Derby Day Tribute to Churchill Downs and Classic Races
A nostalgic overview of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, noting its prominence among the three year old classics. It recalls Man o War Native Dancer Seabiscuit and other greats, contrasts Derby and Belmont stakes, discusses breeding, stud fees, and Derby’s enduring allure, ending with a mint julep salute.
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Mort O' War
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Dark Star
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Ponder
Sever
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Lexington
Citation
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Assault
Midwest
Six ACAL Wins For Farmers Rebs In Berkeley Meet
In Berkeley the Alameds, San Lorenzo, and Hayward dominated the County Athletic League meet. Hayward’s team piled up 39 points with strong sprints and field events. Richmond and San Lorenzo battled for top honors as athletes delivered standout performances, including a late surge by Piedmont and a key 22 percent tally for the Rebels.
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Dwain Esper
Cings
el Cerrito
Berkeley
Richmond
Hayward
San Lo
Alamond
Meda County Athletic League
Edwards Stadium
San Lorenzo
Courtrfield
Piedmont
Althrough
Daily Review
BAILY_RE REVIEW
Juline Jefferson
Charlie Edwards
Sac Lorenzo
Edwards
Hebel
Bob Foster
Foster
Ti Tam
George Jones
Jones
Lambo
Lembert
Ed Wilson
Mike Lees
Danny Austin
Confederates
Forth
Euston Mahan
Fon Green
Farmer
Rich Naylor
Rebels
Keith Wallace
Alemede County
Ede
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Oaks Hold Off Angels in Slugfest Showdown
The Oaks beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 as Drews allowed seven hits and struck out four in a solid start. Winceniak, Hardin, and Brosnan produced timely hits, while Rose and Davis drove in runs, lifting the Oaks into the first division and completing six walks drawn off Bragnor.
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Carland
Los Angeles Angels
Oaks
Southlanders
Prostrate Seals
Ttn
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Drews
Amie
Angels
Los Angeles
Gun Tae
Ed Winceniak
Bud Hardin
Mitcher
Jim Brosnan
Oske
Russ Rese
Rose
Mergin
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Bob Coats
Joe Hennzh
Eadie
Vern Morgan-Taylor
Iresh
Chicago Cubs
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Anercon
Wi Brosuan
Joe Broviaw
Piter Davis
Nir Jehray Vorgensen
Davis
Laree
Evein
Dar Riston
Billy
Consolos
Hal Rize
Rage
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Bragnor
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Angel
Lully O'Doul
Osks
Two Young Pitchers Duel In Junior League Spotlight
New York report notes Cleveland general manager Hank Greenberg bets rookie Herb Score will outshine New York foe Bob Turley as Score fans 13 in a 5 0 win for Cleveland. Turley matched with a three hitter and six strikeouts, Mantle homered for the Yankees, Trucks and Garver are also highlighted in this busy day of scores.
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Hank Greenerg
Herb Score
New York Yankees
Bob Turley
Baltimore
Yankees
Boston
Bullet Bostow
Tuns
Indians
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Detroit
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Turley
Score
Hoko
Jim Plersall
Billy Klaus
Mickey Mantle
Frank Sullivar
Billy Hunter
Hank Maisski
Larry Doby
al Rosen
Popt
Virgil Trucks
Ned Garver
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Washington
Baltinov
Paul Richards
Orioles
Antennes Rying
Brooklyn Dodgers
Roy Campanella
Ph Iphia
Fittsburgh
Hag Races Joe Nuxhall For Redlegs Third Win In 1950 Season
A fragmentary recap shows Hag real Nuxhall earning his third win for the Cincinnati Redlegs as a Pacific Coast League string of scoreless innings ends. Other items mention Portland, Sy Ha Chit, Smoky Burgess as new catcher, Campy and Dodgers, plus results across the American and National Leagues including Detroit Chicago and Brooklyn New York scores.
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Redlegs
Cubs
Portland
Sy Ha Chit
Smoky Aitiaxo Burgess
Alga Hominec
Sactamentso
Campy
Dodg- Folliwood
Ter
San Francisco
San Diego
National League
Brooklyn
New York
Jeiteburet
St. Lotes
Philadelphi Cincinnath
YES' Jay
Broen Se
Philadelphia
Gheling
Chicago
Milwaukee
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Nighith
Philadelpnia
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Macias to meet Keenan in title bout in Los Angeles
Mexican bantamweight titleholder Macias has signed to fight British Empire champion Peter Keenan of Scotland in a bout slated for Los Angeles in June. Macias won the title last March by defeating Chamroen Songkram.
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Los Angeles
Adhesive Flies At Fight Mest in Kansas City
In Kansas City the AAU event featured many KOs and TKOs. George Moore of Detroit defeated Stewart in the heavyweight semi final after a dramatic sequence, with Moore scoring a late knockdown and the crowd's clash of ring officials. Revert Cofer won quickest bout at 22 seconds, while Jerry Gray of Kansas City stopped Warren in the first round.
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Kansas City
Nement
George Moora
Detroit
J Rae
Air Force
Moore
Stewart
Eisman
Rushar
Rover
Revert Cofer
Philadelphia
Eugenel Tippett
Pittsboro
Jerry Gray
Ja Warren
Milwaukee
Frank Davis
Police Probe Drugging Of TV Fighter Harold Johnson
Police and the Pennsylvania athletic commission investigated a bizarre plot to drug light heavyweight Harold Johnson during a nationally televised bout with Julio Mederos in Philadelphia. Johnson collapsed in his corner after eating an orange given by a stranger, later treated at Behnneman hospital. Doctors and officials awaited test results while Mederos was declared the winner by knockout.
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Wilbur Kirick
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Marc Reloff
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Kigin
Prishy Filly Routs Arcara In Churchill Downs Shuffle
The famed jockey rode Prishy Filly at Churchill Downs yesterday but fell ill before the Kentucky Di Oaks. He recovered, returned to ride Le a Lane and finished second behind winner Lea Lane in the Kentucky Oaks.
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Edgie
Iweky
Washue Ladey
Kentucky
Yay
Churchill Downs
Soward Lea Lane
Louis Tax Trouble: Federal Lien Filed in Cook County
The federal government filed a 3354,200 tax lien against property of former heavyweight boxer Joe Louis. The filing was made by Internal Revenue Director Ernest J Sauber with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, dated yesterday.
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Ernest J Sauber
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