Secretariat Wins 1973 Preakness at Pimlico in Stunning Fashion
Secretariat, the Kentucky Derby winner, stunned onlookers with a dazzling front running victory in the Preakness at Pimlico. Ridden by Ron Turcotte, the Virginia-bred colt led from the backstretch and finished 2 1/2 lengths ahead of Sham, with Our Native third. Secretariat clocked 1:59 1/5 for the 1 3/16 miles, breaking Derby records and fueling hopes for the Triple Crown in Belmont action.
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Hill Prince
Tom Rolfe
Laurin
Ambroid
Jay Ray
Riva Ridge
Bee Bee Bee
Secrétariat
Ron
Jurcotte
Weis
Maryland
Catanera
Citefion
Turenotti
Tim Tamin
Carry Back
Northern Dancer
Majestic Prince
Hill recovers to lead by stroke in Memphis Classic
In a weather hampered third round at Colonial Country Club Memphis Hill surged back from a two stroke deficit with an eagle on 16 and a final 2 over 74 to post 211 five under par. Lee Elder moved to 212 and Lee Trevino Gene Littler Ray Floyd Bert Green Jerry McGee and Hale Irwin remained within reach as Irwin shot 66 to climb to 215.
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Associated Press
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Lee Trevino
Gene Lithler
Ray Floyd
Bert Green
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McGee
Green
Schlee
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Trevino
Hale Irwin
Elder
Riggs Hustled by Poker Player in Pomona Style Feud
Las Vegas poker figure Am erardo Slim Preston offered to tutor a woman poker player to challenge tennis star Margaret Court’s conqueror in a paid match. Riggs, 55, called himself women’s tennis champion and agreed to a $50,000 match with 11-year-old Chris Evers on September 22.
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Preston
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Wien
Riggs
Margaret Court
Slim
Chris Evers
Buffallo Braves sign DiGregorio in high draft deal
The Buffalo Braves have signed their No 4 draft pick Ernie DiGregorio from Providence. Braves owner Paul Snyder announced a news conference four days in advance. The contract reportedly tops over 1 million over several years, with rival interest from the Kentucky Colonels.
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Buffalo Braves
National Basketball Association
Ernie DiGregorio
Providence
Buffalo Evening News
Braves
Paul Snyder
New York
Snyder
DiGregorio
Larry O Fleischer
New York City
NBA
Kentucky Colonels
American Baketball Association
Twins Beat White Sox in National Telecast Clash
Larry Hisle collected four hits including two doubles and drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-3. Bert Blyleven won despite a rough start, trabalhar collected seven strikeouts through three innings and the Twins pulled away with a late rally. The White Sox remain in first in the AL West despite the loss, dropping six of eight.
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Larry Hisle
Bert Blyleven
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
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Twins
White Sox
Tony Oliva
Steve Braun
Rick Reichardt
Danny Thompson
Bobby Darwin
Bislel
Desi
Blylever
Regional baseball play opens in four area tournaments
Regional games set this week at Nashville McLeansboro Carbondale and Belleville West with district champions advancing to Marion May 21 29. Pairings include Nashville West Frankfort Murphysboro Centralia Mt Vernon Harrisburg Edwards County Cobden Vienna Cairo Sparta Belleville West Carlyle and others. Eisenhower warns leaders must preserve baseball uniqueness in his Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin column.
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Cobden
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Darrell Flowers
Cairo
Sparta
Freeburg
Carlyle
du Quoin
West Frankfort
Herrin G. Murphysboro
Elverado Salem
Centralia
Odin
Philadelphia
David Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Nixon
Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin
Indiana Wins 73rd Big Ten Outdoor Track Meet Title
Indiana Hoosiers capture the team title at the 73rd Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Meet at Minnesota’s Bierman Field. Michigan second, Michigan State third. records set include Ken Popejoy’s 3:59.2 in the 4:00 mile and Purdue sprinter Larry Burton tying Jesse Owens’ 100 yard dash mark at 9.4 seconds.
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Hoosiers
Pield
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Iowa
Ohio State
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Michigan State
Ken Popejoy
Lee
LaBadle
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Skip Kent
Michigan
Purdue
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Clinois
Pat Mandera
Bierman
Larry Burton
Jesse Owens
Bob Cassleman
Spartans
Marshall Dill
Godfrey Murray
Pat Oyangs
Murray
Alex DeMarzio
Oyangs
Dong Ving
Onofrio's Son Signs With Southern Illinois University
Mike Onofrio, son of Missouri coach Al Onofrio, signed a letter of intent to attend Southern Illinois University. A 6-1, 190-pound tight end, defensive end and punter, he was an all-conference pick at Hickman High School in Columbia. He joins three older brothers in college football, with two playing at Utah and one at Tulane.
