Derby Day Fantasy in Kentucky Race Looms Large
Rustling Thru Sports with Russ Davies previews the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. It lists contenders Alsab Devil Diver In Alphabet and other horses, notes no clear favorite, and highlights Derby history and odds in a compact, period voice. Aims to capture the excitement of the mile and a quarter classic and the crowd’s anticipation.
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Ab - Devil Diver
Morrow
OJ Keintuck
Kentucky Way
Loulaville
Kentucky
Churchill Downs
Alsab
al Sabath
Devil Diver
Greentree
Payne Whitney
Ben F. Whitaker
Apache
Belair Stud
William Weedward
Aldina Farms
Hollywood
Valdiia
Sun Again
Sun Teddy
Whirlaway
Gallahadion
Foy
Bimelech
Weill
Will
Elassic
Dugpatch
Bull Dog
Ethel Mars
Dogpatch
Gailshadson
Rogarts
War Sweep Swinger
Jake Devil Diver
Indians Face Tougher Tests as Spring Roll Continues
The Cleveland Indians pursue a vital eastern swing facing fifth place Washington then New York and Boston. Mel Harder starts the series opener as Kennedy wins again for the Athletics while Cleveland bats get support from Mills, who subbed in center and drove in runs. The club has beaten St Louis three times and Chicago and Philadelphia twice, building a strong run in the American League standings.
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Uscror
Cleveland Lidians
Indians
St. Louis
Washington
Bucky Warris
New York
Boston
Mel Harder
Tribe
Soulbone BU Kennedy
Athletics
Philadelphia
Ikeesang
Farka Kennedy
Vernon Kennedy
Cleveland
Mackmen
Nutter Mills
Roy Weatherly
Mills
Herman Bese
Chips Win Keep Hope Alive in All-Star Bowling Fight
In a night at Elyria Bowling Center the Array Potato Chips won three straight to stay within two pins of Idle Paces in the half title race. Final matches set for next week with one Chips-Bowling Center clash remaining. Renninger led with 634, Smith had 256, and the Chips posted 991 as a team high.
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Loraln
Texas
Elyria
Uncle Sam
Fort Travis
Galveston
Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain County
Lorains
Elytia
Coath
Edwin Wysogorski
Chris Younglass
Herb Welty
Lorain
William
Lone Star State
Korick Insurance
Elyria Bowling Center
Renninger
Ridge Tool
Dang N_ Sandwich Sopp
LTS
Lett
Richt
Feller Faces Army In Army Navy Tilt
Pitcher Feller picks for Norfolk Naval Training Station instead of the Cleveland Indians as Camp Lae and Porter Veuchan are set to oppose in a Navy Army game. The match aims to raise funds and entertain fans tonight at Camp Lae.
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Richmond
Bot Feller
Norfolk Naval Training Station
Fnstead
Cleveland Indians
Campler
Camp Lae
Con
Porter Veuchan
No Favorite In Derby Entry Draw Amid Crowded Field
Kentucky Derby hopefuls gathered at Churchill Downs to draw for the 1940 Derby entry. No standout favorite emerged as a large field was expected with 16 horses possible. Dealers predicted strong public interest as final workouts impressed and fans lined up for tickets.
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Jack Guenther
United Press
Ovilville
America
Churchil Downs
Dt A. Am
Devil Diver
Shuthesen
Gus
Grafton Nine Opens Season Against Sahara Crystals
Grafton Hutheery Motors nine, Firelands League champions and recent district state and regional winners, begin their season Sunday at 2 30 p m versus Sahara Crystals Akron Manager Write Mole will decide whether Jim Frombach or Rob Cowtes starts on the mound Bob Rothe handles catching Tar Motors join Northern Ohio League this year and open May 10
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Grafton
Grafton J Hutheery Motors
Wuld
Sahara Crys Es
Akron
Write Mole
Jim Frombach
Rob Cowtes
Bob Rothe
Tar Motors
Sean
Night baseball eyed for Giants and Dodgers in New York
New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers may play night games at home this summer after Commissioner Lewito Valentine authorized revived regulations. He said night contests are in a different category and not likely to begin soon due to lighting equipment concerns.
