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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1954

Page

10

Country Bumkin Breaks Track Record at Bowie

C M Graham’s Country Bumkin with Walt Blum aboard romped to a four and one half length victory in the $1,500 Call Over Purse at Bowie setting a new mile and a sixteenth record of 1:432-5. The 11th choice led all the way for three year olds and up and paid $6.40. Galdar was a neck back for second as Rare Knave and For Free Territory followed, with heavyweights and other contenders rounding out the field. Nick Jimmie equaled the six furlong track mark in the undercard. The Endurance Gold Cup at tomorrow’s card features Saratoga and Mr Co L in a 126 pound top weight in a 1 1/16 mile race.

Bowie C. M. Graham Walt Blum Shannon Galdar E. M. O'Brien G. A. Sacks Rare Knave H. A. Jones G. A. Petersen Influence Rock Cottage Country Bumkin Knave Nick Jimmie Nick Shuk Greenock Nick Jimmac the Trooper Laur Pie Bed Mr. A. L True Butts Drogheda Crown Umixly Press Utative the Kooper Wilson Pune San Jeep Eliot L Tawkey Ball Staurepas Edgars M Jaunty Fox Mozs Lastria Danty Dink Golden Object DS Biuw Laura C. Mie Shuk Alsyrau Revenvoer Exec Maxs Neward Gin Mint Voyante Mr. Gauglin Husebue Shuk Alu Hanwar Chris Fisth Beight Flash Cutshaw Mr. Motion Cox Natchene Muoss Trwe Noble Lad Scample Carolina Rex Icebreaker Minute Marade Mowleesha Stan Sar Ladd What Sir Nirgal Lad Adopt Columcile G. BR Veterxen Mock Cottage Phantom Gold Rofus Donna Hicoorse Culmone Alxoran Sweet Vincent

Boudreau Sees Arm Improvement In Shantz Return

Lou Boudreau newly named Athletics manager in Philadelphia says pitcher Bobby Shantz shows arm improvement after treatment. Shantz, 1952 AL MVP with a 24-7 record, has been out with a bad shoulder for two seasons. He met Boudreau and Shantz’s brother Wilmer at Connie Mack Stadium, former A's home.

Lou Boudreau Kansas City Athletics Bobby Shantz Shantz Boudreau A’s Wilmer Shantz Connie Mack Stadium The Athletics Kansas City

YMCA Plans House Court League Start at Y

The YMCA will organize a House Basketball league Tuesday evening in the Y venue. Interested teams should attend a meeting where the starting date and rules will be announced. Players must be YMCA members, with Chuck Kline, assistant physical director, providing information for teams.

YMCA Chuck Kline

Warmed Over Wins at Narragansett in Olneyville Purse

Anita C. Heard's Warmed Over, a six year old gelding ridden by Jorge Contreras, surged from the pack to win the Olneyville purse at Narragansett Park by three lengths in 1:11 3-5 for six furlongs. Wicked Susan ran second by a nose over Appointment, with Printer's Devil and others close behind. The crowd of 7,675 saw Warmed Over pay 7.20 5.00 3.39, Wicked Susan 8.69 5.60, and Appointment 10.00.

Pawtucket. R.L Anita C. Heard Narragansett Park Jorge Contreras Broxe Tery Lealie Jane Stable Wicked Susan

Gansett Selections Op bext Fair Brother Gambler Ace

Racing selections list from a local page includes horses and wagers. Notable names include Fair Brother Gambler Ace Uncle Don and Dixie Prince with multiple entries and bets. The fragmentary text shows horse names and betting codes amid a shuffled, unclear racing card.

