Belmont Park goes mad as jockeys suffer injuries
A strike empties Belmont Park no betting and few spectators as a pileup injures Steve Cauthen and Jorge Velasquez. Jean Cruguet wins aboard Secret Lanvin while Forego makes a famed debut and the day ends with racing's shock and tragedy.
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Nicklaus wins hometown Memorial in rain delayed finale
Jack Nicklaus wins the Memorial Golf Tournament in Dublin Ohio amid rain delays. Green closely pursues with a closing run to finish second as Nicklaus posts a 281 total seven under par. The victory marks Nicklaus 63rd tour win and boosts career earnings past 3 million dollars.
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Grand slam power fuels Jackson win over Midland in Texas League
In a Texas League game Jackson defeated Midland 14-6 as Bill Gifford hit a grand slam in the sixth. Jackson rallied for seven first at bats including Keith Bodie’s two run homer while Midland never closed the gap. Other results: El Paso beat Tulsa 8-3. San Antonio edged Shreveport 3-2. Amarillo beat Arkansas 6-2. Connie Lansford went 3-for-3 for El Paso.
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Fiesta de San Juan Opens Fort Stockton Tennis Tournament
Fort Stockton hosts Fiesta de San Juan open with 15 divisions across men's, women's, and mixed brackets. Play starts June 4 at 8 a.m. at Fort Stockton High School courts, with finals June 5 at 1 p.m. Entry is $3.50 per event plus one can of tennis balls.
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Durain
Juanita Johnson
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