DeSimone Becomes Fourth Saluki to Be Drafted by Brewers
Milwaukee picks SIU Carbondale junior shortstop Jerry DeSimone in the 12th round, joining teammates Rick Keeton Rob Simond and Dave Stieb as Salukis selected by MLB teams. DeSimone hit .313 with 15 stolen bases for a 37-14 Saluki season. Arlington Heights native, 6-0, 175, MVC honoree. None have signed yet. Dongola adds independent team seeking opponents. call 827-4274.
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Belmont Stakes test of strength in Alydar vs. Affirmed duel
Trainer John Veitch bets Alydar’s stamina and strength will wear down Affirmed in the 110th Belmont Stakes worth 184300 dollars. Entry likely five horses with Darby Creek Road Noon Time Spender and Judge Advocate as rivals. Alydar to run without blinkers to relax, while Affirmed faces typical adaptation by Laz Barrera.
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Belmont trainer Barrera eyes fast pace for Affirmed in Belmont races
Barrera, trainer of Harbor View Farm's Affirmed, expects a fast finish at Belmont Park after a 1:003-5 five-eighths mile workout and 1:153-5 gallop out. The stakes winner seeks a Battle of Belmont triumph to become part of racing history as a possible back-to-back Triple Crown winner.
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Major League Baseball standings and results digest
National and American League leaders and daily results summarize a busy midweek sports card. Key matchups include Cincinnati beating Chicago 9-6 and Montreal routing San Diego 8-0 in one suspended game completion, with Atlanta and St Louis drawing. Leaderboards show batting stars Burroughs and Rice pacing the leagues with top marks in runs and RBIs.
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Barrera’s Ulcers Mark A Hard Year For Affirmed’s Trainer
Laz Barrera, trainer of Affirmed, has endured immense pressure as the colt pursues the Triple Crown with the Belmont Stakes looming. Barrera, Eclipse Award winner, has guided 23 stakes winners and nearly $2 million in earnings in five months, running a 52-horse operation with three assistants including his son Larry.
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