September 12, 1955 Table Of Contents
Jimmy Jemail's Hotbox
By Jimmy Jemail
Events & Discoveries
Overture to football's opera, Hurricane to Ezzard the Blizzard, Investment in the sea, Exams for the men in stripes, Packaged riposte for golfers, The Dutch seals
Spectacle
That's the cry that sends bankers, doctors and generals into the saddle for a five-day trek through Old California
IT'S THE RIDE THAT MAKES THE FUN
From 36 states—and lands overseas—come the horsemen known as Los Rancheros Visitadores, an easy-going crew 500 strong that meets once a year in southern California. Riding, eating bulls' heads, or soaking guests, the Rancheros have fun
The Match Race
NASHUA AND ARCARO: FIRST ALL THE WAY
Young Bill Woodward's instructions were: 'Go to the front if possible—but forget the if possible.' For Swaps rooters the result was like a downpour from blue skies
The Race—Mr. Fitz's Story
Through Turf Editor Whitney Tower, SI asked Trainer James Fitzsimmons of Belair Stud to tell how Nashua was trained for the race with Swaps. Mr. Fitz graciously consented, and following is his account
September's practice fields tell the story of a football team. SI's expert, fresh from a nationwide survey, here delivers his up-to-the-minute report
Herman Hickman says PASTE THESE IN YOUR HAT
Conversation Piece:
The country's most successful coach (opposite), on the eve of a new season, discusses his philosophy of coaching, wonders at de-emphasis and touts the players over the coach
Jones's Grand Slam
THE SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF JONES'S GRAND SLAM
It is the eve of another Amateur and 25 years since the incomparable Bobby completed his sweep of golf's four major crowns. Here, in two parts, is the stirring story
Baseball
Keep In The Pink
This most common mishap should receive more than casual treatment
Fisherman's Calendar
Compiled by Ed Zern
Rare Dogs
The least-known and least-probable dogs in the U.S. will compete this week at Westchester, N.Y. in one of the nation's top shows
Tip From The Top
For all golfers, including low-handicap players
With the Duke of Edinburgh playing and the Queen and the royal family in attendance, English polo fans had a field day at the Ascot Week tournament
Matchwit*
Coming Events
COMING EVENTS September 9 through September 18
Acknowledgments
19th Hole: The Readers Take Over
19th HOLE: THE READERS TAKE OVER
