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A Couple Of Former Triple Crown Winners, Eddie Arcaro (MtfSST Johnny Longdon Compare Hairlines, Talk About Majestic Prince Majestic Prince Set for Test Of Champs By ED SCirUYLER JR. Press Sports Wr'ter NEW YORK (AP) The Test of The Champion is what they call it. Now it's up to Majestic to pass it. The test is Saturday's 101st of the IVi-mile" Beimont Stakes, and ront-and-cenier will be the Prince, the colored colt who is admired bv "horsemen and loved by letter- little girls. Frank Mc.Mahon's unbeaten colt has the Roses and the Black-Eyed Susans and he's shooting for the Carnations.

If he gets them, he'll be racing's ninth Triple Crown champion and the first to win the Kentucky Derby. Preakness Stakes and Beimont since Citation in 194S. Out to stop him will be five other Stable's tough little Arts and Letters, runnerup in the Derby and Preakness; Farm's stretch-running Dike, third in the Derby; Osmer S. Deming's A-Braves' Big 2nd Beafs R-Braves, 8-7 1XTKHNATIOXA1; 1.EAOUE YKSTER DAY'S UESVLTS Buffalo, Tjdeu-aier 2 Tolerto. 'A; Louisville, 2.

Columbus, 10; Rochester, 4. Or.ly games scheduled. STAMH.VC OK THE CLCBS I'd. Toledo 29 17 .630 26 19 .575 2'i r.ICHMOXO 22 24 .473 7 Tidewater 22 "24 7 Columbus 21 2H .477 7 Jlufralo 17 20 Hochester 21 2,1 Syracuse 17 23 .425 GAMES Buffalo at RICHMOND. (2).

6:30 p.m. ai Tidewater- Columbus at Toledo. Louifvilie at Rochester. RICHMOND -The Atlanta Braves scored seven runs in the second, using three home runs to do most of the job, and then watched the Richmond Braves try to close the gap as the parent club took an 8-7 decision before a crowd of 3,310 here night. Tommie Aaron, a real favor- Ite while playing with the Braves two years ago.

started the second inning assault with a home run over the left field wall. Dusty Baker, a rookie just A brought tip by (he A-Bravcs, doubled down the Jeft field line, and Bob Tillman cleared the left field walk to make it 3-0. Paul Doyle, who until just recently was an R-Brave hurler. singled and Mike Lum doubled to set a three-run home run by Sonny Jackson. Felix Millsn singled and went on to second on an error by 1 Ralph Garr in center, and from there he scored or.

Orlando Cepeda's single, which he at-: tempted to stretch into a double and was thrown out. I Jets Must Halt Hens To Gain i By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS I Columbus' Jets fell heir today i to the sizable, but clearly ur- gent, (ask of cutting Toledo's Mud Hens down to size before they stake out a really prohihit- tive lead in the Internation- al League pennant race. Louisville's Colonels happilv bequeathed the job to as they took leave of Mud Hen stadium after dropping four games of a five-game set to the 1963 champions. I Only last Sunday the Colonels tvere ato? the 1L standings, but today they found themselves 2 i games to the rear of Toledo. which has won 15 of its last 2-J starts since May n.

Home runs by Tony Torchia and Barry Morgan and Ron Chandler's five-hit pitching paced a 3 2 Toledo victory Thursday night. Other Thursday action Columbus rout Rochester 10 4 and Buffalo vrhack Tidewater 8'. 2. Richmond and Syracuse were not scheduled, although Rich' mond used the night to lose to the parent Atlanta Braves 8-7. Chandler's great pitching formance for Toledo in iti win I over Louisville was the first complete game of the season for the Mud Ken right-bEnder.

Torchia's solo homer and a run blast by Morgan provided the runs he needed. Cotton Nash had three RBI's with a homer and a double and Del Bates and Ron Campbell each contributed three hits as Columbus rocked Rochester. Jets had 15 hits in all. Jim Campbell hit his ninth homo run of the season for the losers. Tom Grieve hit a grand slam and young Jeff Terpko spaced 10 hits effectively for Buffalo in the Bisons' victory at Tidewater.

