Derby Field Seen Large as 8th Kentucky Run Looms
Rustling Thru Sports with Russ Davies notes the 8th Kentucky Derby at Church Bowns next Saturday may attract one of the largest fields in Roses history. Asab’s struggles have opened the door for challengers, with perhaps 15 of 40 hopefuls aiming for the $500 entry. Likely contenders include Aleah, Requested, Dispatch, Apache, Devil Diver, Sun Agala, With Regard, Shut Out, Firet Prize, Hollywood, Valdia, Alpha, Black Raider, Bright Willie, and Phar Rong. The piece previews a wide open race with uncertain post selections and final lineup.
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Church Bowns
Alsab
Ais 4
Aleah
Dospatch
Apache
Devil Diver
Sun Agala
Firet Prize
Hollywood
Valdiia Alpha
Black Raider
Bright Willie
Phar Rong
Trent
Lorain bowlers compete in ABC event at Columbus
Lorain players led by attorney Joseph Ushelye and Frank Ursie scored in the Columbus tenpin tournament. Ushelye totaled 492 in singles and 1,135 in doubles with Ursie. Other locals, including Pete Goods, Hank Andorka, and Pete Smith, posted scores across singles and doubles. Also noted is Colonel Buster Mille of the Indians, with history in Major League Baseball, and horse racing chatter referencing the Derby and Preakness.
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Joseph Ushelye
Lorain
Ohio State
American Bowling Congress
Columbus
Ayreley
Ushelsi
Frank Ursie
Lorain High
Pete Goods
Elyna City
Ine Arda
Ardo
Alex Szantax
Afd
Wen Mercures
Rot
Mixe Profant
Boxing Legend Jack Blickburn Faces Final Chapter
A Brooklyn era boxing obituary notes the passing of trainer Jack Blickburn, famed for patient mentorship and sharp questions after Tog Laas’s exit. It recalls his calm, terse style, his influence on early careers, and framing a career amid era shifts and heavyweights.
Cleveland Man Rolls 756 To Take ABC Lead
Cleveland man Johnny Stanley, a parking lot manager, rolled 756 in the American Bowl contest to seize the lead, while rivals Burt and Murtory posted strong scores. Stanley’s 24 strikes highlighted a day of high pins as Joseph Baldy and Luke Krukowski contended for top finishes in a field dominated by seasoned bowlers.
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Cleveland
ABC
Columbus
Nelson Murtory
St. Loui
Johnny Stanley
Southas
Stanley
Prcord
Larry Shotwell
Burton
Hardy
Joseph Baldy
Clevelad
Luke Krukowski
Toledo
Joseph L. Gills
Chicase
Marty Lippe
Walter Althouse
Floyd Dey Mayen
Marion
Ind
Althouse
De-Haven
Elyria Beats Lorain In Lopsided Track Meet 96–22
Elyria tracksters dominated Lorain with a 96 to 22 victory as Elyria swept most events led by Gesrec Brunner in the 440 yard dash and Ako Trunner in the 220 yard dash. Other Elyria wins included a distance double by Brunner and high jump and pole vault podium finishes amid a wide margin over the Pioneers.
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Hici
Lorain
Fuoners
Heba
Pioneers
Elyria
Trunner Ako
Livelsberker
Elyrias
Gesrec Brunner
N i Sense Crimson Foosball T
Tom Burton
Ruz
al Kuncel
Tan
Sell
Imezabot Paty
Jack Blackburn Trainer Of Joe Louis Dies In Chicago
Joe Louis trainer Jack Blackburn dies in Chicago after a long illness. Blackburn, who guided Louis from 1934 to his championship years, faded from public life following illness and a recent hospital release. His death ends a pivotal chapter in Louis’s rise and marks a loss felt on Chicago’s South Side.
Louis Hopes He Can Attend Blackburn Rites
MP UPTON WY April 24. Joe Lewis, heavyweight champion, hopes to attend the funeral of trainer and friend Jack Blackburn in Chicago Tuesday or Wednesday. Louis Lewis returned from New York to learn details of his father’s death and arrangements for Blackburn funeral.
