Calumet Stars Favoring Today in Olympic Hopeful
Former intern Steve reflects on Olympic goals and Helsinki experience in 1948 javelin context. He notes Finland's athletic culture and the challenge ahead at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Mentions Boo Morcom and UC Berkeley’s George Roseme NCAA record set at 224 feet 8 1/2 inches.
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Steve
Helsinki
Boo Morcom
Finland
Seymour
Veterans Memorial Stadium
George Roseme
University of California
Berkeley
Twin Hollywood Park Stakes targets for Two Lea and A Gleam
Trainer Jimmy Jones targets two stakes with Two Lea and A Gleam at Hollywood Park. Two Lea is top weight in the Vanity Handicap while A Gleam aims for the Debonair Stakes, with several rivals listed in each race. Jones also enters Unbelievable and Ky. Lea for a $4000 overnight purse, and Two Lea repeats key rivalries with Jennie Lee and Wistful.
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Two Lea
Gleam
Calmoc Farm
Jimmy Jones
Hollywood Park
Lea
Jones
Callumet
Wistful
Jennie Lee
Dixie Lad
Contribution
Unbelievable
Ky. Lea
Citation
Louis LB. Mayer
Princess Lygia
Mixa Ees Ark
Lovely Slio
Ianbora
Bulleegor
Marsh
Bmylal
Peterma
Aber
Mary Loa H
Velenzuria
Longden
Obicrad
Shdemreker
Areno
Icterman
ABS
Jacksonoper
Peterson
Jeratebrd
Chitlado Akrutter
Dusts Shuwer
Iles
Moreno
Ant
Baird LS
Lelila
Fiye
Ronesh
Courta Bace
Furtoni Ho Votan
Fendat
Sinema
Heav
Mnerpo
Ats
Butch Mori
Wenter
Longdyn
If. Moreng
Neves
Heather
Basler
Butch Ciees
K. Bswer
P. Elerces
Valenzorla
Royal Hage
Stdelane
Rodie Fest
Furton
Gussan
Mureas
Shoemaker
Baird Blae
Stranchbaid
Morena Ikay
H. Moreno
Lodgden
A. Morena
Faltul
Cisaedei
Dedeante Lee
Murer
Valencuriad
Great Creane
Valenzuela
Hobie
P Laren
Brien Ewtry
Buero
SEA Gambiel
Colorful Jimmy Jimny Detourét Draws Thousands
Jimmy Jimny Detourét captivates crowds with flashy attire and confident play. His remarkable career includes three Masters championships and standout performances that drew fans wherever he competed.
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Jimny
Jimmy
Ferd
Tod Krol
Louise Ant Henry
Todd Drobny Advance To British Net Finals
In Bristol England Pat Todd of La Jolla California reached the women singles final by beating Sheila Speight 6 1 6 1 before rain halted play. Her Saturday final opponent will be Serg Bartlet of South Africa after Bartlet defeated Milan Matouse 8 6 6 1. Jaroslav Drobny of Egypt moved to the men’s singles final with a 6 3 6 2 win over Felicissimo Ampon of the Philippines.
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Bristol
England
Pat Todd
la Jolla
Calif
Gloucestershire
Sheila Speight
Todd
Serg Bartlett
South Africa
Milan Matouse
Jaroslav Drobny
Egypt
Felicissimo Ampon
Philippines
Wisconsin Boy Caps $10,000 Lakewood Handicap
In Inglewood on June 18 William M Peaveys Wisconsin Boy won the $10,000 Lakewood Handicap at Hollywood Park for the second straight victory. Apprentice jockey Pete Moreno rode the five year old to a two and a half length triumph. Mrs Connie M Rings entry Bridge Rings and War Rings finished second and third. The winner completed six furlongs in 1:10 and 5/10.
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Inglewood
William M. Peavey
Lakewood
Hollywood Park
Pete Moreno
Connie M. Ring
Hollypark Race Meet Mixed Results and Scratches
The Hollypark cards list multiple races with times and placements. Notable performers include Aviatrix and Count TW, with various odds and times across seven events. Several horses were scratched while others posted finishing times, reflecting a busy program with no uniform pattern in outcomes.
Gammon Nips Lesser In NCAA Semi-Finals
Beverly Gammon of Minnesota upset top seed Pat Lesser of Seattle University in the women’s Intercollegiate golf semi finals at Ohio State University course. Gammon led all day to win 2 up after a par 78. Mary Ann Villegas of St Mary’s Dominican defeated Polly Martin of Ohio State 3 and 2 in the other semi final.
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Columbus
Beverly Gammon
Minnesota
Pat Lesser
Seattle University
Beverly
Mist Lesser
Ohio State University Golf Course
Mary Ann Villegas
St. Mary's Dominican
New Orleans
Polly Martin
Ohio State
Keene Rider Tops Suffolk Downs Again At Six Tracks
Harold Red Keene, leading rider at Suffolk Downs, starred on a busy program today with multiple wins and notable performances. Despite challenging trots and rough rides, Keene's bids featured strong finishes across races and solid showings in key events.
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Boston
Harold Red Keene
Suffolk Downs
Tome’ Ante
Delegate Wins by Nose at Aqueduct Starry Argo Handicap
Wile Boland rode Delegate to a nose victory over Shellas Reward in the Starry Argo Handicap at Aqueduct. The veteran started last from five and surged in the stretch to deny Shellas Reward while Heap Big Chief was two lengths ahead of Elixir. Delegate paid $6.70, $3.00, and $2.40.
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Willie Boland
Shelias Reward
Dave Gorman Shourd
Heap Big Chief
Nite Press Tetentioto
New York
Wile Boland
Massachusetts
Aqueduct
Delegate
Shellas Reward
Boland
Sheilas Reward
Elixir
Jongs
Running legends and a Kansas sophomore rise in mile hopes
The piece recalls Glenn Canningham’s harsh start and rise to a top miler, Gehrmann’s early speed chasing rabbits, and University of Kansas sophomore Wen Santee hailed as the era’s greatest mile prospect. Santee, Slim and wiry, trained on farm furrows, posted a 4:08.8 mile with 4:09.9 and 4:07 relays at Drake Relays as international Olympic potential looms.
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Glenn Canningham
Gehrmann
Doc
University of Kansas
W En Santee
Santee
Wisa
America
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Hollypark Consensus
Taunus
Ios
Gombal
Baily
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Petman Hive
Hasters Samie
van Ness
Butch Prada
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Evenek Ranating
Macesmory
David Vartver
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