Derby hopes loom as trainers weigh post positions
Louisville trainers face Derby jitters ahead of the 94th running. Fran cie's Hat, Chateaugay connections, and Forward Pass draw prime posts while Post 13 worries Henry Forrest. The race features 14 starters with vast purses and national TV coverage. Jockey Ismael Valenzuela rides Forward Pass, with Dancer's Image and Proper Proof among favorites. Handball finals in St Louis and a bowling league banquet appear as side notes.
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Jimmy Conway
Francie
Henry Forrest
Conway
Tun
Chateaugay
Pass
CBS
Ismael Valenzuela
Howard Grant
Peter Fuller
Dancer
Bobby Ussery
Montgomery Fisher
Johnny Sellers
House Farm
Iron Ruler
Cain Hoy Stabble
Captain
Auto Races At Liberty On Saturday
West Liberty Mississippi Valley Speedway Club stock car racing returns to the West Liberty fairgrounds Saturday night after near-capacity crowds in the first two weeks. Time trials start 6 30 p m, first heat 7 30 p m, with a lap feature to close. Last week Columbus Junction winner was Mark Mosier of Washington. the prior week, Mel Morris of West Liberty.
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Mississippi Valley Speedway Club
West Liberty Fairgrounds
Columbus Junction
Mark Mosier
Washington
Mel Morris
Baseball Schedule Fragments and Matchups
Today's slate lists Minnesota at Cleveland, Oakland at Boston, New York at Chicago, California at Detroit, Baltimore at Washington plus Oakland at Boston and New York at Chicago among others. Sunday's card includes California at Boston and Chicago at New York with several cross city duels.
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Spitball controversy roils Mets Phillies game
Nolan Ryan offered pickle brine as a cure for spitball trouble after umpire Ed Vargo ejected Phillies reliever John Boozer during the seventh inning of the Mets 3-2 win. Vargo ruled Boozer’s warmup pitch illegal for spitting, a debate spurring manager Gene Mauch, while Ryan credited pickle brine with protecting his hand. In other NL action, Dodgers beat Braves in 17 innings, Astros blanked Cardinals, Cubs topped Pirates, and Cincinnati edged San Francisco as Johnny Bench delivered a bases loaded hit in the 11th.
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Associated Press
Nolan Ryan
John Boozer
New York Mets
Philadelphia
Phillies
Ed Vargo
Gene Mauch
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Mauch
Boozer
Dick Hall
Mets
Bud Harrelson
Ryan
Gus Mauch
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Atlanta
Houston
St. Louis
Chicago
Fittsburgh
Cincinnati
San Francisco
No-Hitter Hangover Spurs Phoebus to Four Wins
In an AP report, Tom Phoebus recovered from his no hitter to win his first start since, guiding the Orioles past the Yankees 7-3. He fanned 11 and allowed six hits, while Andy Etchebarren, Paul Blair, and Mark Belanger had three hits apiece. Minnesota beat Detroit 3-2 on Oliva’s 10th inning single as Boston topped California 4-1. Detroit’s lead narrowed to a half game over Baltimore. Carew and Oliva sparked late rallies for Minnesota.
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Braves
Felix
Millan
Denny Lemaster
Cardinals
Astros
Nelson Briles
Briles
St. Louis
Merschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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Baltimore Orioles
Nohitter
New York Yankees
Minnesota
Detroit
Tony Oliva
California
Baltimore
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Horace Clarke
Andy Kosco
Mickey Mantle
Orioles
Yankees
Phoebhis
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Paul Blair
Mark Belanger
Etchebarren
Blair
Jim Northrup
al Worthington
Bill
Freehan
Dick Tracewski
Rod Carew
Tiger
Dennis Ribant
Oliva
Carew
Boston
Jose
Santiago
Ken Harrélson
Red Sox
Celtics Clinch Title With 124 109 Final Win Over Lakers
Boston tops Los Angeles 124-109 at The Forum to seal the NBA title in a 4-2 series. John Havlicek scores 40 and Bailey Howell 30 as Boston pulls away in the first half and Lincoln Park. Elgin Baylor misses a free throw and a late shot, while Bill Russell hails the win as one of the greatest in his coaching career. In other pro notes, New Orleans Bucs and Pittsburgh Pipers meet in a decisive NBA finals showdown in Pittsburgh.
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American Basketball Association
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