Famed Derby History at Churchill Downs Since 1875
Louisville reports on the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, tracing the track from its 1875 start when Aristides won the inaugural race to the present era. It details the course grounds, grandstand, gardens, and the Derby crowds, noting the event’s growth, staff, and festive traditions.
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Churchill Downs
Pimlico
Belmont Park
Louisville
America
Jay H. P. McGrath
Aristides
White House
Aussies Overcome Olympic Troubles
The 1956 Melbourne Games were likely to be hosted after Chief organizer Arthur W. Coles secured a plan to fund an Olympic village. The Commonwealth government offered a loan to Victoria of 4.48 million pounds to cover housing and sites, a move that could salvage the event amid housing shortages and disputes between Victoria and Canberra. Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced the measure as the Commonwealth’s last effort to save Australia’s Games. Victorian Premier Cain would consider the loan after official word from Canberra.
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Sydney
Australia
Melbourne
Arthur W. Coles
Comemonwealth
Coles
Canberra
Victoria
Commonwealth
Robert Menzies
Trove
Jom Cain
Waitt
Faulkner Enters 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis
Five new entries today boost the field for the Attic annual Indiana polis 500 mile auto race in May. Notables include Walt Faulkner of Long Beach California, twice holder of the noncompetitive record at Indianapolis, driving for Sider Neetal of Kansas City. Mike Navarak of Freeport New York will race for Lee Elkins of Kalamazoo Michigan. Art Cross of LaPorte Indiana, fifth in last year’s 500, was nominated by Ray Brady of Norristown Pennsylvania. Len Duncan of Flourtown Pennsylvania to make his first Indianapolis start in a Kalamazoo Special. Five conventional four cylinder rear drive cars are entered.
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Indianapolis
Sears
Walt Faulkner
Long Beach
Calif
Whio
Lee Elkins
Kalamazoo
Mich
Elkins
Iart Cross
LaPorte
Ind
Ray Brady
Norristown
Brady
Len Duncan
Flourtown
Texan Fights USGA Ruling Over Amateur Status
Denton Texas AP coach Fred Cohn protests a USGA ruling against NTSC golf team members Billy Maxwell and six others from Cobb's national champion squad who allegedly lost amateur status for not paying their own expenses to a Mexico City event. The action also bars Maxwell's brother Bobby and Ray Ferguson for accepting money to teach golf.
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Denton
Texas
Fred Cohn
North Texas State College
U. S. Golf Association
USGA
Cobb
Billy Maxwell
NTSC
Maxwell
Joe Conrad
Don January
Marion Hiskey
Stan Moses
Mexico City
Bobby Maxwell
Bily
Ray Ferguson
Suggs Captures Peach Blossom Betsy Jewels Invitation Open
Louise Suggs holed a crucial four foot putt on the second playoff hole to defeat Miss Rawls and win the Peach Blossom Betsy Jewels Invitation Open at her home course in Spartanburg North Carolina. Betsy Jewls pressed with a long clutch attempt but fell short to finish runner up.
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Spartansburg
N. C
Louise Suggs
Betsy Jewls
Atlanta
Cal Crew Victor by Five Lengths in 1953 Opener
The University of California crew opened its 1953 season with a decisive five length victory over Oregon on the Oakland Estuary. Stroke Don Keene led Cal in a 2000 meter race, posting a 27 to 28 stroke rate as the Bears finished in 6:29 while Oregon State touched 6:53.
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Oakland
University of California
Bears
Oregon
Cal
Don Keene
Oregon State
Prep Divers Vie at Jordan
Finals of the annual midwinter invitational swimming championship will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jordan High School. Top prep divers from Southern California will compete with no admission fee. Gary Tobram of Blickitary Academy and Jack Copeland of Beverly Hills lead the parade of entrants. Divers from Wilson, Poly, and Jordan High Schools will also be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan High School
California
CIF
Gary Tobram
Blickitary Academy
Jack Copeland
Beverly Hills
Wilson
Poly
Jordan High
Newport Program Boats Entered for Easter Regatta
College boats entered for the Newport Program include eleven schools as part of a weekend series on Newport Bay courses. The Easter Regatta at Balboa Yacht Club on April 4-5 marks the climax as five universities and six junior colleges compete in the event.
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Cortexce
Newport Bay
Balboa
Ayers Ends Holdout Rejoins Oakland Pitcher
Oakland right hander Bill Ayers says he is satisfied with contract terms and will drive from Newman Georgia to join the club soon. Ayers posted a 13 win and 12 loss record in 1952.
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Ayers
Will
Oakland
Bill Ayers
Newman
Seven Indians to compete in NCAA Swimfest at Columbus
A seven man Stanford swimming team unit coached by Tom Haynie will fly to Columbus Ohio today to compete in the NCAA tournament. Members include Larry Heim Dan Osborne Jonn Weiser Bob Thompson Ash Jones Kim Callighran and Jim Lee. The event runs Thursday Friday and Saturday.
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Stanford
IUM
Columbus
Ohio
Tom Haynie
Larry Heim
Dan Osborne
Jonn Weiser
Bob Thompson
Ash Jones
Kim Callighran
Jim Lee
In This Corner Continued From Page A-12
Bennett posted his best 120 yard high hurdles time at 15.2 seconds and Krimmball launched a 46 feet 6 inch triple. Russ Bonham won the mile in 4:24.2, then ran a 1:54.8 880. Jordan lauds Whittier star as a top miler. UCLA names co captains Sage and Eilers. USC routs Arizona as Graffio and Sorgen shine. Stanford and Cal hope to surprise Troy. Asman and Corillo named TA State co captains.
