Silky Sullivan Aims at Triple Crown After Derby
The California colt Silky Sullivan, trained by Reggie Cornell, targets the Kentucky Derby next, with Pimlico and Belmont to follow if he excels in the Derby prep. Historical rivalries, past upsets at Churchill Downs, and notable farm and local sports notes round out a busy sports section.
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Reggie Cornell
Pimlico
Belmont
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Rex Ellsworth
West Coast
Nashua
Tim Tam
Jewel
Churchill Downs
Dark Star
Native Dancer
Vanderbilt
Grey Phantom
United Sports Club plans dinner on May 4 in Roma Club
The United Sports Association will sponsor a dinner-dance May 4 at 100 Front Street Roma Club to raise funds for its saltball team. President Joe Meranda said Vito Dentato will be master of ceremonies. Co chairmen are Ed Picket and Frank Merando.
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Roma Club
100
Front Street
Joe Meranda
Vito Dentato
Ed Picket
Frank Merando
Simpson Hit By Pitch In Yankees 20-1 Exhibition Win
New York routs Philadelphia 20-1 as Hank Bauer and Elston Howard pace the offense. Harry Simpson suffered a possible fractured right forearm after being hit by Curt Simmons in the fourth inning. Simmons allowed 13 Yankees hits before leaving after four innings.
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D. C
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Harry Suitcase
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Yankees
Philadelphia
Curt Simmons
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Simmons
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Bill Skowron
Mickey Mantle
Elston Howard
Bobby del Greco
Don Larsen
Skowron
Mantle
Jack Meyer
Tom Qualters
Meyer
Imuala
Burk «Br
Larsen
Duren
Howard
Blanchard
Wo—Larsen
Kene Simmons
Skawron
el Greco
Canadiens Face Bruins In Final Series Opener
Montreal, favored 5-1 to win the Stanley Cup, opens the final series against Boston at the Forum. Key defensemen Johnson and Mohns doubtful. Rocket Richard leads Montreal offense as Boston relies on Toppazzini and Horvath.
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Toe Blake
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Rocket) Richard
Jerry Toppazzini
President Eisenhower to throw first ball in opener
President Eisenhower will toss the ceremonial first ball for the Washington Senators vs Boston Red Sox opener next Monday. White House says Hagerty announced the invitation was accepted after earlier hesitation over a possible Augusta golf trip. Taft started the tradition in 1912.
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Boxing probe delayed as grand jury resumes tomorrow
New York April 7 The New York Grand Jury investigation into boxing corruption and bribery was postponed to tomorrow. Welterweights Virgil Akins and Isaac Logart were summoned for this phase of the probe. About a dozen subpoenas were issued after a March 22 Madison Square Garden bout in which Akins defeated Logart. Eddie Yawitz said Akins is to testify April 22 in St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Eddie Yawitz
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Yawitz
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Hogan's
Dusty Industrial teams clash for state title in Bridgeport
Sikorsky Aircraft team of Greater Bridgeport faces Sperry and Barnes of New Haven in the opening night of the State YMCA Industrial basketball tournament at Bridgeport Brass Recreation Center. Burndy Norwalk meets American Cyanamid Stamford. Hamilton Standard Windsor Locks versus SNET Waterbury on Thursday. Wallingford Steel has a bye and meets the opening winners Saturday. Sikorsky’s Kenny Clark and Johnny Dobos lead the squad as they seek the state crown. Pratt and Whitney cannot defend.
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Debos
Flyers
Kenny Clark
Johnny Dobos
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Sikorsky Shooters
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New Haven Boosters Lead National Duckpin Event
New Haven booster teams dominated the National Duckpin Bowling Congress at Candee Arena. Candee BRB topped the 465 Booster Division with 1,048, overtaking Bridgeport’s Five of Bill Smith, while Barnett Meter Transport of New Haven led the 535 Booster Division with 1,749, pushing Ansonia Tremonts from the lead.
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Candee Arena
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Bill Smith
Bridgeport
Barnett Meter Transport
Ansonia Tremonts
Committee picks NCAA Baseball Selection Panel
Three athletic officials from American International College Amherst College and Boston University were named to the NCAA District One Baseball Selection committee. Henry Butova Paul Eckley and R Victor Stout were named by J Orlean Christian who will be chairman. Eckley will succeed Christian on the rules committee in September with a four year term. Soltys was re appointed district publicity director.
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District One
Christian
Frank W. Soltys
Connecticut
Notre Dame Rally Beats West Virginia In Florida Tourney
Notre Dame trailed 4 3 before scoring three in the ninth inning to defeat West Virginia 6 4 in a third round game of a Florida State tournament in Tallahassee. Joe Genu ster hit a key triple as three walks and two WVU errors produced the winning runs. Chuck Symeon won in relief for Notre Dame. Paul Chuma started. West Virginia suffered its third straight loss in the round robin event, with Notre Dame now 2 1 in the tournament.
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Jim Lemon
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Joe Nuxhall
Marty Kutyna
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Vada Pinson
Frank Robinson
Bud Byerly
Bob Weisler
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Florida State University
Joe Gene‘ser
Chuck Symeon
Paul Chuma
Willie Pep to Fight Ortiz in Providence
Former world featherweight champion Willie Pep will meet Cleo Qortez in a 10 round bout at Arcadia in Providence next Monday, announced by Manny Almeida of Downtown A. C. promoter. Also notes that Second Lt Edward L. T. Lyon of Mineola became the first commissioned male in the U.S. Army Nurses Corps.
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Providence
R. J
Cleo Qortez
Arcadia
Manny Almeida
A. C
Edward L. T. Lyon
Mineola
N. Y
U.S. Army Nurses Corps
Russell Out Of NBA Series With Sprained Ankle
Boston fearfully loses center Bill Russell for the year with a severe right ankle injury including a chip fracture and torn tendons. The Celtics trail Hawks two games to one, with Auerbach hopeful Russell may return if possible for a decisive seventh game.
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Patterson Returns From England Tour With Title Hopes
World heavyweight champion Fredy Patterson has just returned from a brief exhibition trip to England with opinions on British boxers and plans for a potential title bout this spring. Manager Cus D'Amato says London promoter Harry Levene may secure a suitable opponent at Wembley Stadium, with a U.S. bout possible in May if not. Patterson may fight three or four times this year after last defending his title in Seattle last August.
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Fredy Patterson
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Alus D'Amato
Patterson
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D’amato
International Boxing Club
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Ed Walsh Testimonial Dinner Draws Major Leaguers
About 20 former major league players are expected in Fort Lauderdale on May 14 for a testimonial dinner honoring Ed Walsh, famed White Sox pitcher. Walsh, who played for the White Sox in 1909 and later, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. A related exhibition game with Walsh’s hometown contingent from Lynn, Colorado, may be staged May 3 at Fort Lauderdale.
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DiBiase Beats Schmidt Again In TV Bout At St Nicholas Arena
DiBiase 150 to Schmidt 148 wins a 1 round TV bout in New York with judges split 6 4 and 5 4 and multiple experts favored DiBiase. Both fighters were cut. DiBiase improves to 20 4 while Schmidt drops to 9 9 with 10 wins. Crowd of 1 062 paid $2 237.
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Peter Schmidt
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Tony Castellano
Bert Grant
Biase
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Redskins Acquire Bruney From Steelers in Draft Exchange
Washington adds defensive halfback Fred Bruney from Pittsburgh in return for a 1959 draft choice. Bruney, a two year Niner and last season with the Steelers, is a product of Ohio State.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Today
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