Great Circle Expands East in Jamaica Debut
Coast Favorite Great Circle launches his eastern campaign at Jamaica in the $25,000 Excelsior Handicap as part of a big week for turf racing. Coaltown, once a sprint champion, is slated for one more chance at Bay Meadows in the $15,000 Art Sparks Handicap, with Calumet Farm’s star under trainer Jimmy Jones.
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Great Circle
New York
Jamaica
Coaltown
Bay Meadows
Yolo Stable
Role Af
Andy Schuttinger
Fred
Thelma Berger
Bernie Moose
Lotowhite
Passemson
Flying Misses
Lone Eagle
Jam Session
First Nighter
Cuore
Tio Ciro
Ted Atkinson
Ford
Jim Combest
Calumet Farm
Jimmy Jones
Downs Results and Horse Race Purses Recap
Summary of a racing card noting results for the 1 1/4 mile third race with $3.30 winner D Bates, a fourth with Placida in a $500 purse, then a $3,500 purse performance by Major, and a ninth mile events with Mea Pookeia paying $17.40. Scratched entries include Saybird Town. Attendance listed as 1,500.
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Daily Pouner
D. Bates
Aloe
Reus
Sentchen Bates
Zing
Magic: Ters
Placida
Sara
Ondare
Mike
A. Bailey
H. Murt
Bret Hiaaaoren
Klondike
Rse Seodani
B. Ford
E. Pierce
Bonnie Boy
Saybird
Mea Pookeia
B. Giacomelli
Mrs Don Meade Forgives and Drops Charges
In Miami on April 7, Mrs. Don Meade reconciled with her jockey husband after a May clash. She withdrew drunkenness and assault charges, saying the matter was a family affair. Judge Cecil C. Curry ordered $20 in court costs.
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Miami
Fla
Don Meade
Seals Suffer 7 6 After 17 Inning Battle
In a marathon 17 inning game Seattle edged the San Francisco Seals 7 to 6 for their 11th straight loss. Jackie Albright drove in Alex Garbowsky with the deciding run after a scoreless stretch highlighted by Guldborg and Johnson. Guldborg earned the win, Johnson pitched long relief as the Seals squandered a five run first inning lead. Hollywood beat Portland 4-3, while Sacramento blanked Los Angeles 4-0 as Oakland sat out with wet grounds.
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San Francisco
Seals
Seattle
Jackie Albright
Alex Garbowski
Bud, Guldborg
The
Rainies
Chet Johnson
Guldborg
Johnson
Wally Hood
Hollywood
Portland
Beavers
San Diego
Oakland
Sacramento
Ken Gables
Los Angeles
Bratton Booked For Detroit Bout
Detroit April 7 Johnny Bratton the welterweight champion will make his Detroit ring debut at Olympia April 18 He faces Don Williams of Massachusetts in an overweight match for the occasion announced by matchmaker Nick Londes Bratton will defend his title in the event in Detroit venue Olympia arena
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Detroit
Nick Londes
Johnny Bratton
Olympia
Don Williams
Massachusetts
Royals favorites in cage playoffs tonight at Rochester
International News Service reports the Royals ride momentum from a semifinal victory over the Minneapolis Lakers into the National Basketball Association championship playoff opener against the Knicks in Rochester. The Knicks advanced narrowly past Syracuse to reach the final.
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International News Services
Rochester
New York Knickerbockers
National Basketball Association
Royals
Minneapolis Lakers
Knicks
Syracuse
Yanks Shea shines in 5-4 win on comeback trail
Frank Shea, top New York pitching star from the 1947 World Series, hurled five innings with one hit and one run allowed as the Yankees beat Austin 5-3 in a rain-shortened game. Ex-Beaumont players Gil McDougald and Clint Courtney joined the action, while Mickey Mantle led the league with six Grapefruit homers but New York did not homer in this game.
