Hearing Reopened On Dancer's Disqualification
The Kentucky State Racing Commission reopened a hearing to decide if Dancer's Image should keep or lose 122,600 first prize from the 4th Kentucky Derby run. Fuller and state attorney general allies challenge the drug test methods used on the winning colt.
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Browns Jubilant After 45 24 Win Over Steelers
Cleveland coach Blanton Collier and QB Bill Nelson celebrated a 45 24 victory over Pittsburgh as the Browns improved to 7 3 while Baltimore Colts 27 0 over St Louis Cardinals kept the Century Division race unsettled. Nelson threw 18 of 27 for 258 yards and two TDs before leaving with an ankle injury.
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Rangers Edge Montreal 3-2 In Hockey Contest
Rangers move into first in the East after a 3-2 win over Montreal at Madison Square Garden. Ron Stewart scored twice, Vic Hadfield added a power play goal, Boom Boom Geoffrion now coach of the Rangers praised his players as they edged the Canadiens by one point in the standings.
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Mantle Plans Spring Training to Play 1969 Season
Yankees confirm Mickey Mantle intends to play next season after discussions with club president Michael Burke. Mantle, who turned 37, played 144 games in 1968 with a .237 average, 18 homers and 54 RBIs, and has a career 536 homers. Burke says retirement talk is inaccurate. Mantle voiced no retirement, saying he will report to spring training in Ft Lauderdale with the expectation of playing.
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Vincent Happy With Lions 3-0 Win Over Red Dragons
Vincent Happy With Lions 3-0 win over Red Dragons after Charleston High School claimed the state track title last spring. Mountain Lions beat St. Albans 3-0 in Class AAA playoff at Parkersburg on a neutral field. Hinton, Monongah, and Charleston also won titles. Monongah led 14-0 before Dean Blatt scored twice. Kerry Marbury rushed 62 yards for the clincher as Vincent’s Lions ran for 218 yards with 21 carries.
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Nevada dominates NCAA college cross country meet in Wheaton
Mau Rice Benn led the University of Nevada to both team and individual honors at the NCAA college division cross country meet in Wheaton Illinois. The Wolf Pack swept top places as Benn secured the individual title.
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Springfield College claims NCAA regional soccer title
Springfield College defeated Montclair State of New Jersey 6 to 0 to win the Atlantic Coast regional NCAA college division soccer championship, securing the regional crown in Springfield.
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Mercer wins NJCAA soccer title in 2-1 victory
Mercer County Community College of Trenton New Jersey defeated Florissant Valley of St Louis by two goals to one to claim the National Junior College Athletic Association soccer championship.
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Hewitt Wins British Indoor Title Over Lutz in Five Sets
South Africa’s Bob Hewitt defeated Bob Lutz of Los Angeles 4-6 6-2 6-4 10-8 to capture the men's singles championship at the British indoor tennis championships in London.
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Irish Dude Wins Queens County Handicap at Aqueduct
New York UPI reports Irish Dude captured the $50,000 added Queens County Handicap at Aqueduct by a head over Champion, in a closely contested thoroughbred race.
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Aqueduct
Beau Brummel wins Garden State Stakes in New Jersey
In Cherry Hill New Jersey Beau Brummel trained by Ogden Mills Phipps captured the Garden State Stakes by a neck length at the finish pace. The event carried a total purse of 312669 dollars and highlighted the performance of the entrant in front of local racing crowds.
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Weaver wins Caracas Open with 269 total
Bert Weaver fired a final round 68 to capture the Caracas Open Golf Tournament, finishing at 269. The victory secures Weaver the title and prize from the event staged in Caracas.
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Devlin Captures Dunlop International Golf Classic Title
Bruce Devlin won the Dunlop International Golf Classic in Brisbane with a total score of 281, securing victory for Australia. The event saw tight competition among international players as Devlin posted the leading aggregate in the final round.
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Giants Blank Cardinals 2-0 On Two-Hit Shutout
In Fukuoka Japan the Yomiuri Giants silenced the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-0 victory on a two-hitter pitched by their starter. The Cardinals were held to single-digit hits as publicized by UPI reporting from the exhibition.
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Mountaineers Face Syracuse Orangemen In Clashing Showdown
West Virginia improved to 6-3 by rallying to beat Villanova 30-20 as Syracuse led by ex WVU links posted two touchdown passes from Paulisson against Navy in a 44-6 win. Coach Ben Schwartzwalder, a former WVU lineman, oversees the Orangemen whose program has defeated WVU thrice since 1964.
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Heidi TV swap stuns fans as Raiders Jets finale cut
NBC drew ire from millions after cutting the last 65 seconds of the Raiders Jets game to air a Heidi special. Jets led 32 29 with 65 seconds left before Oakland scored twice for a 43 32 victory, unseen by many viewers nationwide. NBC president Julian Goodman defended the decision as child oriented.
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Big Ten Title Clash Headlines Final College Football Weekend
Ohio State 8-0 and Michigan 8-0 meet for the Big Ten championship as USC, Penn State, and Ohio University also seek bowls. Key games include Oklahoma-Nebraska, Yale-Harvard, and Washington-Washington State while Georgia clinches the SEC berth with a win over Auburn.
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Tigers Upset Jackets 24-7 In WVC Contest
Salem's Dave Montague rushed for a one yard TD and Chris Hawkins added a 63 yard scoring run as Salem beat West Virginia State 24-7. The loss left Salem in a five team tie for second behind the champions, with Glenville State finishing fifth and Concord routed 76-0 at Troy State. Final WVC standings: WV State 7-1, Fairmont 6-2, Salem 6-2, Glenville 6-3, West Liberty 5-3-1, WVU Tech 4-4, Bluefield 3-4, Shepherd 2-7, WV Wesleyan 1-7, Concord 0-10.
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Lakers rally past Seattle 105 94 in late surge
Wilt Chamberlain and rookie Bill Hewitt spark a fourth quarter rally as the Los Angeles Lakers rally to a 105 94 win over Seattle. Elgin Baylor leads Lakers with 26 points while Rod Thorn tops Seattle with 17. Celtic style routs Phoenix 130 98 in other NBA action.
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Beau Brummell Wins Garden State Stakes In Comeback Ride
Beau Brummell powered from eighth to win the Garden State Stakes by two lengths over Stretchapoint earning the winner's share of 187,596 and pushing the Phipps family and trainer Eddie Neloy past 1 million in earnings for the third straight year. Braulio Baeza rode the 2-year-old Round Table colt over 1 1/16 miles in 1 44 3 5. Top Knight finished third.
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