Smith happy with place vows Derby win for Proud Citizen
Dexter native Mike Smith rode Proud Citizen to a second at the Kentucky Derby as War Emblem won wire to wire at Churchill Downs. Smith, in his 10th Derby, praised Proud Citizen’s resilience after a 25-1 finish despite War Emblem’s early lead.
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Baffert Eyes Preakness After Derby Victory With War Emblem
Bob Baffert says he has the Kentucky Derby win and looks toward the Preakness on May 18 for War Emblem. The dark bay colt, bought weeks ago for him, will likely be favored in a 14-horse field at Pimlico. He notes he is not dwelling on a Triple Crown yet.
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Lakers edge Spurs in opener as O Neal heals then scores
Shaquille O Neal stiches on two cuts but returns to spark the Lakers to an 86 80 win over the Spurs in the Western Conference semifinal opener. He tallied 13 of 23 after resuming with 10 50 left as Los Angeles overcame shooting woes and Kobe Bryant bruised knee. Tim Duncan struggled 9 of 30 while San Antonio shot 31.8 percent. Netting the Nets beat the Hornets 99 93 in the East as Jason Kidd led with 21 points and seven players in double figures. Paul Pierce led Celtics Pistons 96 84 to take Game 1. Cliff Robinson 30 Jerry Stackhouse 26.
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Stewart edges Newman in rain delayed Excitement 400 win
Tony Stewart wins the Pontiac Excitement 400 at Richmond after a 14 hour rain delay. He climbs to eighth in points, leading the last 27 laps and overtaking Ryan Newman on a late restart. The race features 14 cautions and 103 laps under yellow as Stewart runs a patient, methodical path to victory.
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Dexter star Joanna Mufioz shines at 2A State meet
Dexter High standout Joanna Mufioz closes a five year run with five event scores at the 2A State Championships. She finished second in long jump 16 11, 400 in 1 01, third in 200 27.91, sixth in 100 13.13, and helped the 1600 relay to fourth. Tucumcari freshman Sandy Fortner set the state long jump record at 18 feet.
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