Belmont Stakes sees Carry Back fall short in Triple Crown bid
Red Smith reports from Belmont Park on the 93rd Belmont Stakes where Carry Back, despite a strong field and favorable odds, finishes behind Sherlock and Globemaster as the Triple Crown trophy remains unclaimed. Ike and Mrs. Eisenhower attend, presenting the silver pose and a $104,900 check to the winning owner, amid festive betting and a ceremonial display of the perpetual trophy.
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George D. Widener
Jockey Club
Jacob Sher
Miami
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Monmouth Park
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Baseball Leaders Showcase Early Season Standouts
National League leaders include Cepeda Giants 15 and Robinson Reds 14 with Mays Giants and Banks Cubs at 10. American League tops feature Yank ee s 15 Colavito Tigers 15 Mantle Yankees 15 Gentile Orioles 14. RBIs highlight Aaron Braves 40 Cepeda Giants 38 Robinson Reds 36 and Gentile Orioles 48 with Cash Tigers 44. Pitching lists Miller Giants 4-0 and Koufax Dodgers 7-2 among top NL performers.
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Archie Moore Sets 178 1 4 Pound Weight For Rinaldi Bout
Monticello New York dispatch reports Archie Moore weighs 17814 pounds and aims to drop to 175 or less for his heavyweight title defense against Italian Giulio Rinaldi at Madison Square Garden. Doctor Schiff and boxers praise his condition, though critics doubt he can safely shed 35 pounds in time, fearing potential weakness.
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King Of May Finds June Out Of Tune
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Joey Jay, May player of the month, started June poorly with Ed Mathews and Joe Adcock homering in the first inning for Milwaukee. He settled to allow one hit over six scoreless frames as Cincinnati won 5 3 behind late hitting. Jay posted 50 innings in May with 32 hits, 14 walks, a 2.70 ERA and 38 strikeouts.
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Reds
Latin jockeys surge in New York racing scene
New York racing sees a wave of Latin American jockeys, led by Braulio Baeza who upset Sherlock at Belmont Park. Riders from Panama, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico celebrate in Spanish as fellow jockeys like Ycaza, Trejos, Gustines, Avila, Caraballo, and Valenzuela praise their skills and dedication. Arcaro notes their early starts and rapid learning, while Ycaza stands out for charisma and bold racing style.
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Ashley Trimble Cole
State Racing Commission
Jack Cude
New York
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Snook Invasion Returns To Area Waters Signals Strong Bite
Frank X. Madden reports a second invasion of snook into New Pass, cove near New Pass Bridge, and back of the Sarasota Yacht Club as boats log schools of 1000 to 1500 fish. Local anglers tally catches including mackerel, blues, flounder, trout, and redfish while Barbara’s 14 pound bonita makes headlines during a long fight off Longboat Key.
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Pop Jantzen
City Island
New Pass
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Sarasota
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Oliver
Eddie Marsh
Barbara Lively
Barbara
Tutt Greenstien
Longboat Key
Cannon
Paul Miller
Cannon’s
Carry Back Not Serious Says Trainer Price After Belmont Injury
Carry Back has a local infection in the right fore leg after the Belmont Stakes. Trainer Jack Price says the injury is not serious and could clear up within a week. Dr. William O. Reed notes the condition responds to treatment in about three days with antibiotics.
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UPI
Jack Price
Price
William O. Reed
New York
Carry
Reed
Two 6-Run Frames Help Concordia Lutheran Win 14-2
Concordia Lutheran belted two six run innings to rout First Church of God 14-2 at 12th Street Park. A Robinson led with three hits. Joe Lynch pitched well allowing four hits as Concordia cruised. Bay Haven Baptist outslugged First Baptist 14-8 with J Thomas contributing three hits and winners Shuman Gay Wright adding two. Alday earned the win.
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Naylor
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Urban
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Biggun
J. Thomas
Shuman
Gay
Wright
Alday
Charlotte Picks Gal Golf Leaders
Port Charlotte Women’s Golf Association officers were installed at Port Charlotte Golf Club after a three day medal play tournament. President Mrs Lee Witherspoon vice president Mrs Henry Strakeshaft secretary treasurer Mrs C F Smith. Lillian Le Mun gan won low gross Margaret Amacher low net Miriam Minor the ring er award. Thirty four ladies attended the organization meeting. A ladies day tournament will be held each Thursday morning with weekly prizes. A summer league and fall schedule with invitational events at neighboring clubs are planned.
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Babe Ruth Hurler Shuts Out Bees Ridge Merchants 13 0
Roger Ripley pitched a complete game allowing two hits as the league leading Babe Ruth team won its third straight, 13 0. Ripley and Bob Eberbach each had two hits. Losers’ two safeties came from Bob Lane and Eddie Palmer. Earlier Publix routed Venice 19 3.
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Bob Lane
Eddie Palmer
Publix
Venice
Daddys Bid For ChiSox Probably Ends Today
Chicago area report says the Danny Thomas syndicate may end its bid to buy control of the Chicago White Sox today. Attorney Bernard Epton, linked to the bid, planned a press conference to announce withdrawal unless Veeck's group accepts by morning. Veeck, Allyn, and Hank Greenberg met without a decision.
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Harbert Qualifies For U S Open In Golf Meet
At East Lake in Atlanta seven professionals and three amateurs qualified for the U S Open in Birmingham Michigan. Harold Kneece Charles Smith Chick Harbert Pete Cooper posted 146 on the day with others close behind. A playoff determined winners Freddie Haas and Cobby Ware after a scoring tie at 151.
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Aiken
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Chick) Harbert
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Dorado Beach
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New Orleans
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Augusta
Tom J. Malone
Boca Raton
Fla
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LaGrange
George R. Tiddy
Charlotte
Haas
Ware
Ed Causey
Moultrie
Albert D. Gray Jr
Pensacola
Jim Cook Delivers 235 Game and 556 Series at Sarasota
Jim Cook anchored the Farm Bowling League at Sarasota Lanes with a 235 game and 556 series to steal the spotlight. Bonnie Meiser and Dorothy Hobbs led the women with 178 games each, while Midge Cook posted a 478 set. The Chicken Pluckers Team 3 and Imperial Kitchens each scored 3-1 triumphs.
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Sarasota Lanes
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Dorothy Hobbs
Midge Cook
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Imperial Kitchens
Palmer and Player Lead Money Winners List
Gary Player tops earnings with 51954, Arnold Palmer close at 44685 in the money-winning leaders race. Doug Sanders earns 29531, Bill Casper Jr. 21141, and Jay Hebert 19500 follow in pursuit.
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Gulf Farm Teams Start Saturday at Osprey Center
Saturday schedule lists Venice vs Osprey at 11 a.m. Elks vs Rotary at 1 p.m. Lions vs Englewood at 3 p.m. Venice Bank vs Osprey at 5 p.m. Dinner served 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Osprey Recreation Association, with Mrs. Reardon Seeley Kaufmann and Osprey 4-H Girls assisting, organizes arrangements and menu of ham baked beans potato salad rolls and chocolate cake.
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