Kentucky Derby Field May Be Wide Open At Churchill Downs
Probable Derby field could reach sixteen as owners race to enter. Starting fee and recent Blue Grass Stakes upsets fuel a scramble for a share of $75,000 purse. Notable entrants include Jeep, Q Luck, Burning Dream, Fighting Stop, Sea Swallow, Foreign Agent, and Kenilworth Lad, among others.
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Beaver Club eyes summer playground project amid trout season notes
The Beaver Club plans a summer playground program for this year, with strong backing needed next year. Local anglers report a challenging trout season with high water and a notable catch by W. Donald Martin of Harrisburg, who landed the state’s largest trout at 31 inches and tail weight of 40 pounds. A major 1945 All American Golf Tournament purse is announced with a total prize pool of over 60 thousand in war bonds and stamps, plus series prizes for pros and amateurs. ODDS AND ENDS mention Leo Hursein postponing to September, a summer boys camp at Edinboro, and school term plans, plus local sports notes and a Pirates game recap.
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Erie Gains Split as Pony League Games Resume
Two weather delayed Pony League games resumed with Hornell edging Bradford 4-3 in 10 innings while Erie crushed Lockport 10-0 then won 1-0 to split a doubleheader. Batavia beat Jamestown 5-3 to claim second place, and Olean at Wellsville was postponed. Tonight’s slate includes Olean at Wellsville and Erie at Lockport.
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Erie
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Control Programs Deplete Crows Across Pennsylvania
Harrisburg June 5 The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports winter control efforts by game protectors and sportsmen’s groups greatly reduced crow numbers across several counties including Bradford Columbia Lycoming Montour Northumberland Snyder Sullivan Tioga and Union Over 40 000 birds were killed in these areas The report notes the large census drop and ongoing wildlife management actions.
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Lycoming
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Beaver Club Finances Released for 1944 Year
The Beaver Club reports funds for February 7 1944 to December 1 1944 totaling receipts 3500.91 disbursements 3645.28 with a year start balance 5403. The statement excludes dues collected in February and March. cash in bank on December 31 1944 stands at 354.03.
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Bat lling Nelson Plans Boxing Comeback After War
UnIVAGD June 9 Oscar Battling Mathew Nelson who turned 62 today says he will start boxing again after the war. The former lightweight champion, famed for bouts with Joe Gans, hopes to train and manage new fighters, aiming to stay active in the sport he dominated early in the century. In Holyoke Mass Mario Ochoa and Joe Reddick drew, Frankie Ross outpointed Johnny Duke in Boston action.
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Castoffs From Other Clubs Boost Reds In Big Win Streak
Wily manager Bill McKechnie taps aging castoffs to lift the Cincinnati Reds. Joe Bowman, a 35 year old righthander, joined via waivers after stints with the Athletics Giants Phillies Pirates and Red Sox. He beat Brooklyn in his first start for McKechnie. Walt Beck and Hod Lisenbee, both with recent big league resumés, also contribute as Cincinnati extends its eight game win streak and eyes the Pirates high interleague mark.
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Hiiry Chandler Denies Baseball Commissioner Bid
Senator Hiiry Chandler told New York scribes that the baseball commissionership was the only job ever named and he did not seek it. He mused about turning to campaign speeches and block on some Derby horses. The page also notes various sports items and results from different venues and events.
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Hiiry Chandler
Iis
Rays Win Again In Mushball League Action
In a top City Industrial Mushball League game the Raymans remained undefeated, beating Corrydamiestown 4 to 1. Pete Dubrosky and Ler Danner led Rays with two singles each, while Pred Christensen and others contributed for Corry-Jamestown. The score by innings shows Raymonds scoring in late frames to seal the win.
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