Derby Trial poised to trim Derby field at Churchill Downs
Twenty three year olds remained possible for the Kentucky Derby in a field that includes High Echelon Native Royalty and Supreme Quality in the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs. Sailstone was withdrawn with Robin's Bug added from Maryland and George Lewis led by William Hartack as the favorite with 4 to 1 odds alongside other probables such as My Dad George Terlago Personality Silent Screen and Corn Off The Cob.
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NCAA Council blocks new bowls while rest approves date set games
The NCAA Council refused bids for six proposed post season bowls including the Cactus Blues West Coast Copper and Charity Bowls remaining skeptical after three straight rejections. They approved eleven established bowls and five all star games plus a new district wrestling qualifying plan. The Angels open a Yankees series with Ken McMullen as new third baseman and Clyde Wright slated to pitch.
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Cal and Stanford set for 76th Big Meet at Berkeley
Cal coach Dave Maggard voiced doubt about a loss to Stanford as the 76th Big Meet looms in Berkeley. Stanford holds a 0-6 mark while Cal stands 4-4, with key sprinters Curtis and Dyson listed as questionable due to injuries.
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Dodgers fall as Phillies debut in L A with win
Phillies beat the Dodgers 4-3 in Los Angeles marking their 1970 debut in the city. Don Sutton took the loss while Rick Wise improved to 2-1 for Philadelphia. Wise noted his success in Los Angeles and avoided walks as the Phillies extended their winning streak to five.
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Chamberlain dominates but Knicks edge Lakers in tight playoff clash
Wilt Chamberlain watched film, then anchored a 105-103 Knicks loss to Los Angeles as Jerry West led the Lakers with 34 points. Willis Reed scored 29 for New York, while West sealed the win with late free throws as the series knotted at one.
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North-South county all-star game shelved for 1970
Santa Barbara County All Star football organizers announced the Aug 8 game is canceled due to non economic problems. They plan a 1971 revival between Santa Barbara and Ventura seniors, with aims to broaden operations and keep Boys Clubs funded.
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Cubs' 11th straight win recalls 1945 pennant run
The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for their 11th straight win, tying a 1945 stretch as fans recall past pennant seasons and losses. An error produced the lone run, with Hank Aguirre starting a game-ending double play after a Clemente triple threat.
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Trojans Face UCLA In Colisuem Showdown This Saturday
USC coach Vern Wolfe doubts Herman Franklin will be fully healthy for the UCLA meet at the Coliseum as he eyes a close dual with Jim Bush’s Bruins. Garrison and Franklin are cited as the key Trojans, with health likely deciding the outcome.
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Marlin swimmers win big in Tri-County meet
Lompoc Marlins top six teams in a Saturday Tri-County League meet at Lompoc pool with 414 points from 56 first places. Karlyn Pipes and Tom Hicks led the club with 32 points each, four firsts apiece, across multiple age groups. The team prepares for the Santa Barbara May 9 spring championships, with about 30 Marlins meeting qualifying times.
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Don Nelson resigns as Lompoc Braves coach
Don Nelson quits as head varsity basketball coach at Lompoc Senior High School after accepting a similar post at Powell High School in Powell Wyoming. In three seasons his teams went 24 37 with this year 11 11. Principal Robert Paisola noted the replacement search begins and Nelson returns to his home state to take the Wyoming post.
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