Pass Catcher Wins Belmont as Canonero II Stirs Sale Talk
Pass Catcher captured the Belmont Stakes by three quarters of a length over Jim French with Canonero II in third as talk swirled over a sale of the Venezuelan colt. Ownership denial and leasing rumors persisted while Canonero II faced questions about fitness from trainer Juan Arias. A record Belmont crowd and massive wagering highlighted the day despite Pass Catcher’s quiet victory.
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Bahnsen Cools Royals Streak with Sharp Control
New York pitcher Stan Bahnsen allowed six hits and one walk in a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. He has won three straight decisions while issuing only one walk in each, after improving control and keeping pitches down. Amos Otis and Ed Kirkpatrick hit successive sixth inning homers for KC.
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Royals Welcome Home After Best Road Trip Yet
A crowd of over 700 greeted the Kansas City Royals on their return to town including Missouri Senator Thomas Eagleton and Jackson County officials. Owner Ewing Kauffman stood at the ramp as players, with wives and children, descended. The team had just finished a 7 2 road trip against AL East clubs.
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Optimists and Cosmos prevail in Holcom League baseball
The Breakfast Optimists beat the Knights of Columbus 8 7 as Steve Bell and John Mumford led with multiple hits. The Cosmos edged VFW 10 9 with a late unearned run, Randy Samuels earning the win. In the Ralph Houk League Holcom B league the Lions narrowly defeated the Noon Optimists 10 9 on a four run sixth.
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Iowa State to Play Home Games on Synthetic Turf
Ames Iowa at a news conference Saturday Cyclone athletic director Lou McCullough announced Iowa State will play its home football games on synthetic turf beginning in 1972. The move aims to improve playing conditions and reduce maintenance costs for the program.
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Salina Two-Game Set Sees Hawks Fall Short
Lawrence Legion Hawks suffer one-run losses to Salina in a weekend series. In Salina they trailed 4-1 before five runs in the second inning, sparked by Tim Hill triple and Mark Hodges double, and Salina pulled ahead 8-7. The next day in Manhattan the Hawks lost 4-3 as Salina extended its early lead.
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Hawks Fall Short in Salina Inning Rally
Lawrence drops a 8 to 7 road contest at Salina after a late rally from 4-1 down. Floyd leads with five hits and five RBI across the two games on the trip, while Parker Wiebrock and Crumet contribute for Lawrence in a tight setback that leaves them 2-3 on the season.
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City Slo Pitch AA League Scores Summary
Motors beat Don's Speed 10 to 4. Hallmark a 24 to 2 winner over Sharks. Stanion Electric up 15 13 Foosball Wizards. Court Jesters 21 over Zit City Mangr ters 12. Montgomery Wards 14, Breakfast Optimists 13.
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French Open Crown Goes to East European Man
The French Open in Paris ends with an East European winner in the men's singles and Evonne Goolagong of Australia capturing the women's title.
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Hay Fever Slows Ryun and Prefontaine Duel at Twilight Meet
Oregon meet saw world mile record holder Jim Ryun finish 10th amid a severe hay fever. Arne Kvalheim noted Ryun's illness, while Steve Prefontaine equaled his 3 57.4 best. Kvalheim edged Prefontaine to win in 3 56.4. Ken Moore won the AAU Marathon in 2 16 48.6.
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Lessig Resigns From Cavaliers to Bowling Green Role
James Lessig quit Sunday as assistant coach and chief scout for the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a post as director of Alumni relations at Bowling Green State University.
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Standings and results from Sunday and upcoming baseball games
Standings show Baltimore 4 Milwaukee 3 Minnesota 4 Cleveland 3 Chicago 8 Detroit 2 rain delayed second game. Other scores include California 5 Boston 2 New York 5 Kansas City 2 Oakland 8 Washington 1. Monday empty, Tuesday games list room for many night matches including Boston at Oakland New York at California Washington at Kansas City Milwaukee at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland Baltimore at Minnesota and more.
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Melnyk Captures British Amateur Then Passes Open Qualifier
Steve Melnyk of Jacksonville Florida joined golf legends by winning both the British and American amateur championships. He defeated Jim Simons 3 and 2 in a 36 hole final here at Carnoustie. He said he will skip U S Open qualifiers, saying he is super saturated with golf after Saturdays triumph and noted Walker Cup heartbreak for Britain.
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