Derby prospects draw wide open field at Churchill Downs
The upcoming Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is seen as wide open with many horses in contention. Hoop Jr. and Darby Jeppe lead inclinations with Hoop Jr. aided by Eddie Arcaro, while other likely contenders include Sea Swallow and Air Sailor. Odds and ends touch boxing, running styles, and local sports notes across multiple teams and events.
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Churchill Downs
Amories
Jeep
Pot 9
Luck
Hoop, Jr
Darby Dieppe
Air Sailor
Burning Dream
Alexis J
Sea Swallow
Lace
Darby Jeppe
F. H. Hooper
Eddie Arcaro
Arcaro
Lawrin
Whirlaway
Cincinnati and Bosox hottest clubs in majors
The Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds edge toward the top of their leagues as strong starts continue. Mike Ryba earned a win over the Athletics, Bob Garbark drove in the go ahead run with a bases loaded single, and Joe Bowen helped Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh. Tommy Holmes increased his batting lead with five hits, while St Louis and Chicago teams posted wins. Detroit closed in on New York with a 3-2 victory as Hal Newhouser allowed five hits.
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Associated Press
Joe Cronk
Boston Red Sox
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Boston
Fenway Park
Bob Johnson
Joe Bowen
Reds
Pittsburgh
Rip Sewell
Cincy
Braves
Phillies
Preddy Fitzsimmons
Tommy Holmes
Brooklyn
New York
van Mungo
St. Louis
Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Browns
Chicago White Sox
Pe Hase
Ith
Yanks
Jack Cramer
Stuatout
Tex Shirley
Detroit
Cleveland
Hal Newhouser
Senators
Derby Broadcast Plans for Kentucky Derby Race Coverage
Derby broadcast set for Saturday via GBS in two sections. A one minute preview at 5 15 PM precedes the main running at 6 PM with Ted Husing and Jimmy Dolan at the microphones, sponsored for the sixth year.
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GBS
Ted Husing
Jimmy Dolan
National League debate shapes small town baseball revival
National League proxy Ford Frick and Red Patterson discuss baseball growth beyond big cities. They argue funds and programs boost youth play, while country players and organizers remain scarce. The piece also notes wartime tracks, college fortunes, and NFL contract debates, with stray quips on Marine Lt Billy Murphy’s Okinawa rescue tale.
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New York
Ford Frick
Crumbester
Red Patterson
County
Frick
Prick
Merchants Hold Second Baseball Practice Session
Corry Merchants state they will hold another practice and Sunday sessions at 2 o clock as they aim to schedule games within 100 miles. Joe Baressi named booking manager after Dean Houser’s unavailability, with plans to open the season June 17 against an Erie opponent likely the Pontiacs. The club reports strong turnout and growing enthusiasm from players with several new hopefuls showing promise.
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Joe Baressi
Club Vern
Corry Merchants
Joe Baress
Dean Houser
Corry
Iocal
Erie
Pontiacs
Fiorello and Delticurti Fight Ends in Outpoint Victory
Jerry Fiorello of Brooklyn outpointed Vic Delticurti of Harlem, while Clare the Cotton King from Palm Beach won by TKO over LAL Bishop of Brome in a Brooklyn area boxing card last night.
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New York
Jerry Fiorello
Brooklyn
Vic Delticurti
Harlem
Clare the (Cotton) King
Palm Beach
Wla
Tkolal Bishop
Brome
Muddy track predicted for Kentucky Derby drama
Muddy Churchill Downs track forecast as rainDeveloping weather may keep the Derby field near a dozen contenders with several favorites unlikely to start If wet conditions persist Burning Dream and other top chances face uncertain odds with a fast yet heavy surface shaping the race The public has named Hoops Jr Col G V Whitney and Calumet Farm runners among likely main rivals in a muddy mile and a quarter scene
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Associated Press
Louisville
Muddy Tuck
Wales
Churchills
Burning Dream
R. Bradley
Lexington
Jimmy Smith
Churchill Downs
Underdogs Rally in Pony League Night of Surprises
In Buffalo last night the Pony League saw Wellsville Yankees topple Bradford Blue Wings 2, Erie Sailors surge to a 45-2 victory over Batavia Clippers, Lockport sweeping Jamesown 1-0 and 2-1, and in Hornell Innis delivering a ninth inning rally as Olean beat Firstes 9-3.
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Bradford Bie Wings
Philadelphia Phillies
Blue Wings
Batayis
Jamestown
Lockport
Bradford
Wellsville
Olean
Hornell
Erie Ravige
Pony League
Wellsville Yankees
Braiford Blue Wings
Erie Sailors
Batavia Clippers
James
Bynoo
Innis
Pirstes
Boyd Scores KO In Round Six At Erie Show
Boxers from Buffalo Flint and Gary mix in a bruising Er ie bill with Boyd stopping Bennete McCombs in eight rounds after 55 seconds to ignite the card. Eddie Simmons defeats Johnny Chatman by technical decision as other results list Babe Seitadere defeating Ray Crews and Sonny Hampton beating Ray Nulpty in close bouts.
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Boyd
Erie
Srie
Oscar
Buffalo
Saye
Bennete McCombs
Flint
Mich
Eddie Simmons
Gary
Indy
Seneckouk
Johnny Chatman
Babe Seitadere
Los Angeles
Ray Crews
Ellwood City
Sonny Hampton Isa
Ray Nulpty
Ramon Silva
Mexdylilo
Char
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