Aaron and Bench pace big season talk in late spring
Hank Aaron remains on pace for a historic homer run as he and Johnny Bench drive strong seasons. Aaron aims for 35 homers first, while Bench piles up streaks with 40 homers and 122 RBIs as Atlanta defeats Cincinnati 8-5.
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Popcorn Kerry Jackson shines for Oklahoma Sooners
Kerry Jackson, freshman quarterback nicknamed Popcorn, has emerged at Oklahoma, rushing for 196 yards in two games and directing six OU touchdowns in a 68 3 win over Oregon. Coach Fairbanks and Switzer praise his rapid progress as he competes with Dave Robertson in the wishbone offense.
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Freckles Brown wins bull riding at New Mexico state fair
Freckles Brown aged 51 wins the bull riding event at Albuquerque's state fair rodeo earning 2121 dollars in average. Jack Himes posts 95 points on Double Ought to claim go round money and a second in average. Albuquerque rodeo featured 56,573 dollars to winners and bordered by Western Washington Rodeo results.
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Baseball standings and results update for the East and West divisions
Baseball standings show East leading with Best at 81-67 and Det at 81-68 chasing 1/2 game back. West lists Oakland 89-30 and Chicago 51/2 back, with Minnesota 75-72 and Kansas City 74-74. Wednesday results include Boston 7 Milwaukee 5 and Cleveland 3 Baltimore 0. Thursday scheduled games feature KC at Boston and NY at Detroit among others.
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Young Talent Shapes SWC Football Surge
Southwest Conference teams post an 11-4 intersectional mark as freshmen and sophomores shine. Texas Tech's George Smith leads SWC rushing while Cliff Hoskins erupts for 79 yards on his first varsity carry. Baylor’s Dancer and SMU’s Kelcher head a wave of youth on offense and defense, with Baylor, SMU, TCU and Rice featuring standout newcomers amid praise from coaches Hayden Fry and Grant Teaff.
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Woodward Stakes set with Riva Ridge Key To The Mint
Riva Ridge and Key To The Mint will race for a stake in the Woodward at Belmont Park while Canonero II stays home due to an infected ankle. Meadow Stable’s Riva Ridge open as 2-1 favorite in a likely 10-horse field with Key To The Mint and Summer Guest at 5-2.
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