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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1945
Page
15
Misweet captured the Fort Beate Purse at Suffolk Downs in a soggy Derby day feature. Rob Marria rode the winner as Yes terday’s race produced a photo finish with Be Calm close and Sack third, while odds-on favorite Dense Path faded.
District golf players from Troy Country Club area failed to reach the National PGA Championship in Dayton Ohio. Armand Farina of Schenectady Municipal Links led the group with 152, four over the qualifiers. Steve Savel of the Troquois Club Schenectady shot 155 and Johnny Gauers of Atbasy representing Hairston Spa Country Club finished at 137.
The program lists pacing and trotting races with purses from 300 to 350 for horses aged four and up. Notable entries include Day Gonancs Hanover, Count Frisco, Jerez Ingomat, Ringmaster, and Tao Hack among others, with multiple dashes and second races noted for a mixed lineup.
The scrambled OCR lists horse names and times from multiple races, including Princess Aiiane and Viaauken with times around 49.5 for a one mile trot, and mentions of other entrants such as Blackte McNinney and Stern Warm, with various purses and pace notes. Details are fragmented and require source clarification for precise results and participants.
Wildlife, a three year old son of Easton War, upset favored Polynesian to win the $19,000 added Shevlin Stakes at Aqueduct. Ted Atkinson rode the dark bay colt to a 1:45 4/5 mile and a one length victory over Coincidence, with Trymenuw third and Polynesian faded to finish fifth in front of a crowd of 26,052.
Green Valley captured both heats of the Spa Raceway feature with a 2:13 final in rain softened conditions. Harry Stout led the Indian gelding to the front in the first quarter, facing late challenges from Billy Clay and Andrew Grattan before a close second place finish. Real One placed third. the second heat mirrored the tight finish. Dan Day won the sixth mile trot in a photo by Dan O Day. Pat W. edged Mosedale by a head in the seventh pacers. Wildlife showed speed but fell short as Tryme narrowly outfinished rivals.
Race entries and results from Suffolk Downs show purses from 2 000 to 3 500 dollars and multiple races for different age groups and distances. Notable horses include Duchess Mrek, Big Thicke, and Treasure Beand with various weights and allowances noted. results list times, placements, and paying odds amid a dense field of entries and marginal notes.
Bergolater led from start to finish in the featured Arlington Parks race at Washington Park yesterday, defeating J Warferd Rodgers Rio Rouge over a fast track in 3:37.1. Tiger Rebel led early but faded to third as Berge paid 6.20 8 and 4.20 to win, Roi Rouge paid 2.30 and 2.40 to show, Tiger Rebel 2.80 to show.
Nimble Volo, Westbury CP nurtured by trainer and driver, captured a $2,250 mile trot at the Long Island track on a muddy course. The six year old gelding posted a 2.04 mile in a repeat victory this season, defending his title at Roosevelt Raceway.
Bears win over Hughes autogref and another victory push the Bears Manning team to the top of the Industrial League standings. A forfeit win over Ser Highrs tightens the race as the league schedule continues with retries and unclear dates.
Joe Palooka Nelson muscles through a dramatic finish tying Revolta for PGA medalist honors at a two day event. Nelson battled pain from a rack of misery and endured an arduous course to post an 147 total, advancing to match play alongside contenders including Jimmy Hines and Dick Shoemaker. Revolta, Kringle, and other contenders offered tight competition as the field narrowed to the last eight.
The Common Council approved yesterday a measure for a Collins memorial in Delaware Park. It calls for a four-foot fence and a flagpole to honor Collins and to create a permanent tribute within the field, with plans for a dedicated baseball field in the park.
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