Derby Longshot Fans Rally Behind Swaps At Downs
Derby hopeful Swaps dazzled at Churchill Downs with an eight length win in six furlongs marking a strong returns from a long layoff and drawing early Derby hype. Cain Hoy may enter Racing Foot and Flying Fury in Derby trials while other contenders like Blue Lem and Jean's Joe loom as tuneup starters for the big race.
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Downs
Henk Mareng
Cain Hoy
Harry Guggenheim
New York
Conn McCreary
Flying Fury
Guggenheim
Count Ture
Blue Lem
Jean’s Joe
Prince Noor
Challa Boy
Jet Flame
Honey's Alibi
Nebesna
Flying Fur
Gene Littler Aims For National Open Title In San Francisco
In New Corner notes Gene Littler of San Diego, linked to Palm Springs Thunderbird Club, is seen as the likely winner of the National Open in mid-June in San Francisco. The column recounts Littler’s 1954-55 form, past near-misses, and the strong Western-tour success as he prepares to face top contenders including Ed Furgol and others at Desert Inn greens.
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Las Vegas
Gene Littler
San Diego
Palm Springs
Phoenix
Galiney Sith
Monarch
Fis
Texas
New Orleans
Florida
Sifce
Ka Furgel
Gene
Furcal
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Ian
Anzasta
Greenshore
Virginia
PGA
Wilbur Chirk
Desert Inn
Nassir
Possessina
Niel
Ninoy
Lurien
Frankie A
Laine
Frankie
Calcutta
Wyse
Tan Moore
Margaret
Mfonre
Beach
Frantien Mukeing
Tom
Ed Furgol
Dackie le Ga
Flamingo
Eave
Mike Souchak
Duke
Determine to Seek Second Cap Victory at Golden Gate
Albany AP reports Determine aims for a second Golden Gate Handicap victory at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday. The gray horse eyes leading contenders Poona II and Rejected after a dead heat for second in the Golden Gate Mile. Ray York rides Determine carrying 129 pounds with rivals Gigantic Abdon Sifteen Novarullah and Aretic also listed.
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Golden Gate Fields
Andy Crevelin
Poona II
Rejected
Ray York
Determine
Gigantic
Abdon
Sifteen
Novarullah
Aretic
Willie Shoemaker
Heo
Louisville
Ranark
Sports Calendar Snapshot From Local Tennis and Baseball
Fragmentary sports calendar shows tennis and baseball listings with times and venues. Names appear garbled but indicate events at Downes Fol Jastar Downey Poe Downey Sep recreation and general city sports notes amid unclear team titles and schedule details.
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Tenn
Wiser
Downes
Exvsistor
Jastar
Uwaweed
Fxents Alae
Poe
Wisen
Downey
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Recreation
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Hote
Lezian Bradiucs
Housieood Sports Arua
Feller and Score Top Hurters Great Day in Sox-Red Sox Shows
The Chicago White Sox signed Vern Stephens, a 34 year old veteran, as a free agent infielder and pinch hitter after his release from Baltimore. Bob Feller and Sterb Seovess delivered standout pitching as Cleveland defeated New York and Detroit in a day of major league feats. Turley pitched a four hit game for the Yankees to gain a tie for second, while Antonelli outlasted Cincinnati with 11 strikeouts in a 16 inning win. The day highlighted season highs and long drives in a four hour, 13 minute showcase.
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Vern Stephens
Stephens
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United Press
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Sterb Seovess
Cleveland
Iun
Jon Red Score
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New York Giants
Cincinnati
Bob Turley
York Kankous
Detroit
Kline
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Sammy White
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Him Hegan
Red Sox
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Collal Feller
Antonelli
Whitey Lockman
Don ‘Muelley
Bill Taylor
Turley
Yankees
Turkey
Giants
Johnny Antonelli
Cincinnati Reds
Palo Grounds
O Leary Harris Tie For Pro Tee Honors In Park Golf
O Leary and Cecil Harris tied for low pro honors at Recreation Park in the tenth annual pro lady amateur event. Don MacCracken led with a 54 best-ball total for the team. Mrs Ruby Perry Chet Watsik Oda and Narmor were partners. Other pros and amateurs posted scores amid a windy California spring setting.
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Paul O'Leary
Cecil Harris
Montebello
Recreation Park
O'Leary
Bismarck
Harris
Don MacCracken
MacCracken
Amae
Ruby Perry
Chetwatsik
Oda
Narmier
Smiley Quick
Parine Fowia Fecht
R. Hadsell
Ted ‘Beil
N. van Houten
Dale Andreason
Palm Springs
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Tick Lundahl
Annandale C.C
Ogceent
Luna
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Phimbles
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Farol Eaton
Fadlad' Bate
d—Don
Necrekin
Babe Peres
C Tay Oda
Sem Fi Qwiel
Gloria Feent
Ted Eel
S. van Iewre
Ciel Apet
Mrs
Lex Bi
Bruins Open Spring Practice With 23 Returnees
UCLA begins spring drills at Bovard Field with 23 lettermen while coach Red Sanders cautions about rebuilding after losing nine of 11 starters. USC holds a scrimmage that ended in an 18 18 stalemate ahead of next Saturday’s planned graded work.
