Determine’s Maturity era fuelled by jockey Ray York’s praise
Ray York, 22, star jockey and Woolf Award recipient, hails Determine as a top horse in the upcoming Santa Anita Maturity and discusses rivals Poona II and Irish import Grand Handicap contenders. He praises Determine’s drive, recalls past weights, and contrasts English and American racing styles while trainer Tommy Doyle and owner Johnston weigh turf versus dirt racing and the turf program’s potential growth at Santa Anita.
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Buck Shaw
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Bert Bell
Phillips Fletcher Vie for Bengal Positions
New York reports five pitchers in International League history have pitched perfect games. Frank Lary of Detroit almost finished one for Buffalo. Tigers add 15 newcomers from varied sources including veterans and ex-servicemen. Jack Phillips, 31, utility man, joins as infielder and outfielder with a 307 batting mark in the Pacific Coast League MVP season.
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Robinson and Mays Weigh In On Pennants and Musial
Jackie Robinson predicts New York will win the pennant if they win the big games again as he faces Milwaukee appearance amid booing. Willie Mays, wearing the Hickok Belt, calls himself an incomplete player who must improve his hitting after a standout 1954 season, aiming to prove he can match Musial and DiMaggio.
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Referee dispute over La Salle North Carolina State game
Washington official Phil Fox accuses La Salle coach Ken Loeffler of an unethical letter before a La Salle NC State game. Loeffler says Fox biased in 1954-55 calls and complains about ACC officiating rules. He plans to pursue the matter with an attorney while Loeffler defends his actions and notes game errors.
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Local College Basketball At Valley Salvo Arena
Sports calendar lists college basketball at Valley Arena with Maine Dein Pare Arena in Winslow and Saint Lucia venue, plus Norse Racing Santa Anita. Radio and TV broadcasts noted for Santa Anita recreations and KRCA.
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San Diego a Setup for Snead described in golf notes
Hal Wood recaps San Diego Open talk at Mission Valley Country Club where Tommy Bolt posted a sub par victory and Sam Snead is praised for his swing while observers note Snead struggles to stay under par on the course. Bobby Rosburg rated top scrambler with a 71 score in the third round.
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San Francisco
P.S
Halas to Call It Quits As Bears Coach
George Halas announces retirement as Chicago Bears coach at end of 1955 season. He will move to front office duties while the search for a new head coach centers on sustaining the T formation and a championship contender future. Halas, founder of the NFL club, leaves a 357–111–27 coaching mark and five NFL titles.
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Braves Battle Chiefs on York Laer in Derby Tie
In Olympic Auditorium the Braves and Chiefs battled to a 10 10 draw after a 31 24 California victory Monday night. Los Angeles Braxes edged closer to equalizing as both teams chase a midseason derby lead.
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Sooners Honor Spahn with Griggs Memorial Plaque
Warren Spahn, star southpaw for the Milwaukee Braves, received the Art Griggs memorial plaque Monday night for bringing the most recognition to Oklahoma as a major league player.
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Fights Report Mixed Results From Nightcard
Last night’s boxing card features York Peley Adams stopping Tony Dolinsos in New York, while Patley Young beats Whitewater in Providence. Montreal’s Raz and Ciel WCson also show performances with mixed outcomes, reflecting a tenuous slate of results across cities.
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Vic Janowicz to wed Mayri Anne Louise August
Vic Janowicz former Pirates outfielder and Redskins football player will marry Mayri Anne Louise August in Chicago this Saturday. The couple’s union was announced as part of a brief Chicago wire dispatch.
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Toronto Signs NFL Pair To Argonauts Roster
The Toronto Argonauts announce the signings of NFL players Gil Mains from Detroit Lions and Bill Albright from New York Giants as they defy the Big Four pact. Officials met in Philadelphia three days earlier on a nonraiding agreement, while Toronto blocks any pact restricting their eight negotiations. Mains and Albright mark the Argos’ first United States signings.
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Big Ten racing tight as Iowa Minnesota lead duo
Northwestern slips to third after a 102-82 loss to Minnesota in Minneapolis. Bill Simonovich tops Minnesota with 28 points as the Gophers pull even with Iowa for the league lead. Ohio State falters at 79-66 to Iowa, while Tulsa, Colorado and West Virginia win on the road in their conferences. Georgia, Vanderbilt, and Wichita also win in other major games.
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Graham calls for end to vicious football play
Former Browns quarterback Jahn Graham urges curbing vicious playing at all levels from high school to pros. He advocates hard but clean football and condemns elbow blows intended to maim, urging players to avoid dangerous rough tactics.
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USF Grabs Second in Nation in AP Rankings
USF climbs to second in the Associated Press college basketball poll behind Kentucky, moving up from third as North Carolina State and UCLA also noted. The Emerald City edition shows Kentucky maintaining the top spot with eleven wins in twelve games.
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Bruins Schedule 18 Track Meets This Season
COLA S Bruins plan a busy season with 18 meets led by coach Ducky Drake. They will debut at the Drake Relays in Des Moines on April 30, then host and visit several schools including Stanford UCLA San Diego State California and Arizona in late spring. Major events include Fresno Relays Coliseum Relays Modesto Relays and conference championships with national AAU meets to follow.
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Pin Champ Nagy Nearly Quits Tourney in Chicago
Steve Nagy, 41, from Cleveland, nearly quit the All Star bowling tournament after missing top qualifying. In Cleveland, he phoned his wife, doubting his chance to defend his title as Lubanski ends a five year reign. Nagy later surged with 199, 247, 190 and 217 in final series to reach 307.17 total.
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