Nicklaus tightens Atlanta lead with 68 in tourney
In Atlanta, Jack Nicklaus shot 4 under par 68 to reach 135 after 36 holes and share the lead with John Miller, who slipped with a late birdie miss on the 18th. Nicklaus, winner of three titles this year, is chasing the $125,000 Atlanta classic title.
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Canonero's Belmont bid faces 12 rivals in Triple Crown quest
Canonero II, the $1,200 yearling from Venezuela, targets the Belmont Stakes as part of a potential Triple Crown. The Kentucky-bred colt is the 4-5 early favorite, with 11 other colts including Royal JD and Jim French among 13 starters if all enter. Post time around 3:35 p.m. MDT at Belmont Park, crowd 65,000–70,000, CBS and CBS Radio coverage.
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Belmont Stakes field set for 1960 race at Belmont Park
Belmont New York AP notes a 13-horse field for Saturdays Peter Pan style race with weights 125 pounds. Purse Finder drawn No.4 with John Ruane aboard aims for $97,710 to win while others include Pass Catcher No.3 ridden by Walter Blum and Epic Journey No.1 with Jorge Velasquez. Odds range from 8-1 to 50-1 as post positions listed and historic list of eight Triple Crown winners referenced.
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Riessen and Ashe win French Open doubles title
Martin Riessen and Arthur Ashe captured the men’s doubles title in an all American final at the French Open. Two Australians reached the women’s singles final, signaling strong international showings in Paris.
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Motorcycle race card set for Butte AMA event
The Butte Motorcycle Club announces a Sunday program at Rocker track five miles west of Butte with time trials at 1 and races at 2. About 70 riders from Washington Idaho and Montana across five engine classes compete in a 20 race card sanctioned by the AMA.
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Americans to vie for British crown in Carnoustie final
Steve Melnyk and Jim Simons, both Americans, won their British Amateur semifinals at Carnoustie to set an all American final for the first time since 1967. Melnyk beat Peter Moody 4 and 3, while Simons defeated Tom Kite 1 up.
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Pete Rose Out With Sprained Right Wrist
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Pete Rose is sidelined with a sprained right wrist. The injury impacts the lineup as the team plans ahead for upcoming games and possible lineup changes.
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Ronan Meet Moves to Kalispell for Weather
The Montana Girls AAU Junior Olympic State Track and Field Championship was relocated from Ronan to Kalispell due to bad weather. Meet director David Edington said events would start at 9 a.m. Saturday in Kalispell.
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Shooters Plan Sunday 300 Handicap at Butte Club
The Butte Trap and Skeet Club will hold a 300 handicap tournament Sunday with targets registered by the Amateur Trap Shooting Association. Trophies go to the overall champion and yardage groups 18-19 20-21 22-23 24 25 and 26-27. The meet starts at 10 a.m. at the club range south of Butte and offers a free buffet lunch for shooters and families.
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Triple Stakes Contenders Highlight 81-Purse Finder and Pass Catcher
The field includes a triple stakes winner who sat out the first two Triple Crown races. Purse Finder and Pass Catcher, two colts with promising recent form, were named the third co favorites at 81. Purse Finder evokes Stage Door Johnny, who captured his first win about a month before the 1968 Triple Crown disruptions.
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