Grieve's homer featured a six-run fourth for the winners. The R-Braves got three of the runs back jn the and that uprising was started by Hal Breeden's home run. Frank Obregon doubled, Bob Tur- zilli walked, and Jack Crist singled Obregon home. Turzilii scored on a single by The R-Braves got single runs in. the sixth (on an error and singles by Obregon and Don and seventh (on Garr's safe bunt and steal, and a single by Santoago Rosario).

Aaron got the last Atlanta run, and in view of a pair by the R-Braves in the ninth, the one which turned out to be. the difference. Those runs in the ninth came when Garr was hit by a pitch, stole second, and scored on Van Kelly's double. Kelly scored on Rosario's One of the R-Braves' runs, the one in the seventh, was charged to Satchel Paige, who pitched one inning and in the process got a pair of strikeouts. The R-Braves get back into league action tonight in a double header, starting at 6:30 o'clock as they host Buffalo.

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Hulchins, a frequent winner last year, and runner-up in the state to Carlton Coleman of Fredericksburg has had a third-place finish as his best effort of the year at Southside. Tne "Big 50" Friday will be preceded by four 10-lap heats: two for late mode-! sportsman. two for the late mcclet hobby I i cars and a 20-lap hobby Rooney's Shield: George Wai lace's Prime Fool and King Ranch's Distray. Each will carry 126 pounds. They'll leave the gate in the classic at 5:37 p.m., EOT.

The race will be televised from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. bv CBS. "The Beimont is a great race because it's one with few excuses," said Eddie Arcaro, the former jockey great who rode six Beimont winners. "The fields are generally small ana sleet, 'and the tance offers every chance for the horses to relax and run true." Belmont's moment of truth was one of defeat for the four other colts who have had a shot at the Triple Crown since 1948. They were Tim Tarn, 1958; Carry Back, 1961: Northern Dancer, 1964, and Kauai King, 1956.

Majestic Prince, Arts and Letters and Rooney's Shield put in their final works Thursday. The Prince went a half-mile in 45 4-5 breezing and pulled up at his best in the Beimont," said trainer Johnny Longdcn. Arts and Letters zipped a half in 45 1-5, was caught easing up five furlongs in 57 3-5 and galloped out six furlongs in 1:11. "Arts and Letters is better now than he was before the Metropolitan (which he won last Friday)," said trainer Elliott Bureh. Rooney's Shield worked six furlongs in 1:12 2-5, and traine N'ick Combest said the mov settled the issue of the coit's starting in the Beimont.

Ixmgden.was in the saddle for Majestic Prince's prep. Saturday, the nine-race winner be ridden by Bill Hai-tack. Other jockey assignments are Arts and Braulio Baeza: Dike. Eddie Belmonte; Rooney's Shield, Larry Adams: Dis- tray, John Rotz, and 'Prime Fool. Jorge Velasquez.

Majestic Prince is the eariy 6-5 favorite, with Arts and "Letters' rated S-5 and Dike 2-1. Rooney's- "Shield and Distray each are 20-1 and Prime Fool 30-1. In other Saturday features Greengrass Greece, who sixth in the Preakness after leading the eight-horse field for most of the first mile, is a favorite among probable starters in the S25.000-added Kent Stakes, a mile test on the grass for 3-year-olds at Delaware Park. Fleet Allied, who ran seventh in the eight-horse field in the Kentucky Derby, is amon? nine probable starters in the added Chicagoan Handicap, a seven-furlong test- for 3-year- olds. Fleet Allied will carry 116 pounds and Mrs.

Dorothy Rigney's Fast Hilarious, er favorite, has been assigned At Hollywood Park, eight probable starters are listed for the Inglewcod Handicap, a test for 3- year-olds and up. Among the favorites are Gamely, 117, and Rising Market, high at 120. Gamely nosed out Rising Market in this race last year. Major League Leaders Broadway Joe Biames Rozelle Pressure Namath 'Reluctantly' Retires From Footbal NEW YORK (AP) Joe Na- math, the New York Jets' Super Bowl hero, said today he is retiring reluctantly from football. He indicated the move came because of pressure from Pete Rozelle, commissioner of the National Football League, to dispose of his restaurant interest.

