Ruffian Buried in Private Belmont Park Ceremony
Ruffian the famed filly was laid to rest at Belmont Park in a private burial attended by her trainer Frank Whiteley and rider Jacinto Vasquez. The quiet procession followed a dramatic match race day, with Ruffian succumbing after a broken ankle and a failed attempt to save her through surgery.
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Ford gun control plan includes mandatory sentences and checks
The Ford administration plans gun control legislation with mandatory sentences for felons using firearms, federal checks on handgun buyers, and tighter dealer licensing. A waiting period for handgun purchases, enhanced dealer fees, and tighter licensing for pawnshop gun sellers are among the proposals, with ongoing White House work and last minute talks with manufacturers.
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Ford
White House
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Natural gas in Kansas dwindles after 1958 peak
A legislative study committee heard that Kansas gas reserves fell from 20.1 trillion cubic feet in 1958 to 11.7 Tcf by year end. Cities Service Gas Co. said few new discoveries are being made, signaling higher reliance on non gas energy sources for Kansas customers.
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Kansas
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US Thinclads Edge Poles in Day One Dual Meet
In Prague the US men lead Poland by one point after day one with seven of 12 wins. Women trail Poland by one. Babiracki, a 22 year old from BYU, wins the 10,000 meters. Ed Preston stars in 100 meters and anchors 400 relay as campers and others excel in sprints and field events.
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Grenada Hills
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Brigham Young
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Kathy Schmidt
Pacific Palisades
Bob Wallick
San Francisco
Tommy Haynes
Nashville
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Baseball Scoreboard Upsets and Standings Across Leagues
AP recap shows AL East leaders Milwaukee and New York trading places while Boston and Minnesota win or fall in tight races. NL features Pittsburgh rolling past Chicago, and New York rallying in New York. Also a brief note from Long Beach on a 10-year-old trying polliwogs as a business idea.
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Long Beach
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Dick Berry
Player Shons Practice For British Classic
Carnoustie, Scotland AP Gary Player defends his title with less than two rounds of practice ahead of the British Open as Jack Nicklaus leads the field with strong scores. Palmer notes changes to Carnoustie while declaring the course unusually short this year. Belmont Park hosts a 48 day thoroughbred racing meet through July 26.
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Switzerland
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Muirfield
Lytham St. Annes
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