Sir Gaylord Surges in Derby Build Up as Contenders Tangle
The Kentucky Derby picture remains unsettled after Saturday racing across Aqueduct Tanforan and Gulfstream. Sir Gaylord leads as Derby favorite while Admiral's Voyage wins the Wood Memorial in a two horse finish later disqualified to second. Doc Jocoy and Summy Savory win key prep events as Obey also shows Derby potential.
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Ortiz Plays It Safe Stays Clean To Defeat Brown In 15 Rounds
Carlos Ortiz won a 15 round decision over Joe Brown in Las Vegas to retain the lightweight title. Ortiz cited caution and the presence of ex-heavyweight Billy Conn and Joe Louis as factors in avoiding a knockout. Attendance was 5,881 with a $62,535 gross gate. Brown earned $50,000 plus Ortiz $17,500 with no immediate rematch agreed.
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Indians Break Yankee String in New York Sweep
The Cleveland Indians ended a 19 game Yankees winning streak at Yankee Stadium by winning 7-5 and 9-3. Manager Mel McGaha said a new season and a new ball club have begun as the team prepares to travel to Los Angeles for a game with the Angels.
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Six Die in Mob Riots in Chifubu Township
In LUSAKA Northern Rhodesia six Africans were killed Sunday as mob riots broke out in Chifubu. Police patrolled the area to restore order amid political tensions ahead of elections. The unrest follows a period of mounting political strife.
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BaseballScores From Weekend Action And Upcoming Games
Saturday results show New York over Cleveland 3 1 Baltimore defeated Washington 3 0 Kansas City beat Chicago 9 6 Boston won Detroit 3 Minnesota 5 Los Angeles 2 Sunday Cleveland 7 9 New York 5 3 Kansas City 7 7 Chicago 1 5 Detroit 8 Boston 6 Baltimore 8 Washington 3 Minnesota 5 Los Angeles Today no games scheduled. Tuesday schedule lists Chicago at New York Washington at Boston Minnesota at Baltimore Kansas City at Detroit Cleveland at Los Angeles.
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National League Standings and Daily Results
National League standings show Pittsburgh 10 1 000, San Francisco 8 4 .667, Houston 5 5, Cincinnati 5 7, Milwaukee 3 8. Daily results list Pittsburgh 8 New York 4 and other scores, with upcoming games including San Francisco at Cincinnati and New York at Pittsburgh.
Norview ace Johnson shatters mile and 880 records at Tidewater Invite
Jimmy Johnson of Norview dazzled with a 4:21.1 mile and 1:57.8 880 as Ronnie Spruill doubled in the 100 and 220 at the Tidewater Invitational. Newport News spoiled Norview’s bid for the team title while Johnson’s times erased state and meet records and hinted at Maryland-bound speed.
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Cash Hits Sixth In Derby Fast Start For Cash
Cash belts two homers in an 8-6 win over Boston to lift his total to six homers in eight games. He trails all time pace set by Ruth and Maris but focuses on batting average, posting .276 with eight hits in 29 at bats.
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Doneraile Wins Derby At Record Longest Price
Doneraile, the 1913 Kentucky Derby winner, delivered the longest price in the event’s history. He returned $184.90 on a $2 mutual ticket, confounding bettors and marking a remarkable upset.
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Petty Breaks Martinsville Track Record in Virginia 500
Richard Petty of Randoleman North Carolina won the Martinsville 500 late model race in a new track record pace of 67.164 mph, finishing 12 seconds ahead of NASCAR leader Joe Weatherly. Fireball Roberts led most of the event before Petty reclaimed the lead. Lee Petty finished fifth in his return to major competition.
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Louis seruces four 10 rounders on star studded card
Joe Louis plans his debut as matchmaker for United World Enterprises by staging four ten round bouts at the Sports Arena Los Angeles. Cassius Clay Olympic light heavy faces George Logan while Eddie Machen meets Bert Whitehurst. Ralph Dupas faces Everardo Armenta and Eddie Garcia meets Tony Perez in the other two ten rounders to be shown on closed circuit in 19 cities.
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Eddie Blind Sets 14th Preakness Starter Run
Pimlico official Eddie Blind, among the top starters in his field, will send off the 14th consecutive Preakness field on May 19.
