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The Mountain Statesman

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1977

Page

7

Cruguet Says Slew Fame Won't Change Him at Belmont

New York AP jockey Jean Cruguet speaks on Seattle Slew's Belmont Stakes bid, saying celebrity status matters little. Slew faces six rivals in the 150000 added Belmont with a CBS telecast set. Cruguet has ridden Slew in all eight of his major wins and remains confident, noting he prefers racing for the bank over glory.

New York Jean Cruguet Atlantic Seattle Seattle Slew Cruguet Run Dusty Run Sanhedrin Iron Constitution Hayur Udeppyuneemus Laces San San Cormorant Slew

Seattle Slew a Family Affair at Belmont Park

Seattle Slew rests with a large trusted circle at Belmont Park as his owners Karen and Mickey Taylor guide the operation. Veterinarian Dr Jim Hill and groom Paula help manage fans and protect the colt from exploitation while the 25-horse stable grows under Wooden Horse Investments. Karen, once an airline stewardess, owns the horses and notes Slew’s maturing from awkward foal to professional racehorse ahead of the Belmont Stakes.

New York Seattle Karen Mickey Taylor White Swan Wash Jim Hill Taylors Colt Paula Mickey Slew Belmont Park Wooden Horse Investments Taylors and Hill Seattle Slew

Billingham Stymies Mets in 5-0 Shutout Victory

Cincinnati right-hander Jack Billingham shut out New York for the first time this season, improving to 11-4 lifetime against the Mets as the Reds beat the visitors 5-0. Foster launched a three-run homer in the first, Bench contributed a two-base hit, and Torre was ejected in the eighth for arguing a call.

NEW York Jack Billingham New York Mets Cincinnati Reds Mets Billingham Jack Cincinnati Johnny Bench George Foster Jerry Koosman Koosman Joe Torre Ed Montague Torre San Francisco Giants Foster Ken Griffey Joe Morgan

West Virginia Antlerless Deer Licenses Open

West Virginia announces 1977 antlerless deer licenses available at license agents county clerks offices DNR district offices and Elkins operations center Only WV residents are eligible for this special license Resident landowners resident children and bona fide resident tenants may hunt antlerless deer on their land December 9 and 10 without a license Applications due August 31 1977 to the Elkins DNR office A total of 16693 licenses will be issued Cantner says chances of selection should be good in most counties.

Charleston W.va West Virginia Department of Natural Resources DNR Elkins Dan E. Cantner Wildlife Resources Cantner

Three time state golf champ on tour

Barboursville West Virginia Barney Thompson, a three time state golf champion, pursues a pro tour career with focus on learning to relax. The feature highlights his ambitions, regional roots, and approach to competition as he aims to translate amateur success into tour winnings.

Barboursville, W.va Barney Thompson Charlotte N.C West Virginia Chicago Memphis Huntington Thompson

Baseball at a Glance and golf hopefuls chase Open

Baseball previews list Thursday's games including New York at Milwaukee and Baltimore at Boston with several n games noted. The golf story centers on 23 year old Thompson reflecting on past pressures and a shift in mindset after the Kemper Open, aiming for Memphis Open and Western Open appearances while weighing retirement talk.

New York Gullett Milwaukee Haas Baltimore Palmer Boston Lee Chicago Knapp Texas Perry Kansas City Hassler Minnesota Redfern Detroit Roberts Seattle Jones Thompson

Payne shoots 73 in NCAA golf finals first round

Harold Payne of Marshall tied for seventh with a 73 at Seven Oaks Golf Course near Colgate University, three shots behind leader John Stark. Payne, in his third straight NCAA finals, is Marshall’s first three time finalist while Arizona State leads after day one with 295.

Hamilton N.Y Marshall University Harold Payne Seven Oaks Colgate University Payne John Stark Houston Stark South Charleston Marshall Thundering Herd Arizona State Sun Devils Wake Forest Southern California Georgia North Carolina Brigham Young Oklahoma

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