Canonero II Wins Derby From Obscurity in Kentucky
Canonero II, an unknown Venezuelan-raised colt trained by John Campo, stunned 19 rivals to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with Gustavo Avila aboard. The upset puts Canonero II on a likely Preakness target June 15, where fields are shaping up with Derby runners and new challengers.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
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Uh Oh What the Bulldog Coaches Saw
Hannibal coach Gene Hall attempted to out think Mexico batters at Green Field by signaling Hannibal pitcher Bob Hardin. Mexico coach Jerry McFarland and aide Bob Ligon watched intently as Walton zipped fastballs past Hannibal hitters.
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Tom Brown
Carlton Wins 1-0 Over Expos in St Louis Tilt
Steve Carlton starved the Montreal Expos 1-0 as he improved to 5-1 with sharp defense and a seventh inning run aided by a pair of fielder’s choices. Carlton also blazed a quick double play and avoided trouble, lowering his ERA to 1.82 while Bobby Wine’s misplay helped set the lone scoring sequence.
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Cuellar Staggers Past Royals in 5-3 win
Orioles pitcher Mike Cuellar held Kansas City to 10 hits over nine innings in a 5-3 victory. Cuellar, who improved to 2-0, said he needs hot weather to sharpen his fastball, noting the cool wind affected his outing. Manager Earl Weaver dismissed team concerns and blamed Cuellar’s slow starts on cool weather.
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Hull Leads Hawks Past Rangers To Cup Final Clash
Chicago goalie Tony Esposito and the Black Hawks beat the New York Rangers 4-2 to reach the Stanley Cup finals against Montreal. After the win, players spoke little, worn from the game though exhilarated by advancing.
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One Shot Beats Rangers In Final Playoff Period
In a seven game semifinal series the Hawks defeated the Rangers 4 3 with Bobby Hull scoring the decisive goal at 4 25 of the third period and Chico Maki adding at 28 seconds remaining Angotti filled in for Pit Martin who left with a knee injury New York had led 2 1 in the second period before Cliff Koroll tied it for Chicago The series tied 3 3 with the deciding game played in Chicago May 3 1971.
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Beard Wins New Orleans Open in Do-Not-Doubt Fashion
Frank Beard captured the New Orleans Open title earning 25000 dollars first prize. He claimed he never doubted victory and referenced Jack Nicklaus at the Masters as a comparison while clinching the event in New Orleans Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Jack Nicklaus
Coyotes Hand Louisiana to suffer first golf defeat 6-4
Paris Coyotes defeated Louisiana Bulldogs 6-4 in a match medal format to hand them their first loss of the season. In the B match the teams tied 8-48. Paris hosts Mark Twain today and competes in the Clarence Cannon Conference meet in Paris Wednesday.
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Baseball leaders and stats from AL and NL rosters
Batting leaders include Yastrzemski and Oliva with high runs and hits. Home runs go to Oliva and Powell in the American League, Stargell and Aaron headline the National League. Pitching leaders show Renko, Blass, and Seaver among top strikeouts.
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Baseball Scores And Schedule From Sunday Night Games
Scores show Cincinnati tied San Francisco 3 3 Houston 3 in rain delayed play. New York 1 Avanta 7, Los Angeles 5 Montreal 2, St. Louis 2 7 in nings. Montreal New York 6, Houston 4, Chicago 7 Philadelphia 1, Atlanta 4, Los Angeles Pittsburgh 5, San Diego San Francisco 4, Cincinnati 3 in 9 innings. Monday night’s games list Chicago Holzman 03 vs New York Gentry 23 and St Louis Zachary 0 0 at Philadelphia Lersch VW night.
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Ailing McCovey Helms Giants Past Reds
Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants says his right knee worsened by bad weather kept him from top form as he played through pain against the Cincinnati Reds. His condition limited his actions, yet he remained a key presence in the game.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
Willie McCovey
San Francisco Giants
Ron Reed
Atlanta Braves
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Atlanta
Qualifications Begin For Golf Tourney
Golfers may begin qualifying immediately for the Arthur Hills Decoration Day Tournament May 30. The 1st hold tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30. Details posted at the Arthur Hills Clubhouse.
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