Nimbus Wins Epsom Derby in Photofinish Thriller
Nimbus ridden by Charlie Eliot narrowly beats Amour Drake by a head with Swallow Tail two lengths back in the 170th Derby at Epsom. Owned by Mrs. M. Glenister, Nimbus earned 854,680 first money as crowds of 500000 watched the 2 minutes 42 seconds race under variable showers and sun.
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New York
Arthur Murray's Dance Night at 30 W Congress
Come in today and you can go out dancing tonight at Arthur Murray's on 30 West Congress Street. The ad invites patrons to join and enjoy a dance session this evening.
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Olson Takes Decision in Honolulu Bout
Bobo Olson, 163-pound light heavyweight from Honolulu, defeated Tommy Yaresz, 167 pounds, of Monaca Pennsylvania, by a clear 10 round decision at Honolulu Stadium Friday night.
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Peace Pact Ends Hockey Row Between AAU and AHA
New York June 4 harmony returned to amateur hockey after a meeting of AAU and AHA appointed committees. Details of the peace treaty were not announced yet and will be released after Dan J. Ferris returns from Europe on Aug. 19. Attendees included Walter H. Brown and Harry Hainsworth.
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NYU votes against sending Violet stars to NCAA meet
New York University boards refused to send Violet track and field stars to the NCAA meet in California over cost concerns. Moon Mondschein could lose his high jump title shot and the east's fastest mile relay team may miss a national crown. Meanwhile UGA drops its publicity director for economy and Bill Strudel seeks new work. Aaron Robinson recalls a White Sox game mishap where a catcher feigned a pitch to trick a batter.
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Perry Jones Shapes Southern California Tennis Pros
Perry Jones, famed mentor of young talent in Southern California, believes this year's crop of junior players shows strong potential. He notes improved technique and dedication across several hopefuls as competitions approach.
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Georgia Tech Star Bobby Dodd Named All Star Assistant Coach
Georgia Tech’s Robert Lee Bobby Dodd was named an assistant coach for the All-Star football game at Soldier Field on August 12. He joins head coach Bud Wilkinson of Oklahoma as the second aide. Cornell’s George Kepford James was also chosen. Dodd’s Tech squad went seven and three last season.
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Bobby) Dodd
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High hopes for Don Kierbow and local hockey plans
The article highlights 15 year old Don Kierbow of Venice California as a rising star while Skip Rowland UCLA athlete may join the Dodgers after graduation. It notes potential to add an ice rink in the new San Antonio municipal arena and a Texas hockey league next season amid long trips and high payrolls in the postwar era.
Pro Boxing Called Greatest Killer
Chicago June 4. Professional boxing is the greatest killer in American athletics and 50 percent of active fighters are punch drunk to some degree, according to Hygeia. The magazine notes boxing has more deaths per participant than any other sport, citing about 2,500 boxers listed and fatalities in recent years.
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John Kimbrough Signs 1949 Pact
Veteran fullback John Kimbrough signed his 1949 contract with the Los Angeles Dons of the All America professional football conference. The six foot two inch, 210 pound back rose to prominence at Texas A&M in 1939 and 1940.
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Salas Beats McCray in Elimination Bout at Stadium
Hollywood on June 4 reports Welterweight Charley Salas of Phoenix won a 12 round decision over Shamus McCray of Cleveland in the Stadium main event. Salas improved after round four while McCray tied up early. 1,200 fans attended with no knockdowns observed.
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Willie Dominates Sal Bartolo for Universal Title
Three years ago in New York and Connecticut Willie, a featherweight champion, knocked out Sal Bartolo, the NBA champion, to win the universal title.
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New York
Connecticut
Sal Bartolo
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