagering untouched. finish remains Dancers Image, Forward Pass, Francie's Hat while purse goes to Forward Pass, Francie's Hat, T.V. Commercial.
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