Leo Durocher AWOL From Cubs Amid Birthday Absence
Chicago manager Leo Durocher disappeared from the Cubs dugout over the weekend amid a stomach disorder. He returned after a private matter, declining to discuss details. Owner P K Wrigley planned a meeting to address the incident and the team’s pennant pursuit.
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Hollingworth Purse at Los Alamitos Stirs Lively Quarters Race
Hank Hollingworth recalls his Frank Wessels Sr. Course event at Los Alamitos where eight quarter horses ran 870 yards, a bloodthirsty tale of wide turns and a $2000 purse. He notes "the REAL race" and jokes about names, kissed by the queen bee, and the race's eccentric entrants amid sports gossip and TV listings.
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Famechon Retains Featherweight Title In Draw Decision
Sydney February 25 Johnny Famechon retained a share of the world featherweight title after a dramatic Monday night bout ended in an announced draw charged to a one point decision over Willie.
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Boxing draw causes uproar as Pep miscodes score
In a chaotic 15 round title fight Willie Pep declared a draw by referee amid confusion. Famechon led 6-5-4 on rounds but Pep allegedly scored 71-71 before admitting a mistake. Crowd of 11,000 huffed as Famechon and Harada exchanged knockdowns and eye injuries.
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Fastest Feet in West Rams Derby at Fullerton Downs
Rams feature sprint with Friar Tuck Olympic Jackson Pinto Smith Dark Horse Williams and White Hope Dennis racing a 40 yard dash at Cal State Fullerton. Co favorites Wendell Tucker and Trenton Jackson clock 4.4 seconds. Trainer notes and roster cuts accompany the event context.
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Rams Drill Tackle Talbert Promoted to Starting Post
Rams coach Torgeson moved Diron Talbert to starting right tackle as part of a reshaped defensive line. Talbert, 6-5, 255 pounds from Texas, can play tackle or end and is entering his third season with the team. Jeff Jordan shows improved fluid motion, aiding Ram offense, while injuries hampered past seasons.
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Embarrassing question: baseball all time star team sparks debate
In UPI report from New York, critics say baseball should value present strength over past icons as an all time star team was chosen. They argue racial balance, era changes, and the rise of modern power hitting complicate fair comparisons across generations.
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