The surprising announcement was made at the lounge known as Bachelors Three, located at 62nd and Lexington Avenue of which Namath is one-third owner. The football star appeared more than half an hour late in a small narrow room which was crammed with more than 150 news and camera men. The place was a mad house, as reporters and photographers scrambled for vantage points. The swarthy, 6-foot-2 quarterback, who was 26 years old May 31, strode into the lounge wearing a blue wind breaker and casual slacks. "I don't think it's right, so I am getting out of football," the Jets' star told a hurriedly called press conference.

"Rozelle told me I must get out of the restaurant business or be suspended. I am innocent of any wrong doing. It's the last thing I want to do." The NFL commissioner reportedly took an unfavorable view of Namath's interest in the restaurant because the place was visited by what he called unsavory characters. The former University of Alabama quarterback from Beaver Falls, who signed a 5400,000 contract to turn pro in 1965, was in and out of hot water during his turbulent career. As a college player, he was repeatedly disciplined by Head Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, who called him "the greatest individual athlete I ever have seen." He drew similar penalties from the Jets for frequenting East Side bars in Manhattan.

During one of those escapades, he got into a fight with a magazine sports writer. The writer sued him for 5310,000, charging Namath and two companions with assaulting him. In April of this year he was arrested in Miami and charged with drunken driving. He was cleared of this charge" but had to pay $50 for speeding. Namath acknowledged later that he cursed the arresting DO- liceman.

During his college career and later as a pro, Namath was plagued with knee trouble. In January of 1965 he "underwent an operation on his risht knee and needed almost three months to recuperate. He was ready for the 1965 season. He had a second operation on his right knee after the 1966 season to remove a cartilege. In March, 1968, he had a tendon repaired in his left knee.

He was named the American League's "Rookie of the year" in 1955. He continued his brilliant passing performances during the ensuing seasons and saw his career reach a climax last January when he passed the underdog Jet to a 16-7 victory- over the National Football League champion Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl at Miami. Namath has been a center of controversy throughout his career. A bachelor, he adopted mod habits and attire. He let his black hsir grow long around his neck, and he effected mutton- chop sideburns, mustaches and -boards.

He received from a ra- zor company to shave off his beard on television. Joe he preferred to be unable to escape the glare of publicity, and associates hinted he never tried. He was always on center stage. He lived in an apartment featuring a thick, white llama rug. He dated the most glamorous women.

He hobnobbed with the jet set and beat generation. He carried on a running feud with newsmen. Ameriran zi Petrocclli, Boston P.ur.s— F. Robinson, Baltimore Blair. Baltimore 40.

Runs batted New York 43: Powell Baltimore 41 P.ohiiuon. Baltimore 64: F. Howard. Washington 63 Minnesota F. Robinson.

Baltimore 13 Seattle 1: 6 --vith 3. Horr.e rur.s—Pet-ocelli. Boston 3.: R. Jackson. Oakland 17.

i-ioler. Harper. Seattlt -3: CampanerH. Oakland IS. Pifchinz Baltimore 7-n.

Lon- oorci. 1.000. Jo; 52. Owners Hear. Group Reports NEW YORK (AP) The pro lOptball clubs owners pressed on with time-consuming committee reports today, hoping to some time left over before adjourning to again tackle the problem of realignment.

The 13 teams which will comprise the National Conference in the two-conference structure of pro football beginning in 1970 struggled with the realignment problem Monday and Tuesday without coming up with a solution and then put the problem aise until joint meetings ended. If the 13 teams dp not have time to take up the discussion or cannot agree they likely will reconvene again some time next month. National l.r.TCn* Hsttinff 112--) at ba ncr. PitNliurgh .343: K. Aaron Atisnts Rur.s—\V v- n.

