Kentucky Derby Upset as Proud Clarion Wins
Bobby Ussery rode Proud Clarion to a stunning Derby upset in Churchill Downs drizzle. Damascus rider Willie Shoemaker finished third, while Braulio Baeza, originally aboard Proud Clarion, rode Successor. Jockeys reflected on a chaotic start and mixed fortunes after the race.
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Louisville
Bobby Ussery
Bobby
John Galbreath
America
Hirsch Jacobs
New York
Ussery
Willie Shoemaker
Damascus
Braulio Baeza
Clarion
Galbreath
Darby Dan
Wheatley Stables
Blue Grass
Mr. Galbreath
Keeneland
Boo Gentry
Knapp
Bill Hartack
Dr. Isley
Winsome
Willie
Charm Boy
Penn State Spring Game Ends on Field Goal by Abbey
Don Abbey 24 yard field goal with 30 seconds left gave the Blue team a 23 21 win over the Whites Abbey scored 17 points on two TD runs a field goal and two extra points Bob Campbell rushed 241 yards on 18 carries and scored a 41 yard TD for the Blue with 3 000 in attendance Coach Paterno praised the aggressive scrimmage and progress while noting defense improvements and remaining depth questions
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University Park
UPI
Don Abbey
South Hadley
Mass
Penn State
Abbey
Bob Campbell
Apalachin
N.Y
Campbell
Lenny Moore
Roger Grimes
Tom Sherman
Terry Scalise
Sherman
Ted Walick
Scalish
Jom Cherry
Dan Lucyk
Kwalick
Jack Curry
Chuck Burkhart
McKees Rocks
Joe Paterno
Paterno
Connors Played Pro Basketball With Celtics in 1946 47
Television actor Chuck Connors also played professional basketball with the Boston Celtics during the 1946 47 and 1947 48 seasons after a stint with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Boston
UPI
Chuck Connors
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Celtics
Chance Seattles Sox 4-2
Twins defeat Red Sox 4 to 2 as Chance earns his fourth straight win to open the season. Zoilo Versalles drives in two runs, while Chance hurls five strong innings before Boston rallies in the ninth.
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ST. Paul- Minneapolis
UPI
Chance
Zoilo Versalles
Minnesota Twins
Boston Red Sox
Twins
California Angels
Don Mincher
Jimmie Hall
Red Sox
Jose Tartabull
Mike Andrews
George Scott
Dalton Jones
Angels
Baltimore
Boston
Minnesota Ab
Tartabull
Tovor
Andrews
Carew
Clark
St Foy
Borrey
Chence
Foy
Chaner
Brandon
Thomas Phobo Indis
Minnesota
Cepeda two homers pace Cardinals past Cubs 5 3
Orlando Cepeda slammed two homers a single and stole a base as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5 to 3. Cepeda homered in the second and third innings off Curt Simmons, with Mike Shannon adding a third inning homer. Winning pitcher was Al Jackson.
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Chicago
UPI
Orlando Cepeda
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Cepeda
Curt Simmons
Mike Shannon
Chase Simons
al Jackson
Ron Santo
Ernie Banks
Jackson
Cubs
Glenn Beckett
Santo
Banks
Billy Williams
Ron Willis
St. Louis Chicago
Brock
St. Louis
Monxville
Handley
S. Louis
Williams
Shannon
Javier
Area Umpires Convene Today
President Joseph C. Pilegge Sr. called a special meeting of the Central West Virginia Approved Baseball Umpires Association for 2 30 p m today in Johnny Warash Sport Shop in Fairmont. He said important business will be taken up and urged urgent attendance by all umpires.
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Joseph C. Pilegge Sr
West Virginia
Baseball Umpires Association
Johnny Warash
Fairmont
Pilegge
Secret Confac Plans Title Boxing Eliminations
Eight top heavyweights and ABC plus the Houston Astrodome held a secret meeting to discuss an elimination tournament to crown a new champion after Cassius Clay. The plan features four first round bouts with $50,000 minimum guarantees and semis at $75,000, likely funded by TV rights and the arena.
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New York
UPI
American Broadcasting Company
Houston Astrodome
Cassius Clay
Astrodome
Spencer
Mildenberger
Frankfurt
Germany
Patterson
Bonavena
Frazier
Chuvalo
Terrell
Ellis
Clay
Mike Malitz
Main Bout, Inc
Malitz
ABC
Barry Frank
Kaline Delivers Homer as Tigers Beat Orioles 4-1
Detroit Tigers edge Baltimore 4-1 led by Al Kaline's sixth homer of the season and an eighth inning rally sparked by his single. Earl Wilson pitched seven solid innings with strong defense backing him for Troy's fifth win in six games against Baltimore this season. Dick McAuliffe drove in a run with a double in the seventh as Kaline started the two run burst with a single.
