Stakes Races At 20 Tracks Hit Record Added Money
The Spring and Summer TRA schedule lists 232 stakes races from March to September at 20 tracks, 18 TRA members, with total added money of 37,088.00. Major events include the Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby week races, Preakness, Belmont, and multiple Hollywood and Arlington events. The 1958 calendar shows 711 stakes races totaling 14,640,685 in added money, surpassing prior national purse distributions.
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TRA
Bowie
Gulfstream Park
Hollywood Park
Belmont Park
Chicago
Washington Park
Harlem Magicians and Shamrocks Visit Frederick
Nationally famous Harlem Magicians and Boston Shamrocks will visit Frederick Optimist Club next week for a fundraiser. The Thursday 8 p.m. event at West Frederick Junior High gym will fund the Optimist Boys' Club program with limited 800 tickets sold at Shipley's and Harold's on North Market.
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Optimist
Shipley’s, Inc
Harold's
Maryland
Baltimore
Frederick
Hagerstown
Tal
Marques Hayes
Boom Wheeler
King of
John Fardan
Cabint
Gardner Signs with Orioles and Portocarreri Optimistic
Billy Gardner the Orioles infielder agreed to terms and reported to spring training after a 361 game streak and a .225 season last year. Arnie Portocarreri, the back pitcher, expects to win more than 15 games this season after a standout comeback. Washington College tops Catholic University to gain Mason Dixon playoff berth as Norm Phillips shines in a 56 52 win.
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MIAMI
Billy Gardner
Baltimore Orioles
Gardner
Baltimore
New York Giants
Tarme
Arnie Portocarreri
Beadback
Orioles
Washington College
Catholic University
Johns Hopins
Randolph Maron
Mason-Dixon
Shoremen
Ed Ather
A. Cardinals
Athey
Norm Phillips
Washinnton
Shore
Washinton
Sports Roundup Reflections On Local Games And Fans
The column notes a shift as youth sports resume with spring training and pro ball in tangent with high school and local leagues. It observes fans sometimes imitate childish behavior while players maintain sportsmanlike conduct, and recalls basketball and baseball scenes across the region.
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Gavia
Beter
Caine
Frederick
Boissons
Uss
Sears
Litte Legen
Babe Ruth
Wpife
Carol Heiss Rallies From Early Setback
Carol Heiss, 20, from Ozone Park New York, surged to a commanding lead in the women's world figure skating championships at Broadmoor Ice Palace Colorado Springs. She held a 73.5 point edge over Austria's Maria Walter after compulsory figures and faced a strong finish in free skating. Barbara Roles of Temple City California upset a figure, but Heiss recovered to extend her margin.
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Colo
Carol Heiss
Ozone Park
Austria
Maria Walter
Sehool Figues
Miss Heiss
Carol
Broadmoor
Barbara Roles
Temple City
Calif
Miss Roles
Scholarships Under Attack Critics Clash Over Athletic Scholarships
Yale president Dr Whitney Griswold condemned athletic scholarships as an educational swindle aiming to entertain spectators rather than educate students. University leaders from Texas, Oklahoma, and other conferences defended the program, noting increased educational opportunity and many graduates who became leaders.
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Associated Press
Yale University
Whitney Griswold
Yale
Griswold
Ivy League
C. B. Williams
University of Texas’ Athletic Council
Southwest Conference
Williams
Earl Sneed
Univerity of Oklahoma Law School
Big Eight
Kermit Bud Laabs
Frontier Conference
Southwest
E. L.dicky Romney
Mountain States ‘Skyline
Cards Redlegs trade chatter swirls amid tips and talks
An AP report from St Petersbu rg outlines rumored talks between the St Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Redlegs over potential trade holds. GM Bins Devine seeks a long ball hitter while Cincinnati targets pitching with names like Micell Jones Sel Lynch mentioned as possibilities.
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Campanella to coach Dodgers at training camp in Florida
Roy Campanella, partly paralyzed former star catcher, returning from New York to begin coaching duties with the Dodgers at their Vero Beach camp. His 15-year-old son David was arrested in juvenile delinquency case tied to street fighting and burglary. Campanella will work as a special instructor for young catchers and later help supervisor of eastern operations.
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Fla
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Roy Campanella
New York
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Supersisor
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College Scores and Petty Win Change At Daytona
Virginia edged North Carolina 69 68 in college basketball action while Toledo beat Kent State 65 34 and Temple beat Penn 69 75. NASCAR ruled Lee Petty the Stock Car Sweepstakes winner after reviewing film, earning $19 000. John Beauchamp received $8 600. Rain delayed the Baton Rouge Open qualifying, pushing play to Friday with 18 holes.
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Michigan track coach cautious on immediate progress
University of Michigan coach No Canham said on Wednesday the team has not yet shown spectacular advancement in track and field. He believes the Russians could be at four points in competition but no further progress is visible at once.
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Non Canham
University of Michigan
Birds Sign Woodling for Another Orioles Season
Veteran Gene Woodling 56 will return to the Baltimore Orioles for another season. He batted .276 last year and was the team's highest paid player at about 32,60. Terms undisclosed but believed similar to prior year. The move, announced with infielder Billy Gardner, leaves three Orioles unretained.
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Medina
Ohio
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Spider Webb Stops Boyd in First Round at Chicago Stadium
Spider Webb, ranked No. 3, recovered from an early scare to KO Bobby Boyd in 1 minute 55 seconds of the first round at Chicago Stadium. Referee Frank Sikora halted the bout after Webb unleashed a barrage of rights and lefts following Boyd’s left hook start. It marked Webb’s second consecutive quick victory over Boyd in Chicago, with a dramatic display ending in a rapid finish.
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Bigherd
Sedgwick Harvey
Basilio Seeks Light Heavy Bout With Archie Moore
Syracuse report says Carmen Basilio wants a shot at Archie Moore along with possible rematch with Sugar Ray Robinson. Basilio notes Robinson fought Moore, asks why he cannot as well after his 1957 middleweight title win over Robinson and recent challenger status.
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Oore
Basilio
Robinson
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Sugar Ray
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Yvon Durelle
Montreal
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