23 May 1969
Page 5
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 23, 1969
Page
5
Trainer Johnny Longden asks for rest after the Preakness but owner Frank McMahon overrules. The conflict threatens the horse's form and risks the Triple Crown bid as Majestic Prince prepares for the Belmont Stakes amid pressure from media and fans.
The writer predicts a Belmont Stakes 1964 style rematch with Hartack on Majestic Prince and Baeza on Arts and Letters. He notes Dike as a live long-shot and argues Majestic Prince gains nothing by a Belmont defeat, urging rest and autumn showdowns against tougher rivals.
The columnist notes owners should not override trainers in racing plans. Frank McMahon, strong in oil, should let Johnny Longden decide racing schedules. The piece recalls Harry Hatch and Harry Giddings, highlighting a conflict where the trainer fired the owner. The author doubts Majestic Prince will race in the Belmont Stakes on June 7.
An AP survey shows attendance rose 18 percent with the expansion from 20 to 24 clubs, lifting totals to 5,216,539 through Tuesday. Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle Pilots account for 849,633 home fans, while Philadelphia Cleveland and Chicago markets lag behind last year.
Calgary CP report on the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association annual meeting. A new five-man council structure aims to give grass roots members a voice on senior intermediate junior and minor hockey. The junior age limit remains 20 as of Dec 31 under NHL terms, with talks to seek expansion to 21. Officers elected include Joe Kryczka and Jack Devine on key VP posts.
George Knudson of Toronto shot a five under par 31 on the front nine to share the lead with Jacky Cupit in the opening round of the Atlanta golf tournament. Arnold Palmer, Bob Johnson, and Mason Rudolph tied behind, while Ken Fulton led Canadians with 78. Palmer reportedly improved with a putting tip from Dodie Brown the night before.
The Soviet Union took a 1-0 lead over Canada in the European Zone second round series in Moscow. Alex Metreveli, the Soviet No. 1, defeated John Sharpe of Toronto 6-0 6-0 6-4 in the opening singles.
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