Merritt Sparks Third Stamford Win in 1944 Richmond Style
Jockey Merritt rode Grave 19 1 2 lengths to victory in the Stamford Handicap as Case Ace gelding moving up from Class D to Class C tops a 21,132 attendance card. Challamore, Flying Easy, and Eastwood's Chetlamore also feature with Challamore nosing ahead in a tight finish. Bobby Merritt returns to competition aboard Reason, a long shot that pays $46.50, as Chicmere closes the card.
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Jamaica
UPI
Stamford
W. de Francisco
Eastwood
Challamore
Piccadilly
Frost Lane
Bobby Maerritt
Jockey Club
Newari
Houlgate
Bobby
Reason
Chatecole
Merritt
Chicmere
Momo Flag Captures Saipan Purse at Suffolk Downs
Momo Flag ridden by Hubert Trent won the Saipan Purse mile and a sixteenth at Suffolk Downs on Marine Day before 12,960. Air Beauty and Darby Ducat finished second and third as the 1 4 3 runner led late. Hangoon and Darby Ducat faced the pace. The daily double paid 133.40 on 234 tickets with Harry Pratt riding both ends.
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Boston
Cpi
Adelaide
Lamoreux
Suffolk Downs
Saipan
Frenchy
Nelson H
Hubert Trent
Darby Ducat
Rangoon
Nellie Mowlee
Momo
Fleg
Wea
Trent
W. J. Lunt
Bomb
Berlin
Bmirs
Doris “B. Miller
Harry Pratt
Western Court Play Sees Two Upsets In Open Tennis
In River Forest Open junior events, two major upsets marked play yesterday. Fort Lauderdale star Buddy Behrens defeated Tom Melloy 8 7 5 6 2 to reach junior quarter finals, while Dorothy Watson of Chicago upset Doris Jensen of Des Moines in the under-15 girls. Kitty Wall of Brookline beat Jensen in a separate round. Bernie Barizon led seeds with a 6 0 6 0 win over James Heesper, and Glenn Bastett plus Jack Henrie followed as second-tier rivals advanced.
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Chicago
Megdett
Buddy Behrens
Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Tom Melloy
Panama City
Fla
Behrens
Dorothy Watson
Doris Jensen
Des Moines
Missouri Valley
Miss Jensen
Kitty Wall
Brookline
Mass
Bernie Barizen
San Angelo
Tex
James Heesper
Glenn Bastett
Santa Monica
Cal
Jack’ Henrie
Evanston
Bill Landin
Gene Buckewicke
Bob David
Hednet Kroehier
Hins- Sale
Phils Add Four More Night Games to Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies expanded their home slate with four additional night games. On July 21 against Pittsburgh, July 24 versus Cincinnati, July 25 against St Louis, and July 29 with Chicago, each game will begin with a morning doubleheader the following day starting at 10 30 p m.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Phils
Pirates
Santora wins Northeastern NY women golf tourney at Roost
Mrs. A Santora of Mechanicville Golf Club captured the Northeastern New York Women’s Golf Association event at Wolferts Roost Country Club. She posted 45 42 for a two-stroke margin over Mrs. A L Sayles of Edison Club, with Sayles shooting 47 42. The field included Mrs. F O McIntosh, Mrs. Gertrude Halenbeck, and Mrs. Gerald Fitzgerald among others. first net went to Mrs. B H Van Dyke with 73 and 24 handicap. The next stop is Edison Club on August 1 and then Van Schaick Island.
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Wolfert
de Santora
Mechanicville Golf Club
New York Women's
M. Hu Atkinson
Cattstill
Association
Edison
John Schnurr
Marie Lussier
Senior CYO Nines In Two Tilts Tonight
Two Senior CYO Leezve games scheduled tonight feature league leader St Michael's vs Sacred Heart at Prospect Park and St Peter's vs St Anthony's at Catholic Central High Field. Additional matchups listed for Sunday and Monday include St Peter's against Sacred Heart and St Michael's against St Anthony's with venue notes.
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CYO Leezve
St Michael's
Sacred Heart
Prospect Park
St. Peter's
St. Anthony's
Catholic Central High Field
St Peter's
St. Michael's
St Anthony's
Catholic High Field
Jim McCarthy
CXO League
St. Peters
Catholic Central
St. Anthony's S. Sacred Heart
Rufus Hanover Wins First Stakes Heat at Saratoga Raceway
Rufus Hanover driven by Harry Craig surged from fourth to capture the third heat of the Budson Stakes at Saratoga Raceway, beating ten rivals who survived earlier eliminations. Deah McElwyn led two heats with 15 to 1 odds, and Top Row also advanced to finals with solid performances across heats.