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New York
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Toller
Lewito Valentine
Tay
Valentine
Fourteen Teams In Elvira Bowling Tourney Tonight
The Bomber for MacArthur bowling tourney resumes at the Elvira Bowling Center tonight with fourteen teams from the Western Automatic Bowling League. Early shifts start at seven o clock with the eight teams from the league entering. late shifts at nine. Teams include the Cries Accountants Hand Draw Plant and others from Sky Inn Republic Stetpinmen and local ballots. Entry fee is five dollars with three dollars to the winner and additional funds directed to the Bomber for MacArthur charity.
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MacArthur
Elvira
Acti Hn
Fagier Leacee
Blue Sky Inn
Republic Steer
Eales
Apray Potato Chips
Fox Grill
Sky Inn Mantey Wines
Republic Stetpinmen
Tmirnamnt
Agen
Adolph Wachsberger
Elyria Bowling Center
Elyria Tracksters Finish Third In Triangular Meet
Elyria Tracksters placed third in a triangular meet at Oberlin College Medium Field facing Oberlin High School and Oberlin College Freshmen. Livelsberger won the century and 220 yard dash while Hines led in the mile. Elyria scored three events and tied two others as Oberlin High won three and tied two. Lorain comes to Ely Stadium next Wednesday for a dual meet in a potential triangular with Oberlin.
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Psn High
Obectlis College
Oberfin College Freshen
Oberlin
Henore
College Freahmen
Flit
Oberlin High
Warally
Ely Stadium
Lorain
West Side Outfit Wins Elyria High League Lead
West Side defeated Hust Side 4 4 in a Flynn High by mural Lessue game at Fly Stadium. Gay Marsh had a perfect day with a single double and triple as West Side took undisputed first place in the Joep standings while Eastle slipped to second with Eastern Heights and Western Heights breathing down. Felix Klimczak allowed five hits and fanned six with three walks. South Side scheduled to meet Central at Fly Stadium at 4 15 this afternoon with Stan Dobrowsk to pitch for South Side.
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Flynn
Mural Lessue
Af Ternoun
Felix Klimczak
Botsevest Ait
Vic Stewart
Klimczak
Stewart
Eastern Heights
Western Heights
South Side
Central
Fy Stadium
Horsee Danner
Ut Cesteal
Carle Gamble
Stan Dobrowsk
West Side
Dodgers Rally. Camilli Drives Dodgers Past Reds
In a pennant swing, Brooklyn stars Camilli and Walker led a ninth inning surge to top Cincinnati 11-6 as the Dodgers swept the Reds. Camilli hit his sixth homer of the season and drove in four, raising his average and sparking a late rally that transformed the game. The piece notes pitching and lineup shifts by Durocher and Boudreau, with Mills delivering key hits for Cleveland and Kennedy winning his second straight start for the Tribe. The report also mentions Williams homering for Boston and Wynn edging Chicago, while White Sox slide deeper in standings. Amateur practice reminders close the item.
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United Press
Mreoklyar Dodgers
Thy Trovel
Itdians
Lee Preeti
Laetilrean
Darogher
Renee
Pittsurgh
Ing Grams
Senators
Washington
Cincinnati Reds
Mac
Dodgers
Durocher
Figura Etters
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Seaon
Will
Cineinnati Reiice
Teds
Seres
Roun
Mills
Boudreau
Ray Weatherly
Cleveland
Buster Mills
Verman
Besse
Indians
Acs
Vernon Kennedy
Tribe
Ernie Bossham
Yankees
Bronx Bombers
Browns
Bonhams
Yankee
Joe Gordon
Muzle
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Tigers
White Sox
Earl Wynn
Ted Lyons
Chicago
Havant Pollet
Cardinal
Giants
St. Louis
Uneverthless
Bowling Green area leads in American Turners tournament
Monroe’s Mlashoute rolled 2605 to claim the highest score at last night’s American Turners Congress tournament session. Granville Miller of Dayton set pace in singles with a 34 star, while Frank Leree and August Norbert of Cleveland topped the doubles with 1235. No changes in leadership. MacArthur Ch with headquarters in Cleveland.
Chips Capture Inn Bowling League Title Over Service Team
Array Potato Chips defeated Chuck's Service to win the Blue Sky Inn Bowling League title in Elyria. The Chips led the rollot with a first-game win by over 70 pins, then held a tight second game by nine pins. Sam Ulum Bago led Chips with 424 across the two games.
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Elyria
Array Potato Chips
Blue Sky Inn
Sam Ulum Bago
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