Flag Raiser Favored In Derby Run At Churchill Downs
Flag Raiser, winner of the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, looms as the Derby favorite May 1 at Churchill Downs. Foaled April 15, 1962, at Ocala Stud Farms, he is trained by Hirsch Jacobs and owned by Isidor Bieber. Bobby Ussery to ride, with rivals including Hail Bold Lad Dapper Dan and Dapper Delegate. Churchill Downs marks 91 years of racing on its historic strip.
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Dome Painting Aims To Cut Glare At Astrodome
Houston Astros officials begin painting 4 596 skylights in the 31.6 million Astrodome to reduce glare during daylight practices. Early tests show painted sections block bright sun, though lighting levels may drop 25 to 40 percent. Final daylight test comes Friday and Saturday before night games versus Pittsburgh. Roy Hofheinz predicts Sunday’s game with Pittsburgh could be ideal conditions.
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Mets Triumph Over Dodgers Behind Spahn Birthday Win
Warren Spahn, nearing his 44th birthday, pitched into a ninth inning jam to earn his first Mets victory, a 3-2 win over the Dodgers. He notched his 2,500th strikeout and 357th career win before a ninth inning rally by Los Angeles. Roy McMillan drove in a run on a squeeze in the eighth, Johnny Lewis and a two-run ninth provided the Mets with the decisive offense.
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Brunswick II Sets Tryouts At Tamarac
Brunswick Little League announces open tryouts at Tamarac High School. Ten-year-olds drill 2 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. Monday and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Eleven and twelve-year-olds practice 4 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. Tuesday and 6 p.m. Thursday. Nine-year-olds meet 2 p.m. May 2. Ten to twelve must try out for Major league eligibility. five-year-olds assigned to minor or clinic teams. Maynard Noble oversees the program.
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Anderson pitcher hurls perfect game in 7-0 win
Dan Von Kargen of Anderson College pitched a perfect game against Earlham, striking out 15 while losing a home run ball. Larry Browning of Earlham doubled in the sixth but was ruled out for failing to tag first.
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Clemente Plates Pair Bucs Turn Back Giants
Roberto Clemente drove in two runs with two singles to pace Pittsburgh in a 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Willie Mays hit his third homer as the Pirates overcame four double plays and benefited from Al McBean’s relief pitching for Bob Friend’s second victory.
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Harvey Kuenn
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Willie Stargell
Bob Bolin
Bill Virdon
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Jim Pagliaroni
Gene Alley
Hal Lanier
Amaro's single caps Phillies 2-1 over Astros
Philadelphia edges Houston 2-1 as Ruben Amaro delivers the deciding hit with two out in the 11th inning. Claude Raymond started the rally, Hal Woodeshick struggled, and Ed Roebuck held the Astros through extra frames for the win.
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Syracuse Netters Edge Union 8-1 in Tennis Match
Syracuse University earned its first win in six tries by defeating Union College 8-1. Union hosts the University of Mermont Friday and sits at 1-1. Singles results include Kapil defeating Walker 6-2 7-5 and Komisarjevsky beating Kassman 6-1.
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Tithe Fight Off Until May 15
Maracaibo Venezuela AP The junior welterweight title bout between champion Carlos Hernandez and challenger Mario Rositto was postponed to May 15 due to Rositto’s illness. Promoter Rafael Cedeno indicated Rositto is ill and unavailable for the original date.
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National League Results and Standings Highlights
Yesterday in the National League Pittsburgh edged San Francisco 3 2 in a 1 percent game while New York beat Los Angeles 3 2. Standings show Pittsburgh 5 2 W714 and Chicago 4 2 667 with Cincinnati 4 2 667 and Los Angeles 3 2 600. Today’s probable pitchers include Cincinnati at Chicago and Houston at Philadelphia.
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Montreal Chicago NHL Playoffs Leads 2-0
Montreal leads Chicago in the NHL playoffs at 2-0 with a decisive win. Real points and game details are limited in the fragment.
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Castleton Group To See Mets Play
The Castleton Athletic Association sponsors a bus trip to Shea Stadium to watch the New York Mets play the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday May 15. Tickets include bus transportation a box seat and refreshments. A limited number of seats remain available through Andy Campbell or association members.
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Mantilla's Slam Lifts Red Sox to 5-2 Victory Over Washington
Mantilla hit the first career grand slam and drove in all five Boston runs in a 5-2 win over the Senators. Morehead fanned 11 in his first start, with Radatz finishing the eighth and ninth. Conigliaro extended his hitting streak to six games as Boston seized outright AL lead.
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