Jockey Johnny Longden Reaches 6032 Wins in Career Milestone
Retired jockey turned trainer Johnny Longden reflects on a career that began at dawn and ended with a dramatic San Juan Capistrano win aboard George Royal. He notes his world record total stands at 6032, unchallenged for years, while managing Attention II as a trainer for Frank McMahon.
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Calif
Johnny Longden
Sir John
Longden
Santa Amita
George Royal
John
Attention II
Hazel
Arcadia
Hollywood Park
Hollywood
Joe Baze
Don Ross
Dean Hall
Bill Shoe‘maker
Ralston Richey Reach Quarterfinals at National Clay Courts
Top seed Dennis Ralston and second seed Cif Richey advanced to the quarter-finals of the National Clay Courts in Milwaukee. Ralston beat Lenny Schless 6 3, 6 2 while Richey defeated Jim McManus 6 4, 6 2. Cliff's sister Nancy moved into women’s quarter-finals with a 6 2 win over Patsy Rippy. Other results include Tony Roche beating Clark Graebner 6 4, 8 6 and Owen Davidson defeating Mike Belkin 6 2, 6 0. Stan Smith beat Bill Bowrey 7 5, 6 Ged.
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Milwaukee
Dennis Ralston
Cif Richey
Ralston
Lenny Schless
Balltimore
Richey
Jim McManus
Berkeley
Calif
Cliff
Nancy
Patsy Rippy
Shawnee
Okla
Chuck Blockinger
Oshkosh
Wis
Tony Roche
Australia
Clark Graebner
Owen Davidson
Mike Belkin
Canada
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Bill Bow‘rey
Cedar Rapids pitcher DiFabio stars in 5-0 win
Joseph Phillip DiFabio, a right handed pitcher from Cedar Rapids, threw a one hitter to defeat a Southeast Conference champion in 1965. Born in Elizabeth New Jersey, he attended Cranford High and Delta State College where he was named most valuable player in 1965 with a 0.52 ERA. He was the Cardinals' No 1 draft pick in 1965 and joined Tulsa in class AA before transferring to Cedar Rapids where he posted a 5-1 record despite a back muscle pull.
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Vita
Joseph Phillip DiFabio
Cedar Rapids Cardinal
Elizabeth, N. J
Cranford
N. J
Mississippi State
Cranford High
Westfield
Delta State College
Cleveland
Miss
Dave “Boo” Ferris
Delta State
Cardinals
Ray Garland
Tulsa
Cedar Rapids
Cubs Sign Roberts As a Player Coach
Chicago AP reports Robin Roberts, 37, signed as player coach for the Cubs after being released by Houston. He has a career 284 wins and 241 losses. Pitcher Bill Faul, 27, sent to Tacoma to clear roster space for Roberts.
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Roberts
Chicago
Robin Roberts
Chicago Cubs
Houston Astros
Bill Faul
Tacoma
Wash
Oswego Man John H. Vowinkel Dies at 41 After Reporting
Oswego County highway department garage worker John H. Vowinkel 41 died shortly after reporting for his Oswego County position. Vowinkel previously played with the Cincinnati Redlegs in the National League in 195.
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Oswego
N.Y
John H. Vowinkel
Cincinnati Redlegs
Oswage County
Iowa's Gibbons Signs For Ninth Pro Season
Detroit AP reports three veteran Lions signed contracts Wednesday Jim Gibbons end from Iowa inked for his ninth season Larry Hand defensive end and Ed Flanagan center both signed for their second seasons continuing Detroit roster veteran core amid fresh deals
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Detroit Lions
Jim Gibbons
Iowa
Larry Hand
Ed Flanagan
May’s Drug Stores Promises Quick Skin Relief
Advertisement touts Athlete's Feat Germ One application stopping itch and burning in minutes with a 48 cent refund. It claims infected skin sloughs off in 3 to 5 days to expose germs for the kill and promises healthy skin today at May's Drug Stores.
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MAY
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