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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1955

Page

7

Major League Boxscores from American League action

Summary of files shows Kansas City and Washington posting runs with Schmitz earning win for Kansas City over Washington, while New York defeated Detroit 7 to 1. Boston beat Cleveland 4 to 2. Chicago topped Philadelphia 4 to 2. and St Louis blanked Chicago 1. The box shows pitchers, batters, and final scores across multiple AL and NL games.

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Derby Fever Mounts Nine 3-Year-Olds Ready For Trial Mile

Louisville crowds anticipate the Derby Trial as nine 3-year-olds race toward positions for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Nashua, ridden by Eddie Arcaro and trained by Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, is the horse to beat with strong Wood Memorial form. Other contenders include Summer Tan and Swaps, both high in odds, while remaining hopefuls vie for a place in the field. The trial aims to set final workouts and determine Derby starters as national radio and CBS coverage underscores the event.

Louisville Ohio River City Churchill Downs Nashua William Woodward Jr Belair Stud Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Eddie Arcaro Arcaro Downs Oval John W. Galbreath Columbia Broadcasting Systems Citation Hill Gail Dark Star Jean Joe Murcain Stable Clint

Pitching duel ends as Pirates top Cardinals 5-1

Bob Purkey limited St Louis to seven hits and one unearned run while Pittsburgh pounded three Cardinals pitchers for 14 hits to win 5-1. In another game Carl Furillo of the Dodgers hit his eighth homer with a man aboard in the 12th to beat the Braves 2-0 in a scoreless pitching duel between Carl Erskine and Gene Conley.

Bob Purkey Pirates Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals Carl Furillo Dodgers Brooklyn Carl Erskine Milwaukee Gene Conley

Jockey Eric Guerin tops 1954 New York stakes led by 17

Regular rider for Summer Tan and Social Outcast, Eric Guerin won 17 stakes to lead the New York state race tracks in 1954, with Eddie Arcaro close behind at 16 stakes.

Eric Guerin New York State Eddie Arcaro

Tigers Match Past Glory With New Outfield Trio

Sports roundup notes Detroit Tigers have crafted a promising young outfield unit echoing the 1950s trio of Evers Wertz and Groth. Once a powerhouse, the current AL eyes focus on Al Kaline Bill Tuttle and J W Porter as they emerge postwar, with Porter showing potential to join elite company.

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