Ko-jstcn Kessingpr. Chicago Runs batted Chica- so 45; McCovey, San Frsr.ci=- co 43. Alou. Pittsburgh 7V A. Johnson.

Cincinnati 66. Alou. Pittsburgh 27; H. Aaron 17 Atlanta Tolsn, Cincinnati 3. Horr.t San Frar.cifco 17; L.

Slay, Cincinnati JO. Stolen St. Louis 2o: Morgan. Houston 15. Pitching (o Atlanta 6-0.

1.000: Bsldschun' San Oicco 5-0 i.ooo. l.r^ IFS Gibson. J.o-.iis kins, Chicago S3. NBA Expanding Again In 70-71 DETROIT (APi The upstart American Basketball Association may be down, but the Xational Basketball Association isn't taking any chances. The league is expanding to 16 teams for the 1970-71 season.

Tne action came Thursday at the league's owners' and general managers' meeting. "In a continuation of our expansion program the owners have voted to add two more cities for the 1970-71 season, "XBA Commissioner Walter Kennedy announced after the session. Is'o sites were announced for the new clubs, but speculation centered on Cleveland. Kansas i City, Houston and Portland Ore. Broadway Joe Strikes Out New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath, wearing a black beret, red shirt, and green bell bottoms with white polka dots, tried his hand at sofibali yesterday but poped out three iimes.

The occasion was a Broadway Show League game between the cast of "Promises, Promises" and Downey's Irish Actors in New York's Central Park. The "Promises" team lost, despite Namath's presence on their side. (AP Wirephoto) JACK FULP, Sports Editor 12 The Progress-Index, Friday, June 6, 1969 Nats' No. I Draff Pick Exhibits Real Power NEW YORK (AP) Having already selected 563 prospects, major league baseball's 24 teams were prepared to dive into another pool of youthful talent today, hopeful of coming up with a more choice pearls. The Washington Senators, i who had first pick in the free agent draft which began Thurs-1 day as a result of a last-place 1963 finish in the American League, will have to wait two weeks or so before they can sign Jeff Burroughs, an 18-year-old high school slugging sensation from Long Beach, Calif.

The price may go as high as 3100,000. "I'm definitely interested in signing if the price is right." said Burroughs, who hit five balls out of Anaheim Stadium during a recent workout for Washington manager Ted Williams said Burroughs has the most power he has ever seen in an 18-year-old. "He doesn't have an outstanding arm or outstanding speed, but he has an outstanding bat," said Williams of the 5-foot-l 200-pound Burroughs, who hit .569 this past season for Woodrou Wilson High Srhool in Long Beach. Burroughs' class graduates later this month and he'll be eligible to sign then. "I became a Ted Williams fan," said Burroughs.

"It was quite an experience workin for Mr. Williams." Houston, picking second, took Jame.3 Richard. 19, a 5-7. 225- pound pitcher from Rusum. La.

but he may attend Southern University instead. He was a high school standout in both baseball and-basketball. The Ciicaso Sox grabbed Ted "Nicholson a 6-5 third baseman from Laurel. and the New York Mets selected Randy a pitcher from Key West. Fla.

Defending Champion Jack Nicktaus Is Favorite Of Autograph Prior To Opening Round Of Western Open Tourney 4t Midlothian, HI. Tourney Opens COLONIAL HEIGHTS- Tri- City area American Legion baseball fans get a chance this weekend to do some evaluating on the three teams which will be competing for laurels in the Junior Legion program this summer. The first of these views will be available tonight, when the sec- Dad's Lesson Helps Beard Go In Front MIDLOTHIAN, 111. (AP) A i Rocky Thompson, each of whom ond annual Tri-City Legion baseball tournament opens in Shep- herd Stadium, with two games open at Hous- lesson from his always go to him when I want put quiet Frank Beard into a share of the first- round lead in the prestigious Western Open Golf Tournament. "It was just a simple thing." the man from Louisville said after shooting a five-under-par 66 Thursday and a tie for the top spot with veteran Billy "I'd taken a couple of weeks off to work on my game before on tap.

