Correlation Favored In Kentucky Derby Field
Louisville dispatch notes Correlation the Wood Memorial winner as the odds-on favorite for the Derby with Goyama and Fisherman among the top contenders. The field of 18 could shrink if horses withdraw. the purse pot stands at about $102,800 for the winner, a mark lower than Count Turf’s 1951 record. Ed Die Arcaro rides Goyama, while Fisherman draws near the outside post amid track forecast of scattered showers.
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Cotton Watkins Joins Deer Park Coaching Staff
Cotton Watkins leaves Cedar Bayou after a standout five year basketball run to join Deer Park alongside Sam Houston State graduate Travis Shorty Hughes. Watkins replaces Red Hendrix as head basketball coach and brings a storied prep and college background to a staff credited with elevating Deer Park to near state power.
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Barbera Hill And Gordon Speer Shine At Regional Track Meet
It would be unjust to overlook Barbera Hill’s regional track performance in Houston last week. Gordon Speer dominated the 100 yard dash in 10.2 seconds, finished fourth in pole vault, and anchored Barbers Hill’s top relay, though a Liberty athlete is credited with the event in two papers.
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No Series Pay Day For Yanks Unless Team Snaps Out Of Big Slump
May Day survey shows the Yankees must end a six game slump to reach the world series payday. April struggles and a weak home run showing leave them fighting for a pennant, with key losses and sharp hits from Doby and Stikland fueling opponents. Other league results include Chicago, Philadelphia, and Detroit winning, Brooklyn taking lead in the NL, and Maglie and Reese producing in New York.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Week
UNITED PRESS AMERICAN LEAGUE standings show Chicago leading with 6 643, Detroit 74 636, Philadelphia 6 5 545, and others. Friday results include Cleveland 9 New York 4 and Chicago 5 Boston 0. National League standings list Brooklyn 36 600 and New York 66 7k with Sunday results noted. Texas League and American Association schedules and results follow with multiple matchups and rain postponed games.
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Rosen Does Not Find Trouble At First Base Slot
Al Rosen moves from third to first with Cleveland and says the new position is easier to play though he fears Detroit’s Walt Dropo will want his mitt back. Manager Al Lopez praises his debut at first, as Rosen handles balls deftly and turns a double play against the Yankees.
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Wes Santee Aims At World Half Mile Record At KU Meet
Kansas University star Wes Santee, hailed as America’s fastest miler, prepared for a bid to break the world half mile record at the Kansas Kansas State dual meet in Manhattan. Coach Bill Easton predicted a strong chance, citing Santee’s recent 1:48.53 anchor leg in the spring medley and a 1:48.6 world mark in sight. Meanwhile Bobby Thomson’s return from a broken ankle remained a hopeful May 45 target for the Milwaukee Braves.
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Bowling leads and high scores at weekly league
Robbie Hand and Opal Baker dominated women’s bowling with Hand’s high 479 series and a 176 singles tie with Baker. Ball Insurance topped Smitty’s Drive Inn while La Voul Beauty Salon tied Rhythm Music. Men’s Commercial saw Braswell’s 217 180 149 546 lead Falstaff over Pearl. Grand Prize beat Lubrizol. Huber Spares over Steele McDonald. Sam DeShazo 191 178 236 605 in Masters. Culpepper Furniture defeated Peppies State Bank and Ferguson Motors beat Fairy Godfrey Insurance.
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Rain Delays Texas League Games in Fort Worth Series
Rain postponed most Texas League games as Fort Worth and Shreveport continued a four game series for first place. The Sports defeated the Cats 2 to 1 at Shreveport on Friday night to even the series at two games apiece, keeping Fort Worth one half game ahead of manager Mel McGsha's squad.
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Fish Fry Postponed by Baytown Boat Club
The Baytown Boat Club boat tour and fish fry scheduled for Sunday is postponed due to weather. A new date will be announced. Only two of four games Friday night were played as a doubleheader between Dallas and Beaumont was rained out. Houston Buffs beat Oklahoma City 8 to 4, and Tulsa blanked San Antonio 9 to 0.
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Ortiz Burgin to Clash in June 1 Featherweight Bout
United Press reports Baby Ortiz of Mexico City has signed to fight Eddie Burgin of Cincinnati in a 10 round bout on June 1 in Cincinnati. Burgin recently discharged from military service headlines the bout as Ortiz seeks a stepping stone in the featherweight ranks.
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Baytown’s dream of Texas relay team shines in San Antonio meet
The Baytown area’s Robert E Lee relay squad led by Michael Stewart Wallace Wilson Vig Davin and Eddie Bussa opened prelims at the annual Texas invitational in Alam Stadium amid windy conditions. Beaumon’s Royal Purple Relays saw Geiena Park finish second and Kir’m’e4t Smallwood set a new 180 yard hurdles mark. Reagan’s Paul Schupfand dominated weight events and high jump, while Port Arthur placed third as Reagan led with 26 points, Lamar 23, and South Park Galveston Pasadena each in double digits.
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Channelview Races Called Off by Rain Postponement
Channelview Speed way cancels tonight’s midget program due to rain. The 222 lap event is reset for next week with Brook racers taking over on May 15. Track Manager Jick Balion said advance tickets for tonight will be honored next week.
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