Open Letter on Boxing and Churchill Downs Fire Risk
A correspondent writes to Louisville Mayor William Cowger urging national boxing oversight while highlighting a near miss at Churchill Downs. He recalls a Derby Day fire, critiques the track’s safety measures, sprinkler failures, and crowded press areas, warning of potential catastrophe and demanding city action. He stresses boxing issues can wait until Derby safety is addressed.
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William 0. Cowger
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Chamber of Commerce
Selections from UPI horse racing picks list
The list features multiple horses and combinations highlighted by UPI selections. Names include Miss Cavendish Whirling Seri Vouloir Bold Bidder Roz Savvannalamar Miskodeed Youth Ace Royal Lawn and many others across numerous groups and resting notes.
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Miss Cavendish
Seri
Roz
Savvannalamar
Royce
Royal Lawn
Bobiliord
Capital Dencer
Voutoir
Ugly Duckling
Bold Ridder
Jim
Condalite Te
Might
Rudolph
Tataranieto
Red Hammer
Fighting Charlie Wins Ascot Gold Cup by 24 Lengths
Fighting Charlie ridden by Lester Piggott, a 6 to 1 favorite, won the Ascot Gold Cup by 24 lengths over Waldmeister the French challenger in the feature race of Royal Ascot. Autre Price finished third with another eight lengths to fourth.
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Ascot, Eng
UPI
Fighting Charlie
Lester Piggott
Waldmeister
Autre Price
Fuji Wins Japanese Junior Welterweight Title in Tokyo
Paul Takeshi Fuji of Hawaii knocked out Nakao Sasazaki in 45 seconds of the first round to claim the vacant Japanese Junior Welterweight title. Fuji staggered Sasazaki with a right hook and finished with another to seal the crown vacated by Koji Okano.
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Tokyo
UPI
Paul Takeshi Fuji
Hawaii
Nakao Sasazaki
Fuji
Sasazaki
Koji Okano
Grelle Sets American Mile Mark In Vancouver Race
Jim Grelle broke the U.S. mile record with 3 minutes 55.4 seconds in Vancouver facing world champion Peter Snell who was ill. Grelle denied boasting about beating Snell and said he would do his best against the best.
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Portland, Ore
UPI
Jim Gretle
Vancouver
B.C
Grelle
Jim Beatty
Compton
Calif
Peter Snell
Snell
Reiser Steals Home Seven Times in 1946 Season
New York reports Pete Reiser of the Brooklyn Dodgers stole home a record seven times during the 1946 season. The swift outfielder, a standout for Brooklyn, matched a historic mark with his aggressive baserunning throughout the year.
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NEW York
UPI
Pete Reiser
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tom Rolfe Leads TA Balloting For 3 Year Olds
Tom Rolfe tops the Thoroughbred Racing Association monthly ballot for 3 year olds with 64 points. Hail to All has 61 and Lucky Debonair 33. In the 2 year old vote Our Michael leads with 80 points while Creme Dela Creme has 24 and He, Jr. has 19. Other divisional leaders include Duende, What A Treat, Gun Bow and Affectionately.
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New York
UPT
Tom Rolfe
Thoroughbred Racing Association
Lucky Debonair
Our Michael
Creme Dela Creme
He, Jr
Duende
Gun Bow
Affectionately
Thoroughbred racing card with multiple stakes and entries
A detailed horse racing program lists numerous races at Hollypark with purses from 4000 to 20000 dollars. Names include Fur Most Shower Dime and Heir apparents, with jockeys Jennings Shoemaker Costa and many others across early 1st to 8th races.
Aqueduct Horse Races Distinct Entries and Finishes
Track program lists several 2 year olds and up with fur time times and jockeys. notes also ran, odds, and finish statuses. Names include Mans, Purple Rowe, Ost, Jehu, Prognosia, Gator Ray, Speorfish, Ultra Quest, Ogirema, Mortita, Holt, Nostock, Fessenden, Another Love, Our Spinney, Ambitious Lady, Bold Queen, Hem and How, Sa Vet,Steeple Jill, Yust, Collino, Kisco Gai, Lous Hildy, and City of Light among others with results and disqualifications.
