Shoemaker backs Hill Rise for Derby over Northern Dancer
Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker sticks with Hill Rise for the Kentucky Derby on May 2 after winning Flamingo and Florida Derby with Northern Dancer. The piece recalls past Derby choices and cautions that favorites seldom win in the Roses, urging preparedness for the unexpected.
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Eddie Arcaro
NEA
Louisville
Bill Shoemaker
Hill Rise
Shoe
Northern Dancer
Hia- Jeah
Gulfstream Park
Hill
Rise
Greentree Stable
Devil Diver
Keeneland
Churchill Downs
John Gaver
Wayne Wright
Citation
Coaltown
Nashua
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Eddie
Shoemaker
Fights Last Night By Associated Press
Boxers Mamarelli from Pittsburgh knocked out Reid of Providence. Harmon from Miami stopped Ware of Nassau. Benitez of San Jose outpointed Linson of Sonora. Ebihara of Japan defeated Alacran Torres in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
AMS
Fla
Tommy Mamarelli
Pittsburgh
Paddy Reid
Providence
Nassau
Bahamas
Allan Harmon
Miami
Tydall Ware
San Jose
Calif
Alex Ben- Ttez
Manuel Linson
Sonora
Mexico
Los Angeles
Hiroyuki Ebihara
Japan
Alacran Torres
Lookout Skein Is Snapped By Bill Meyer Heroics
Lookout Skein ends Chattanooga six game win streak as Birmingham defeats the Lookouts. Bill Meyer drives in runs and hits a three run homer breaking the skid. Lane drives in five with a three run shot and a two run circle. Stanley Jones earns his first win. Grant Jackson takes the loss. Knoxville tops Asheville as Tom Fletcher secures the victory. Charlotte halts Macon six game run with four hits and four runs by Dan Hagan. Lynchburg edges Columbus behind Jose Lizandro solid start and Danny Murphy homer.
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Bill Meyer
Chattanooga
Lane
Birmingham
Asheville
Charlotte
Macon
Lynchburg
Columbus
Stanley Jones
Grant Jackson
Bill Heath
Knoxville
Tom Fletcher
Juan Gener
Jess Queen
Bill Whitby
Dan Hagan
Hornets
Lee May
Jose Lizandro
Yankees
Danny Murphy
Freeman and Karras swirl through USC and Lions moves
Alex Karras signed a two year contract to return to the Detroit Lions after a year suspension for gambling, trimming weight to 240 pounds as he resumes play. In Columbia South Carolina James A Buck Freeman was named administrative assistant for athletics and freshman basketball coach at the University of South Carolina, joining Frank McGuire's staff as an experienced coach and administrator.
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Detroit
Detroit Lions
National Football League
Alex Karras
Lions
Karras
Green Bay
Ers
Paul Hornungs
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
Columbia
S.C
James A
Buck
Freeman
University of South Carolina
Houston Colts
St. John’s University
New York City
South Carolina
Frank McGuire
St. John's
Heater
McGuire
University of North Carolina
Ken Stihler
McGuiire
Helisoo
Scranton Freeman
Long Island University
Do the Mets Deserve New York Now and Then
A columnist questions if the New York Mets deserve the city’s affection amid a turnover of coaches and a clash with the admired Yankees. He notes Casey Stengel’s persistent influence, Weiss’s era, and the Mets’ lean investments, contrasting them with the Yankees and the broader sports culture of New York.
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METS
New York
NEA
Casey Stengel
Jimmy Durante
Shea Stadium
Flushing Bay
Canizzaro
Sally Hemus
Cookie Lavagetto
Ernie White
Hemus
Ron Hunt
Solly
Stengel
Casey
Five Time Derby Winner Arcaro Shares Ride Tips
In a Derby lesson for readers, Arcaro explains riding strategy and posture, citing Hill Rise Northern Dancer and Citation among past mounts. He recalls classic Derby rides, notes post position, and reflects on Derby's global fame and its appeal to fans.
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Hill Gail
Churchill Downs
Matt Winn
France
Australia
Close game results highlight Carolina League doubleheaders
The Associated Press notes Rocky Mount swept Portsmouth 2-1 in both games, Winston-Salem beat Durham 4-3, Greensboro won 2-1 in 13 innings at Raleigh, Kinston defeated Burlington 3-0, and Peninsula split two with Wilson. Dick Wohlmacher homered for Winston-Salem in the 4-3 win. Keiler and Newman pitched for Peninsula's wins. Waslewski hurled a nine-hitter for Kinston. Tonight’s schedule features Rocky Mount at Peninsula and others. Davis Cup tennis history remains that either Australia or the U S has held the title since 1938.
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Associated Press
Rocky Mount
Portsmouth Tides
Winston-Salem
Durham
Greensboro
Raleigh
Kinston
Burlington
Pentingula
Wilson
Dick Wohlmacher
Hampton
Yanks
Portsmouth
Tides
Peninsula
Efficiency Ginks Began Baseballs Crop Failure
Bill McCormick reports on Luke Appling, Hall of Fame inductee and former Chicago White Sox star, criticizing efficiency experts for curbing the habit of hiring players who can simply play ball. Appling cites textile mills feeding local talent, notes street corner youths seeking pay to join a game, and recalls his own brief World Series absence while marveling at his Hall of Fame thrill.
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Bill McCormick
Asso
Washington
Luke Appling
South
Baseball Hall of Fame
Kansas City Athletics
High Point
N. C
Georgia
Chicago White Sox
Appling
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