Fair Brother Busy Jack Ale Misalen Isle of Peace Uncle Don Keno Verunllian Mama Shane Kay Morden Sampas Charles Tone Joy Hunt Dixie Prince Assignment

Fair Grounds Selections and Race Names Report

A list of horse racing selections and horse names appears, including Fair Grounds selections with owners or trainers and a set of horse names such as Russell Ts, Lotasmoke, Bitla Hygro, El Pucho, Main Speaker, Otogay, Admiral Porter, Tanbark, Sweet Jode, Sound of Daven, Vidi First, Shannon, Uncle Tom, Van DP, Cajac, Hirau Jr, Hobby Brocato, Tabttian, Two Fisted, Neda Choice, Gall It, Prince Adams, Jet, Spunky, Sky Tiger, and noting One beat Phil D.

Russell Ts Lotasmoke el Pucho Task Fleet B. Otogay Admiral Porter Tanbark Sweet Jode Sound of Daven Vidi Shannon Uncle Tom van DP Cajac Hirau Jr Hobby Brocato Tabttian Two Fisted Neda Choice Gall It Prince Adams Jet Spunky Sky Tiger Phil D United Press Colonel Jett Decapolis Paul Furtone O' Hagan Chance Alarm Tanbark Velicie Sweet Jonle Silver State King Debris Teialer Royal Swing Philins Pal Sound of Dawn Sita Fiat Firat Shannon Mighty Eternal Shock Arata Cimarron Phil D IK Mel Leavitt Tos King Wk Bank Vitram Jr Ae Binck Bantam M. H. van Berg Robby Broeatomh Ashenden Bileighth Wiltow Ware Galt TN Prince Adamz Tesans

Crack Pinners Enter Holland Men's Open

Top ranked pinners from Connecticut compete in the Thanksgiving Day Holland alleys open tournament starting at 1 p.m. The six game total pin fall event guarantees $100 to the winner, $50 to the runner up, and $30 for third. entry is $6.80. Charley Kobart of East Haven defends his title after an 816 pinfall last year.

Connecticut Holland Alleys Charley Kobart East Haven

UMIXLY PRESS RACING RESULTS AND ENTRIES SUMMARY

Racing results and entries from UMIXLY PRESS show multiple races for 4-year-olds and up with different purses and conditions. Notable names include Wilson, Culwone, Shuk, and Nick Jimmie among others, with times around 1:36 to 1:47 and various odds and off times.

Narragansett Results From United Press Racing Card

United Press reports at Narragansett results across eight races with prices and times. Horses including Flower Queen Novel Hequest Aurora Rien Jimpare Of Taleek Rind Bell Wicked Snean Rose FT and others are listed with riders and payoffs, plus times such as 1:46 and 1:47.

United Press Weat Wieady Vinson Contreras Behrens Ales Filsax Our Gay the Wiener Fieet Calphea Roth Cienn Vider Ploor Dore Grom Alwran Mariposa Zipper Marengo aStone Tiny Spree Marine Charger Fighting Law Hon Scotch Tasaington Flower Queen Martin Hequest Trachet Aurora Rien Mercier Thue Aloran Prave Laws Edierose Princess Bly Occupy-Pres Annette Jimpare Resta Donna Bohenko Taleek Young Gander Lonlaville Law Hilto Carol Bull Ring Pete Hartley The Claw Mr. Cumberland Rie Storwn Dandote Sparking Stone Melpet Tord Lonie Wildes Rottie Aix Beather Harole Wicked Snean Barnes Faith Head Pern Tie Girl Hedgebill Dominave Mahatma Rose Risley Ivan Bamalita Tazewell Tileany Omen Sunder Bridge Loeb Story Wildfowl Forever

Mister C. L. Wins Fair Grounds Event

United Press lists 2 year old C and G entries for the fair grounds program. Mister C. L. led a field including Saratoxa Pie Bed and Lone Enasie with odds and pacing notes across a crowded card. Runners such as Joanns loots Keeat partay and Dark Patrol are also mentioned among the entries and standings.

Orco Freet_ Argo Joaana Boutx Bareda Roy Faat Comny S—Caulto Dark Patrol Wasted G Veet Prandial Pencev Algae Mister C. L Saratoxa Pie Bed Lone Enasie Milepal Ronnas

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