Windy City II Wins Derby as Hill Gail Triumphs at Santa Anita
Hill Gail driven by Teddy Atkinson outsprints Windy City in the $100,000 Derby before 50,000 fans. Arroz places third, Indian Land fourth as Calumet’s two-year and new form standout signals a strong season for Jimmy Jones Ben and Warren Wright. Windy City earns 20,600 for second. Be Fleet ride discussed for future big race. Racing notes report on Lights Up victory and total mutuel turnover of 3,155,585.
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Finnish Skaters Threaten U S With Double Sweep
Finland dominated today's finals at Holmenkollen Nordic events, claiming the women's 10 kilometer cross country and the men's 40 kilometer relay. They could rise to second in unofficial standings behind Norway, as the United States aims for hockey points and possible ski jump gains. Finland led with 72 points after 12 of 22 events, while Norway clinched the team title with 107. The U S hockey team beat Czechoslovakia 6-5, aiming for more points against Sweden and Canada tomorrow.
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Brooklyn
Czechoslovakia
U. S
Sweden
Lydia Videman
Mirja Hietamies
Sliri Rantanen
Holmenkollen Hill
Tapic Makela
Hallgeir Brenden
Pion
France
Austria
Lake Placid
America
Dukes Lose Unbeaten Streak to Villanova in OT
Duquesne, the nation's last major unbeaten team, saw its 18 game winning run end 64-62 to Villanova in overtime at Philadelphia. Villanova's Ben Stewart finished the deciding layup with 3:32 left in the extra period as 8,866 fans packed the arena.
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Unified U. S. bids for 1956 Olympics urged in Oslo
American Olympic officials pressed seven U. S. cities Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York Los Angeles San Francisco and Minneapolis to unite behind a single bid for the 1956 Games. Avery Brundage said he would coordinate with mayors after the winter games to avoid competing invitations and improve chances if Melbourne backs out. Melbourne faced stadium issues and a May 15 decision deadline.
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Oakland Makes Three Way Trade Involving Bailey Moran
Oakland club president Clarence Laws announced a trade sending pitcher Wes Bailey and infielder Jimmy Moran to San Francisco in exchange for Eddie Lake. No cash changed hands.
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Brick) Laws
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Oslo Sees Olympic Games Deficit As Long-Term Gain
Oslo projects a deficit of 11 million kroner from the sixth Winter Olympics, about $1.54 million, but officials anticipate future returns through continued use of venues. New facilities include Holmenkollen ski jump with a restaurant, an ice hockey rink at Jordal Stadium, a ski center at Norefjell, and a modernized Bisett Stadium.
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Boone Belts Douglas Brothers in 13 to 4 USC Victory
Los Angeles reports a semipro game where Boone Belts the Douglas Brothers for five RBIs and three scoring trips, including a decisive three-run frame in the sixth as USC Trojans beat Glendale 13 to 4. Warnerlers slugged nine for the visitors and Warnerlers added a late run.
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Hill Prince trains for Santa Anita Handicap at Arcadia
Arcadia February 23 Hill Prince breezes a mile and a quarter in 2 04 with rider Eddie Arcaro guiding the C T Chenery star, six furlongs in 1 14 3 5 and a final quarter in 24 1 5. Bryan G and other Chenery runners also drill while Agua Caliente odds list Hill Prince as 8 to 3 favorite for next Saturday’s 100000 added race.
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Chenery
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Intent
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Caliente
Burke Leads at Houston Open in mud soaked round
Burke shot a 69 to extend his 54 hole total to 205 and hold a five stroke lead at the Houston Open on the damp Memorial Park course. Oliver matched par for 210 while Stranahan posted 74 to reach 212 as top amateur. Barnum also 69 to tie for third with 70 today.
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Porky) Oliver
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Stranahan
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Barnum
Windy City Deflated by New Calumet Ace in One Mile Race
Windy City led early then tired as New Calumet ace rode to victory in the Windy City feature. Hampered by pace and traffic, Windy City faded to a distant second with Indiaz, Land Fl, and Marcador chasing. Red Charger and Dark Count also showed early speed but could not sustain.
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