This'is a double elimination father Ralph Beard a lormpr rlnh tournament involving four teams, and in the opener at 6:30 o'clock it will be host Colonial Heights Post 234 taking on Dinwiddie Post 149, the defending champion in the Fourth District Post 2S4 plays in the Third Dis- second game of the trict. In the night. Petersburg Post 2, of the Fourth District, meets Highland Park Post 45 of the Third District. Post 45. considered to be one of the prime favorites in the Third District, comes into the tournament by special invitation.

The tournament will be resumed Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, with the losers from to- nights meeting, and then the two winners will meet at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The tourney's fifth game is booked for Saturday at 8 o'clock. The finals will" be played Sunday afternoon, with one game at 2 o'clock and another, if necessary, at 5. Generals On Road While the American Legion Tournament is being played in Shepherd Stadium, the Colonial Heights Generals find it necessary to play both of their weekend games on the road. They will take on Old Hickory at Old Hickory both Saturday and Sunday at 3 o'clock-.

Old Hickory won both of its first weekend games, but then lost both of the games to Rocky Run last weekend. out To Coach U.S. Team WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) i Third baseman William G. jCrowley named today can- tain of the 1970 Holy Cross baseball (earn.

He is the son of Bill Crowley. public relations director for the Boston Red Sox. By THK WATTTIXG Joe a Astro? four Houston -rolliej wun three singes j.nd snd scored four runs in a por- S5 the A beat St- riTCHI.VC Astros. pitc-h-Ml two shntotn in- In relief for the victory in a sliiripct Houston won 11-6 J.o-.;:.-, AP XVirepho'o -TEFF BURROUGHS (He Was First Pick) CH Little League COLONIAL HEIGHTS Farmer slapped a pair of homers Thursday night in pacing ilayton to an 11-0 League win over the Lions and Ricky Bennett's HR highlighted VFW 2239's 9-6 victory over the Optimist Burge Davis gained the mound decision for the VFW team and Allen Waterworth, who struck out eight batters in three innings, gained the decision for In the League Wesley bopped the Optimist Juniors, and the Knights of Columbus shaded Haydt 8-7. Craig Rowland struck out 10 in hurling Wesley to victory and Steve Miller fanned 12 batters in a winning mound effort for KofC.

Tonight's Leasue schedule call sfor VFW 622 to meet King's at 6:30 and Ted Curry- plays the Rotary at 8. In the League the Legion Juniors clash with the VFW Juniors at 6:30 and the Kiwanis and Elks tangle at 3 o'clock. ton next week." Beard said and a former club professional, for advice. "My father and I were just messing around, and he spotted something I was doing wrong. Just a mechanical thing, i had my hands too low at the address.

1 made an adjustment and that was it." It was enough to put his irons in fantastic shape, sending them flashing at the pins like rifle shots. He had only one extremely long birdie putt, a 25-footer. "I've never seen him hit the ball any straighter," playing partner Jack Nicklaus said. "He could have shot a 62 or 63 real easy." Not so for the 39-year-old Maxwell, a veteran Texan. "I scrambled all over the place," little Billy drawled.

would take me 30 minutes to tell you everything I did. "I was very fortunate to set what I did. got all that I possi- i bly could out of that round." He and Beard had only a single shot lead on a couple of non-winners, Dick Rhyan and toured the par 71 Midlothian Country Club courss in 67. Five others were locked at 68, including South African Gary Player and former Masteri champion Bob Goalby. Nicklaus, the defending champion, had to eagle the IGth to save a par 71, while Lee Trevino, Billy Casper and PGA champ Julius Boros all had 72s.

Masters champion George Archer had a 74. Arnold Palmer is not compcl- Arnold Palmer is not competing. Yankees Sign Pitcher By The Associated Press ABERDEEN, Wash. (API-Don Schroeder, 20, Grays Harbor Community College piicher, has signed with the New York Yankees for an undisclosed bonus, it was announced Thursday. Schroeder.

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