Belmont Park erupts in chaos as riders injured in spill
A chaotic Belmont Park day ended with jockey injuries after a multi-horse crash. Steve Cauthen and Jorge Velasquez suffered serious fractures and a broken arm respectively, while Pat Day escaped injury. Forego’s Belmont debut loomed as racing faced clerk strikes and free admission.
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Nicklaus wins hometown Memorial to eclipse 84 titles goal
Jack Nicklaus captures the rain delayed Memorial Golf Tournament in Dublin Ohio with a 71 final round and 281 total for seven under par His victory leaves him 63 career wins and boosts earnings past 3 million The field included Masters champion Tom Watson and Lou Graham with Green close behind in a weather affected finish
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Grand slam lifts Jackson over Midland in Texas League
Jackson pelted Midland 14-6 as Bill Gifford hit a sixth inning grand slam and Keith Bodie added a two run homer in the first at bat. El Paso defeated Tulsa 8-3 and San Antonio edged Shreveport 3-2 while Amarillo beat Arkansas 6-2. Connie Lansford led El Paso with 3-for-3 as Tulsa’s skid extends.
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Fiesta De San Juan Open Tennis Tournament Kicks Off in Fort Stockton
Fort Stockton hosts the Fiesta De San Juan Open from June 4 to 5 with 15 divisions across single, doubles, and mixed brackets. Play begins 8 a.m. June 4 at the high school courts, with semifinals and finals June 5 at 1 p.m. Entry is 3.50 per event plus one can of Wilson or Dunlop balls.
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