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Saratoga Springs
Rufus Hano Jover
Budson
Saratoga Raceway
Harry Craig
Rufus Hanover
Deah McElwyn
Top Row
Roy Hanover
Frank Church
Dean McKinsa
Cash
Stella Baneter
Wwe Gilmour
Church
Steve Hanover
Gilmour
J. T. Barnes
Holyrood Post
Berry Fre
Hie
Tess Dele
Judge Patchen
Holirood Post
Mune
Brown
Jim Brewer
Bean
Bilisco
Roya Abbery
Nelson Brewer
Evid
Hanover
Tess Dale
Bry
Erle Reynolds
Hodgins
Patsy Gary
Dunwoody
McMenus
Brew
Mawr
Tatm
Daniel Donne
Dolly Dowdle
Bames
Blisco
C. Fleming
Hollywood Post ¢Millray
Roya Abel Brewer
Bold Hanover
Brewer
Paichen
Fry
Calumet Ethaniu
Deviia Oxford Iad
Craig
Grays Take Fourth in Row From Trips in Williamsport
Williamsport Grays defeat Binghamton Triplets 6 20 to extend win streak to four. Doy and Krall spark offense with timely doubles and run-scoring hits, while Day and Cohen contribute key plays. Crowe Blasini Passero and Gagain figure in scoring as both clubs exchange leads through the game.
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Williamsport
Johnny Kraland
Danny Day
Lastight
Williamsport’ Grays
Binghamton
Ken
Charley Afistos
Doy
Krall
Joe Passero
Jorge Blasini
Johnny Greenwald
Crow
Passero
Blaini
Crowe
Gallante
Arnold Cohen
Cohen
Bank Gagain
Day
Jim Langley
Gagain
Vaides
Kral
Blasini
Greenwald
Grays
Four Freedoms Faces First Fiddle in Massachusetts Handicap
Ten-horse field contests the $30,000 added Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs. Four Freedoms top weights at 126 pounds after a six-win run, facing First Fiddle with 112 pounds. Other contenders include Alex Barth, Alquest, Castleman, Some Chance, Ramillies, Theaming, Coronal and Dinner Party as the deadline approaches.
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Boston
Greentree
Four Freedoms
E Mukennan
Massachusetts
Suffolk Downs
New York
Amy
Millbrook Stable
Alex Barth
Yonkers
A. C. Ernst
Alquest
George
Ian) Woolf
Max Starmerstein
A. S&s Hewitt
Some Chance
Walter P. Chrysler
HL Flessey
Miller
Marsonia Stable
Stable
Salvo Cops Garden State Headliner at Garcen State
Salvo, driven by J. Reed, wins the fourth victory in his last eight starts as the featured horse at Garcen State. Timed in 1:11.5, he pays $3.50 to win as attendance is estimated around 13,603.
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Salvo Cops
Garden State
Camdes
Gag
Ty Stroutfers
GarcenState
Gary
Logis
Sirs
OS Hork
Fai
Sruy Setie
Casex Jones
Aparetthce
Td Bask
Army
Jones Reed
Mary Arnold Gains Fast Net Triumphs
Mary Arnold of Los Angeles scored three quick victories in Pennsylvania and Eastern States Women's Championships advancing to quarterfinals and doubles semifinals. She defeated Dorothy Yore of Lansdale 60 81 and Annette Danenhower of Conwyd 68 61, then teamed with Doneida Githingham of Philadelphia for a 28 2 doubles win over Marilyn Barnett and Mary Bruneau.
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Haverford
Chicago
Annette Danenhower
Conwyd
Doneida GtHingham
Philadelphia
Marilyn Barnett
New Baitons
Mary Bruneau
High Resolve Triumphs in Chicago Race Card
The Chicago event feature High Resolve with T. D. Grimes' three year old winning his fourth race, while Corbett, Bimbers Mavece, Samarites and Whose posted notable show finishes. The field includes John Marsh Occupation and Woolford Farm Sigmator among several prominent entries.
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T. D. Grimes
Corbett
Bimbers Mavece
Samarites
John Marsh
Woolford
Sigmator
J. E. Rouge
B. Sieble
Hitting the Side Reads Along the Sports Trail
A collage of sports notes by Whitney Martin highlights managers, players, and league chatter. Mentions include George Lacy, Durhas, Muderski, Mario Picone and Dodgers’ scouts, with references to Army morale work and long-range football picks.
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Whitney Martin
Baé
Gil
George Lacy
Gyic Decski
Durhas
Brookleave
Berry Field
S Muderski
Nine Shades Wings At North End
A chaotic sports column recaps team chatter around managers and players in a troubled season. Mentions include Leo Miller of Syracuse Chiefs and Chucho Ramos with unclear quotes and a drive to recycle waste paper tied to Dodgers fans.
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Burg Nine Shades Wings
North End
Leo Miller
Syracuse Chiefs
Chucho Ramos
Cincinnati Rads
Ramos
Aewer
Venezuels
Miller
Brooklyn Dodger
Bodsers-Reds
Dodgers
Che
Anderson Sets New Mile Record at 1958 Meet
The text reports Andersson breaking the mile record by over three seconds, with a Swedish rival Gunder Heegg posting a sensational time in the same event. It mentions a 2:33 effort and notes a 1250 meter split, reflecting track competition details from the era.
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Steezkole
Arne Astersson
Sweden
Niger
Gunder Heegg
Tavernas
Beck Lane
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Guy J. Tornado
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Mary Arnold
Jae Paleoka
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Frank King
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V. T. Hamlin
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