Dancer's Image Faces Potential Belmont Triple Twist
Baltimore AP reports two possible triples in horse racing. Calumet Farm aims for Forward Pass to win the Belmont Stakes and complete a Derby and Preakness sweep. Dancer's Image could trigger an unwanted triple if disqualification at Derby and Preakness alters results, a historic sequence in racing history.
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Forward Pass
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Martin
Arson Blamed for Stable Fire Killing 10 Thoroughbreds
In Boston a three alarm fire at Suffolk Downs killed ten thoroughbreds and damaged the stable. Authorities say two arson fires started in toilets and spread to feed rooms and stalls. Horses killed include Barrullah and Maybe This Time. others listed with values. A goat and a dog also died. damage around $10,000. state fire marshal to investigate.
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Suffolk Downs
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Beth n'Them
Gin-Jo
Brooklyn Bridge
Tiger Foster Week's Top Boxers Clash as Title Foes
Tiger Foster headlines a week of boxing with a light heavyweight title defense against Bob Foster at Madison Square Garden. Kim Ki-Soo defends the junior middleweight crown in Milan against Sandro Mazzinghi, while Bobby Valdez faces John Famchon for the world featherweight title in Sydney. Raul Rojas is named WBA featherweight champion. Howard Winston challenged in Britain and Europe. Liston and Williams plan comeback bouts. Liston meets Billy Joiner in Los Angeles and Williams faces Roy Crear in Houston. Tiger, 38, is a 2-1 underdog to Foster, 29, a sharp edge in a week packed with high-stakes bouts.
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Japan
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Wales
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Frisbie-Fassl Teamplaces Fourth in National Seniors
Jack Frisbie of Sports Bowlhero and Rudy Fassi of Cincinnati finished fourth in doubles at the National Seniors Tournament in Milwaukee with 1 248 actual and a 638 and 673 series by Frisbie and Fassi. In singles Frisbie earned second with 673. The event, sponsored by the American Bowling Congress, drew 1 347 bowlers age 55 and over, oldest 96, with 12 men over 80. The 10th annual tourney eyes Milwaukee next spring.
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American Bowling Congress
Racing Driver Jack Stoop Killed In Porsche Crash
DARLINGTON England AP Jack R Stoop 48 died Sunday after his Porsche lost control and crashed during a special sports car race at the track.
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Lebanon Raceway First Race Trot and Other Events
The Lebanon Raceway card lists nine races with numerous horse names and riders. Notable entries include Forward Harland and Eppa Girl in the first trot and a full slate of pacers such as All theway Missiles Song Josedale Firefly and many more across subsequent races.
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Little Big Horn
Nixon
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Jordan
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Doe
Macco
Welsh
Holtzmuller
Madge Carlith
Kirk
Mary Gilligan
Montgomery
Pace
Pete
Farrington
Doc's Boy
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Victor Havens
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Irv
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Harmony Chips
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Sharon Dale
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Chief C
Neff
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DeBaun
Bernie's Pride
Kon Clay
Kilgore
True Eye Direct
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Chickey Stone
Sinaid
Arcada
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Jean's Tavern
Martin
Flashy Gold
Mr. Fairlawn
Frederick
Sauer
Hilda Hoot
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Kathy Heather
June Express
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Duke Marcellus
Albertson
Tropical Gal
Stickley
Ozark Bill
Roger Frisco
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Hi Ranger
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Nat's Pride
Pruess Triumphs Over Syms in Southern Women's Championship
Tish Pruess of Pompano Beach defeated Nancy Roth Syms of Hollywood 4 and 3 to win the Southern Women's Championship on Sunday.
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Tish Pruess
Pompano Beach
Nancy Roth Syms
Hollywood
Liston Sports Sunny Outlook
The jovial Sonny Liston, 36, chats at Howie Steindler’s Main Street Gym ahead of a May 1968 bout with Billy Joiner at the Olympic Auditorium. He hints at possible rematches with Cassius Clay and speaks on facing Jimmy Ellis or Joe Fraser, disputing age rumors.
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LOS Angeles
Sonny Liston
Howie Steindler
Main Street
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Liston
Billy Joiner
Cincinnati
Olympic Auditorium
Dick Saddler
Cassius Clay
Jimmy Ellis
Joe Fraser
Casper Becomes First To Top $100000 Early In Year
Casper wins the Colonial National Invitation by five strokes at Colonial Country Club with a 275 total, earning 25 000 and pushing career earnings to 103 868.64. Gary Player and Gene Littler finish strong as Arnold Palmer’s historic open totals are noted. Casper becomes the tour’s only three time winner in 1968, with prior titles in Greensboro and Los Angeles.
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Billy Casper
Casper
Uncle Sam
Colonial Country Club
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Greensboro
Los Angeles
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Gene Littler
Tommy Aaron
Minnesota Wins Tight Big Ten Track Title
Minnesota edged Michigan and Wisconsin by a single point to claim the conference track crown with 50 points, while Michigan and Wisconsin tied for second. Ohio State finished fourth as Mike Fischer set a 3,000-meter steeplechase conference record. Indiana won the golf title with 1,511 strokes, Michigan coasted to the tennis championship with 148 points, and Michigan State was runner up in golf and tennis.
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Mike Fischer
Michigan State
Wolverines
Forest Hills club golf yields top score by Scheibert
Bob Scheibert posted a 70 to lead yesterday at Forest Hills Country Club. Tom Dishun and Vic Julian tied for second with 72, while Dishun Julian and Scheibert shared low net honors at 62.
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Forest Hills Country Club
Tom Dishun
Vic Julian
Dishun
Julian
Scheibert
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