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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1963
Page
3
Observers expect a chalk Derby with Candy Spots favored and Never Bend among contenders. The piece recalls past Derby favorites and quirky names while weighing if a longshot can break through as Candy Spots and Never Bend lead the field at Churchill Downs.
National League standings show St Louis leading with 15 wins and 7 losses, followed by Pittsburgh 11 7 and San Francisco 13 9. Saturday games featured San Francisco at New York, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, St Louis at Cincinnati, Houston at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Milwaukee.
The Ellis 4-H club met at Donald Wilson home with Janice Hair presiding. Allen Borders led the pledge and Marilyn Rhodes led the 4-H pledge. A program committee was named, songs were sung, and refreshments served. The next meeting is set for May 1 at Mary Ruth Carr's home.
French bred undefeated two year old filly Hula Diancer owned by Mrs. Gertie Widener clinched the 1000 Guineas Stake at Newmarket by a length after a stretch rally.
Summary of games: Washington defeated Detroit 9 to 4 and New York beat Los Angeles 7 to 0. Cleveland routed Kansas City 15 to 6, Baltimore edged Chicago 8 to 7. Several games were postponed or moved to night or rain dates including Cleveland at Los Angeles and Boston at Kansas City while New York visited Minnesota and Washington met Chicago.
Louisville trainers prepare for the 89th Kentucky Derby with Candy Spots leading a field of nine. Never Bend and No Robbery share favoritism, while other entrants include Bonjour Château Walnut Hill Farm Grey Pet and Investor. Tenney plans a final blowout gallop to keep Candy Spots sharp ahead of Saturday’s post.
Stan Musial at 42 belted a three run seventh inning double to lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the Chicago Cubs 4-3 and tie Babe Ruth with 1,356 extra base hits while boosting their NL lead to two games. Ray Washburn won his fifth straight decision as Ron Santo’s ninth inning homer was answered by Musial’s clutch hit off former teammate Larry Jackson. Baseball notes from other NL games include the Giants over Pirates 2-1, Braves over Reds 8-0, Dodgers over Phillies 3-2, and Mets routing the Colt .45s 10-3. In the AL, the Yankees beat the Angels 7-0, Orioles over White Sox 8-7, Indians routed Athletics 15-6, and Senators defeated the Tigers 9-4. Juan Marichal pitched a five hitter with Alou driving in two runs, while Hank Aaron homered for the Braves. Mets extend home streak to six behind Neal and Burright.
The 27 man field at the Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas centers on a two man race as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer share the lead after round one Nicklaus shot an eight under 64 to lead by two over Palmer with Bill Collins one behind Palmer and the rest well back The opening day crowd of 9000 praised Nicklaus seven birdies and one bogey in a sparkling performance from the former Ohio State standout now based in Tucson Ariz.
Nicklaus shot a 64 for a near record round on calm windy weather. He birdied five and eagled once with only 30 putts and a near hole in one by five inches. Palmer matched him as both hit every green while Collins and others posted 70s in the weather favorable round.
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