Seattle Slew Favored In 103rd Kentucky Derby
Seattle Slew, bought for 17500 as a yearling, is a heavy favorite in a 14-horse field for the 103rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Owner Karen L. Taylor and jockey Jean Cruguet expect another front-running win as 100000 fans pack the track and ABC teases coverage with post time at 4 38 p.m. CDT.
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Run Dusty Run and Bob's Dusty Derby Entry Set
The field of 15 includes Run Dusty Run and Bob's Dusty as a coupled entry trained by Smiley Adams at 5-1. Weights are 126 pounds. post time 4:38 p.m. Odds span 15-1 to 30-1 with Seattle Slew anticipated to lead and Bob's Dusty used as rabbit to pace Golden Chance Farm's Run Dusty Run.
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Nostalgia
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Seattle
Papelote
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Kentucky Derby Day Sparkles With Slew Lovepower
AP dispatch reports Kentucky offers fast horses famed bourbon and glamorous society for the 103rd Derby at Churchill Downs. Seattle Slew, unbeaten, headlines a 14-horse field as fans pack infield and millions watch TV, with governors, celebrities and box seats in high demand.
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Louisville, Ky
Kentucky
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Churchill Downs Announcer Faces Derby Challenges
Churchill Downs announcer Chic Anderson recalls last year's Derby mishap and explains his focus on silks over numbers. He notes the difficulty of calling top races and plans to continue at Aqueduct Belmont and Saratoga. He describes memorizing silk colors and defends keeping concentration during the Derby.
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Santa Anita
Rockingham
Keeneland
ABC
Hrabosky Faces Free For All After Astros Narrow Win
Al Hrabosky says he gained respect for Cesar Cedeno after a ninth inning incident sparked a series of free for alls. Cedeno charged from the plate, prompting brawls that halted a Houston rally and aided St. Louis in a 4-1 victory. Pitching and ejections followed as NL action continued with Dodgers, Cubs, Giants winning in other games.
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al Hrabosky
Houston Astros
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St. Louis Cardinals
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St. Louis
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Ferguson
Roger Freed
Astros
Bob Watson
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Bruins End Years Of Playoff Frustration At Montreal
In Montreal the Bruins seek their first playoff series win over the Canadiens since 1943. Veterans Johnny Bucyk Jean Ratelle and Gerry Cheevers anchor Boston as Brad Park helps neutralize Montreal scorers Guy Lafleur. Don Marcotte defends against Leach as the Stanley Cup final opens tonight. District notes: Mexico Bulldogs rained out of district final with Helias, rescheduled for Monday at 6 p.m., Community R-46 doubleheader moved to Wednesday.
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Bruins
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Jean Ratelle
Gerry Cheevers
Bucyk
Hla
Ratelle
Cheevers
Boston
Brad Park
Cherry
Don Marcotte
Guy Lafleur
Marcotte
Flyers
Reggie Leach
Philadelphia
Mexico
Scott's Corner
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Salisbury
R-6
Foyt keeps winning pace as Indy 500 build up begins
Aging AJ Foyt extends speedway record run ahead of the 61st Indianapolis 500. He led laps for the 10th time, earned 800 USAC points for second, and boosted total prize money to a record 82,616.19. The field grows to 85 entries with 16 makes and seven engine brands as practice starts and pole qualifying loom.
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Auto Club
Houston
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Indy
Parnelli Jones
Unser Brothers
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USAC
Lloyd Ruby
Johnny Rutherford
Gordon Johncock
Bobby Unser
al Unser
Mario Andretti
Janet Guthrie
Miss Guthrie
Pratherford
Johncock
Sports Scoreboard and Weekend Results Summary
Weekend baseball scores show Chicago, Atlanta, and Pittsburgh posting wins. Montreal and San Diego split, while Los Angeles and Philadelphia also added wins. Saturday's schedule features pivotal matchups including Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and New York at San Francisco.
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San Diego Padres
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Phillies
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Ron Cey
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Horton and Wills lift Rangers past Royals 5 2
Willie Horton and Bump Wills homer as Doyle Alexander crafts six shut?ing innings to beat Kansas City 5-2. Horton adds a fourth inning RBI single while Alexander dominates with a mix of curves changeups and sliders allowing six hits.
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Trail Blazers Edge Lakers In Opener Of Semi Final Series
Portland used speed to defeat Los Angeles 121-109 at The Forum as Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Bill Walton battled for dominance. Maurice Lucas led Portland with 28 points while Hollins Walton and Davis added 20 plus each. Lakers face a tougher challenge in game two.
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Lakers
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Invitation For Bids for Concrete Forms to Drain
Sealed bids for construction and placing of concrete forms for drain intets box type. Forms sized 2x3 feet with 6 inch nails vary by surface demand. Bids on unit price basis. Include proof of capability. Address City Hall 114 South Rollins Centralia MO 65240. Bid label Concrete Forms to be opened 7:00 p.m. May 9 1977. City retains right to refuse any or all bids.
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South Rollins
Centralia
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