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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1957
Page
22
The report lists Dine Out as a top pick in eighth with Bun-jo Jo favored in fourth and Annie Belt as the best prospect in third. Daily Double Tranquilizer and My Jezebelle placed in third, and San Jac is highlighted as a longshot in fifth.
Unbeaten Argentine heavyweight Alex Miteff, 22, seeks an 11th straight victory in a 10 round bout against Julio Mederos, 24, of Cubs at New Capitol Arena. The fight will be televised nationally by NBC. Miteff is favored 3 to 1, but Mederos is a dangerous puncher and his toughest test since turning pro last year after winning the Pan American amateur title.
Unclear handicapping notes reference horses or riders with odd spellings. The fragment mentions bets and placements including a second and third, with multiple names and phrases that seem to describe racing or a betting context without clear events or dates.
Del Mar pace centers on Hour Regards winner of sprinters in the 1952 Futurity era, with Hour Regards making his first 1957 start at Hollywood Park in the Purse. Field includes Retador from Mexico City, Pappus, and other contenders, while Cold Hands upsets in Culver City Lions Club Purse before a 7,254 crowd with Ray York aboard earning 30.90, 8.80 and 5.70.
Race by race results list horses scratched, payouts and times at Del Mar. Notable entries note Bois Pilgrim Toneny Sugar Hise and Waves and Horses play, with missing or unclear times and jockeys. Details show double wagering and multiple bettors, with prices ranging widely across events.
Officials disclosed Thursday that the 1957 Sahara Cup hydroplane races will be held December 12 and 13 at Lake Mead near Las Vegas.
In a Rams radio interview excerpts, LES Richter discusses losing players McPatlin Cason Wardlow and Miller, praises Williams hands, critiques Miller's spirit, explains Rams defense signals and huddles, and notes styles of tackling stars like Doak Walker Hugh McElhenny Matson and Casares as examples of hitting high versus power runners.
Springfield report says lightweight Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke entered a hospital Thursday for tests to determine if he sustained brain injury in a New York City fight Monday. Local officials and boxing representatives awaited results amid concern.
Shoemaker rode four winners at Arlington Park in a season opener against Willie Hartack who managed one win in eight races. Hartack, riding more mounts, leads Shoemaker 202 to 188 this season, as Shoemaker swept three straight starting from the second race and was edged for a fifth by a nose in the eighth.
Fragmentary scores list reads Minneapalis 3 Denver 6 Wichita 6 Lauteville 1 Charleston 1 Indianapalis St. Paul 4 Omaha 2 reflecting inconsistent city spellings and missing contexts for a likely early baseball or basketball ledger.
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