Dixieland Band Wins Pennsylvania Derby Edge Over Deputed Testamony
Dixieland Band, racing with blinders for the first time, won the $227,500 Pennsylvania Derby by a nose over Jacques Tip after Deputed Testamony was scratched from the event. The 3-year-old colt Dixieland Band earned mixed results with a knee nick, and trainer Charley Peoples weighed Belmont Stakes plans for June 11 at Belmont Park.
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Big crowd and payoff at Vernon track
Vernon officials and Brookside Pride owner trainer driver John Walker celebrated a holiday smash at Vernon Downs as a 51 to 1 longshot won the feature. Morning clouds turned to sun, a jacket giveaway drew a record crowd of 8,233 and mutuel handle reached 512977, hinting at a Monday July 4 program.
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White Sox rookie Ron Kittle homers in 6-4 win
Ron Kittle belted his 11th home run, tying the AL lead, as the White Sox beat the Red Sox 6-4 at Fenway. Carlton Fisk added a solo shot, Fisk and Kittle powering Chicago with key hits and runs as Bruce Hurst struggled with Boston’s defense. Kittle, batting .271, said the monster wall spurred him yet he focused on pitches. Burns allowed three, including a two-run homer by Fisk.
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Pirates hit four homers to topple Braves 8 6 at Three Rivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates powered past Atlanta 8 6 at Three Rivers Stadium. Dale Berra belted two homers while Jason Thompson and Dave Parker added one apiece as Pittsburgh recovered from a team batting slump and 14 hits offense off Braves rookie Craig McMurtry. Manager Chuck Tanner expressed unwavering faith in the comeback.
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Sixers and Lakers clash for title in fourth game
The 76ers lead Los Angeles 3-0 in the NBA finals seeking a title with a 12-1 playoff record. Coach Billy Cunningham and star Moses Malone push for a four game finish while Kareem Abdul Jabbar and the Lakers refuse to concede. Local TV outlet WTVH will televise the game at 9 p.m. in Inglewood California.
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Pro Grid Hall of Fame spotlights early New York football
The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton expands with a Syracuse and Watertown centerpiece. A complete uniform worn by Watertown Fullback Harry Mason, star of the Syracuse All Stars, honors the 1902 Madison Square Garden game where Mason led a 6-0 Syracuse victory over a Philadelphia team coached by a notable figure.
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Hall of Fame work set as renovations near completion
Arnie Burdick and Syracuse era figures are noted as hall honoring efforts. Mason’s son donated the full uniform for display on a mannequin while Shrine renovations near July Fourth completion. Enshrinement ceremonies highlighted with related sports and college notes.
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