Sherty backs Florida Pro in Hambletonian surge at Du Quoin
Jockey lookalike George Sherty guides Florida Pro at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds as odds put the colt among Hambletonian favorites. Crowds, TV coverage, and heat-by-heat schedules highlight Saturday’s showdown with Speedy Somolli leading money winners and defending champions in a race likely to hinge on the fourth heat.
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Alan Fredman
George Sherty
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Florida Pro
Sholty
Shorty
Howard Beissinger
Jim Miller
Bill Haughton
CBS
Bessinger
Somolli
Speedy Crown
Beissinger
Speedy Somolli
Yonkers
N.Y
Speedy Somolli Seeks Hambletonian Three-Generation Glory
Merle Jones assesses the Hambletonian at Du Quoin, where Speedy Somolli holds favorite status in a six- to eight-runner field. The race features Speedy Scot and Speedy Crown lineage with potential three‑generation triumphs, while rivals include Count's Pride and Doublemint. Jockeys Beissinger and Haughton weigh post positions and past form as contenders vie for classic glory.
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Merle Jones
Southern Illinoisan
du Quoin
Speedy Somolli
Speedy Scot
Speedy Crown
Speedy Somelli
Curt Greene
Lindy
Howard Beissinger
Castleton
Brisco Hanover
Lexington
Flrth
Beissinger
Bill
Count
Peter
Christopher T
Count’s
Syracuse
Henry Thomas
Ben White
Green Speed
Somolli
Count’s Pride
Bill Haughton
Zweig
N.Y
Haughton
Doublemint
Detroit
Yonkers
Jim Miller
Miller
Florida Pro
Sholty
Shorty
Polaris
John Simpson Jr
Noble Art
del Miller
Theo
Brillant Yankee
Ben Webster
Indianapolis
Simpson
Timothy T
Hambletonian Stakes field and purses announced
Du Quoin AP lists 8 trotters with drivers and odds for the 53rd Hambletonian Stakes to run Saturday. Purses range from 120640 to 12064 dollars with prizes for top five finishers. CBS will televise the event 4 45 to 5 p m CDT after the U S Open. Mutual Broadcasting Co. radio coverage planned.
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CBS Television
Mutual Broadcasting Co
Carr shines as Carron-led Salukis edge toward Drake opener
Southern Illinois quarterback Gerald Carr, back with the team after a family-motivated departure, impressed in a scrimmage at McAndrew Stadium. He completed 11 of 18 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns, easing the setback from John Cernak’s broken leg. Coach Rey Dempsey praised Carr's performance while noting Greg Strawn-Carr struggled. Carr seeks the starter’s job but remains cautious, stating he must earn it with continued effort and leadership.
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Mike Chamness
Southern Illinoisan
McAndrew Stadium
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Drake
Gerald Carr
Carr
Salukis
John Cernak
Cernak
John
Rey Dempsey
Gerald
Dempsey
Lopez Competes at Springfield Rail Charity Classic
Nancy Lopez, leading money winner this year, faces Hollis Stacy in the Rail Charity Golf Classic at Springfield. Stacy won last year with a 17 under par 27. Lopez returns after a two week absence and shoulders strain but practiced early in the week.
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Lopez
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