Derby ruling reassigns purse after Dancer's Image disqualification
The Kentucky Racing Commission ruled Dancer's Image won the 1968 Kentucky Derby but must surrender the purse after phenylbutazone was found in his urine. The purse goes to Forward Pass with other placings to Francie's Hat TV Commercial and Kentucky Sherry. The decision follows hearings and could face court appeal by Arthur Grafton for Peter Fuller.
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Pankey status in doubt for Carbondale tourney
Star quarterback and Terrier leader Bob Pankey may miss the holiday tournament due to a sprained ankle suffered in the Marion win. Coach Moore said x rays were negative, swelling mild, and important games lie ahead with practice limited this week. Junior Jay Wilkinson filled in Saturday and improved his two-way play.
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Filion reaches 401st harness win of season at Greenwood
Herve Filion of Angers Quebec became the first harness driver to reach 400 wins in a season, posting three victories at Greenwood Raceway to lift his total to 401 on the final night of the fall meeting. He surpassed Eddie Freundt's 1964 world mark and plans to race at Western Fair and Windsor some in the New Year.
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Collier Ewbank Eye Sunday Showdowns After NFL Playoffs
The article notes Collier and Ewbank praising rivals after two wild-card style results. Cleveland beat Dallas 31 20 to win the AFL NFL Eastern title while Baltimore toppled Minnesota earlier. Oakland routed Kansas City 41 6 as they prepare to face New York Jets in the AFL title game. Lamonica threw five TDs, and Colts defense starred with multiple turnovers.
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Bruins Grab First Place in East Division Standings
Boston moved to the NHL East lead after a 7 5 victory over Sunday comeback over Montreal. The Bruins tied the Canadian foe 0 0 Saturday and climbed to No 1 with a 28 year gap since last finish atop the division. Other NHL results included New York over Minnesota 4 2 Detroit 3 2 Chicago 3 1 and Oakland 2 1 over Philadelphia.
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Illini upset Houston to end 60 game home streak in Houston
Illinois defeats Houston 97-84 to snap the Cougars 60 home winning run and improve to 7-0. Senior Dave Scholz and sophomore Greg Jackson lead with 21 points apiece as Illinois vaults into national top rankings and eyes mobile attention at the Hurricane Classic. UCLA routs West Virginia as Lew Alcindor shines while nursing a left arch tendon.
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