Celtics win NBA title in comeback over Lakers 108 106
Bill Russell leads the Boston Celtics to a 108-106 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to claim the NBA championship in a 4-3 series win. Havlicek scores 26, West sets playoff scoring record, and Sam Jones retires after the win.
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Majestic Prince Wins Derby Echoes Bloodline Pride
Kentucky Derby winner Majestic Prince, bred by Spendthrift Farm's Leslie Combs, is praised for rich bloodlines. Combs notes the horse carries Royal Charger lineage from Ireland and believes the colt is stronger larger and sound, reflecting his royal bloodline in looks and performance.
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Royal family of racing links in Majestic Prince’s greatness
A close study maps racing lineage across generations with Native Dancer Case Ace Polynesian Royal Charger Alibhai Nearco and related Derby winners. The piece notes Majestic Prince was chosen by Combs using a eight-point yearling evaluation focusing on body, ears, breast, eyes and a colorful caution about “being very Icky.”
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Madden's eye for a horse aids breeders and bettors
The piece contrasts race trainers and owners as poor pickers despite deep breeding study. It notes John E Madden's famed talent for matching yearlings to their dams at Bashford Manor’s Churchill Downs stock. Madden led American thoroughbred breeding from 1918 to 1927 with ten consecutive years as top breeder.
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San Antonio Missions Rally For 9-3 Road Win Over El Paso
In dry weather on the road, the San Antonio Missions beat El Paso 9-3 to move a game and a half up in the Eastern Division race. Dean Burk earned win number three over seven innings, with Dave Amman closing. Johnny Hairston homered twice, Oscar Gamble and Greg Wredick added multi hits, and Bobby Trevino extended his hitting streak to 24 games.
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Pros Tune Up For Texas Open
The 1969 Texas Open fields will include Lee Trevino and last weekend’s winners as the San Antonio Golf Association touts a strong lineup despite top pros like Boros Casper Devlin Littler Archer and January missing entry. Defending champion plus amateurs led by Kurt Cox were noted in Monday qualifiers with five under par performances and several 67s and 69s.
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Oakland Nears Crown In 144 117 Win Over Pacers
Oakland Bulls past Indiana 144 117 to take a 3 1 lead in the best of seven playoff series. Fifth game set Wednesday night in Oakland. Players listed: Armstrong Moe Bradds Logan Harge Eakins Brown Peterson Crutchfield Clawson versus Fairchild Netlicky Daniels Perry Brown Miller Hooper Lewis Peeples Dee Thacker.
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