Wasiak Aims For 2000th Victory In Minor League Baseball
Hal Bock profiles Stan Wasiak, Los Angeles Dodgers farm club manager at Lodi, California, pursuing his 2000th career win in Class A California State League. The piece contrasts Wasiak’s milestone with Pete Rose near his 3000th hit, notes his 29 years managing, World War II service, and perspectives on minor league life and pension plans.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Pete Rose
Rose
Philadelphia
Reds
Stan Wasiak
Wasiak
Los Angeles Dodger
Lodi
Calif
Visalia
Ame
Valdosta
America
California
Pete Roses
Affirmed and Alydar set for Kentucky Derby showdown at Churchill Downs
Laz Barrera trainer of Affirmed says his colt faces tough rival Alydar and strong sentiment for Calumet Farm. Steve Cauthen rides Affirmed in Kentucky where Alydar is the favorite. both unbeaten at 3, with Sensiitive Prince and Believe It among top contenders in a field of about 10 for the 104th Derby.
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Louisville
Laz Barrera
Affirmed
Alydar
Calumet Farm
Steve Cauthen
Barrera
Churchill Downs
California
Kentucky
Admiral
Gene Markey
Calumet
Forward Pass
Dancer
Harbor View Farm
Santa Anita
Hollywood
Bold Forbes
Cauthen
Walton
John Veitch
Joseph Taub
Prince
Hickory Tree Stable
Dixieland
Hoist the Silver
Esops Foibles
Valeri
Darby Creek Road
Raymond Earl
Record 92 entries cause problems at Indy 500 track
Indianapolis AP says a record 92 entries create garage shortages at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with 10 cars lacking assigned Gasoline Alley garages. Ghost entries and last minute car arrivals complicate practice logistics as Janet Guthrie, Salt Walther, Eldon Rasmussen, Larry Rice, Ed Finney, and Phil Threshie are listed among those without spaces. The Speedway defers responsibility to entrants to arrange parking, stating garages are held for any submitted entry until confirmations are clear. A few entries have already arrived for Saturday practice ahead of the May 28 race.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
al Bloemker
Janet Guthrie
Salt Walther
Eldon Rasmussen
Larry Rice
Ed Finney
Phil Threshie
Bloemker
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Leo Durocher
Honda
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Bill Glodich
Sons
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Freight
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