Silky Sullivan Exposes Derby Day Struggles and Musial Left Field Tact
Bob Kelley notes Silky Sullivan’s poor Kentucky Derby showing amid weather excuses from jockeys Willie Shoemaker and Billy Harmatz. Harmatz credits the rider’s fatigue over the stretch, while Shoemaker doubts any single factor. An unrelated exchange with Duke Snider about baseball fielding and Stan Musial’s left field power follows, highlighting tactical pitching and exceptional talent.
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Silky Sullivan
Willie Shoemaker
Billy Harmatz
Calumet i
Jimmy Jones
Silky An Alibie
Jones
Harmatz
Sante Anne
Jewel
Shoemaker
Willie
Harmata
Silky
Duke Snider
Coliseum
Mr. Snider
Duke
Snider
Musial
Cardinals
Rube Walker
Walker
Quiside
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Freeldarn
Bob Kelley
Hesse
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Sonoa
Milledge
Eve
Sethe
Camp Pendleton
Mat
St. Anthony
Pius X
Veterans Stadium
Acon
Saints
Val the Perkins
Ano
Campbell
Pancho Triumphs In Milwaukee Tennis Showdown
Pancho led early and powered to a straightforward victory over Lews head in a Tuesday night tennis match. The win boosts Pancho’s position in the national tour standings as he dominated the court with precise serves and quick returns.
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Pancho
Milwaukee
Australi
de Carbo
Ty. Thom
Christiansen
Borojce
Muatle
Reminder: Don’t Bet on Horses in Derby Frenzy
Readers vent about the Sullivan Derby coverage and flawed sports reporting. Letters from Blaine Shnans Alvin Robert Drummond L. S Vannvie Mary Checks Emily and Gordon Batchester accuse media and ticket staff of manipulation, overhype, and poor game presentation.
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Derby
Silky
Blaine Shnans
of1 Security
Afr
Sinansow
Churchill Downs
BM Coram
Alvin
Siler Sullivan
Las Vegas
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Casper
Leonard
Robert Drummond
Paulo Verde
Dodger
Duke Snider
Dodges
Roany
L. S Vannvie
S & G Billiands
Anaheim
Dodgers
Mary
Emily
Gordon Batchester
Bush
Poly Shells Triumph Over Compton 10-3 In Non-League Clash
Poly High, led by Bud Duncan with two singles and a double, defeated Compton 10-3 at Blair Field. Four Poly players had two hits each, including Brian McCall and Willie Brown with a triple and a single, while Dave Ela added a double and single. The Jackrabbits pushed across five runs in the sixth on a two-base error as Polys added insurance runs with key hits and a sacrifice fly.
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Poly High
Compton
Blair Field
Bud Duncan
Brian McCall
Willie Brown
Dave Ela
John Werks
McCall
Duncan
Weeks
Poly
Jim Herricle
Jeri Yeager
Brown
Ela
Duncen
Bohan Sid Ws Brown
Earl ‘Kidder
Bowns
Wynn
Rud
Basthoemes
Panther Nine Tops Bruins 3 1 In Crucial Moore League Clash
Panther Nine edges Bruins 3 1 as home runs drive all but one run in a tight Moore League contest. Jordan ties Poly for first with Friday showdowns looming, while Glade Smith and Jimmy Hall key early scoring. The Panthers ride strong pitching from Berryhill and clutch hits to pull even with the Bruins in a pivotal race down to the wire.
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Mallett
Jordan High
Max Mallett
Wilson
Panthers
John Neagle
Jordan
Jordan Sun
Poly
Jordan-Millikan
Foly-Lakewood
Hares
Lash
Glade Smith
Ron England
Jimmy Hall
Skip Lawrence
Luna Max Maliete
England
Bruin
Bruins
Ian Groy
Boltler
Bortland Sumhe
Yitime Fortand
Bnoghe
Hanit Zari
J Rowelt
Parton
Olavervict
Rani
Schindler
California
Similth
Eng- Rickman
Saw
Feesno
San Jose
Mil
Enz
Visalla
Seinas
Beriy
Berry
Jall
Field
Modesto
Vate
Den
Silky Sullivan Delivers Fast Final Mile at Preakness Prep
Silky Sullivan raced to his best burst since arriving east as he clocked a strong final mile during a public workout in Baltimore ahead of Saturday’s Preakness. In the trial between races four and five, his splits showed rapid pace and six furlongs in 1:15 as fans watched the matinee idol horse.
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Baltimore
Horne
Silky Sullivan
East
Pintlico
Sulky
Hollypark Goose Girl Stakes Upset by Leisure Lady
Ageless Johnny Longden guides Leisure Lady to a neck victory over Speedkhal and Nevada Bond in the Goose Girl Stakes at Hollywood Park. Time 1 11 flat, Leisure Lady pays $58 for $2, Longden earns his third consecutive win and equal top season total. Shoemaker closeshifted.
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Hollywood Park
Agoura Stock Farm
Leisure Lady
Speedkhal
Nevada Bond
Longden
Bill Shoemaker
Ana
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