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GAA Girls Bantam League Scores and Standings
Summary of Saturday morning games across the GAA Girls Bantam League at Health Center Lanes. Buckley-Lages and Sport Center split, with Ebert Buick leading the league and Zuckerman & Co. posting two wins. Multiple players posted in the 90s including Jean Everett, Donna Jennings, Carol Smith, and Beverly Long for various victors.
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Houston Classics Three Way Knot Snaps PGA Mark
Three first year pros and a lawyer joined Jack Nicklaus Bob Nichols and Dan Sikes in a 72 hole tie to decide the Houston Classic at Memorial Park. They finished two under par 278 with Bill Casper Jr in fourth at 279 and Maxwell Marr and Sanders tied for fifth at 281.
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Cavaliers Win Virginia Sports Calendar Highlights
Virginia hosts a busy schedule across baseball track tennis golf and more with Pitt West Virginia William and Mary Navy VMI and others on the docket. Scores show Virginia 2 North Carolina 1 and West Virginia 20 Richmond 0 4 VMI 8 Virginia Tech 7 Hampden Sydney 4 Randolph Macon 2 Randolph Macon 71 Hampden Sydney 49 Washington Lee 82 Norfolk W&M 58 Miami 86 The Citadel 57 Roanoake 18 The Citadel 7 William and Mary.
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Judges Sweep Three-Way Track Meet at Judges Stadium
Handley dominates Central of Woodstock and Mosby of Front Royal posting 98 points to 29 and 2. Gary Bailey wins 100 yard dash and Handley shows strength in 880 and sprint relays while Central claims vault and high jump. Mosby gains experience in its first season as Handley gears up for George Mason and Herndon in a triangular next Saturday.
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League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Baseball leaders across the American and National Leagues are listed by stat. Key figures include Flood and Alou leading batting averages at .519 and .438 respectively, Pinson and Mays atop runs with 12, while Mathews and Mays each homer four times. Pitching leaders include Friend with 3 0 record and Koufax with 22 strikeouts.
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College Lacrosse Scores Report
Navy defeated Virginia 11 to 8 while Johns Hopkins led Washington and Lee 15 to 4. Hampden Sydney beat Randolph Macon 6 to 3 and Virginia Tech edged West Virginia 5 1 2 to 3 1 2. Toledo over Lynchburg 7 to 2.
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F M Promoted In Class B Softball Aims For New Tournament Interest
The Virginia Amateur Softball Association unveils a plan to boost fast pitch interest this season by four Class B state tournaments with 16 teams each. Events run June 18 23 Norfolk open servicemen July 7 Richmond July 14 Richmond. F M Winchester promoted to Class A after strong showings. Connie Baker led F M girls two straight seasons. Hank Wolfe notes Ohio United Brethren first entry in National Slow Pitch Church Tournament set for Richmond next June 30.
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Virginia
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Nally Wins Trophy as Garlick Disappears From Warm-Up
At Airport Speedway a warm up saw Les Garlick in car 7 vanish over the fence with no injuries. In the feature Bill Nally won the trophy in his S-3, Lewie Leatherman second Red Ninninger third Clem Lemasters fourth. Heats favored Leatherman Nally and a deadlock between Lemasters and Jackie Clore. Next races scheduled for 2 p.m. next Sunday by promoter Bill Lydle.
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Lewie Leatherman
Red Ninninger
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Pirates Tie Mark With Law Benched
The Pittsburgh Pirates, led by an eight pitcher win streak, tied the modern season record for consecutive victories to start the year. Vernon Law is sidelined with a sore shoulder, yet Bob Veale earned his first major league complete game in a 4 3 win over the Mets.
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Pimlico Opens for 146th Spring Meet at Old Hilltop
Pimlico Race Course begins its spring meet on May 5 marking the 146th racing season at Old Hilltop. The milestone underscores the long history of Baltimore racing and the opening day festivities.
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Old Hilltop
Daily Across Puzzle Clues and Short Answers
A compact list of crossword style clues with numbers and hints including words for obsession rascal sandwich garnish and more. Entries cover verbs nouns and abbreviations such as very and officers of universities with various lengths and wordplay.
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Marie
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