Dirk Mirage Favorite In Acorn Stakes At Belmont Park
Dirk Mirage unbeaten this year and Kentucky Oaks winner is 7-5 favorite for the $50,000-added Acorn Stakes at Belmont Park on Saturday. A field of 12 races one mile, the first of the New York Racing Association Triple Crown for fillies, with Gay Matelda and Syrian Sea among the chief rivals at 5-2 and 5-1 respectively.
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Skilled Pharmacists Ensure Precise Pharmaceutical Needs
The registered pharmacists promise exact compounding for all pharmaceutical needs. Rely on their knowledge and experience. bring your prescription to the store for dependable service.
Rookie Reed wins sixth straight as Braves top Mets 4 2
Atlanta rookie Ron Reed improved to 6–0 with nine inning relief from Jim Britton in a 4–2 victory over the New York Mets. Reed, a former pro basketball player, allowed three hits before jogging into the ninth and leaving after two baserunners. Ron Swoboda and Kevin Collins were among Mets reachers as Reed departed with one out in the ninth.
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U S Sweep Two Matches In Cup Play
The United States led by Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner defeated Mexico in the Davis Cup North American Zone finals. Ashe beat Rafael Osuna in straight sets 6-0 6-3 6-0, while Graebner outlasted Joaquin Loyo-Mayo 6-3 8-6 4-6 6-4 in a rain interrupted match. The U.S. can clinch the sweep with Saturday doubles featuring Stan Smith and Bob Lutz against Osuna and Loyo-Mayo.
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Miami Beach Gets Muskies ABA Squad
The Minnesota Muskies move to Miami Beach as a holding operation amid losses. Owner Larry Shields says the aim is to stay in business until the ABA forces a merger with the NBA. A court declined a restraining order on the move. a minority stockholder seeks contract money.
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Partners Shoot 66 In First Round Of 54-Hole Tournament
Stuart Chancellor with Johnny Warren shot six under par 66 to grab a one stroke lead after the opening round at Odessa Country Club. Gus Carey Jim Kirby, John Kuykendall Ray Stoker, and three teams tied at 70 followed. The field features 102 teams in a 54 hole event with rounds today and Sunday determining flights.
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Homers Push Cards Past Phils 8 1
ST LOUIS AP Curt Flood Johnny Edwards and Cal Maxvill homered as the Cardinals beat the Phillies 8 1. Carlton allowed three hits for his fifth win while Flood's fourth homer opened scoring and Edwards added a first of the year. Maxvill hit his first homer since 1962.
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Tigers Battle A's To Tie In Rain Delayed Tie
Oakland and Detroit battled to a 2-2 tie after seven innings as rain halted the game. Dermit scored on back to back hits in the second, while Oakland answered with runs in the fourth and fifth aided by balk calls and timely hits. Wilson left after five with a bruised heel. Patterson pitched two scoreless innings before time.
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Seals Stay in Oakland Hire New Coach Glover
The Oakland Seals will remain in Oakland next season and hired Fred Glover from the Cleveland Barons to replace Bert Olmstead as coach. Chairman Barend Van Gerbig said the franchise will not transfer to Vancouver and Labat Breweries will not seek a transfer due to Western League competition and related complications.
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ASU quarterback Rick Shaw signs two year CFL deal
Tempe Arizona AP reports quarterback Rick Shaw forfeits his final year of eligibility at Arizona State to sign a two year contract with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.
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Marichal Echoes Seven Win Pace as Giants Top Cubs
Giants pitcher Juan Marichal earned his seventh win, first in the majors, guiding San Francisco to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs for a fourth straight win. Willie Mays moved to fourth on the all time total bases list with a 9th inning tally, joining Hal Lanier and Jesus Alou in key late rally support. Cubs threatened in the seventh and eighth but Marichal and defense held, denying a comeback.
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Angels Nip Indians 2-1 in tight pitching duel
George Brunet pitched a four-hitter for the California Angels who edged the Cleveland Indians 2-1. Bobby Knoop delivered the run with a first inning single, and Horton blooped a game-tying double in the eighth before scoring on Larry's single.
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Pirates Stop Reds 85 in NL clash with late surge
Willie Stargell sparked two earlyPirates rallies with a third inning double and a fourth inning sacrifice fly as Pittsburgh built an 8-0 lead. Roberto Clemente added a two-run homer in the fourth. Reds answered with two runs in the fourth and three unearned runs in the fifth but could not overtake Steve Blass and Ron Kline as Pittsburgh held on 8-5 in Cincinnati.
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Giants Sign Homer Jones in 1968 Contract
New York Giants sign Homer Jones, the split end who led the NFL with 14 touchdowns last season. Jones, 77, is 6 foot 3 and 1 inch, and caught 1,209 yards on 1, passes last year, though contract terms were not announced.
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