Swaps to Face Nashua in American Derby Showdown
Swaps, the California bred colt undefeated in seven starts this year, headlines the 45th American Derby at Washington Park with a $149,855 purse. Nashua, trained by William Woodward Jr., is set as the main challenger among six other top three year olds in the 1 1/8 mile race. Racing observers expect a sensational duel for the $91,040 winner’s share, viewing the event as a major tuneup for a likely clash with Nashua on the course.
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Net Tourney at San Lorenzo features youth tennis
San Lorenzo hosts a six week novice tennis series jointly sponsored by Hayward Area Recreation District and the San Lorenzo Kiwanis Club at the community center courts. Singles completed last week with doubles to follow Saturday. Entries open to ages nine to teen, with two out of three games for most matches.
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Tag Team Title Fight Set For Friday Night Oakland
Lord Blears and Gene Kiniski defend the world tag team crown against Gene and Steve Stanlee in a one hour two fall main event at Oakland Auditorium. Stanlee brothers seek title change in a high speed clash as Berend and Du Buque wrestle in the preliminary. Pancho Fire and Tom Rice also scheduled in 20 minute opener.
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Jr Olympics Dominated by Three Boys in Centerville
Centerville youths Kenneth Stihl Roger Amaral and Richard Hillman swept most events at last weekend's Junior Olympics with multiple firsts in 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 year divisions. Richard Hillman led in bicycle race baseball throw and 50 yard dash while Roger Amaral swept all events in the 10 to 12 year class.
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Glenmoor
Kenneth Stihl
Roger Amaral
Richard Hillman
Richard
George LeFar
Tom Pennier
Ted Ebbage
Wayne Amaral
Don Hillman
Bil Parker
Ken Schrama
LeRoy ‘Peters
Ieen Stahl
Ken Miller
Douglas Ward
Erwin Wins to Meet Tucson in Legion Junior Final
Oakland Post 337 led by Curtis Flood blasted Salt Lake City Sugar House Post 65 12 to 6 to advance to the American Legion junior baseball tournament final against Tucson. The win ends Salt Lake City’s title bid while Oakland eyes a single game to decide the championship if they beat McDermott Post 7 of Tucson.
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Salt Lake City
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Zulueta Tops Flanagan In Close Lightweight Bout
In Elmira New York Orlando Zulueta of Havana Cuba boxed and slugged to a unanimous decision over Glen Flanagan of St Paul Minnesota in a 10 round lightweight bout at Dun Field last night.
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St. Paul
NBA to Seek Federal Probe of Boxing Amid Investigation
In New York President James Norris of the International Boxing Club backs federal oversight of boxing as the NBA tests federal supervision amid Justice Department inquiries into abuses at the IBC. Former NBA president Barton reports a DOJ antitrust division probe targets IBC inducements and promoter payoffs. NBA plans a federal probe and formed a committee to pursue progress with political leaders.
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Hank Sayer Says Days As Cub Are Numbered
James Enright reports Hank Sayer, aging 34, questions his future with the Chicago Cubs. Sayer laments lack of playing time, criticizes management, and notes a .230 average in 30 games this season. He contrasts 1953 totals with current status and hints at an exit as roster shakeup looms.
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Lake defeats Khalfi in 10 round lightweight bout
Muskegon, Michigan born Kenny Lake dominates Hoacine Khalfi in a unanimous 10 round lightweight decision before 3172 fans in Miami Beach. Lake improves his ranking with the victory.
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