Overcall sets pace in record Yonkers win
Yonkers New York AP Overcall the 6 year old son of Cape Town won the $50,000 International Pace at Yonkers Raceway setting a world record for 1 1/16 miles in 3 02 5. Del Insko driver said he worried before the race but moved to the front after 1 1/4 miles and romped to victory by 834 lengths over Blaze Pick of Canada. Owner Helen Buck of Far Hills New Jersey celebrated as the horse extended a six race win streak including 5 for 5 this season.
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Morgan fuels Astros rally past Cardinals, heads to Army
Houston overcame a four run deficit to beat St Louis 11 6 as Joe Morgan went 4 for 4 with three singles and a homer starting four rallies He will report to Army after Friday and aims to keep hot hitting during his two week military stint Also Jim Wynn Denis Menke Norm Miller John Edwards and Jesus Alou contributed multi hit efforts in the 13 hit attack Pittsburgh Atlanta and Minnesota also won their exhibition games while Tommie Aaron and Willie Stargell homered for their clubs.
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Razorback Oil Team Wins Little Egypt Women’s Tourney
Razorback Oil Co of Mt. Vernon and Home Lumber Co of St Elmo Ill won team trophies at the 12th annual Little Egypt Women’s Bowling Tourney at Nu Bowl Lanes after four weekends and 124 teams. Razorback Oil scratched 2541 to take the title with members Merle Fortune Elaine Flowers Betty McDonald Vivian Winninger and Packenry. Home Lumber totaled 3065 to win team handicap while other top teams included Razorback Oil 3054 Effingham Truck 3008 Mt Vernon International Shoe 2996 and Leach and Wilson Chevrolet Shelbyville 2992. Eileen Thompson Cowden captured high singles in both scratch 577 and handicap 681 and won handicap all events 1937. Doris Beck Cowden runner up in singles handicap and to receive handicap trophy 662. Double scratch went to Sue Montgomery Bettie Smith Herrin Carterville 1092. Lucy Hod son MayBell Barnes St Elmo won handicap 1300. Total prize money 3640 plus trophies were awarded.
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Herrin
Carterville
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Clark Jewelers
Eater Sheet Metal
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Jamison Real Estate
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Fulford Construction
Harry’s Market
Jan Loftus
Pat Jones
Alberta Bailey
Ruth Schwenninger
Doris Boldrey
Loren
NBA Expands to Sixteen Teams for 1970-71 Season
The NBA plans to add two more cities for the 1970-71 season following a meeting of owners and general managers. Commissioner Walter Kennedy announced the continuation of the expansion program, but no site locations were disclosed.
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Bowling Thursday Nite Mixed standings and high series
High series by Harriet Kelley 507 Mabel Bellamy 417 Steve Starkey 557 Paul Warren 548 Russ Hails 539 Glenn Littrell 532. Standings include Saints Old Times Whatumacallits Bo'S to Alley Oops Team No. 6 and speculation on Cleveland Kansas City Houston and Portland Ore.
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Thursday's Stars Batting Night for Joe Morgan Astros
Joe Morgan sparked four Houston rallies with three singles and a homer, scoring four runs in an 11-6 win over St. Louis. The Astros rode his perfect night to defeat the Cardinals.
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Dooley Womack Leads Astros In Shutout Relief Victory
Dooley Womack pitched two scoreless innings in relief for the Houston Astros as they won a slugfest 11 to 6 over St. Louis. OuHstone contributed with standout hitting in the back and forth game.
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