Racing official backs pre race drug test for horses
Paul Fleming of the Ohio State Racing Commission discussed drug use in racing at River Downs in Cincinnati. He noted a Buckeye project with Thoroughbred Racing Association to develop a simple pre race blood test to detect substances, with trials already at Scioto Downs. Fleming cautioned thoroughbred concerns about swelling but expected acceptance after seeing benefits and the Dancer’s Image incident.
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Callison Powers Phillies Past Reds with Four RBIs
Johnny Callison drove in four runs including a double a triple and a homer as the Phillies defeated Cincinnati 7-3. The win gave Philadelphia a second place tie and extended their win streak over the Reds to three.
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Chisox Embrace New Method Sparks 4-2 Win Over A’s
Chicago White Sox ride a revamped approach to win 4-2 against Oakland. Pete Ward slugged two solo homers to reach seven and eight on the season, supported by Tom McCraw and others as Gary Peters pitched 8 2 3 innings. The win narrows the gap behind the AL leaders as Chicago climbs from an 0-10 start to a warmer pace. Ward tied and then put Chicago ahead with two homers, while Peters scattered five hits and earned his second win in a string of improved performances. Ward, Davis, Aparicio and McCraw fueled the offense, lifting pennant hopes.
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White Sox Move Rumor Sparks Milwaukee Talk
Los Angeles Times quotes a reliable source that the Chicago White Sox may relocate to Milwaukee next year after an April 25 AL meeting. A White Sox official denied the report as the team prepares to play nine games in Milwaukee this season while planning a Chicago stadium and a $43 million sports complex.
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Canadiens edge Blues in overtime to even Stanley Cup final
In Montreal, Doug Harvey's return is cut short by a groin injury as Yvan Rousseau scores the overtime winner for the Canadiens in a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues. The series shifts with game four set for Saturday at 3 p.m. EDT, televised by CBS. Red Berenson and Frank St. Marseille score for Montreal, while Glenn Hall denies key bids for St. Louis.
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Bengals Sign Johnson Kennerly Reynolds Trio
Cincinnati Bengals add James Johnson a sixth round pick from South Carolina State and free agents Tom Kennerly and Roger Reynolds. Johnson is a 6 2 200 lineman and 1967 defensive captain. Kennerly led SC State in receptions last season. Reynolds, 25, played split end for the Giants and Falcons and hails from London Ohio.
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KU Boycott Quickly Ended
Lawrence Kansas AP reports the University of Kansas ended a one day boycott of spring football practice and threats to boycott all athletics after gains. A Negro will join the pom pom girls squad, a Negro history course will be offered next fall, and the university seeks qualified Negro faculty. Negotiations on a Negro coach remain for future consideration.
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Day takes athletic director coach post at Somerset Community College
Russ Day, formerly Franklin High School basketball and baseball coach, is named athletic director and basketball coach at Somerset Community College in Kentucky. A Morehead State Teachers College graduate, Day has a 143-77 coaching record, with Jefferson High’s 19-2 standout season in 1960-61 among highlights.
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Sullivan Pace Set for Yonkers May 17 Honor
Yonkers Raceway cites a $30,000 free for all pace on May 17 as a tribute to Ed Sullivan the New York Daily News columnist and CBS television star.
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Bill Buntin Dies During Pickup Game
DETROIT AP Bill Buntin 26 a 6 foot 7 former Michigan center and key figure in the 1964 65 Big Ten title teams collapsed and died during a Detroit gym pickup game. He complained of illness, left for air, and died at a local hospital. He is survived by widow Evelyna and three children.
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Reds Skidding On Bench Warmer Derby
Box score items show Cincinnati trailing Philadelphia 6 to 6 in late innings with Callison collecting two doubles and a home run. Rojas also homered, Jackson allowed two runs in the ninth, and Wine and Taylor contributed as Cincinnati’s bats produced 2.31 total runs.
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National League Standings and Score Results
National League standings show St Louis leading with 17 wins and 9 losses, Philadelphia 14 and 12, Cincinnati 31 and 6, Los Angeles 13 and 13, San Francisco 13 and 13, Atlanta 8 and 6, Chicago 12 and 14, Houston 12 and 14, New York 10 and 14. Recent scores include Los Angeles 6 Chicago 9 and Philadelphia 7 Cincinnati 3 with key matchups Los Angeles at Atlanta and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
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Thursday's Fights Highlight Mixed Card Across Cities
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