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Missouri
al Onofrio
Southern Illinois University
Onofrio
Hick-s ‘Man’ High School
Colmbia
Tom Travis
Mike
Utah
Tulane
ASU to Build 12000-Seat Lighted Stadium After Major Gift
Alumni Guthrie and Packard, cattlemen from Colorado Springs, donate 450000 in memory of their father to fund a new lighted Arizona State stadium with 12000 seats. The gift covers half the project cost with remaining funds to come from athletic ticket revenue and other gifts. The article notes Bobby Winkles as coach and two Siu native connections.
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Peter Packard
Colorado Springs
Colo
USC baseball program aims to boost revenue with big crowds
Sugar daddy Bloomington catalyzes move to manage the San Diego Deeuse of good weather year round. The school fields 60 to 80 baseball teams and draws large crowds that fund the program. Southern California’s team is coached by Rod Dedeaux, a millionaire trucking executive, in whose honor USC alumni built a new baseball stadium. Rehy TM Jones and his $1 as
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Bloomington
San Diego
Southern California
Rod Dedeaux
USC
Aehaugh
Rehy ™ Jones
Belleville Junior College hires Shennahan as coach
Shennanap Shannaha, a Missouri native with past Johns Belleville coaching roles, will lead Belleville Junior College basketball this fall after a strong 110-76 record in the Metro East. He is a director of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association which recently hosted its Hall of Fame dinner. The area’s golf titles and past conference ties are noted, along with Belleville’s move from the Southern Minnors Conference as junior colleges expanded locally.
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Missouri
Johns
Belleville
Bescome
Belleville Junior College
Maroons
Granite City
Shannahan
Illnois Basketball Coaches Association
SIU Sports Banquet Alters Format and Dated Notes
The SIU allsports banquet at the student center Monday May 1 24 at 630 p.m. will use a new format with dinner not open to the public. Athletes and their dates will be invited. A dance will follow the meal. Houston Astros pitcher Leo Durocher comments appear amid mixed sport notes. Ellie Mays placed on the 15 day disabled list with a shoulder injury amid a .106 batting average. Former SIU pitcher Skip Pit lock starts with the White Sox farm club in Iowa. Governor Welker appoints Dike Exidle mat to the Illinois Athletic Board, a non salaried commission overseeing professional wrestling and boxing. Edleman directs grants in aid for the University of Illinois Foundation. Vivness Wesleyan has added high school standouts Bob Spear, Jack Silana, and Mike Bradley from Bloomington Catholic who averaged 30.2 points last two seasons.
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Quincy
Jack Silana
St. Anne
Mike Bradley
Bloomington Catholic
Hartman lands fourth Illinois recruit to Kansas State
Jim Molin ari a 6 1 guard and leading scorer from Glenbard West will enroll at Kansas State. Illinois native John Lenahan from Bloomington Catholic also signed as Wisconsin coach John Powless adds Illinois talent. Northern Illinois coach Emory Luck starts next year with SI Jan 15 game at Carbondale March 2 against VTech Loyola Chicago and Long Beach State tourneys listed. Jackson County jamboree opens at 12:30 p.m. today in McAndrew Stadium SIU campus for ages 10 to 15 with on field registration from noon to 1 p.m.
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Deck Hartman
Ilinois
Jim Molinari
Glenbard West
Kansas State
John Powless
Flora
Wisconsin Cagers
John Lenahan
Bloomington Catholic
Emory Luck
Tom Jorgensen
Wil
Carbondale
Huskies
Virginia Tech
de Kalb
Loyola
Chicago Stadium
Long Beach State
Northern
Lit
Ber Calles
Teague
Jackson County
McAndrew
SIU
Noog
Pam
Gophers Clinch Big Ten Title and NCAA Bid
Minnesota completed a season long comeback by sweeping a doubleheader to claim the Big Ten championship and earn a ninth NCAA District Four berth. Tim Grice Dave Winfield and Jon Walseth delivered key hits as Minnesota rallied past Illinois in the first game. Ken Herbst pitched four hits in a four-hitter to raise his Big Ten ERA to .40. Steve Comer added strong work as Minnesota stayed atop the standings for a district bid May 31 and June 1-2 with SIU expected to join independents named for the playoff site.
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Llinois
Tim Grice
Dave Winfield
Jon Walseth
Walseth
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Herbst
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