Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, Grand Old Man Of Racing, Dies
James E. Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, 91, renowned American horse trainer, dies at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami. He trained Triple Crown winners Gallant Fox and Omaha and produced Bold Ruler. Born 1874 in Sheepshead Bay, he spent 75 years in racing, earning honors and shaping the sport despite a frugal early career.
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Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
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New York Turf Writers
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New York Press
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Chuvalo Next Candidate For Title Fight
Toronto AP report says George Chuvalo, Canadian champion, expected to be named as replacement opponent for Cassius Clay in the March 29 world heavyweight title bout. Terrell was dropped after demanding terms Main Bout called exorbitant and shifted negotiations to Maple Leaf Gardens Chicago hold permission.
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Exhibition Baseball Results From Thursday
The Associated Press reports several exhibition games with Cincinnati defeating Kansas City 5 to 3 and Houston beating Minnesota 7 to 6. New York A beat Washington 7 to US note, Chicago A lost 4 to 3 against Boston, and Cleveland tied Mexico City 1 to 1 in a rain shortened five innings.
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Armco Rifle Team Beats Mariemont to Move to 9-6
The Armco Rifle and Pistol Club defeated Mariemont 1,413 to 1,323 at the National Guard Armory. Frank Rogers led Armco with 296 points, followed by Don Shibert 283, Harry Chamberlain 278, Jim Tunnell 278, and Earl Reed 278 as Armco improved to 9-6 in the Southwestern Ohio Rifle League.
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City Tourney enters second week at J-J Lanes
The Men’s City Tournament moves into its second week at J-J Lanes with Ed Blevins posting a 743 series and a 685 effort to challenge. Harding & Jones lead the event with 3 093 as four shifts of action begin Saturday at 2 p.m. and doubles singles start Sunday at 11 a.m. The tourney runs through March 27 with extensive lane-by-lane pairings listed for Saturday and Sunday.
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Whales Beat Tigers In Shimonoseki Japan Exhibition
Mexico Tigers on a 13 game goodwill tour in Japan suffer their fourth straight loss. Taiyo Whales win 5-2 after an 11:00 a m start and a 5:00 p m lineup shows. Notable pairings listed include Ray Puls Delj the Taiyo Whales and Ray Roberson Don Queen among other player pairings.
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Bowling Honor Roll Leads With High Series Totals
A bowling honors list shows Chuck Hacker 229 221 247 697 and Junie Schuster 245 205 216 666. Other top scorers include Don Worman 220 216 234 670, Phi Palmer 237 185 190 612, Bob Hammerle 215 210 205 630, and Bob Whitman 173 233 204 610 across multiple lanes and clubs. The compilation names players with their games and final series, noting numerous scores and participant entries.
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New Umpire Group Sets Weekly Meeting
The South western Umpires Association to meet Sunday at 5 30 p m at Max Sangster s home. Officers include Sorrell president Max Sangster vice president Jim Itley secretary and Jim Miller treasurer.
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Max Sangster
We Sorrell
Jim Itley
Jim Miller
City Tourney Box Scores
Box scores list Armco Pipe Shop 66, Aeronca 59 and Diamond National 51 along with Raymond Bay 27 and Wrenn Papers 49 in a city tournament. Scorers include Rat liff Kelly Swell Daniels Roberts Bieler Campbell Fultz Bishop Margerum Wills er Hoffman Sorg Wood Armstrong Calder Banks Long Miller Whitaker Abner Stamper Goldston Roop Guy Woodward Schoenberg Bowen Cole Anderson Wrenn Meehan Jackson Williams Birch Fugate totals.
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Fitzsimmons Early Racing Milestones
Fitzsimmons rode his first race at Brighton Beach in 1889 and his first winner Crispin at Gloucester New Jersey on September 13 1890. His first victory as a trainer came with Agnes D. in 1890.
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