Three Colts in Contention for 1950 Kentucky Derby
Race previews from Chicago indicate two weeks remain before Churchill Downs on May 7. Eastern and Western rivals clash as top contenders Burning Blaze Cold Check Liberty Limited Top Flight and others vie for Derby glory with Top Flight favored and a large field still unsettled.
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Universal Service, Inc
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Derby
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Randon Mint
Stepenetchit
Wood Memorial
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On Post
Burning Binec
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Doltv- Red
Lucky Tom
Universe
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Mad Frump
Economic
Sweep Ing
Light
Brandon Mint
Brother ‘Oe
Cathop
Gallantic
Ladine
Overtime
Stepenfeld
Mortalr
Martwer Lee
Oymerall
Exhibition boxing highlights and results from Oshkosh event
Maxie Patson signed on for Oshkosh Folks HOA in Wisconsin on April 26. Schmeling and Wle Ditler staged heavyweight exhibition bouts going two and three rounds respectively. Janet Shaw of New York fought Pedro Lopes of Yelahome in a red round, with Lopes losing to Shaw.
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Maxie Patson
Oshkosh Folks
Frank Bridges Named Athletic Director at Texie Military College
Te llel Terrell reports in Terre ll April 26 that Frank Bridges former Baylor football coach is named athletic director of Texie Military College. Bridges led Baylor to two Southwestern Conference titles and has a background as a coach and official.
Walker Plans Knockout Bid in Levinsky Bout at Chicago Stadium
Mickey Walker trains with a discolored eye for a 10 round match against King Levinsky at Chicago Stadium. Walker weighs 172 pounds and will give up about 25 pounds, aiming for a knockout as Levinsky also expects. Walker was a T to 5 favorite with box office advance of $33,000.
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Chicago
Mickey Wicker
King Levincky
Chicago Stadium
Rumson
King
Fish
Levin
Levinsky
Walker
Aggies Defeat A. C. C. In Dual Track Meet
In Colurariz Texas on April 28 the Aggies beat African Christian College 81 to 1 in a dual track meet. Worth Watkins of A C C set a mark in high jump, while All Weeks led A C C with 11 144 points. Hank Irwin paced the Aggies with 10 points in shot put and discus.
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Colurarz
Station
Texas
Texas A
M, College
Aflican Christian College
Aggies
Worth Watkins
Holliday
A. C. OC
Temple
Hank Irwin
Aggie
Kosse
Texas Boxers and Wichita Falls Race to Open Series
Reading shows Wichita Balls defeated Dallas 4 to 2 in a rough field with key hitters Scharefs Fuss and James driving in runs. Erickson and Conlan split pitching duties, wild pitches and several double plays highlighted the game as Texas teams compete in a stiff regional matchup.
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Dallas
Duban
Wichita Stat Aeg
Gnemsch
Browerjun
Crickwap
Coman
Inginen
Lon Oangor
Sumner
Triors
Green
Mehy Mums
Scharefs
Hodgro
Ericson
James
Langsford
Fuss
Scharein
Brower
Erichson
Conlan
Conta
Erickson
Jursea
Irichean
Seher
Coaches Keep Posts At Military School
Carl Kitchen remains football coach at the military school after guiding the ridders to second in the junior college football race last season. Wayne Fitzgerald, who led the basketball team to the state junior college title, will also continue. They will work under Bridges.
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Ence
Carl Kitchen
Military School
Wayne Fitzgerald
Bridges
Hallettsville Triumphs In Opening Loop Game
Hallettsville defeated Port Lavaca 6 to 4 in the opening game of the Southwest TEAS Amateur League second season. Gonzales and Victoria were rained out and Guero had no schedule activity as storms affected games today.
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Hallettsville
Victoria
Port Lavaca
Gonzales
Guero
Ernie Schaal Defeats Ted Sandwina in Heavyweight Bout
Ernie Schaal of Hostat, protege of Jack Sharkey, defeated Ted Sandwina of New York in a recent heavyweight bout, continuing his buildup as a rising contender.
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Ernie Schaal
Holyoke
Mass
INS
Hostat
Jack Sharkey
Ted Sandwina
New York
Phi Chi Triumph In Indoor Baseball Tilt
Phi Chi team triumphed 34 to 11 over Baby Glanta in a YMCA indoor league game. Smith had eight hits for the winners, with Kileforth and Levis also strong. Sexoer and Switzer led the losers with four blows apiece. Coffee team drills set for Wednesday and Friday ahead of Sunday double header at Bangle field. All players meet Thursday night at company offices. Sam Barrio’s squad beat Elmendorf All-Sears 4 to 1.
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Smith
Kileforth
Levis
Sexoer
Switzer
Alamo Coffee Company
Bangle Field
Fight results from the Aanacated event in Holyoke
A jagged listing from Holyoke reports fight results and competitor names across multiple locales including New York Newark and Florida. The fragmentary notes mention racers Manning d Cawhny Incedn and other fighters, with sparse details on outcomes and venues.
