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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1968

Page

25

Fuss Over Pain Killer Spurs Track Safety Debate

The sport faces a controversy over pain killers used on horses amid the Cancer's Image Kentucky Derby disqualification. Experts say medication rules protect the public betting, with the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and lab tests aiming to curb drug use since 1946. Day notes only one major ringer incident since.

New York UPI Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau FBI Spencer Drayton America Dancer Churchill Downs Gosh Day Baltimore D. Eldred Rinehart Maryland State Racing Commission Lot Forward Pass Maryland

Cardinals Rally in 13th to Beat Astros 4-3 in Rain Delay

In St. Louis, Bobby Tolan scored the winning run from third with none out in the 13th after Mike Cuellar mishandled Cal Maxvill’s grounder. Cardinals pitcher Larry Jaster earned the win as Houston’s Cuellar took the loss in a game delayed by rain.

ST. Louis UPI Bobby Tolan Mike Cuellar Cal Maxvill St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros Johnny Edwards Tolan Dick Simpson Cuellar Simpson Maxvill Astros Bob Aspromonte Denis Menke Norm Miller Lou Brock Julian Javier Larry Jaster Cardinal Jim Wynn Rusty Staub Julio Goray Houston John Bateman Lemaster Cards Mike Shannon Brock

Rebels Defeat Flagstaff In Arizona Golf Meet

Nevada Southern University golf team beat Flagstaff 34-20 at an Arizona course. The Rebels improved to 1-1 against Flagstaff with standout scores from Steve Turner Bob Coffin and Don Baranco each shooting 76. Don Speer Bill Harvey 77 and Mark Siraini 78 also notable.

Nevada Southern University Flagstaff Arizona Steve Turner Bob Coffin Don Baranco Reds Don Speer Bill Harvey Mark Siraini

Boss Man Jones Draws Rountree In 10 Rounder Here

Oakland star Eddie Jones known as Boss Man Jones faces Levan Rountree of New York City in a 10 round main event at the Silver Slipper arena Wednesday night. Jones has six prior local appearances last year with four wins two losses and aims for a shot at the Bob Foster Dick Tiger winner later this year.

Oakland Eddie Boss Man

Marichal Secures Fifth Victory As Giants Beat Reds

The San Francisco Giants overcome an early three run lead by the Cincinnati Reds to win 5-4. Juan Marichal earns his fifth win of the season after Hal Lanier, Ron Hunt and Ollie Brown spark a comeback. Hal Lanier steals second and scores on a fielder's choice during a key fifth inning rally.

Cincinnati UPI San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Juan Marichal Giants Hal Lanier Billy McCool Ron Hunt Jim Maloney Ollie Brown

Aaron Homers Lift Braves Over Dodgers 5-1

Hank Aaron drove in four runs with two homers to pace the Atlanta Braves past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1. Pitcher Pat Jarvis earned the win, scattering six hits, while Claude Osteen took the loss after allowing three homers. Bob Tillman also connected for Atlanta.

Aaron Braves Dodgers Atlanta UPI Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Pat Jarvis Bob Tillman Claude Osteen

Santo Delivers Two-Run Homer In Cubs Win Over Mets

Ron Santo hit a two run homer in the first and Randy Hundley added a second inning RBI single as the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 3 to 1. Bill Hands pitched a four hit complete game for his third win while Tom Seaver dropped to 3 1. The Mets tallied in the fourth as Seaver fell to 3 3.

Chicago UPI Ron Santo Randy Hundley Chicago Cubs New York Mets Bill Hands Santo Billy Williams Tom Seaver Hundley Cubs Lou Johnson Seaver Met Mets Hands

Yankees Reactivate Smith and Sign Hansen in Draft

New York Yankees bring back third baseman Charlie Smith from the restricted list after knee cartilage removal. They also sign right handed pitcher Doug Hansen from Fresno, who will report to Oneonta in the New York Penn League.

NEW York UPI New York Yankees Charlie Smith Smith Sparks Nev Yankees Doug Hansen Fresno Calif Hansen Oneonta

Enthusiasts Invited to Join More A A U Races

The notice invites long distance runners to send name address and phone number to a Nevada address for future A A U events. It emphasizes growing participation and plans for additional races in the coming year.

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