The Big Horse Smarty Jones Captivates Philadelphia Crowd
The Big HorseSmarty Jones draws about 5000 fans at Philadelphia Park in a no-betting workout before the Preakness. Trainer John Servis expresses confidence, noting Smarty’s fit and desire to race. Jockey Stewart Elliott reportedly omitted a prior arrest on a Kentucky license form.
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Veteran jockey hurt in bad spill at Pimlico
Rick Wilson 50, a veteran jockey with many injuries, remained in critical condition after his mount Advance to Go stumbled at Pimlico Race Course. The second race was declared a no contest as Wilson was helicoptered to Maryland Shock Trauma Center for tests and treatment.
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Flyers fall to Lightning in Game 1 final series opener
In Tampa Bay, the Flyers lose 3 1 as Keith Primeau is called for goal tender interference after a disputed collision with Nikolai Khabibulin. The Lightning lead the Eastern Conference final one game to none as debates over the call linger.
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Flyers reach conference finals despite star shortages
Media commentary questioned the NHL star talent as Philadelphia advances to the Eastern Conference final after eliminating Detroit and Colorado. The piece notes Miikka Kiprusoff and Jarome Iginla for Calgary and Martin St. Louis Lecavalier Richards Khabibulin for Tampa Bay as leading players.
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Tampa Bay Advances to Finals in Tight Conference Series
Tampa Bay battles to a 7 game series win over San Jose reaching the finals. The Bay will face Anaheim in the Stanley Cup final beginning next week with a best of seven format to decide the championship.
Lightning Top Flyers 3 1 With Penalty Flurry
In a rough game Tampa Bay edges Philadelphia 3 to 1 as penalties and goaltending shape the outcome. Esche made 14 saves on 17 shots for the Flyers while Khabibulin faced 19 shots and earned a win for the Lightning.
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Danton blasts parents in first public statement
Mike Danton of the St. Louis Blues issues a jail phone statement alleging constant physical and emotional abuse by his parents during childhood. He vows to distance himself from the Jefferson family while acknowledging friends and the Blues organization.
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Nabokov Shines as Kings Edge Flames in Calgary
Vladimir Nabokov improved to 8-3 with a stellar 949 save as the Calgary Flames fell to the Los Angeles Kings in a tightly contested clash. The game highlighted Nabokov's sharp reflexes and pivotal stops late, securing a narrow win for Los Angeles.
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