Secretariat Wins Belmont to Take Triple Crown Title
Secretariat became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years with a Belmont Stakes victory by 31 lengths, clocking 2:24 flat to shatter the Belmont track record. Jockey Ron Turcotte and trainer Lucien Laurin hailed the horse as a freak, a super horse able to do anything at any distance, as Sham and Twice A Prince trailed in various spots. The record margin and time stunned fans and horsemen alike at Belmont Park before a crowd of 69,183.
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Lucien Laurin
Angel Cordero
My Gallant
Secretariat
Cordero
Sammy Renick
Sham
Belmont Park
Prince
Count Fleet
Pvt
Smiles
Ron Turcotte
Gallant Man
John Tweedy
Meadow Stable
Bold Ruler
Pincay
Braulio Baeza
Turcotte
Belmont Field Shapes Up For Rennen
Report notes a small five-horse Belmont field on Saturday with clear favorite among the starters. The line suggests excitement despite the compact lineup as the race approaches.
Secretariat Dominates Belmont Stakes In Record Run
Secretariat wins the Belmont Stakes by a head over Sham in front of Dr. Glauber, after fractions of 23 3-5 and 1 59 for 1 1/16 miles. The victory adds to his Kentucky Derby triumph and completes another step toward a potential Triple Crown.
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Turcotte
Secretariat
Prince
Max Gluck
Secretariat Wins Belmont Triumph Ends Triple Crown Dream
Penny Tweedy cheered as Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes in track record time 2 24 and a half. Lucien Laurin worried the three year old might burn out but the horse surged ahead to eclipse Sham and secure horse racing immortality.
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Penny Tweedy
Secretariat
Holtzman Tosses Two-Hit Shutout For A's Victory
Lefthander Ken Holtzman threw a two-hit shutout to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 4-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. He allowed a leadoff single by Mickey Stanley in the first inning and retired the next 20 batters in order. Bert Campaneris starred with three standout fielding plays.
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Ken Holtzman
Oakland A's
Detroit Tigers
Holtzman
Mickey Stanley
Bert Campaneris
Oakland
Turcotte Wins Belmont Stakes On Secretariat in Record Time
Jockey Ron Turcotte describes winning the 105th Belmont Stakes aboard Secretariat as indescribable after a record 31-lengths victory. He let Secretariat sprint at the end for a historic clock time while Sham and Twice a Prince trailed.
Moose Calafetti Aims for Big League Catcher Role
Larry Calafetti, LIU senior and Mets signee in the 28th round, pursues a catcher path despite late selection. Scouts note his power and defense, while concerns about hitting for average persist. Mets face injuries at catcher and propose continued minor league development in Florida under coach Clyde McCullough. Calafetti values practice teaching for his degree and vows full effort for SIU program representation.
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Larry
Moose
Calafetti
Liu
New York Mets
Cardinals
Joe Mathes
Virgil Melvin
Joe Nolan
Mets
Tidewater
Memphis
Hodge
du Quoin High
du Quoin
Frey
Florida
Clyde McCullough
Calufetti
Cardinals Call Up Dwyer From Tulsa Farm Club
The St. Louis Cardinals recall Jim Dwyer from the Tulsa farm club in the American Association. Dwyer, SIU’s 1971 NCAA runner up center fielder, has hit over .400 so far this season and could debut in Atlanta. He bats left and has played right field for Tulsa.
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St. Louis Cardinals
SIU
Jim Dwyer
Tulsa
American Association
Atlanta
Saturdday
Dwyer
Modesto
Calif
Little Rock
Ark
Cardinal
Luis Melendez
Melendez
Wide Open Hambletonian Hopes Share Limelight At Du Quoin
Friday night results boost anticipation for the 1973 Hambletonian at Du Quoin on August 29. Colonial Charm, a top 1972 two year old, won the Matron Stake Filly Division at Wolverence in 2 03.2. Walter Be Good won the Matron Stake Colt Division in 2 01.2 in a 45 000 race. MacArthur, trained by Howard Beissinger, finished second and is Hambletonian eligible. Arnie Almahurst, a pre season favorite, broke and finished seventh in the colt division. Tamerlane set a 1973 record for three year olds with 2 00.1 at Lexington. the New York owned horse is Hambletonian eligible.
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du Quoin
Wolverence Raceway
Michigan
Walter Be Good
MacArthur
Howard Beissinger
Arnie Almahurst
Tamerlane
Lexington
New York
SIU hits major status in football race
SIU joins six major programs as NCAA classifies Drake Fresno State Furman and Lamar Tech with big time football. Athletic director Doug Weaver calls the move a psychological boost and outlines schedules and stadium renovations at McAndrew to reflect major status.
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SIU
Merle Jones
Southern Illinois University
McAndrew
Ncaa Bureau of Statistics
Drake
Fresno State
Furman
Lamar Tech
Doug Weaver
Saluki
Weaver
NCAA
Orioles Rally To Top Twins 7 4 On Powell Homer
Boog Powell homered to break a 3 3 tie in the fifth as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 7 4 Saturday night. Powell drove in two runs, Blair added an RBI single, and Reynolds earned the win after a Minnesota rally. The Orioles jumped ahead 1 0 in the first on Davis groundout and led 3 0 after Williams solo shot and Blair scoring on an error.
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Baltimore
Boog Powell
Baltimore Orioles
Minnesota Twins
Powell
Orioles
Paul Blair
Bob Reynolds
Minnesota
Tommy Davis
Earl Williams
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Sigmund Sommer
Laffit Pincau Jr
Sport
Sir Barton
Gallant Fox
Omaha
Tweedy
Nelson Rockefeller
Will Grimsley
Laurin
Mrs. Tweedy
Bose
Victory Circle
Riva Ridge
Holzman
Jockey Turcotte
Bob Cooper
Laffit Pincau, Jr
Dick Towers
Louisville
Tampa
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