Ford Rumored to Quit After Stellar Yankee Run
Whitey Ford, the winningest Yankee, was expected to announce retirement at a press conference before a doubleheader with Minnesota. The 38 year old left hander, famed for 236 Yankee victories and a record 33 2 3 consecutive scoreless innings, faced a possible elbow bone spur and recent shoulder surgeries amid a standout career with one of baseballs great dynasties.
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Gray Sees Hope With Formby Formby Course Suits Americans
American golfer Downing Gray of Pensacola Florida advanced to the British Amateur Golf Championships second round with a 5 and 4 win over Mike Jordan of England. Fellow American Bill Campbell, 44 from Huntington West Virginia, also features as a top contender. The Formby links impressed both players as they noted the course favors straight play and resembles an American layout.
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Monday Fights From Associated Press Box Results
In Philadelphia Leotis Martin stopped Lee Carr in 191 pounds division. Benny Briscoe beat Bobby Warthelm in the 155 pound class in Philadelphia. Manny Elias stopped Roque Moran in bantams. Ray Adigun knocked out George Foster in lightweights. Rocky Gattellari outpointed Romy Gu las in flyweights. Charlie Shipes defeated Andy Heilman in Oakland.
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Ray Adigun
Nigeria
George Foster
Cincinnati
Sydney
Rocky Gattellari
Australia
Romy Guelas
Philippines
Lebanon Raceway First Night Pace and Trot Results
The Lebanon Raceway program lists results for the first nine races with pacing and trotting winners and payoffs. Notable winners include Jacqueline's Pride in race one and Dilly Vic in race two, with various payoffs and times recorded for each event.
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Nancy
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Hardy
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Chuckie Way
Little Wheel
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Yankee Ealey
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Morgan
Bonnie Eton
Walla Creed
Worsham
Dandy Demon
Montgomery
Lovely Nat
Temple
Jet Dreamer
Empaire
McConnaughey
O'Hennesey
Farrington
Stormedor
Hiteman
O Ko San
G. Williams
Windy Mindy
Kon Tiki Om
William
Atom
Stephenson
Starlight Force
Hofstra
Hey You
Martin
Robin's Gee Gee
Niemcyzcki
Suprise Byrd
DeBaun
Jeffry Adios
Protest Filed In Armco Loop Games
Protest filed after Armco Loop games. Masonry protested Pipe Shop 21 7 Iron Division win while Transportation Labour hit five home runs in an 18 1 victory over Cold Strip. Mets beat Atlantic 13 2 Hamilton Cokes topped Coke Plant 174 Spiral Shop defeated Industrial Repair 10 4. Danyn Jackson had three Mets hits Carberry two Hamilton homers T L tied for four with two. Draft session set New York AP major leagues free agent draft to be held in New York.
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Rain disrupts Davis Cup final in Mexico City
U S defeats Rafael Osuna 8-6 6-3 6-2 to go 3-2 in the American zone finals as heavy rain halts Cliff Richey versus Marcelo Lara. Rain forces 2500 fans to flee Chapultepec while Ashe plans to skip next round due to Army duties.
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
Billie Jean King Advances In French Tournament Play
Billie Jean King of Long Beach California moved through the French International Tennis tournament with victories over Helen Cour Ley and Josefa Pilic while Tom Okker upset Martin Mulligan. Roy Emerson and Owen Davidson also won in men’s play as Francoise Durr led women’s action with wins over Kathy Harter and Judy Tegart.
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Wieslaw Gasiorek
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Tony Roche
Czechoslovakia
Jan Rodes
Francoise Durr
France
Kathy Harter
Seal Beach
Judy Tegart
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New York
Mario Bueno
Brazil
Maryann Godwin
South Africa
Lesley Turner
Viaetaa
Buckpasser Returns as Memorial Day Showpiece in Rich Card
Buckpasser returns to racing in the $100,000-added Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct on Memorial Day. The 4-year-old, unbeaten in 14 and carrying top weight, faces about 60,000 at the track and millions nationwide as part of a $35 million wagering day across major tracks. The field includes Dr Fager in the Jersey Derby at Garden State Park, while Gallant Moment and Air Right contest the 1 1/8 mile for 3-year-olds. If Buckpasser wins, his career earnings would top $1.34 million, ranking him behind Kelso and Round Table on the all time list.
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Brazil Beats Poland to Clinch World Championship Final
In Salto Uruguay Brazil defeated Poland 83-67 to seal a World Championship final round berth alongside the United States Argentina Yugoslavia and Russia. Brazil advances to face Puerto Rico as Poland meets Paraguay while Puerto Rico beat Paraguay 86-52 and Mexico toppled Italy 78-60.
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Bearcats Fall to Oklahoma State in NCAA District Series
Oklahoma State pitcher Larry Burchart limits Cincinnati to seven hits as OSU wins 4 0 to take a 1 0 lead in the best of three NCAA District 5 baseball final. Cincinnati, MVC champion, and OSU meet again Tuesday with a possible deciding game.
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Glove Man Gil Garrido Delivers 3 Run Homer for Braves
Infielder Gil Garrido nicknamed a glove man belted a three run homer to lift the Richmond Braves 3 0 over the Jacksonville Suns in the International League. Toledo shut out Columbus 3 0 with Jack Dilauro pitching his second straight complete game. The Jets fell into a three way tie for second with Buffalo and Syracuse.
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Optimists Rout Journal In Federal League Game
The Optimist Club defeated the Journal 24 to 4 at Goldman Park in Federal League play. Denniston led with five doubles and a triple, Ray Minster and Don Hawkins added four hits each, while Charlie Root struck out with bases loaded. Rebels defeated Thompson Supply, and Herald's Barbers-Wiedemann’s won 9-3.
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