Jockeys Clash as Swaps and Nashua Race at Wash Park
Washington Park hosts a $100,000 match race featuring Swaps with Willie Shoemaker and Nashua ridden by Eddie Arcaro. The veteran jockeys, records and past Derby battles frame a marquee showdown as Arcaro and Shoemaker duel for top honors in a storied era of American racing.
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Gene Conley to Sit Out Season at Home
Milwaukee Braves pitcher Gene Conley will sit out the rest of the National League season due to a mysterious shoulder ailment. The right hander, a top starter when healthy, has permission to return to his Richland Washington home and will stop in Des Moines en route to consult another physician.
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Schoen wins Champion of Champion at Wisconsin pistol shoot
Kenneth Schoen a Green Bay marksman captured the Champion of Champion title at the 15th annual Wisconsin state police pistol shoot on Monday highlighting an 864 of 900 aggregate score.
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Tyrus Cobb Called Baseball's Greatest Mind
Fifty years after Cobb first appeared in a box score and then in 3,032 more he left a legend as baseball's premier individualist. The Detroit memoriam praises his mental edge, strategic genius, and relentless competitiveness that defined two decades of play.
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Harness Champion Adios Sells for $500000 Top Price
Adios the 15 year old harness sire, once bought for 21000, sold for 500000 to USTA President Lawrence B. Sheppard, owner of Hanover Shoe Farms. Delvin Miller of Meadow Lands Farm sold him after Tattersall auction in Lexington 1948. Adios progeny earned 537174 last season. Adios Harry clocked a 1 55 mile at Vernon New York.
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Amazing bargains in The Times classified
Classified notices in The Times highlight daily bargains across categories. Items range from household goods to services with reasonable prices and local availability for readers seeking quick purchases.
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Baseball Standings and Tonight's Schedule Highlights
The scoreboard shows New York 78 51 lead in the American League with Chicero at 77 51 and Cleveland 77 52. National League leaders Brooklyn 83 45 and Milwaukee 72 58. Tonight's games include Boston at Chicago and New York at Kansas City among others.
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Stars blank Tigers in first game of doubleheader sweep
Yesterday's stars pitcher Erv Palica and Orioles hurled five hit shutout with one walk for a 6-0 win. At bat Wally Post hit two of four team homers off Robin Roberts, including his 34th in the ninth, in a 4-2 Phillies win.
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Braves To Play Brooklyn Tonight
The Milwaukee Braves meet the Brooklyn Dodgers in the opener of a crucial three game set at Ebbets Field. Lew Burdette faces Don Newcombe as Hank Aaron returns from injury to center the lineup and a shift in the order aims to spark a pennant push with 23 games left in the 154 game season.
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Neenah Pro Wins NE Wisconsin Open in Sudden Death
Bob Below defeated Charles Beaumont in a sudden death playoff on the second hole to capture the North eastern Wisconsin Golf Association open tournament at Fond du Lac. Beaumont, a Sheboygan amateur and former champion, was runner up.
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Sinton Oilers Defeat Milwaukee Falks 9-7
In Wichita Kansas Bob Koper hit a long triple driving in three in the seventh to lift the Sinton Oilers of Texas to a 9 to 7 win over the Milwaukee Falks in the National non pro baseball tournament. Sinton led with four runs in the seventh and secured a top ten berth after entering the fourth round.
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Racer Herman Burns In Indy Race Pit Fire
Milwaukee driver Al Herman known as rookie of the year at Indianapolis was in poor condition at St Marys hospital after extensive burns from a gasoline blaze in a pit fire during a 250 mile big car national championship race. He was restrained in his seat when flames erupted during refueling Sunday.
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U.S. Education Office estimates engineer output differs
The Office of Education estimates the United States graduates about 10,000 engineers yearly while Russia graduates about 50,000. The comparison highlights a large gap in engineering production between the two nations.
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Consolation Semi Finals Set At Recreation Park
Four teams remain in the city softball consolation bracket. Phillips-Smith faces Jefferson Center at 7 30 p m and Gemplers meets Helland Hein at 9 p m in the semi finals. Winners advance to the consolation final Friday at 7 30 p m. Northwestern and Commercial Bank play for the overall championship Friday at 9 p m.
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Port Authority Recommended for Milwaukee Port
The Association of Commerce urges creation of an independent autonomous port authority to operate the Port of Milwaukee with full responsibility and neutral efficiency.
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Chrysler Plans Separate Dealer Lines for Plymouth Dodge De Soto Chrysler
Detroit March 18 Chrysler Corp will create divisional line dealerships for its four divisions Plymouth Dodge De Soto and Chrysler. President L L Colbert said the move will be phased in where practical to deepen market penetration and will start in a few chosen areas with letters sent to about 10 500 dealers.
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Pennsylvania Lifts Boxing Ban After New Code
Gov George M Leader says the professional boxing ban in Pennsylvania will be lifted after he signs a new boxing code. The code expands State Athletic Commission powers to ensure a clean sport following allegations from the May 6 Philadelphia Arena fight.
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High School Marriage Rate Highlighted in Study
A recent study finds that one in 33 U S high school students marries while still in school. The finding underscores a notable share of underage or teenage marriages among U S students and prompts discussion on education and family planning.
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