Derby Aftermath Sets Up Next Classic Races
Swaps dominates the Derby to defeat Nashua by a slim margin as Nashua’s jockey Eddie Arcaro suffers his 10th Derby loss while three year olds head toward the Preakness and Belmont on the West Coast circuit.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1955
Page
7
Swaps dominates the Derby to defeat Nashua by a slim margin as Nashua’s jockey Eddie Arcaro suffers his 10th Derby loss while three year olds head toward the Preakness and Belmont on the West Coast circuit.
Historic baseball notes describe the Indians and Dodgers starting a pivotal road stretch. Dodgers visit several cities while Cleveland faces Milwaukee Chicago Cincinnati and Pittsburgh on a demanding itinerary. Al Lopez plans to rebuild strength with Hall of Famers and key players returning as teams pursue early-season positioning against New York Chicago Boston and Baltimore.
Frandie Marsh resumes action for the Baltimore Orioles yesterday in a doubleheader against the Washington Senators after a two week layoff due to injury. The week end twin bill hopes to revive local interest in baseball and fishing in the area amid roster trimming and major league cutdowns to 25 players by Wednesday midnight.
Rex Ellsworth and Mickey Tenney, two Western horsemen, hail Liky Magic as a stronger Derby prospect than Swaps after Swaps edged Nashua in a fast days race. Shoemaker pushed Swaps to victory while Nashua faded late. Swaps next targets include the $50,000 Norfolk and the Preakness season.
Harper Victor in Fort Worth, Texas captured the Colonial National Invitation title with a 72 hole total of 276 and a 69.04 stroke average earning $5,000 first prize. Finsterwald shot 284 to take second for $3,000, while Ed Oliver earned $2,000 with a 286. Julius Boros Cary Middlecoff Fred Hawkins Antonio Cerda and Harry Todd tied for fourth with 287.
National League standings show Brooklyn atop with 11 losses and New York at 11 11, Chicago 12 13 and St Louis at 8 1, with Cincinnati 9 14 and Philadelphia 8 15. Today's results include Brooklyn 9 Philadelphia 6 and Pittsburgh 7 3, with Brooklyn at Chicago tomorrow. American League leaders Cleveland 17 7 and New York 14 8 while Baltimore 7 4 7 and Detroit 14 10 58 3, schedule lists misty, with Detroit at Washington night and Kansas City at Baltimore night.
Pitt relay meet saw Aric Sowell surge past Ohio State rivals after racing three events. Officials note no official 440 time due to flying start, though the effort marks a standout performance amid strong field and high stamina.
The Cleveland Indians swept a doubleheader from the Kansas City A's to widen their lead as the Yankees and White Sox cling to two-game gaps behind the Tribe. Philadelphia and Brooklyn won, Detroit faltered, and Chicago split with Cincinnati as the pennant race tightens. Al Lopez’s club continues the same steady formula that powered their 1954 AL title run. The offense produced clutch homers and timely hits, with the Indians’ outfield providing key power and speed throughout the day.
Schedule outlines five pound league first round matchups with Raymonds, Corry, Juyives, East End, Thorn Maple, Thomass, and Williams. results highlight key games and standings from May to June including Thomis versus Raymonds and Corry Jamestown vanishings. Notable baseball notes mention Little Nellie Fox, Hank Bauer, Joe Collins, and Johnny Podres with game highlights and slams.
Boxing card features McNeece facing tough foes with Cuban and British entrants. Hawaiian Archie Olson targets a title shot versus top contenders as 27 year old Angell seeks victory at Madison Square Garden. Local and network telecasts list evenings events at Easter Park, St Nicholas Av, and other venues with broadcasts across ABC and Dumont TV.
Batting AI Smith leads Cleveland Tul Ailee with two home runs and a man on base driving a 2-1 win in a doubleheader. Chicago, Dewoit, and other teams post scattered hits in narrow 1-0 and 2-1 outcomes with key pitching holds by Lang and Hamilton.
Pittsburgh Dirused optioned first baseman Tony Hirtirome to Burlington, N. C.Bengue. The Pirates roster now lists 20 fingers with a 97-man limit to be met by Thursday.
Biutifalo faced Havank at Syracuse with a 7 to 3 decision in Rochester, resulting in a postponed matchup.
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