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Beaumont
Tex
Frank Shea
New York Yankees
Austin
Shea
Los Angeles
Tom Jordan
Yankees
Pioneers
Yankee
Bombers
Yanks
Mickey Mantle
Hank Sauer
Cubs
Gil McDougald
Clint Courtney
Roughnecks
New York
Porterfield
Berra
Houk
Asilvera
Tesgenere Hill
Ordan
Sanome
Jordan
Shea. Santulli
Phoenix Golf Stars Crash Third Round
Gray Madison and Bob Goldwater of Phoenix won their third round matches in the Southwestern Amateur golf tournament in El Centro California Madison defeated Dale Stakes 4 and 3 while Goldwater beat Peter Grant one up Other results include Claude Lee defeating Fred Siegel Paul Halter beating Dr Payne Palmer Loren LaPrade defeating Jerry Birchfield Russ Peck overcoming Dr Jim Cobb at the 20th hole and George Hale beating Marvin Walker 4 and 3 Chavez of Albuquerque failed to advance after losing to Leverage Marsh
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EL Centro
Calif
Gray Madison
Bob Goldwater
Phoenix
Madison
Dale Stakes
Hurley
N. M
Goldwater
Peter Grant
Fred Chavez
Albuquerque
Leverage Marsh
Brawley
Chavez
Claude Lee
Fred Siegel
Paul Halter
Payne Palmer
Loren LaPrade
Jerry Birchfield
Russ Peck
Holtville
Jim Cobb
George Hale
Marvin Walker
Bears Doubleheader Delayed by Weather, Phoenix College
Bears Coach Johnny Riggs announced that Phoenix College will play a postponed baseball doubleheader with Arizona State College of Flagstaff next Friday here. The twin bill was delayed due to bad weather hampering teams' workouts this week. The Bears also face the University of Arizona freshmen in two games Thursday.
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Phoenix College
Arizona State College of Flagstaff
Bears
Johnny Riggs
University of Arizona
Paris Hygro Top-Weighted for Grand Canyon State Handicap
Star sprinter Paris Hygro is topweighted in Arizona Downs six furlong Grand Canyon State Handicap with 118 pounds. Facing Westy Hijo, Mr. Sprague, Irish Horn, and others, the $1,000 purse race features pace and class as Abbotsford steps into downstate competition and Tala and Ronnie Boy seek payoff.
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Paris Hyer
C. H. Sieck
Arizona Downs
Sieck Flyer
Westy Hijo
Mr. Sprague
Irish Horn
Paris Hygro
Hensprig
Steck
Thoroughbred Owned by Marion Tefft Wins Tucson Allowance
The horse owned by Marion Tefft captured yesterday's feature at Tucson, finishing two lengths ahead of Nitegum after Band Concert, who started fast, ran wide on the first turn. Jockey Bud Giacomelli steered Band Concert to overtake Nitegum on the final turn and win decisively.
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Marion Tefft
Tucson
Nitegum
Band Concert
Bud Giacomelli
HORSE RACE ENTRIES AND ODDS QUARTER HORSE SPECIAL
Race card shows mixed entries for a quarter horse event with 250 dollar claiming and six furlong races. Notable entries include Lady D and Big Brown Man in early races, with multiple horses under No Boy and other stables. Stakes listed across nine races with odds and rider initials, though OCR fragments obscure full names and results.
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Olds & Up
A. Iyebee
C. Hewes
C. Goodwin
B. Ford
Rocky Point
R. Fairbanks
Lady F. Becker
Wanana
G. Koyk
Sky Point
D. Tes
Odps von Livery
F. Nbert
Knowles
A. Bailey
Eer Weer
L . Pierce
Jim
No Boy
Tp. Bates
G. Royk
Panpacif
Hadre
Bo Boy
Iley
Aramia Tye Ronzuez
Odd
Bart
A. Agetnee
I. Exhudy
Royk
Snyder
Spike
Wen
E. Neal
Moil
K. Sosperaen
Notplen
Mr. Cae CE. Mateos
Moses
Lo Boy
Dra
Rob
Vada
Cullen
Horse Race Results From Thunder Co Red Ger Captai
Epheme 5 second shows Snyder as winner with Swingy Wingy D Honey Babe and Vada Colleen in top positions. Gallant Lover Mrs Sullivan Vegas Gambler Belle Lisa Miss War Dog also noted with place results. Trinco Ruhban's Flash Mr Jeff Breezy Pal Uma Till a and others appear in lineup.
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E. Gonzales
Valley Girl
F. Pamper
A. Applebee
Mabel Titus
K. Cappernettes
Chaff’s Pride
Vegas
E. Neal
H. Duncan
Bay
Montana Gold
W. Johnston
Yami Kim
Dunce
Gaming
Trinco
G. Koyk
Ruban
V. Dominngses
Gypsy
B. Ginelli
Ciatemin
E Good
K. Copperwei
Mr. Te Ge
Umatilla
V. Dominguez
Lassie
Tempe-Mesa
Mr.Olds
Sie
Aty
L Pierce
Giacometti
Leinad
Raider
K. Corneil
Sticinion
E. Zales
Steve
Pt Comelli
Lanboty
Suanree Horse
Thunder Co
Redger
Capta
Sis Sweep
Reveal
Epheme 5
Pop Snyder
Swingy Wingy
D—Honey Babe
Vada Colleen
Gallant Lover
Mrs. Sullivan
Belle Lisa
Miss War Dog
Flash
Mr. Jeff
Breezy Pal
C. Katy
Hard Toach
Ruffled
Binnt
Rich Wahlin Living Up To Grid Predictions
optimism runs high at Arizona State as Hank Rich and Marvin Wahlin meet expectations after the 1980 season. observers believe the backfield pair is fulfilling highly touted predictions and delivering strong performances for the Sun Devils in Tempe.