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D. Pierce
Borro
L. Loughry
Fast
E. Guerin
H. Gustines
Ussery
Estrelita
Topless
Barro
W. Boland
Gong Pionk
Sabemor
J. Roone
G. Boera
Collino
J. L. Rotz
Kisco Gai
Lous Hildy
Blue Thor
Petticoat
Arlington paceway entries and results listing
A dense race card lists several horses with times and odds including Fur Time and Myka Lee, along with multiple entrants such as Gold Crown, Phantom Fee, and Knaves Delight. Additional sections note horses like Stoney Belle and Lucky Gretchen with associated owners and jockeys, plus 4 YOs and up contingents and purse figures.
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PR. York
England
S. Trevine
Franklin Magic
Hinojose
Gold Crown
Rusewin
Needles Sword
Educationist
Knaves Delight
Phantom Fee
Status Quom
Lucky Gretchen O Deming Hooper
Yankees sign No 1 draftee William Burbach
The New York Yankees announced the signing of their number one pick from the recent free agent draft. William Burbach is a 17 year old pitcher from Dickeyville Wisconsin.
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NEW York
UPI
New York Yankees
William Burbach
Dickeyville
Wisc
Ford and Chrysler Clash In Factory Experimental Race
Twelve cars prepared by Ford Motor Co and Chrysler Corp compete in a two heat, 24 race event on Charlotte Motor Speedway. Each car valued about 35000 dollars. The Ford Comet and Mustang divisions race against Chrysler Plymouth and Dodge divisions. Speeds near 110 to 115 mph with a 1300 dollar share of a 5000 dollar purse. Pilots include Lindamood, Strickler, Faubel. Don Nicholson, George Delorean, and Paul Rossi drive the Comets. National club sanctioning body is the National Association of Timing and Acceleration Clubs.
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Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
Ford
Comet
Mustang
Chrysler
Plymouth
Dodge
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Roger Lindamood
Ferndale
Mich
Dave Strickler
York, Pa
Bud Faubel
Chambersburg
National Association of Timing and Acceleration Clubs
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Prophets Call
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Tonys
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Mioville
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Istria
Charters
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Teppo
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Ascot
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Grella
Hollypark An
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W Jones
Rk Menell
Floss
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Bertha
F Ramos
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J. Bore Loucilla Dream
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Burns
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Karen's
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Mr. Kev
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Prince Change King of Jersey
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Black Mist
Jenninas
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Sweet Pete
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Costa Fleet Hand
D. Halt Minville
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Harrison County
Reruis
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Yoshi
Bill
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Church
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Jetting Mome
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Tresoro
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Ter-Chi-Berzo
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Nostock
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Fessenden
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Channel
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Thystor
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Hernandez
City of Light
Cha Cha
Mike Go
Kings Sperial
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Aloran
Londee
A.W
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Hinojosa
Bon Ami Ann
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Carol Cutie
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York
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Alice
Alice M
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Myka Lee
Tinder Road
Rosy Wock
Stoney Belle
Luckey Punch
My Adelaide
R. York
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Hinojese
Pine Cove
le Maestro
Black Volise
Mr. Executive
Cry Body
Duke of Mariboro
John Day
Vari Sharp
R. Nono
J. Beebe
D. Richard
Ron
Mark
Yeo-Royal
Bola Lane
Nancy
Mr. Spinelli
K. Knap
Gordon W
R. Baldwin
Lucky's
Cathy
H. Hinepese
HM. Moreno
Bea Hasty
Hanno
Quebo
Golorita
H. Moreno
Jolly Clown
Blue Murder
8. Baldwin
Deep Guill
Baines
Catlina
Count Dorma
Quinella
Mandie
Corral
Comets
Don Nicholson
Atlanta
George Delorian
Detroit
Paul Rossi
Rex
Rodgers
Leader Barber Shop
Lincoln
Las Vegas Blvd
Utah
Mercury
Kiekmeter Corporation
Fond du Lec
Wisconsin
Toronto
Brunswick Corporation
Wewan
Biltmore
Ivar
Metaxa Liqueur
Kentucky Bourbon
Las Vegas
Sahara Commercial Center
Blvd
Henderson
Pacific
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