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Detroit
UPI
al Kaline
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore Orioles
Earl Wilson
Tigers
Orioles
Kaline
Baltimore
Larry Haney
Luis Aparicio
Russ Snyder
Dick McAuliffe
Bill Freehan
Jim Northrup
Freehan
Jerry Lumpe
Friday Fete For Harrick Draws About 200 Attendees
About 200 people are expected at a testimonial dinner honoring Coach Steve Harrick this Friday at the Holiday Inn. Speakers include Art Rooney and A Earle Neale. Harrick, retiring after long service at West Virginia, coached baseball and wrestling and once mentored by WVU staff. Tickets are $10 and accepting checks to Steve Harrick Testimonial.
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Holiday Inn
Art Rooney
Pittsburgh Steelers
A. Earle
Greasy) Neale
West Virginia
Rooney
Harrick
Neale
WVU
Mountaineers
P.O. Box
Morgantown
Southern Conference
Ashville
N.C
W.va. Tech
Montgomery
Ward Wins Grid Award
Dickie Ward of Bluefield named recipient of the 1966-67 W. L. Currence Award recognizing the area's outstanding high school athlete. Ward, a two time all state quarterback and a third team all state basketball player, heads 32 schools in southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia. Joe Pendry of Oceana and Ron Phillips of Grundy were earlier winners of the award named for V. L. Currence.
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Bluefield
W. Va
UPI
W. L. Currence
Dickie Ward
Ward
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Joe Pendry
Oceana
Ron Phillips
Grundy
V. L
Stubby) Currence
Gobbler Season Opens Monday in West Virginia
West Virginia begins its second spring gobbler season Monday and runs until next Saturday. Only bearded male turkeys may be shot in morning hours from 5 30 to 11, with hunters out by noon. Areas include state forests, public hunting areas, and within Monongahela and George Washington National Forests purchase boundaries. No electronic calls or dogs allowed. Bag limit is one tom for the season.
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West Virginia
Natural Resources
T. R. Samsell
Monongahela
George Washington
Stonewall Jackson Dominates Parkersburg Invitational
Stonewall Jackson won the Parkersburg Invitational with seven firsts and 69 points across 16 events despite wet conditions. St Albans finished second with 56.37 points, while Huntington High, Huntington East and Milton withdrew after the first race. Melvin Riggins of Charleston was the meet high scorer with 15.14 points.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
UPI
Stonewall Jackson
Generals
Huntington High
Huntington East
Milton
St. Albans
Charleston High
Charleston
Stonewall
Marietta
Ohio
Ceredo- Kenova
Oak Glen
Beckley
Belpre
Point Pleasant
Ironton
Huntington
Weirton
Oak Hill
Buckhannon
Melvin Riggins
Davidson College Signs Pa. Quarterback and S. C. End
Davidson College announced Saturday that Bob Niebaper a 6 foot 175 pound quarterback from Verona Pennsylvania has been signed to a football grant in aid. The Southern Conference school also announced the signing of Bill Reeves an end fullback from Langley South Carolina.
Auto racing and billiards on TV Sunday event lineup
Sunday TV sports schedule features the Trenton 150 and World Pocket Billiards Championships at 2 p.m. Pro soccer presents Spurs versus Stars from 2:30 to 9 p.m. Golf shows the Houston Champions International final rounds at 4:30 p.m. Bowling pits Wayne Zahn against Dave Davis at 4:30 p.m.
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Trenton
Spurs
Stars
Houston
Wayne Zahn
Dave Davis
Bowling
Tommy Tuttle
Ae Golembiewski
Adams Named at Pitt As Wrestling Mentor
Pittsburg Pitt hires Adams former Navy Plebes mentor and three year freshman coach as new Pitt head wrestling coach succeeding Dr. Dave Johnson. Adams, a Bellefonte Pa native and Penn State standout, brings a strong background with two undefeated Navy seasons and a plan to rebuild recruiting and program strength.
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Pitt
Pittsburgh
David H. Adams
U.S. Naval Academy
Dave Johnson
Navy
Pennsylvania
Bellefonte
Penn State
Boiling Springs
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James Ellis
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Organtown
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