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USC
UCLA
Bruins
Henry
Red) Sanders
Crosstown
Bovard Field
Trojans
Jess Hil
B. Roberts
Bil
Powerful A's in Fifth After PCL Lead
The Pacific Coast League saw Seattle Los Angeles and Portland warm May Day with double wins. Kansas City Athletics surprised by climbing from last to within striking distance as pitching and batting surged. A's momentum fed by Vic Power and Monty Basg, with 22,906 fans attending, boosting the season total to 274,417 through 12 games.
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United Press
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Los Angeles
Portland
Kansas City
Kansas City Athletics
Rainers
San di
RE Soto
Sacravision
Dick Waitman
San Fran
Jory
Sona Peenen
Seitecisco
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Oaks
Seals
Steveland
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Beant
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Jhee Walls
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de York
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Moore vs Valdes Light Heavyweight Bout In Las Vegas
Jehle Moore the aging but powerful light heavyweight champion eyes a shot at Roel Marciano as he meets Ning Valdes at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Moore carries a 2-1 odds edge while Valdes seeks to derail the veteran in a 1 round contest expected to draw about 7 000 fans.
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Tae Hill
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Archie
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Harold Johnson
Lim
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Heinz Neuhaus
Murriceie Kson
Ditimy
Walls
Omelio Amonie
Zaharias Wins Peach Blossom Betsy Rawls Golf Title
Babe Zaharias, returning from cancer recovery, won the Peach Blossom Betsy Rawls tournament with a 293 total after a 76 round. Betty Dodd finished with 297 to claim $800, while Marlene Bauer, formerly of Long Beach California, shot 70 to take $500.
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S.C
Bab Zaharias
Betsy Rawls
Zaharias
Betty Dodd
Marlene Bauer
Long Beach
Calif
Moseley Honored for Y Swim Feats in Junior Division
Bruce Moseley drew praise in Southern California YMCA junior division swimming after a Saturday meet. He won three events, setting multiple records as Long Beach led the junior division.
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Southern California Ymca
Bruce
Rophy
Leach
Gene Luttrell Wins Desert Inn Tournament of Champions
Gene Luttrell captured the Desert Inn Tournament of Champions title with a 280 total after four rounds, earning $10,000. He led by 13 strokes after day two, fought wind and rain in the final round, and finished ahead of runners up Pete Cooper Jerry Bacher and Bob Toshi who tied at 293. Cary Middlecoff Sol Fargo Billy Maxwell also posted 296.
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Gene Littler
Curtis
Las Vegas
Palm Springs
Dick Zehms
Gene Lutter
Desert Inn
Courney
Gene
This Desert Spa
Pete Cooper
Jerry Bacher
Bob Toshi
Sol Fargo
Billy Maxwell
Cary Middlecoff
Langan
Littler
Middlecoff
Sammy Snead
Art Wal
Pocono Manor
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Tab Delaney Costa in 3-1 Upset Bid Night Card
New York UR middleweight Ronnie Delaney of Akron and featherweight Carnela Costa of Brooklyn each face rising foes in short bouts at St Nicholas Arena and Eastern Parkway Arena. Delaney, 53 fights with one loss, and Costa, 30 starts with two losses, are both 3-1 favorites to extend their winning streaks.
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Ronnie Delaney
Akron
Carnela Costa
Brooklyn
Delaney
Virgil Akins
St. Louis
St. Nicholas Arena
Costa
Rewcomer
Tony Puleo
Partway Arena
Elliott's Sloop Trophy Winner Earns Sixth Victory
W Walt Elliott of Long Beach boasted his sixth win in the San Diego Lipton Trophy race aboard Escapade, skippered by Don Elder for Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Escapade won after sloop Attorante was disqualified for a starboard rule violation. Ken Croan's Akzhi of Cabrillo Beach finished second.
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Walt Elliott
Long Beach
San Diego
Don Elder
Newport Harbor
City Council Meeting Postponed to 1 30 P M
The chamber of the City Council announced Sunday that the Ball meeting is postponed from tonight to 1 30 p m. The notice cites scheduling adjustments by city officials and confirms new start time.
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Chamber of the City Council
Sports on Radio TV Ante 4 Fox So Ind Aceore
Fragmented sports radio TV listing mentions time slots 2 30 and 6 30 with unclear team names and stations. No clear event results or full entities present.
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Sports On Radio-Tv
Fox
Reni
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