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Derby Dreams and Horse Contests Spark a Nostalgic Night
In March reflections on the Kentucky Derby mix with memories of a 1949 Derby at Churchill Downs where Ponder beat Capot. The piece notes a pipe tobacco contest offering a Kentucky Derby trip and cash prize, plus local college basketball scouting notes on Vince Cazzetta and players Sweet Charley Brown and Don Ogorek as All American prospects.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Ponder
Capot
Kentucky
Florida
Arizona
Financial Mart
Mebbe
Yesteryear
Kentucky Club
P.O
Mount Vernon
N.Y
Bu Sears
Seattle University
Vince Cazzetta
New Britain
Conn
Cazzettas
John Castellani
Pacific Northwest
Sears
Mr. Cazzetta
Sweet
Charley Brown
Don Ogorek
Associated Press
United Press-International
Look Magazine
Dodge