Fixed races claims shadow Suffolk Downs sports scene
The Boston Globe front pages link Mafia tied ringer horses to Suffolk and other tracks. Investigations by the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau reveal forged registrations and fixed races across 12 tracks. Payoffs from recent events, ownership by Ogden group, and Sports Illustrated notes prompt congressional scrutiny of sports as big business.
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Marissa Eyes Giant Killer Run In Illinois Rally
Meant for semifinal action in the Illinois High School Baseball Tournament Marissa the 277 enrollment school in Southern Illinois faces Niles West of suburban Chicago after a 31 4 season. Niles West rode Barry Mueller s 12 strikeouts to beat Olney 10 0 and reach the semis while Marissa defeated Canton 6 4 in 10 innings to reach the semifinals. The winners meet at Meinen Field at 7 30 p m for the title game under lights the first night pennant decider since 1957.
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Saluki athletes reach NCAA semis in sprint and field events
Crockett qualified in the 100 and 200 meters and later earned a semi final berth in the 100 with a wind aided 9.9 seconds matching Don Quarrie. Other Salukis advancing include Hill in the 1500 meters Bernard in high jump Banks relay team and Harris Robins in hurdles and triple jump with finals due Saturday.
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Mafia witness dodges tomato details before crime panel
Carlos Marcello testified on crime aspects of Mafia links to sports but refused to discuss the tomato business or name tomato customers, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Rhode Island Attorney General Richard Israel outlined a scheme to fix horse races, including drugging horses and bribing sample collectors and jockeys, amid Rhode Island indictments in a year-long probe.
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New Orleans
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Rhode Island
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Israal
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Egyptian Cup Regatta Set for Crabs Orchard Lake Weekend
The 15th annual Egyptian Cup Regatta will sail on Crab Orchard Lake with races at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pensacola Yacht Club’s director oversees the event. Eddie Vogler chairs, with 40 entries so far and potential total between 60 and 96 boats. Dale Vogel has won titles in 1968 1970 and 1971.
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Foster Quarry bout rescheduled for Las Vegas doubleheader
A hate conflict between lightweight and light heavyweight title fights forces the Bob Foster versus Mike Quarry match to move to June 27 in Las Vegas Nevada. The card also features a Muhammad Ali versus Jerry Quarry rematch as part of the boxing doubleheader.
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Weekend YMCA Swim at Little Grassy Lake Meet
Jackson County YMCA hosts a two day open swim at Little Grassy Lake with 50 plus entrants from Chicago St Louis and SIU. Plaques go to top six in each division as schedule lists events for girls and boys 12 and under 14 and under women and men open and masters.
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Horse Show Set Saturday At Saluki Stables
The Saluki and Mardale Saddle Clubs sponsor a horse show Saturday at Saluki Stables on East Chautauqua. Appaloosa and quarter horse halter class starts at noon with a Grand Entry at 12 30 p.m. Six other classes plus a barrel and flag race follow. Concessions will be on site with a 1 dollar entry fee and a 1 dollar timer fee.
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Correction fixes Legion double-header date at Riverside Park
The games between Murphysboro and Marion move to Sunday with a 1 p.m. start at Riverside Park, not Saturday as previously reported. The article also notes Dal Maxvil batted .308 against the Pirates in 1971, going 12 for 39.
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Santo, Hands star in Cubs 7 3 win over Cardinals
Ron Santo and pitcher Billy Hands return from wrist and blister issues to spark a 7-3 Cubs victory. Santo triple and two hits key a six run first inning as Leo Durocher celebrates their comeback and hints at a West Coast road trip. Pepitone slated to rejoin in Los Angeles after retirement pause.
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Lakers to Name General Manager
Los Angeles AP reports the Lakers will name a new general manager today. Fres Schaus, former coach and five season GM, resigned May 16 to coach Purdue. Pete Newell and Jim Hardy are mentioned as leading candidates.
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University of California
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Los Angeles Stars
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Gelman nets second hole in one but loses match
Ben Gelman of Carbondale aced the 184 yard par three sixth at Union County Country Club in Anna on Thursday during a practice round for the Bunny Bread Golf Tournament. He finished with an 81 while opponents Circuit Judge Bill Lewis and SIU photographer Rip Stokes won with sub 80s.
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Southern Illinois University
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Carbonle
Missouri Valley Names New Commissioner
Alan Mickey Holmes has been named commissioner of the Missouri Valley Conference starting July 1. Holmes, 34, comes from the Big Eight Conference where he has worked as an administrative assistant for eight years.
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