Federal Hill and Round Table Target Kentucky Derby
Two Kentucky colts Federal Hill and Round Table, both Derby contenders, prep for Churchill Downs on May 4. Federal Hill, owned by Louisville maker Clifford Lussky, set a track record at Gulfstream and won the Louisiana Derby. Round Table, formerly with Claiborne Farm, placed third in the Santa Anita Derby after a sale to Travis Merc, and may run in the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland before Louisville.
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Colorful Jackie Pung Seeks Killer Instinct In Lawton Open
Jackie Pung a Hawaiian proette making a comeback in the $5,000 Lawton Women's Open golf tournament speaks of needing a killer instinct to win. She recently moved to San Francisco with husband Barney and two daughters to pursue more competition and teaches lessons daily while still practicing. Pung, born in Honolulu, notes golf is a grind on tour and jokes she plays until she runs out of dough. Jeff Runyon predicts her to win top money as the 54 hole event begins Friday. she stays with Runyon’s family during the tournament and carded a 35 in a tuneup round despite a lip out on a 15-foot put.
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Wiff Smith Tops Dallas Open as LPGA Pros Show Promise
Wiff Smith, 20 year old rookie, wins $1 316 at the Dallas Open amid praise from Marlene Bauer Hagge and Dale Fleming. Veterans like Patty Berg forecast a bright LPGA future with a new wave of young stars, while questions loom about who will win the upcoming Women s Open and other major events.
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New Rookie Loop May Be Formed
Farm team directors of 26 major league teams will meet in Johnson City Tennessee on May 2 to discuss forming another class D rookie league. The proposed league would include about six teams in Tennessee and Virginia and run on a summer schedule open to rookies only.
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National Assn. of Professional Baseball
Tennessee
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Trade Helps Cubs Giants Trade Helps Cubs Giants
Chicago Cubs and New York Giants made a four player deal. Cubs gain lefthanded pitcher Dick Littlefield and outfielder Bob Lennon. Giants receive third baseman Ray Jablonski and catcher Ray Katt. Littlefield had a 4 6 record last season. Lennon hit .266 for Minneapolis.
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Giants
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Ray Katt
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Pittsburgh
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Amercan Assn
Brewer Beats Orioles Again To Stay Hot
Boston right hander Tom Brewer extended his mastery over Baltimore as the Red Sox defeated the Orioles 4-2. He endured a late scare needing Ike Delock help in the eighth to seal the win and move past the Orioles for the season.
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Sooner Netters Sweep Norman on Tuesday
The University of Oklahoma tennis team defeated Nebraska 70 to at least a 70 point margin on Tuesday. The Sooners advance to face East Texas State at Commerce on Thursday.
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Dressen Sees Mantle Berra Key Yankee Edge
Washington manager Chuck Dressen says the Yankees’ power lies in Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle. He ranks the Ruth era clubs as greatest, with current Yankees a top team but beatable only by an extraordinary 3-peat.
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Spahn Opens Season With 204th Victory Amid Jitters
Milwaukee veteran Warren Spahn, 35, notched his 204th big league win by beating the Chicago Cubs 4 1. Spahn admitted opening day jitters persist despite a strong finish after a shaky first five innings. Hank Aaron and the Braves teammates forecast a pennant as Fred Haney praised the club’s improvements and Aaron’s potential.
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Newcombe and Scribe Clash Over Yankee Record Myth
Confusion erupted in Philadelphia as 40 year old pitcher Don Newcombe confronted sportswriter Roscoe McGowen over a New York Times story about his World Series record. Manager Walt Alston drifted by as Newcombe questioned the accuracy of the piece, then warned McGowen he would take action if not fair. A separate Oklahoma weather postponement moved a May reschedule for a May date.
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Lawton Junior High Thinclads win Ardmore meet
Lawton Junior High track team led by Preston Holsinger and Charles Harrison won a five team meet at Ardmore on Tuesday. Lawton scored 6414 points, Ardmore 2949, with Ada third and Duncan and Maddill scoring. Holsinger won events in the 10 yard low hurdles and pole vault, while Harrison added 10 points with a strong high jump and other top finishes.
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Musial and Braves Spark Impressive Opening Day
The 1957 season opened with Stan Musial four for four guiding the Cardinals to a 13 4 upset of the Redlegs. Warren Spahn pitched four hits to lead the Braves past the Cubs 4 1. Tom Morgan won for Kansas City with a seven inning two hitter. Gino Cimoli homered as the Dodgers beat the White Sox 7 6 in Chicago. Pirates and Phillies also won key openers while several others posted early season wins across the league.
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