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Bennett
Krimmball
Russ Bonham
Whittier
Jordan
Bonham
Duhnny Barnes
Pomona
USC
Stanford
Fresno State
Jack Sage
Leonard Eilers
UCLA
Duvky Drake
Bruins
San Diego
Jess Mortensen
Carl Cooper
el Monte
Arizona U
Arizona
Morensen
Joe Graffio
Compton
Bay Region
Cat
Bears
Indians
Troy
Frank Asman
Fernando Corillo
Felix Jumonville
Biahio
Thass All
Boston Six Bruins Clash With Red Wings In Playoff Opener
Detroit Red Wings favored to reach finals after a 62 goal flurry against Boston all season. Bruins coach Patrick stresses playoff resilience and discounting fear as the best-of-seven semifinal begins tonight at the Olympia.
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Detroit
Cach Lyvin Patrick
Boston Bruins
Detroit Red Wings
Patrick's Bruins
Olympia
Wings
Montreal
Chicago
Bruins
Boston
De Paul Star Selected for Coast-to-Coast All-Star Series
Ron Feiereit of De Paul was named to the college all star squad that will oppose the Harlem Globetrotters in a coast to coast basketball series.
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New York
Ron Feiereit
of de Paul
Harlem Globetrotters
Oilers Run Away With 15 5 Victory Over Saint Ball Club
Huntington Beath High slugged eight runs in the fifth inning to take control at Recreation Park, beating Saint Anthony's 15 to 5. Bob Lenske homered and doubled, Carl Maggio added two singles as Saint Anthony's produced little offense in Catholic League opener.
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Innning
Huntington Beath
St. Anthonys
Oilers
Saints
Recreation Park
Rus
Bob Lenske
Carl Maggio
Tack Griep
Jim Dunn
Serra
Ste Ar Tae
Menek
Armoner
Boswik
Bose
Huntington St. Anthony's Senshi
Xene
Tb—Guthne
Fell
Boswell
Guthrie
Tay
Gaspovea Wsai
Arroyg Koopman
Nto Strickiin
Teaspov
Bee
Polo Pummels Bowl Opponent For King of the Ring Title
Polo wins the Wilmington Bowl amateur boxing King of the Ring with a four round decision over Ed McGowan. He trailed two rounds then dominated the final rounds, flooring McGowan in the third heat and securing the title.
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Marko
Toudy
Tro
Bob Avie
Bob Hillams
Catwin
Lioyd Lewes Bagler
Jake
Celso Lujan
Don
Martinez
Ams
Local Prep Aces Enroll Hint Promises LBCC Great Cage Team
Long Beach City College basketball looks set for a stellar 1953-54 season as star prep players join veterans. Veterans Jerry Mitchell Bob Blake Tom Sutherland return with Bill Bond Russell Tyler and Bill McFarland teaming at key spots. A strong bench including Krause Cook Acosta Mesa and others supports a dream of a state title if freshmen face top competition and choose the JC route over four-year schools.
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Larry Campbell
Long Beach City College
Charlie Church
Vikings
Jerry Mitchell
Cal JC
Bob Blake
Tom Sutherland
Bob Cooke
Irank Krause
Long Beach
Bill Bond
St. Anthony's
Russell Tyler
Bassi
Emnp
Palys
Bill McFarland
Jordan
Ken Landherdt
Ron Goodrich
Downey
Ben Rogers
Viking School
Mitchell
Tyler
McFaarland
Rogers
Sutherland
Bond
City College
Krause
Cook
Chuck Acosta
Bob Mesa
Two Weeks Left in 1925 Classic League Lead Battle
With two weeks remaining in the 1925 Classic League at Major Pauil's Restaurant leads 51 33, closely chased by Coast Fisheries at 30 34 Marty's Garage in third with 48 36 Norm Bailey posted the best game 243 Bev Brown had the top series 629 Newton's Bail Bonds led one league game 981 and iCoast Fisheries the top series 12805 Long Beach Friday and other names appear with notable scores across divisions including a 340 game by Stan Oonron and 599 top three at Boulevard Auto Seagle and more entries across multiple leagues and honors.
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Pauil
Coast Fisheries
Marty
Long Beach
Oran Heédre
Whitin Valarruti
Miller
Evans
Riday
Evelyn
Feague Marke
Honork
Gearre's Wood
Tong
Bil Chambers
Joe Medvics
MATOR
McClure
Nowling
Stepanake
S Broil
Catch Roger
Byer
Auto Seagle
Stan ‘Oonron
Joe
Alice Hassett
Helen Lyehsk
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Downs
Matt J. Winn
Colonel Winn
Partney
Faulkner
Suggs
Cal Crew Victor
Newport
Lord Calvert
Calvert Dist. Corp
Grandpa
Eveready
Durlongs
Rees
Berean
Inter
Percy WA
Chabout
New UK
Saba Damipro
AIR Raiders
U.S. Naval Air Station
Los Alamitos
Denver
George Yardley
E. J. Drew
Lodr Din Fitrek
Petrick
Hoeker
Saint Ball Club
James L
ROSIE
Dirosa
Diamond Cab
Rosie” Dirosa
Mary Jean
Jimmy
Philip
Fanwood
Lakewood
Tues
Marsh
Press-Telegram
A.13
Virginia Globemaster
Bill Bryant
Cp Cronaa
Chea Petri ‘Cleaners
Orange Ave
SCO
Pine Ave
Fleischmann
Fleischmann Distilling Corporation
Peekshill
N.Y
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