Derby Day at Churchill Downs Preview Weathered by History
The column recounts Churchill Downs Derby Day scenes with marching bands and mint juleps, noting 23 colts in contention and the expected field likely shrinking. It surveys past Derby fields, prices, and winners, citing Whitney entries Mameluze and Counterpoint as 4-1 favorites, while hinting the post-time favorite may not win.
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Tith Kentucky
Canrchill’ Downs
Louisywe
Citv
Derby
Churchill Dewis
Mammoth
Mint Julens
Kentucky
Churchill! Downs
Reigh
C. V. Whitney
Mameluze
Whirlaway
Stone Street
Donerkail
Fleet
Citation
Gallahadsan
Miltie
Big Stretch Favored in Derby Over Mameluke and Fanfare
Green Tree Stakes entry Big Stretch is the pick to win the Derby ahead of Mameluke and Fanfare, with jockey Doug Gorman favored on Counterpoint if Stretch scratches. If Stretch goes, he leads. if not, Mameluke is favored, with Fanfare pegged for show. The piece also covers Louis Savold vs Louis set for June 13 and Hergesheimer’s rookie honor.
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Omelio Agramonte
Detroit
Joe Louis
Lee Savold
Louis
Savold
Great Britain
New York
Stt. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Yankeetadium
International Boxing Club
Ezzard Charles
Blond Savold Wei
Charles Lest Fair
Savola
Fens
Cramies
Macer
Agramente
Ina
Joe
Gramonte
Haereau
ecLon
Arle
Derby Favorites and Contenders In 77th Kentucky Derby
Mameluke with jockey Bobby Adair looms as a Derby favorite alongside Counterpoint at Churchill Downs. Sonic, backed by King Ranch of Texas, seeks a return to Run for the Roses after Middleground’s prior win. Rounding out the field are Ruhe and Timely Reward, each showing late-season form and Derby endurance potential.
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Mameluke
Bobby Adair
Churchill Downs
C. V. Whitney
Sonic
Great King Ranch
Texas
Bill Boland
Middleground
J. D. Jessop
George Cagarin
Ruhe
Keeneland
Record Field May Step In 77th Kentucky Derby Saturday
Louisville racing scene braced for a record Derby entry spill as 23 horses could enter the 77th Derby at Churchill Downs. Whitney stable favored with Mameluke and Counterpoint while Calumet Farm's Fanfare gains attention after Tuesday's Derby Trial. Kings Hope may run only if track muddies. gate capacity and weather expectations loom over attendance and purse records.
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Leo H. Petersen
United Press Sports
Ouisville, Ky
U.P
Churchill Dowings
Downs
Bill Corum
Midddleground
King Ranch
Corum
Stephen Foster
Kentucky
Matt Winn
Whirlaway
Whitney
C. V. Whitney
Mameluke
Cain Hoy Stabie
Calumet Farm
Fanfare
the Downs
Calumet
Ben Jones
Jones
King’s Hope
Chicago
King's Hope
Bernwood
Golden Birch
Hall of Fame
King Clover
Phil D
Pur Sang
Repetoire
Royal Mustang
Rude
Sir Bee Bum
Sonic
May 19 Deadline For Teams To Enter Softball Leagues
Elyria Recreation Board sets May 19 as deadline to enter three softball leagues. City League opens to Lorain County teams excluding Lorain city. Industrial League limited to Elyria industries. Blooper League for older players. Early signups include V F W 1079 and United Polish Club.
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Elyria Recreation Board
Ian
Lorain County
Lorain
Elyria Industries
United Polish Club
Rone Radio
Elyria
V. F. W. Noo
Columbia
Uthe
Tneo- Shovel
American Radiator
Colson Corporation
Pfaudler Compeny
Electro Alloys
Ike
Erg
Ely Ta
Lorzin County
Harold W. Brocx
Ohio Street
Grade School Track Meet Postponed At Ely Stadium
Very wet track at Ely Stadium postpones the triangular Grade School track meet involving East Carlisle Ely and McKinley. The event is rescheduled for next Tuesday and may become a quadrangular meet if St Marys accepts the invitation, per Louis Kolopus director of grade school athletics.
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Ely Stadium
East Carlisle
Ely
McKinley
St. Mary's
Louis Kolopus
A Derby Trip Costs a Hundred Plus and More
John Dietrich reports Louisville Derby travel costs now total about 100.60 dollars for meals rooms track tickets and more plus 23 dollars for Derby Eve events. He notes sky high hotel rates, rising menus from blueplates to steaks, mint juleps at the track, pricey bars and clubs, and the overwhelming Derby atmosphere leaving many travelers exhausted and financially drained.
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Louisville
Fourth Street
Smith to Head Bowling League in 1951 52 season
Dick Smith was elected president of the Automotive Bowling League for 1951 52 at the annual banquet held Thursday night at Spring Walier. Al Goodman was named vice president with Hal Rothgery as treasurer and Harvey Evans as secretary. Rothgery Service & Equipment won the championship trophy over H R Auto Paris in the title rolloff.
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Dick Smith
Automotive Bowling League
Twi-Lite Golf Loop Play Opens Monday at Spring Valley
The Twi-Lite Golf League opens Monday at Spring Valley Country Club. Captains must report team lineups before starting time by calling Roy Krugman, Frank Rodachy, or Jack Tarry with provided phone numbers.