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Rich
Wahlin
Arizona State Sun Devils
Hank Rich
Marvin Wahlin
Tempe
White team dominates Reds in intrastquad win at Goodwin Stadium
Rich rushed 45 and 25 yards for touchdowns while Wahlin scored twice and added a 55 yard dash in an intratrquad game at Goodwin Stadium. The White team beat the Reds 18 to 6 as the top backfield, featuring Self Cooper Wahlin and Rich, signaled Border Conference power. Mogie Pomeroy and Duane Morrison added spark, with praise for defenders Savage Alfords Harper Mariani as Tempe-bound Mariani eyed next fall.
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Goodwin Stadium
Rich
Wahlin
Reds
Harold Self
Harley Cooper
Border Conference
Mogie Pomeroy
Lendho Navarette
Duane Morrison
Pomeroy
Morrison
Larry Siemering
Virgil Savage
Bob Alford
Emery Harper
Ray Mariani
Mariani
North Phoenix
Tempe
Irvin’s Bat Jolts Tribe in Giants Win
Monte Irvin of the New York Giants hit two home runs including a bases loaded shot in a 10 to 9 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Irvin, a converted outfielder, helped seal the win with a ninth inning homer as Wes Westrum also went deep. Larry Jansen allowed 15 hits but lasted all nine innings.
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Dallas
Tex
Monte Irvin
New York Giants
Irvin
Giants
Cleveland Indians
Wes Westrum
New York
Larry Jansen
Luke Easter
Dale Mitchell
Derby Hopes Race Today at Laurel Stakes
Four long-shot Derby hopefuls test in the Laurel Stakes at Laurel Maryland as eight 3-year-olds enter the warm-up for next Saturday’s mile and sixteenth Chesapeake Stakes. The Derby eligibles include Senator Joe Oats Jack Joe and iad.
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Laurel
Alan T. Clarke
Senator Joe
Brookmeade Stable
Oats
Walter Edgar
Jack Joe
Brookfield Farm
Iad
Bruins Track Meets Rebooked For April Conflicts
Bruin track schedule shifts two April meets due to music festival conflicts. The triangular meet with Eastern Arizona Junior College and University of Arizona moves to April 14 at Thatcher. The dual against the Arizona Wildcats is now set for April 20 instead of April 4.
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Phoenix College
Eastern Arizona Junio College
University of Arizona
Thatcher
Arizona Wildkittens
Boxing Results Roundup From St. Nicholas Arena
In New York at St. Nicholas Arena Terry Moore of Baltimore outpointed Chuck Hunter with 159% to 161% scores. In Phoenix Charlie Salas defeated Clifton Lester in a 149 to 146 decision. In Hollywood Willie Bean from Angeles outpointed Pat Comiskey with a 205 to - score, Paterson, New Jersey, listed in the results.
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Associated Press
New York
St. Nicholas Arena
Terry Moore
Baltimore
Chuck Hunter
Piontans
Phoenix
Charlie Salas
Clifton Lester
Hollywood
Willie Bean
Angeles
Pat Comiskey
Oe Paterson
N. J
Buckeye High School Pitchers Throw No Hit Games
April 7 report notes two Buckeye High School pitchers earning no hitters in consecutive games. Dale Balmes previously tossed a no hitter against Buckeye two weeks earlier. Phil Ganley blanked Talleson 1 to 0 and Rapheal Scott’s club beat Thatcher 16 to 1 with another no hitter.
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Buckeye
Dale Balmes
Phil Ganley
Hawks
Talleson
Rapheal Scott
Thatcher
Indians Seek Relief Pitcher Vander Meer in Tryout
Johnny Vander Meer joined the Cleveland Indians in Dallas for a tryout after being released by the Chicago Cubs. Manager Al Lopez indicated Vander Meer could be signed if he impresses, as the veteran lefty seeks a pitching role.
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Dallas
Tex
Johnny Vander Meer
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Indians
al Lopez
Vander Meer
Indians
Lefty
Cubs
Frankie Frisch
Tempe Meet Highlights Sun Devils vs Trojans Duel
Arizona State hosts USC at Goodwin Stadium in Tempe with field events at 7 30 and the mile at 8. The meet features Jim Newcomb and Ben Jewell for USC in several events and a projected close score with USC favored in sprints and jumps while ASU dominates weight events. Possible final 75 56 in favor of the Trojans.
