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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1977
Page
14
Louisville AP analysis notes Seattle Slew’s mix of praise and doubt after a demanding Derby prep. Critics question his elite status against a crowded field, citing his stocky build and fading finishes in longer races. Trainers and experts weigh potential wins in upcoming Preakness while acknowledging his undeniable speed.
Ray Floyd surged from behind at the Byron Nelson Golf Classic on Preston Trail, finishing 69 to edge Ben Crenshaw by two strokes as Crenshaw faltered late. Floyd’s eagle at No. 15 and birdie at 17 sealed his first win of the year and spot in the World Series of Golf and Ryder Cup team. Crenshaw earned $22.40 for second, while Andy Bean and Lyn Lowry finished one behind with $11,800 each.
Jockey Fernando Toro rode the favored Taiser Vous to a 2 length victory in the $33,400 Railbird Stakes at Hollywood Park as Sound of Summer was sidelined. The sophomore filly, owned by Vernon Bachus and Ann Bachus and trained by Robert Wheeler, is aimed at the Hollywood Oaks on June 26. Leading jockey Sandy Hawley added three wins to reach 36 victories this meet.
The 14 year old Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci was set to claim a $10,000 award tied to a World Athlete honor, but illness and an earthquake delayed her arrival. Company officials say the check is budgeted and cannot be returned, urging a quick disposal.
Stacy of Roswell Georgia captures her maiden LPGA championship in a dramatic finish edging veteran Joanne Carner by one stroke at Brookfield West Country Club. She overcame a three stroke deficit on the final nine holes firing a five under 32 on the back nine to complete a 70 total 208.
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