Point Swaps for Kentucky Derby Upset Result
Racing note: Anita Handicap upset at seven to two with Dear Amber and Sweet Susi among notable entries. Kentucky Derby futures discussed as trainers seek favorable points. Rea, Bark, and Snubbed contenders line up for next stage in the series.
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Bets and odds recap from a racing card
In a tight field Auntie Bell is favored to win from the rail. Most probable winner is Auntie Bell with chance bets on Musselshell and a clocker note on Dark Ark to upset.
Nats Open Drills With Missing Key Talent
Washington Senators manager Charlie Dresar opened spring training in Orlando with 20 rookies, including 14 pitchers, not yet signed. President Clark Griffith predicted all holdouts would sign by March 1, listing Eddie Yost Bob Auer Mickey Vernon Busby Sievers and Ed FitzGerald as awaiting deals.
Swaps Points to Derby After Santa Anita Derby Victory
Rex C Ellsworth's Swaps, fouled by a mare with no wins, needed the Santa Anita Derby win to line up for the Kentucky Derby. Ellsworth and trainer M J A Tenney call Swaps the best California-bred colt they’ve had and plan to freshen him for the Derby if all goes well. The Santa Anita Handicap field, valued at 100 900, features more than a dozen starters including Determine Poona II Imbros Rejected High Scud Correspondent Novarullah Porterhouse Gigantic Tames Session Jor Jones and Cyclotron.
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Pomona Pace Draws Stars at Hollywood Park
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Mary Star Triumph Over Daley Rockets 7-3 at Recreation Park
Mary Star banged out 10 hits as the Long Beach Rockets defeated Daley 7-3 on Sunday at Recreation Park. Left-hander Bid Daley, formerly with Wilson High and Sacramento, was tagged by a three-run Mary Star uprising in the third inning, followed by a four-run burst to seal the victory.
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Vern Stephens Leaves Long Beach For Spring Training
Vern Stephens, veteran major leaguer set to retire from Long Beach, was honored at a surprise going away party hosted by Maine Aye and the Murphys. The event celebrated his 15th major league year and announced his 1955 contract with the Baltimore Orioles as friends and Poly High alumni gathered with pennants posters and gifts.
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College Cage Standings News Brief
A compact update reports Caliente standings and results involving Darby KPLA telecast, with Santa Anitanei and BAMEC listed. The schedule shows TELEON versus weesillag KCOP at 8:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. listings.
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Parsons Nabs Gardena Race
Parsons, the 1950 Indianapolis winner, led from the first turn to win the 100 lap AAA National Championship midget race at Gardena Stadium in 26 37.05. Rodger Ward and Andy Linden finished second and third as Ward’s steering gear failed and Linden blew a tire. Dickie Reese and Ray Crawford followed in fourth and fifth. Billy Vukovich set a new three lap trophy dash record of 49.63.
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Bowling's Brimhalls Dominate Local Leagues and Family Busy
Denie Brimhall of 2133 Poppy Street bowls in three Long Beach leagues since 1953. She started with a 131 first year and now posts 142 151 149 over three leagues. Her high game 232 and high series 579 highlight a family affair with husband Archie and kids Gordon 142 average in Junior League and Sharon 15 at 110.
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Alston Misses Triple in So Cal Birdie Tourney
Joe Alston America's No 1 seed dominated Long Beach City College gym defeating Dick Mitchell for the men's singles title at the 23rd California tournament in a Sunday finale. Alston and Wynas Rogers won the men's doubles while mixed doubles saw Rogers and Dorothy Hann best Alston and Lois. Lois Welcome defeated Thelma Welcome for the women's singles title.
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