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Spring Valley Country Club
Roy Krugman
Frank Rodachy
Jack Tarry
Hot Stove League To Be Recognized Here
Elvira Recreation Board votes to affiliate with the National Hot Stove League and sponsor two leagues. An eight-team eight E League is planned for this season, with a uncertain D League reorganization. Sotherden named temporary chair, Corbin hopes more boys join baseball this summer.
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Hot Stove League
Elvira Recreation Board
Bors
Herman W. Lappin
Don G. Sotherden
Sotherden
Paul J. Corbin
Recreation Board
Harold W. Block
Block
Pro Grid Browns Sign Four More
Cleveland Browns announce four more signings from the 1950 title squad. Veterans Lou Rymkus Ken Carpenter Emerson Cole and Jim Martin join as players with Rymkus entering his sixth season and Carpenter Cole and Martin starting their sophomore years with the team.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Lou Rymkus
Ken Carpenter
Emerson Cole
Jim Martin
Rymkus
The
Browns
Yankees Hit Browns With 17-3 Ninth-Inning rout
The injury plagued New York Yankees defeated the St. Louis Browns 17 to 3 at St. Louis. Gil McDougald drove in six runs with a grand slam and a triple, while Mickey Mantle and Jackie Jensen each collected three hits. DiMaggio remained sidelined with an injury.
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Browns
Charley
Pirates
Giants
New York
Spider Jorgensen
Clyde McCullough
Mel Queen
Pete Castiglione
George Metkovich
Gus Bell
Wally Westlake
Eddie Stanky
Preacher Roe
Dodgers
Reds
Brooklyn
Jackie Robinson
Billy Cox
Carl Furillo
Aitohomers
Andy Pafko
Cubs
Max Larkent
Braves
Bob Schultz
Hank Sauer
Chicago
Sam Jethroe
Boston
Indians
Athletics
McDougald Drives in Six as Yankees Storm Past Browns
Gil McDougald homered with a grand slam and a ninth inning triple to drive in six and tie a modern major league record for RBI in one inning. New York Yankees defeated St. Louis Browns 11 to 3.
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Gil McDougald
Yankees
Browns
Senators Grab Loop Lead In 7-1 Victory Over White Sox
The Senators moved into first place with a 7-1 win over the White Sox as Ruben Marrero earned his third straight victory, scattering nine hits while Eddie Yost drove in three on a homer and a double.
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Washington Senators
White Sox
Ruben Connie Marrero
Eddie Yost
Walt Dropo
Red Sox
Detroit
Charley Stobbs
Cardinals
Jim Konstanty
Phillies
Philadelphia
Konstanty
Stan Musial
Steve Bilko
Eddie Kazak
Tommy Gliaviano
Granny Hemner
Willie Jones
Eddie Pellagrini
Philly
Pirates
Giants
Elyria Nine Hosts Shaker in Lake Erie League Clash
Elyria High Pioneers, after snapping a four game skid with Tuesday’s win over Lora, prepare to face Shaker Heights in a Lake Erie League game at Ely Stadium Saturday. Byron Morris likely starts on the mound with Don Morris catching as the two teams meet for the loop contest at 2 p.m.
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Elyria High
Pioneers
Shaker Heights
Lake Erie
Ely Stadium
Erie
Elyria
Lora
Cleveland Heights
Shaw
Euclid
Red Raiders
Lakewood
Lorain
Byron Morris
Don Morris
Baseball Standings and Results From League Play
National and American league tables show St Louis and Pittsburgh leading, with Chicago and Brooklyn in pursuit. Yesterdays results include Pittsburgh over New York 7-4 and Chicago 9-3 Boston, plus multiple games across the minors and internationals with scores and upcoming matchups listed.
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G. WL
Pez
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Chicago
Br. Louis
Philadelphia
St. Tatls
Detroz Washington
Caucage
Orly
Hkelier
Wynn
Lima
Dooson
St. Louis
Detroit
Gc. W. L. Pet
S. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Paradelphia
Cimciaratt
Milwaukee
Syracuse
Buffalo
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
Rochester
Trore
Lil'Springfield
Torus
Springfield
Baltimore
Beffaio
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Davies
BIG Stretch
Morvich
Gilant Fox
Count Fleet
Jet Pilot
Phalanx
Pensive
Powder
Eddie Arezro
Battle Morn
Lawrin
Hoop Jr
Kefauver
Greentree Stable
Greentree
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Stable
Counterpoint
Doug Gorman
Hergesheimer
American Hockey League
Fightning Welly Hergesheimer
Cleveland Barons
Ohio
Hergey
Jack McIntyre
Hershey Bears
Marcel Pronovost
Indianapolis
Barons
Bob Solinger
Solinger
AHL
Toronto Maple Leafs
Ted Sloan
Ray Ceresino
Harry Taylor
John Dietrich
United Press
Ouisville
Jesse James
John D. Rockefeller
America
Yanks
Carl Lundquist
Gus Mauch
Casey Stinger
Lyria
Hamilton Beach
Sunbeam
ARVIN
Zenith Television
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