Well-turned ankle jockey Robyn Smith pioneers in New York racing
The article profiles jockey Robyn Smith, 26, Stanford alumna and the New York scene’s lone female rider. It notes her 10 wins in early April from fewer than 60 races, plus a seven pound apprentice weight allowance. It highlights her tall frame at Aqueduct, her striking appearance, and her dedication to leg strength through running and riding.
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Namath throws pass in Alabama workout after wrist injury
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath, at the University of Alabama, threw for the first time since his wrist fracture last Oct. 18. He said nothing hurt when he released the ball, signaling a potential recovery path.
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University of Alabama
League Leaders Home Runs and RBIs
National League leaders list star players Stargell Aaron Colbert Mays Cepeda Bench Bonds with 5 and 4 homers. 17 players tied at 2. RBIs highlight Pitt and Mays with 15 each. Colbert 14. Cepeda 11. Aaron and Morgan 10. American League leaders Powell Aparicio Northrup Johnson Yastrzemski Horton Monday Rudi with 11s and 8s. Pitching leaders show Upshaw Marichal Perry 3-0 in NL minor notes. Blue 3-1. many tied at 2.
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Cal
Oak Fog
Wash
Murcer
Taylor Wins Palermo Open Singles Title
Roger Taylor of Great Britain defeated Pierre Barthes of France to win the Palermo Open singles title 6 3, 4 6, 7 6, 6 2 in Palermo Italy.
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Great Britain
Pierre Barthes
France
Dodgers chase early season struggles in NL West
Los Angeles trails the NL West by six games after 13 games. Claude Osteen left in the fifth as Houston rallied to beat the Dodgers 8-6 at Dodger Stadium. Joe Morgan homered for the Astros and Wes Parker hit a two run shot for L A as Bill Singer Don Sutton faltered. The Dodgers begin a 13 game road trip with a three game set at San Diego.
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Alex Johnson
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Dave Laroche
Mel Queen
Tom Hall
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McLain Trade Boosts Senators as Dunning Shines
Ex Tigers ace Denny McLain joins Washington amid mixed reaction as Bob Short bets on the left hander. Detroit’s pitching woes linger with two complete games this season. Dunning excelled in relief of a 1-0 win while McLain tossed a three hitter in a 4-0 Senators victory over Cleveland in the doubleheader.
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Sam McDowell
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Ray Fosse
Frank Howard
Washington D.C. Stadium
Shaving Strokes and Pitchers in a Dense Baseball Digest
The piece blends golf tips on judging distance for long putts with a dense baseball roundup. It notes a college friend’s distance technique, then shifts to game recaps including McLain, Dunning, and a string of AL and NL results with names like McLain, Casanova, Fosse, and Blue.
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