Betless Hambletonian Stakes Baffles Harness Fans
NEA Sports editor Harry Grayson reports on the Hambletonian at Du Quoin Illinois and related Grand Circuit events. Despite state fair anti betting laws, Hayes brothers insist no wagering occurs with purses totaling around $250000 at Du Quoin and trips to Rosecraft Raceway and Hollywood Park. Betting remains likely at most tracks, yet the sport claims to endure without it.
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Iron Liege Heads Jersey Stakes Starter List
Iron Liege from Calumet Farm tops the probable starters for tomorrow's Jersey Stakes at Garden State Park. Jimmy Jones plans to run Iron Liege with Willie Hartack aboard as a Belmont tune up, while Barbi zon's status is less certain. The mile and an eighth Jersey Stakes is Garden State's major spring race, expected to draw large crowds, and Calumet seeks a third Jersey Stakes win after Fabius and Citation.
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Don Gross Keeps Unbeaten Streak For Reds In 1957
Don Gross improved to 4–0 for the season by defeating the St Louis Cardinals 6–2, extending his major league undefeated run since 1955. Wally Post drove in three runs, Don Hoak added a two run single, as Cincinnati built a five‑run third inning to move two games ahead of Milwaukee. Managers shuffled the lineup, and Gross allowed only Stan Musial’s homer and two singles until the ninth.
Fights Last Night From The Associated Press
Spokane fighter Jimmy Carter won on a points decision over Buddy McDonald in New York while Lulu Perez stopped Julian Velasquez in Brooklyn. Eric Guerin became the only rider to win Garden State Park’s major races in consecutive years at Camden New Jersey.
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Speedway hit by rain delays and crowding concern
Indianapolis tracks faced rain that forced postponements and soaked time trials as 54 entrants prepared for the 500 mile race. Spectators may park miles away while the brick surface dries quickly, and organizers plan to extend trials to Tuesday if needed. Meanwhile Chewsville Jefferson Heights area talks on a Valley Littles League progress with Norman Haines elected temporary chairman and four-team play planned with local sponsors sought.
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Minoso Hit Record Leader in American League
Minnie Minoso, 33, of the Chicago White Sox, holds the AL single season record with 23 hit-by-pitches. He notes pitchers sometimes aim to force a walk and reflects on a recent inside pitch from Whitey Ford. Minoso, hitting .318 with 20 RBIs and 3 steals this year, defends his plate approach amid new league rules on hit batsmen.
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Mile Record In Danger Tonight in Coast Meet
At the 17th annual Coliseum Relays in Los Angeles, four four minute milers and five U S contenders vie to challenge Johnny Landy’s world mark of 1 58 0 in a feature miracle mile event. International rivals Mery con, Laszlo Tabori, Derek Thhotson, and Brian Hew son headline a field including Jerome Walters Ted Wheeler Joe Villarea Max Truex and Dan Schweikert as the 8:20 p m PDT race aims to rewrite the record book.
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England
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Jerome Walters
Los Angeles Striders
Ted Wheeler
Texas
Joe Villarea
Max Truex
University of Southern California
Dan Schweikert
Los Angeles State College
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Truex
Redlegs win sixth in a row as Post delivers big offense
Pitcher Don Gross earned his eighth straight victory dating back to September 1955 with a six hitter and ninth inning relief to beat the St Louis Cardinals 6-2. Wally Post drove in three runs with three hits including his fifth homer as Cincinnati moved to within two games of the NL lead, recording the Reds 19th win in 22 games.
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Beecham Akins Set For NBC Televised Welterweight Bout
St Louis veteran Virgil Akins, a 7-5 favorite, meets Miami’s Jimmy Bereham in a 10 round welterweight bout at Capital Arena. Beecham, unranked, seeks recognition after short notice pick, backed by promoter Goldie Ahearn and the IBC. Akins has 41 pro wins and recent knockouts, while Beecham has 18 wins and six KOs, with a fourth straight victory cited prior to this fight.
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Hector Constance
Akins
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NBC
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Capital
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Beecham Has Won 18, Six By Knockout, and Lost Three, One By “Kayo. Akins
Alf Andrews
Franz Szuzina
Germany
Patterson Jackson Rematch Talk Delays Title Bout
New York heavy weight champion Floyd Patterson poised for a Polo Grounds July title defense against Tommy Jackson. Jackson's manager Lippe Briedbart seeks 20 percent of gate and 175000 television, with local blackout. Rematch condition requires Jackson to rematch if he wins, escrow of part of purse cited, delaying agreements amid ongoing talks.
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