Arcaro faces choice of Nashua or Head Man ride
Eddie Arcaro must decide by May 5 whether to ride Nashua in the Grey Lag Handicap at Jamaica or Head Man in the Kentucky Derby race at Churchill Downs. Trainer James Fitzsimmons favors Nashua, while Syl Veitch expects Arcaro on Head Man, part of the Whitney entries. Career Boy and Born Mighty are also strong Whitney contenders.
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Jersey Joe Walcott Subpoenaed By Cook County Grand Jury
Jersey Joe Walcott, in Chicago to promote a movie, was subpoenaed to testify before the Cook County Grand Jury about possible boxing corruption. The former heavyweight champ said he was surprised and suggested he might have information on boxing corruption. The case intersects with a broader inquiry linked to a controversial Basilio Saxton welterweight title fight raised by manager Jack Begun.
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Louise Brough Named Wightman Cup Captain
NEW YORK The United States will seek to retain its monopoly of the Wightman Cup this year with Louise Brough of Beverly Hills California as playing captain. Since 1923 England has won only four times and hasn’t broken the U S lead since 1930. Miss Brough, former national champion and four times Wimbledon singles winner, is unbeaten in eight Wightman Cup matches. Her teammates will be Shirley Fry of Akron Ohio, Mrs Dorothy Head Knode of New York and Beverly Baker Fleitz of Long Beach California. Miss Fry will be making her fifth Wightman Cup appearance and the other two their second.
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Siebern Compared to Henrich on Yankees Prospect
New York notes rookie Norm Siebern draws early praise from Birmingham manager Eddie Glennon who compares him to Tommy Henrich. Siebern, 22, out with a knee injury from a fence crash in St Petersburg, shown strong spring hitting though sidelined. Casey Stengel calls him a promising prospect with speed and power potential.
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Mountaineers Unbeaten 1936 Wrestling Team Coached by Gwynne
West Virginia trainer A C Whitey Gwynne led WVU to an undefeated 7-0 wrestling season in 1936, steering the Mountaineers through all seven meets and earning a historic record.
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Sauer and Slap Rally CardinalsTo 5-2 Victory
Hank Sauer, 37, arrives from the Cubs to boost St. Louis power while Hank and Stan Slap homer twice in a 5-2 win. Hutchinson seeks a long ball threat as Frank Lane ships Pete Whisenant and cash, trading for Sauer.
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Globetrotters Edge Stars in Ninth Win Of Series
Harlem Globetrotters beat College All Stars 72 57 at Shrine Auditorium for their ninth win in 13 games in the current series. Ron Sobieszczyk led the collegians with 19 points, while Nat Clifton added 18 for the Globetrotters in a period fashion typical of the exhibition.
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Story of Dons Embodied In Fabulous Bill Russell
San Francisco Examiner columnist Bob Bracamantells the saga of the San Francisco Dons led by Bill Russell. The piece recounts a 55 game winning streak across 22 venues, the birth of a national champion team, Russell's dunk lore, dramatic plays against UCLA and other foes, and his enduring influence on college basketball. It highlights Russell’s on court genius, the Dons’ rise, and Bracamant’s front-row memories.
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Landy cleared for two U S races on Pacific Coast
New York report says John Landy the world record miler may run in the USC relays in Los Angeles on May 5 and the West Coast Relays at Fresno on May 12. AAU President Carl Hansen confirmed negotiations and noted foreign entrant invitations must go through the AAU, with cables exchanged with Australia.
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