Gambling scandal links to pari mutuels and fix schemes
New York investigators expose a wide gambling network tied to pari mutuel betting. The Brooklyn grand jury probes fixing, layoff practices, and bribes as four to five men face charges. Officials warn of a nationwide racketeering pattern in horse and football betting.
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Rambling crime: betting, narcotics, and more exposed
A sharp critique links a corner bookmaker to broader criminal networks. The piece asserts public suspicion is justified, arguing that gambling fronts conceal narcotics, loan sharking, dice games, white slavery, and murder in a single corrupt web.
Dodgers Rally Endgame For 3 2 Win Over Braves
Dodgers edge Milwaukee 3-2 as Maury Wills hits a ninth inning single to drive in the deciding run. Sandy Koufax plus Larry Sherry combine on a three hitter while leading LA two games behind NL leader Cincinnati. Gene Martin returns to Monmouth Park as part of the starting gate crew.
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Olivieri Says He Will Quit When Johnson Retires
In Philadelphia Olivieri, Harold Johnson's manager, declares he will quit the fight game when Johnson retires in three or four years. The 51-year-old entrepreneur, known as the steak sandwich king, built a million-dollar restaurant business while losing about 30,000 in boxing management. Johnson, 32, has won multiple titles and a 15-match winning streak, with Olivieri praising the fighter despite boxing’s rough politics.
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NASCAR Cites Atlanta as Replacement for Derby Record Pace
New York report says Atlanta is discussed as a replacement site for the Kentucky Derby pace after 20 years of the chase. The feature notes ongoing talk with Jones regarding a plan to adjust the race schedule and preserve the record set by the famed horse trainer.
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Ford Leads AL All Star Pitchers Squad
Whitey Ford tops the American League All Star pitchers for the 1960 game in San Francisco. The 25 man roster features 11 players from Detroit and New York, with debuts for Elston Howard John Romano and five others including Dick Howser as a rookie.
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Major Leaders Back Two Coughy Right-Handers
The Americans feature two coughy right-handers as leaders. Bunning stands as the sole former All Star in the mine team who retained a prior All-Star victory, claiming the decision in the 65 triumph of 1957.
Whirlaway Derby Debacle Spurs Racing Reactions
The story outlines a chaotic Derby lead up with Whirlaway and trainer Jones facing delayed preparation and track conditions. NASCAR officials and track managers clash over cancellations and safety, while Ben and Whirlaway figures clash with decisions about the Indianapolis style race and the July 9 event at Atlanta International Raceway.
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Pierceton Coach Joins Warsaw Staff New Golf Director Named
Warsaw Indiana AP reports Burt Pierceton High School track coach for eight years becomes head track and assistant basketball coach at Warsaw High. He replaces Dennis Blind as basketball coach while also directing golf. other notes include National League and American League leaders, and a final settlement notice for the Featherston estate.
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British Referees and American Whistles Stir Talk
Board of Trade Minister Frederick Erroll said American football referees prefer the best whistle and that a six month wait exists for British referee whistles. He toured North America noting demand for British fishhooks and birdcages amid trade chatter.
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Three Chargers Sign With San Diego In AFL Camp
San Diego Calif UP I reports three veteran defensive players Dick Harris Doyie Nix and Dick Chorovich have signed with the Chargers. Harris 6 11 defensive halfback led LA in interceptions last season with five for 36 yards and a TD. Nix 660t l defensive half back had four interceptions for 31 yards and a TD. Chorovich a three year vet defensive tackle 6 feet 4 and 260 pounds. The trio reports to training camp July 2 at the University of San Diego.
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