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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1979
Page
19
Harold Solomon, a 26-year-old clay court specialist from Silver Spring, Maryland, says he intends to win the French Open. He defeated Pascal Portes 6-2 6-1 6-1 and cites confidence after recent European preparation, as Borg and Connors headline the men's field.
Pat Bradley shot a 66 to lead the $100,000 LPGA tournament at Wyckoff Country Club, building a one stroke edge over defending champion Nancy Lopez. She joined a handful of players at 70 while aim to convert a fast start into a strong 72-hole total.
A busy program lists runners such as FIRST Bar R Tar and Baby Boots with comments on recent form. Mentions include Screa men Eagle, SFCOM Fly Fly Vanteo, Big wameo, Bob Collins, Grigla, Financier, Kawartha Dent, Miystee Rain, Doris Lady, Nardins Dillon, Styie Byrd, DJ's Time, Avid, Spring Victory, Gold Stream, Lucky Edition, We Wheel, Shadydale Joyous, Keen Dean, Silas, Easter Candy, Haze Collins, Ovals Star Cat, Bye Bye Nome, Keystone Champion, Nibbles Rocky, High Priority, Federal Paige, Pretend. Also notes 16th race with box selections and a feed-bag update about Thaddeus Hanover being scratched, nightly bankroll changes, and a plan for tonight with certain daily doubles and a Grigla wager.
Horse race results list Vernon selections as winners with payouts including Daily Double $22.29 and Armonk $32.70. Harry Empire Harry paid $7.00 with Daily Double $22.20 and Armonk $3.20, Sud Armonk $3.26, and T. Three $17.40.
America dominates Britain 15 8 to 12 in singles after British TV commentator Alan Hay doubted U S college players under pressure. Captain Dick Siderowf said the remark energized the U S squad and led to a decisive 15 12 victory. Early play had U S trailing in four of eight singles.
Jockey Ronnie Franklin, rider of Spectacular Bid who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, may be suspended after a stewards hearing. The ruling follows Thursday’s disqualification of his mount Croatoan in a feature race for interference at the start. Bid's trainer Grover Delp criticized the stewards.
Washington State distance star Henry Rono faced heavy demands on his time as he pursued honors and autographs amid record runs last year. Don Paige of Villanova stood as a rising favorite in the 1,560 and 800 meters after early qualifying wins.
Readable scores from the Scholastic softball playoffs show Baldwinsville 6 3, Liverpool 1, Manlius 6, West Genesee 2, Cicero 7, Corcorané, and extensive listings across Class B with Cazenovia 9 and Skaneateles 18 11. Numerous teams such as Indian River, South Lewis, Frankfort Schuyler, Weedsport, Ohsl Elbridge, Skaneateles, and others post varying results amid a dense local scoreboard.
Syracuse Herald-Journal writer Mark Brown will pilot a horse in one of two non betting media races at Vernon Tonight. Brown draws the rail aboard Jalo Jed trained by Lynn Streeter in a three quarter mile race against Pennys Benny and Maynard The Judge and favored Green Acres Dan. The second race features Hal Gamaun Trout Line Mountain Shena and JD's Wisbang.
The Lyncourt LeMoyne Football League opens registrations at LeMoyne School 1528 LeMoyne Ave for Yongsters ages 3 to 13. Tryout slots are today 6 to 8 p m Saturday June 2 10 am to 1 pm Friday June 8 6 pm to 8 pm and Saturday June 9 10 am to 1 pm.
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