Belmont Stakes Field Heads to Post With Count Turf Favored
Ten starters include Battlefield Counterpoint Steadfast Royal Mustang Battle Morn Sonic and How the only filly. Count Turf led the Derby field when he won by four lengths and is priced at 8 to 5 for the $83,000 purse as the Belmont goes to post at 4 45 p m EDT. Seven entrants have won stakes this year with How carrying 121 pounds as the lone filly in the race.
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Count Fleet
Phalanx
George D. Widener
C. V. Whitney
Brookmeade Stable
Sam E. Wilson
Cain Hoy Stable
King Ranch
Sonic
Phantom Farm
Herman Delman
How
Count Turf
Van Brocklin Back to Oregon Head Coach Hinted
Los Angeles sportscaster Bob Kelley reports Norman Van Brocklin the Ram quarterback has been offered the University of Oregon head football coaching job. If he accepts, he would replace Jim Aiken, who coached him to All-American fame in 1948. Van Brocklin, last year’s National League passing champion, signed a 1951 deal but could be released to coach at his alma mater.
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Oregon
Los Angeles
Bob Kelley
Los Angeles Rams
Norman van Brocklin
Ram
University of Oregon
van Brocklin
Jim Aiken
Louis May Regain Title, Savold Says
New York June 15 Lee Savold conceded Joe Louis looked pretty sharp and might gain the heavyweight title from Ezzard Charles in September Louis said he felt better than after his bout with Billy Conn He would claim the British crown and notified the British board Tomorrow Officials estimated 18200 in the Garden with 3000 deadheads and a gross gate over 90000 The bout was not televised or broadcast to the public
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New York
Lee Savold
Joe Louis
Ezzard Charles
Louis
Billy Conn
Bomber Joe
Savold
International Boxing Club
Garden
Oaklies
Polo Grounds
Sports on Radio and TV Highlights Schedule
A dense listing shows multiple radio and TV sports features across stations KEUA KNPC KLAC KMPC KIET KNBIT and others. Highlights include Belmont Brakes versus KFT and Braves versus Reds with broadcasts noted at 1pm and 11:10pm respectively.
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Dersit Tigers
New York Yankees
KFOX
Deyience Park
KEUA
Belmont Brakes
KFT
Marietta Regatta
Los Angeles
San Oleg
Pofnilywood Park
KNX
Bom
Hollywood Park
KMPC
Hollywood
Braves
Reds
KIET
San Diego
KLAC
Chandler May Take Sports Position With Kentucky U
Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler hinted he may join the University of Kentucky after quitting as commissioner likely following the July 10 all star game in Detroit. He spoke at a Civitan Club luncheon in Knoxville about plans for next year and Kentucky Tennessee rivalry. He will resign in Cincinnati next week as MLB owners grant concessions for his immediate departure.
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Knoxville
Tenn
A. B. Chandler
University of Kentucky
Detroit
Civitan Club
Chandler
Kentucky
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Louis earns return shot at Charles with KO in sixth
Ex champion Jon Louis earned a September world heavyweight title opportunity by stopping Lee Savold in the sixth round at Madison Square Garden. Louis, 37, returned with sharp combinations and a solid left hook, sending Savold to the ropes and out as referee Ruby Goldstein counted out. Savold, the reigning champion per the British Boxing Board of Control, faced possible recognition questions as promoter Jim Norris pledged a September challenge to Ezzard Charles if still champion.
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Jack Cuddy
New York
Jon Louis
Lee Savold
Madison Square Garden
Joe
Louis
Lee
Englewood
N. J
Ruby Goldstein
Savold
British Boxing Board of Control
BBC
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
Ezzard Charles
Charles
Walcott
Pittsburgh
Yankee Stadium
Joba
Joe Louis
Acme
Blinkers reshape racing style from rogue badge to rule
An early racing feature, blinkers evolved from rogue badges to common gear. Types include full cup, half cup, and French cup, using flannel and leather. They curb savaging, prevent quitters seeing rivals, or force focus, with variations like a string blinker for starting gate nerves.
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Frainer Ben Jones
Calumet Farm
Whirlaway
Mr. Longtail
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Sports On Radio-Tv
Kentucky U
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