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Upton
Joe Lrwiit
Heavemeicht
Jack Blackburn
Louis
Camp Cathhy
New York
Sweep Swinger Dark Horse Derby Contender Edler
Edler reports Sweep Swinger classified as a Derby dark horse in Kentucky Derby previews. The colt, from the Greenfield line, surged from 11th to challenge leaders in notable stakes, with trainer tips and backers watching closely for a potential Derby run.
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Sweep Swinger
Dark Horse
Horses Run In Wood Race At Here Grace In Largest Field
A crowded day at Hereford Grace features 16 runners in the Philadelphia Handicap with top contenders including Minland and Calumet Farm's Whirlaway. Derby meeting opens with Calumet’s Whirlaway as a prohibitive favorite in the Clark Handicap, while others like Rentarr and Bristol Wandicep challenge in a varied six furlongs.
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Jarsica
Here de Grace
Philadelphia
Nedan
Midland
Calumet Farm
Whirlaway
Whithwas
Rentarr
Bristol
Neareganeed
Andica Tut Eck
Rhode Stars
Enune
Daly Delvery
Woot Pest
Bine
Hardware drill at Cascade Park Sunday practice report
The Els Hardware team will hold its second practice of the term at Cascade Park Sunday at 3 o clock. The squad met first drill Thursday with 11 players reporting. The report notes team roster details and practice plans.
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Els Hardware
Cascade Park
3 O'Clork
Harder Grants Only Four Hits To Blank Foe
Cleveland in second in the American League riding a six game win streak as pitching leads the way. Mel Marder blanked the Browns at St Louis 2 0 allowing four hits. The Indians beat Denny Gatehouse with key runs in the fifth and sixth as Cleveland’s strong rotation including Hasby Kennedy Milnar and Warderim powers the push.
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Navy
Qeveland
Cleveland
Secon
Rome Suns
Mel Marder
Browns
St. Louis
Uwanter
Marder
Jim Hasby
Vernon Kennedy
al Milnar
AB Smith
Warderim
Indians
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Hoowe Oris Mockett
Low Boudreau
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Honard Pollet
Cardinals
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Cincinnati
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Red Sor Cave
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Red Sox
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Joe Gotaon
Joe PiMargio
Ted Williams
Mel Harder
Hockett
Boudreau Crote
No Indians
Bot Patrick
Detroit
White Sox
Tigers
Edgar Smith
Rudy York
Don Kolloway
Joe Kulel
Chicago
T Ph Marchildon
Boba’ Newsom
Athletics
Washington
Estafella
Marshall Proves Just What Giants Need In Strong Hit Run
New York report notes Marshall, a rising slugger, shone with a homer and a key RBI to lift the Giants into second place. The windup shows strong showings across leagues, with Cooperstown-like stats and multiple standout players fueling the pennant chase.
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Marshall
Army
Kalk wins Oregon bowling title with 98 pin average
Portland Oregon Gordon Kalk aged 33 wins Oregon bowling championship defeating three finalists. He posts a 98 pin per game pace with a 12 pin handicap totaling 1283 across six games.
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Champ Rolls
Portland
Ore
Gordon Kalk
Oregon
Elyria Golfers Dominate Lorain in First Match
Elyria Hill's Lake Erie League soil champions opened their Ras Season yesterday with a decisive win over Lorain at the Lake Country Club course. Steve Traicoff led Elyria with four points as Genesee Prohaska and Troacolf also posted solid scores. Lorain’s top scorers, Hull and Stanford, matched 87s, while Elyria’s 42 4284 round stood out and set up a Tuesday match against Sandusky at Plum Brook.
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Lake Erie
Lata Country Club
Steve Traicoff
SE Elyria
EH Hull
Elyria
Genesee Prohaska
Troacolf
Kat Bés
Jack Stanford
Sandusky
Sandusyr
Kaysees Threaten Milwaukee Lead in American Association
The Kansas City Blues open season poorly then surge to threaten Milwaukee's lead in the American Association. Louisville moves into second by routing Atlanta, while the Brewers drop a second straight to St. Paul. Joe Voumik hits a homer to avert a shutout as Toledo climbs to a tie for third place. Columbus Red Birds, led by George Munger, win to move within two and a half games of first.
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Boston Red Sox
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