Longstanding Kentucky Derby Tells Tale of Horses and History
A nostalgic look at the Kentucky Derby recounts its origins at Churchill Downs, the evolution of fields and weights, early black jockeys and champions like Isaac Murphy, gate use, wagering shifts, and the race’s emergence as a premier single-day event in Louisville.
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First Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs 1875
The inaugural Derby in 1875 featured Aristides defeating Volcano and others as Ten Broeck faded. Jockey Oliver Lewis rode Aristides to victory with owner H. P. McGrath hoping for Chesapeake. The race set passions for Derby lore and Churchill Downs history, with 125000 expected patrons for the 101st running.
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M. Lewis Clark
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Oshkosh
Painted Post
Irwin S. Cobb
Lancers open season amid inexperience in county race
The Lancers face St. Joe's at home as Pete Reed Ray Chaney and Tim Stiller headline nine potential starters in an inexperienced outfield. Mentor predicts a tight county race and notes likely early mistakes. Glade Valley meeting set March 26 at Walkersville Fire Hall to discuss baseball softball and midget football for ages 6 to 17.
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Ray Chaney
Tim Stiller
John Ruh
Dave Stitely
Brad van Gosen
Mike Karper
Jim Andrews
Alex Venable
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Norton Stops Quarry In Fifth Round At Madison Square Garden
Ken Norton defeated Jerry Quarry by TKO in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden in a 12 round bout serving as a primer to the Ali Wepner title fight in Cleveland. Referee John LoBianco stopped the bout at 2 29 of the fifth with Quarry bloodied and Norton dominant. Registration for the Araby baseball league is set for Saturday March 29 at the Araby field from 10 am to 2 pm for ages eight to thirteen who will not have turned 14 before August 1. A 1 50 insurance fee is due at registration.
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Maiden Fillies Sprint at Pimlico Won by Perfect Cruise
Perfect Cruise led the Pimlico ninth race over 6 furlongs for 3 year old maiden fillies, defeating Lurey’s Joy with a close finish. Final time and placings recorded as the $7,500 purse race details.
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