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Bob Mitchell
University of Southern California Trojans
Tom Matteson
Arizona State Sun Devils
Goodwin Stadium
Tempe
Matteson
Mitchell
Arizona State College Sun Devils
Southern California Trojans
Devils
Jim Newcomb
USC
Ben Jewell
White
Verle Sorgen
Frank Flores
Nicholson
Parry O’brien
Swope
Trojans
Putnam
Wackerbarth
McCullah
Lane
Pettis
Sun Devils
Lake Mead Weather Report Partly Cloudy With Storm Threat
Partly cloudy day at Lake Mead with a threat of afternoon thunderstorms. Fair tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. High around 75, low near 45, light to gentle wind.
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Lake Mead
Moosehaven Wins Moose League Title In Playoff
Moosehaven defeats Antlers 2471 to 2307 in a playoff to claim the Moose League championship. Jim Day tops with a 190 game and 551 series, while George Schade adds 207 and 542 for Antlers. H. W. Baird Rug wins Ladies Premier League over Phoenix Pie Company 2162 to 2039, led by Mary Sunagal 465 series and 174 game.
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Moosehaven
Antlers
Jim Day
George Schade
H. W. Baird
Phoenix Pie Company
Mary Sunagal
J. Dryden
Nielson
E. Hughes
I. McGlone
Southern Lanes
Ladies Desert League
Coast Gym Action Slated For Salas Coast Showdown
Charlie Salas heads to Los Angeles for a week of hard workouts as he eyes a possible bout with Tommy Campbell or Johnny Bratton. Salas won a decision over Clifton Lester but stayed at 149 pounds, while Lester’s longer reach and sharp right hands stung Salas in late rounds. Matches at Hollywood Legion Stadium next Friday may be held, with Campbell or Bratton looming. The Gazette notes Davis and Smith victories earlier on the card and a card update for Promoter Paul Clinite’s next show.
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BOB Allison Gazette
Charlie Salas
Los Angeles
Tommy Campbell
Johnny Bratton
Clifton Lester
Hollywood
Salas
Hollywood Legion Stadium
Campbell
Bratton
Detroit
Cal Working
Lester
Charlie
Hank
Kid) Davis
Eddie Williams
Tucson
Davis
Williams
Savage
Joe Smith
Gunner Gaffney
Teddy Martin
Jimmy Ivy
Joe Correlle
Rusty O’brien
Paul Clinite
Chebho Hernandez
Juarez
Sou Joseph
Evers Shows Power With Three Homers Against Memphis
Memphis game report says outfielder Hoot Evers homered three times and drove in seven as the Detroit Tigers routed the Memphis Chicks 11 to 0. Manager Red Rolfe gains confidence in a true home run threat in the Tigers lineup.
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Memphis
Tenn
Hoot Evers
Red Rolfe
Detroit Tigers
Evers
Tigers
Memphis Chicks
Point Ratings Promise Hot Jalopy Races at South Mountain
The 1951 jalopy derby at South Mountain Speedway features a 30 lap main with leaders split by 1 percent. Current official standings list Bob Hinkle 205, Art Bisch 203.5, Clarence Auckley 189, and Jay Barker 151.5. The program also includes a 15 lap semifinal, four heats and a trophy dash starting after time trials at 7:30 p.m.
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South Mountain Speedway
Bob Hinkle
Art Bisch
Clarence Auckley
Jay’ Barker
Baker
Baseball Exhibitions and Scores From Yesterday
Yesterday’s scores include Philadelphia beating New York four to three. Detroit shut out SA 11 to 0. Chicago beat Boston and St Louis defeated San Antonio. Several exhibitions across cities like Denver Charlotte and Memphis are listed with matchups and venues.
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Eeeurah CN
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Ee SA
Savannah
Sally
Shiladelphia
Boston
Denver
Caiceliod
St. Louis
San Antonio Ao
Santala
Pittsbeeek
Tulsa
Rowan
Fort Worth
Fort
Wildcats sweep Arizona State in doublehead at Tempe
The University of Arizona Wildcats dominated Arizona State, winning 11 to 2 in the first game behind Brad Tolson’s three‑hit effort and 10 to 0 in the nightcap as Robin Risher pitched five hits allowed for a second whitewash of Tempe in two years.
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University of Arizona Wildcats
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Tempe
Wildcats
Brad Tolson
Demons
Tolson
Robin Risher
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