World & Nation
Russia’s mounting crime wave reached a new high Monday morning when a large explosion near Kutuzovsky Prospect, a main government road to the Kremlin, turned out to have been the burst of an anti-tank grenade hurled by a portable launcher.
Sept. 8, 1992
Sports
Before this year’s Preakness Stakes, a typical ride for Pat Day in a Triple Crown race was Flag Admiral.
May 23, 1985
A horse that most bettors ignored and a jockey unable to get the time of day from many trainers combined to win the $500,000 Blue Grass Stakes Saturday, turning the 121st Kentucky Derby into the Rubik’s Cube of racing.
April 16, 1995
Prospects of a merger between South Korea’s opposition parties dimmed Monday when supporters of Kim Dae Jung boycotted a meeting with their rival group.
Feb. 16, 1988
Jockey Alex Solis was scrambling around the jockeys’ room at Del Mar after the feature race Wednesday, getting ready for a mount in the ninth.
Aug. 25, 1988
Angels
It began with the prospect of excitement, then was severely over-hyped and ended in disappointment for Chicago Bears’ fans.
Jan. 30, 2007
REMARKS: Eddie Maple, who has been astride Stephan’s Odyssey and Script Ohio, two top 3-year-olds based in Florida, will be at Santa Anita Sunday to ride Floating Reserve in the $125,000 San Felipe Handicap.
March 12, 1985
Business
Draper & Kramer Inc., a Chicago-based, full-service real estate firm, has reported the acquisition of Harold J.
July 6, 1986
Manny’s Prospect turned the favorites into also-rans and then survived an inquiry to win the $109,700 La Jolla Handicap on Sunday.
Aug. 16, 1993
Real estate agent mounts campaign to post signs in West Hollywood
March 31, 2009