Yankees Struggle Open Season Sees AL Contenders Rise
A 1945 style prediction arises as the American League pennant race threads through shaky pitching and injuries. The Yankees, hampered by Mantle’s hobble and weak lineups, face challengers like Minnesota Chicago Baltimore Detroit Cleveland and possibly the NL’s Giants. Strong performers like Mays Cepeda and McCovey loom, suggesting a tense race to the World Series.
600 Club Honors Members and Scores
A local sports club honors its 600 Club members, listing Jack Miller Moran Traxler Eppich Jolley and others with scores 657 635 627 608 605. The event celebrates high achievers and their standings within the club.
Ramos-Ramos world featherweight title bout postponed
Accra Ghana May 2 title fight between Sugar Ramos and Floyd Robertson moved back a week after Ramos was declared medically unfit. The postponement shifts venue and dates but preserves the championship plan for a later date in the region.
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Derby choice gets muddy track test at Churchill Downs
Heavy rain and an off track threaten today's $15,000 added Kentucky Derby trial at Churchill Downs. Northern Dancer and Hill Rise remain top choices as fields condense after workouts, with trainer Jimmy Jones watching from New Jersey for Calumet Farm.
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Tire Trial
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Wil Rad
Extra Swell
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New Jersey
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Fifth place team to join World Series pool plan
Major league players voted 478 to 58 to add the fifth place club from each league to the World Series purse during spring training. Ford Frick said owners must approve but guaranteed action. The system takes 2 percent from the top of the players pool, allocating the fifth place clubs in both leagues a share.
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UPI
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Frick
Commissioner’s Office
Perkins duo tops in rolloff victory
In Wellington Marguerite Perkins rolled a 522 series and Glenn Perkins connected for a 983 to lead the Perkins Jones team in the season championship of the Sunday Night Misfits Couple League at Strike Out Lanes. They defeated the Hazlett team.
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Hazlett
Celtics plead for Ramsey for one year as era nears end
Boston may lose core players after a dynasty run. Frank Ramsey is urged by coach Red Auerbach and owner Walter Brown to extend his stay for one more season amid talks of retirement to focus on family and Kentucky business interests. Ramsey, Loscutoff, and likely Lovellette and McCarthy are not guaranteed returns next season.
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Imade
Ascot Entries and Race Lineup Summary
A list of race entries and weights for Ascot events across nine races. Notable horses include Madonna, Molle, Moon Dream, Daily Special, Mel's Pride, Royal Ivory, War Rocket, and Maggie's Boy with various weights from 109 to 122. The document catalogs horses per race with entrant names and assigned numbers.
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Molle Lid Pajee
Dancer Ell
Val's
Magnolia Hill
Partner Paul
Alry Parry
Ming Sirch
Coralie Boy
Little Regret
Nobleweat
Cestie
Danny
Maggie
Boy
Paul's Baby
Lavelie
Pronta Ming
Cole County
Hornblower
Etera Marine
Mur’y's. Folly
Belaapar
Ingomar
Florice
Leetonlun
Senrac J
Flaming Mack
Bob Morrow
Champ Sorter
Kathie Rouite
Go Boom
HyDay
Zo's Pride
Firelands High to Host Physical Education Night
Henrietta Firelands High School will hold a physical education night tonight at 8. Students will demonstrate activities including trampoline, tumbling, wrestling, group games, field hockey, fitness, and ping pong. No admission charge. parents encouraged to attend.
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Five former champions in amateur tourney at Pinehurst
Five former North and South champions remain after the first round at Pinehurst Country Club. Defending titlist Billy Joe Patton, Dick Chapman and other past winners cleared early hurdles as Patton beat Ellett Phillips 7 and 5. Other round winners included Charlie Smith, William G Campbell, Mal Galletta, and Frank Strafac.
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N. C
UPD
Billy Joe Patton
Patton
Morgantown
Yumberdesler
Peter Arccagnino Jr
Hartford
Conn
Ellett Phillips
New Albany
Ind
Charlie Smith
Gastonia
William G Campbell
Huntington
W Va
Mal Galetta
Old Westbury
Old Westbury, Conn , and Frank Strafac
Miami
Amater
Kiwanis Key Tourney Scheduled at Shoreway Lanes
The second annual bowling tournament sponsored by Sheffield Lake Kiwanis runs Saturday through May 13 at Shoreway Lanes. Open to all with ABC or WIBC cards, events include doubles singles and team. Entry $4 per person per event with deadlines May 1 and May 8.
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Shoreway Lanes
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Ridgeview Lanes
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Loran
Earl Spurr
Glen Goodwin
Bowling night yields high scores in area leagues
Elyria bowling action last night saw four Home League members top 600 in a rolloff for the second half championship with Kay Big posting a 522 series. Jack Miller led the group with a 657 triple on 194 227 and 236 as Jim Moran and Jack Traxler followed with 635 and 627 respectively. Clarence Jolley added 606 with 232 in the opening game. The Benham Insurance team beat Bolero Club 2-1 in the rolloff. John Eppich had a 241 high for a 608 in the St Jude League at Ridgeview. Szmania Realty won Stoney's C League at Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes, while Wagon Wheel Cafe claimed the second half in Monday Night League at Elks Lanes. Big posted 522 in the Ladies League at Turnpike Lanes with games of 177 174 and 171.
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Elyria Bowling Center
Kay Big
Jack Miller
Jim Moran
Jack Traxler
Clarence Jolley
Benham Insurance
Bolero Club
John Eppich
St. Jude
Ridgeview
Szmania Realty
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