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Reas
Holyoke
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Hen Schagt
Talay
Red Sanmvinia
New York
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Paty Vatralie
Feyonenny
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Nawarl
Autoninia d’ Cawhny Incedn
Calitoeenly
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Chinen
Wen OH Town Front
Frankie Abighing
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Uinh
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Tanway Florida
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Ont
Veink Koneen
Waehwater
Ay Bil Bheefion
Eden
Welton Waight
Ikiynen
Lune Amucica
Omni
American League Schedule Snippet with Team Matchups
A fragment lists American League matchups including Tins Tuendas Chicner at Vetrait Greveland at St Lowns Washington at New York and Boston at Philadelphia, indicating a schedule outline with several pairing names and venues.
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Vetrait
St. Lowns
Washington
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
National League Play Turids Alast Crate Work at Teodllyn
In a garbled National League snippet teams and venues appear mixed with distorted names. The fragment mentions Pittsburgh and Chicago and Cincinnati contexts but lacks clear action, dates, or outcomes to form a coherent summary.
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Alast
Crate
Ork
Teodllyn
Tittsburgh
Chicago, Ai
Loule
Cincinont
Texas League Tuesday Schedule and Scores
Baseball results and upcoming games across the Texas League plus other leagues. Team matchups include Dallas at Fort Worth and San Antonio in Texas League play, with scattered scores from Chattanooga Memphis Minneapolis and Portland in other circuits.
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Galveston
Shrevenort
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Pot
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Shreveport
Beaumont
Houston
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Wichtta Falls
Lettermen Drill for Mexico Trip Ahead of Nuevo Laredo Series
The Lettermen prepare for two games with the Mexico Federals in Nuevo Laredo next Sunday. They will practice Wednesday at 4 o'clock on the San Pedro diamond and Friday at the same time on the Pol Field No. 2 diamond. Skipper Mitchell urges full turnout for a stiff session as the Federals are regarded as the top semi pro club on the border.
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Nuevo Laredo
Alamo Multigraphing
San Pedro
Pol Field
Skipper Mitchell
Federals
Jeffs Select Team for Austin Swims at Park Pool
Thomas Jefferson high school will pick 12 swimmers at a Tuesday trial in San Pedro park pool. The team will meet the University of Texas mermen at Avstin Friday night. Coach Harry Hamilton said several other meets are planned before the term ends.
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Austin
Thomas Jefferson High School
San Pedro Park
University of Texas
Avstin
Harry Hamilton
Jefferson Town
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421 Athletes Enter Penn Relay Games
Philadelphia hosts the Penn relay carnival at Franklin Field with 421 athletes from colleges nationwide entering twelve special events over Friday and Saturday. The 100-yard dash field includes 65 starters, marking the largest meet in the history of the games.
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Franklin Field
Specinia
Y. M. C. A. Life-Saving Classes Convene This Summer
Life-saving instructor Jack Tolar says the Y. M. C. A. will hold life-saving classes through the summer. A senior meeting and the life-saving class run until 10 p.m. Thursday night, with aims to teach all owners to become life-savers.
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Jack Tolar
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Four L A High Teams Enter Waco Meet
Four Los Angeles high schools Thomas Edison Thomas Jefferson San Antonio Tech and Brackenridge enter Baylor University invitation track and field meet in Waco next Saturday. Edison sends six with Koontz Smith Caceres Crooks and others including alternates. Jefferson plans a crack mile relay with Koontz Smith Caceras Crooks. Tech may enter Schramm in the mile and Edison coach Ward announces events across sprints jumps and throws.
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McGarraugh
Hickey
Safran
Einkauf
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Barham
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Schramm
Tandy
Riley
Dibble Sports Fall to Comfort Browns in Tough Match
Dibble Sports lost 1 to 4 against the Comfort Browns with TomUn son and Lindeman on the mound. Bardow, Werner and Olson scored for the Sports as they prepare for tougher opposition, including the Texas Chiropractor College Hawks and the Public Service Utilities. Manager Green can be reached at Travis 8480. practices are set for Wednesday and Friday at Concepcion Park No. 2.
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Texas Chiropracte College Hawks
Public Service Utilities
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Girl Swim Champ May Turn Pro After Olympics
Los Angeles April 26 Madison 16 of Beatle touted as world’s greatest woman swimmer said she may turn professional after the Olympics July 20 to August 14. She plans to chase free style events and will decide on offers, possibly not becoming an instructor. Madison holds 16 world records.
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Frogs Extend Lead With 5 2 Win Over Aggies
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs seized the top spot in the Southwest Conference after a 5 to 2 victory over Texas A&M yesterday. Hersel Kinsey starred for the Frogs with key hits and clutch play while Bugs Moon of the Aggies allowed two costly errors. In Waco, Baylor edged Rice 11 to 7 as Smokey Kigerner was tagged early.
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Smokey" Kigerner
Dnele Abs" Barnett
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Braves Fail to Duck End Streak in 4-3 Loss
The Boston Braves tied for first in the National League with eight wins and three losses after a 4-3 twelfth inning defeat to the Phillies. Wes Schulmerich and Pinky Whitney led Philadelphia with key hits, while Red Worthington hit two homers for the Braves. Indicates Chicago Cubs idle atop the standings.
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Rick Ferrell
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