Derby Day Fashion and Controversy at Epsom
Melvin Durslag details Derby preparations at Moss Bros. with a £100+ year pedigree and a £15 hire, then follows the race drama at Epsom. Roberto defeats Rheingold by a nose amid a stewards inquiry, Rob er to's muted reception, and a rival boast over $10k side bets as Galbreath defends his horse.
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Ralph C. Wilson
Buffalo Bills
Claridge’s
Roberto
John Galbreath
Pittsburgh Pirates
Roberto Clemente
Mr. Wilson
Galbreath
England
Rheingold
Aleath
Astros Romp Near Reuss Birthday One-Hitter
Jerry Reuss narrowly missed a no hit game as the Astros beat the Phillies 10 0 with Cesar Cedeno driving in two. Reuss allowed four walks and settled for a one run win as the Astros closed in on the Reds in the NL West. San Diego’s Arlin threw a two hitter in a 1 0 win over the Pirates. Seaver earned his ninth win with a complete game as the Mets moved atop the NL.
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Associated Press
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Steve Arlin
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Cesar Cedeno
Don Zimmer
Pirate
Clay Kirby
Vic Cavalilio
Richie Hebner
Jerry Morales
Bruce Kison
Fred Stanley
Leron Lee
Tony Perez
Convenience Edges Typecast In Rich Hollywood Match Race
Convenience, a 4 year old filly, defeated Typecast by a head in a $250000 match race at Hollywood Park. Jockey Jerry Lambert rode the winner for owner Leonard Lavin, with trainer Willard Proctor guiding the plan as Convenience led all the way in 1:47 2-5 over 1 1/16 miles.
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Hassi
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Inside Tackle
Preakness
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Tustlin Greek
Liberty Bell Park
William 8
Tarrish TI
Eldon Nelson
Trazee and Frazee, Inc
Canada
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Toronto
William Seitz
Victoria Song
Barachois
Robin Platts
Angel Cordero Jr
John Galbreath
Good Counsel
Monmouth Park
Delaware Park
Mill River Stable
Floor Show
Mike Hole
Dubassoff
Leonard Richards
Blue Triumphs as Vida Blue Earns First Win Behind 16-Hit A’s
Vida Blue pitched through a tough stretch to his first win of the season as the Oakland Athletics erupted for nine runs aided by a 16-hit attack. The A’s jumped Cleveland early and held on for a 9-0 victory, with Mike Epstein and George Hendrick belting homers and Sal Bando driving in four runs.
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Joe Rudi
Reggie Jackson
Sal Bando
Vida
Stan Bahnsen
Sox
Reichardt
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Carlton Fisk
Red Sox
Orioles
Wayne Granger
Harmon Killebrew
Twins
Jim Perry
Johnny Oates
Boog Powell
Brooks Robinson
Granger
Terry Crowley
Crowley
Dave Johnson
Mickey Lolich
Jim Northrup
Norm Cash
Lolich
Welch Wins Title In Bass Tourney
ZWOLLE La AP Jim Welch of Amelia Louisiana captured the National Open Bass Tournament first prize of 5000 dollars with a catch weighing 87 pounds 64 ounces on Saturday Hebert of Sulphur Louisiana earned 500 for the biggest bass weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces.
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Jim Welch
Amelia
Jim Hebert
Sulphur
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