Derby Bias Sparks Letters Over Silky Sullivan
Readers from Kentucky to California blast coverage of the Kentucky Derby outcome. Officials and sports writers argue over neutral tracks and home advantage as Tim Tam wins and Silky Sullivan’s chances are debated.
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Tim Tam
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Dick Colbert
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Hank Hobinhead
Tim ‘Tam
Hank
Makinhead
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Lewisville
Calumet Farm
Suky Sullivan
Tim Tum
Nielsen in Net Victory at Rome Tennis Open
Kurt Nielsen lashed a racket at a linesman amid Rome international tournament drama. He teamed with exiled Hungarian Anton Jameso to win the men's doubles title against Candy of Australia, as Mervyn Rose beat Vitola Pietrangelli for the singles crown in a five set final.
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Tigers Dominate Indians 11-1 in Tuesday Night Baseball
Detroit crushed Cleveland 11-1 behind 16 hits including two run homers by Charley Maxwell and Lou Skizas. Maxwell and Skizas drove in multiple runs as Detroit built a decisive lead, while the Tribe struggled to string together offense.
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Larsen Hots New York as Larsen Wins 3-0 over Baltimore
Don Larsen extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings and hit his second home run of the season as the New York Yankees defeated Baltimore 3-0. Larsen allowed four hits for his third victory Tuesday night. The game featured key plays by Woodling and Skorn, with New York earning two runs in the later innings.
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Rams Run Past Lakewood in Moore League Blowout
Rams exploded for 20 runs in the fourth inning and cruised to a 14 5 victory over Lakewood in Moore League baseball. Millikan piled up 18 hits led by Dave Groff Ray Snyder Monty McDermott and Darrell Poodry who each had three hits. Poodry drove in two runs in the big frame and Snyder McDermott and Poodry also scored multiple times as Millican improved to 4 2 on the season while Lakewood dropped to 0 6 in league play.
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Pirates Cut Pendleton and Miksis Waivers Near Roster Deadline
United Press reports the Pirates sent Jim Pendleton to their Columbus IL farm club and recalled Ron Moeller from Vancouver as rosters near the 25 player limit. Baltimore waivers Eddie Miksis for unconditional release. Johnny Briggs recalled to Fort Worth. Cincinnati trims to 26 with Dutch Dotterer sent to Seattle.
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Fangio in talks as Novi driver tests Indianapolis speedster
At Indianapolis, a Novi Special reached 142.9 mph with one car active and the second left open amid speculation Juan Manuel Fangio may drive it. Novi Manufacturer Lewis Welch said Fangio could be invited to pilot the second car. Fangio, a five time world road racing champion, traveled to Dayton to meet George Walther Jr, owner under contract.
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Giants Humiliate Dodgers in Bombing First Inning
Giants overwhelm Dodgers 14-? as they erupt with homers led by Mays and Neal in a high scoring game at Hollypark. Alan Worthington pitched seven plus innings for the win, while Dodgers relievers struggle after a rough first inning. Attendance for 20 home dates reaches 387,785.
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Liston Mederas Vie in Television Bout
Sonny Liston of Philadelphia, winner of 17 of 18 pre starts, makes his national TV boxing debut against Cuba's Julio Mederas in a 10 round heavyweight bout in Chicago Stadium tonight. The match broadcasts on ABC at 7 pm PDT. Liston, 26, former St. Louis Golden Glove star, seeks his 11th straight victory after a prior split decision loss to Marty Marshall and a rematch win.
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Aragon Signs 16 Round Fight at Legion Stadium
Art Aragon will face Alfonso Slores in a 16 round bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium on May 24. Slores holds the Mexico middleweight title and is slated as the opponent for the scheduled fight.
Jordan Netmen Win dingler-Behe 4-0 final score
Jordan netmen defeat opponents 4-0 in a high scoring match. Final tally lists Jordan 25 Wilson 7 as top scorers with multiple players contributing.
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al, Angerron
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Tapherson
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