LUCKY LAGER SPORT TIME 1955 KENTUCKY DERBY BOXER SUGAR RAY ROBINSON

Here is one of the "Lucky Lager Sport Time" film series, sponsored by Lucky Lager beer commercials. This one dates to 1955 and is introduced by Chris Schenkel and Bob Wilson, featuring major athletic events across America. It opens with the Kentucky Derby, showcasing the victory of California colt Swaps, ridden by Willie Shoemaker, over favorite Nashua. Next, it covers the Tournament of Champions golf event in Las Vegas, where young Gene Littler dominates the field and wins by a record margin. English boxer Don Cockell is shown training for his upcoming heavyweight title fight against Rocky Marciano, expressing confidence despite Marciano's reputation. In track and field, Wes Santee narrowly misses breaking the 4-minute mile barrier at the Miami Invitational. The Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 3–2 in a dramatic baseball game, with Al Kaline delivering the winning hit. A comedic celebrity putting contest between Walter Winchell and Bob Hope raises money for cancer research. The episode concludes with Sugar Ray Robinson securing a decisive victory over Garth Panter in his boxing comeback, strengthening his bid for a middleweight title shot. Throughout, the program is interspersed with advertisements promoting Lucky Lager beer.





0:22 – Intro: Chris Shankle and Bob Wilson introduce highlights from the weekend in sports, including the Kentucky Derby, Tournament of Champions, boxing, golf, and baseball.

1:00 – Kentucky Derby: The 81st Derby takes place at Churchill Downs. Swaps, ridden by Willie Shoemaker, beats favorite Nashua. Summer Tan places third. Swaps becomes the second California-bred horse to win the Derby in near-record time.

7:59 – Golf – Tournament of Champions: Held in Las Vegas. Gene Littler dominates the tournament, finishing 13 strokes ahead and taking home $10,000 in silver dollars.

11:16 – Boxing – Don Cockell Training: English heavyweight Don Cockell prepares in California for a title fight against Rocky Marciano. He discusses his training and strategies in an interview.

15:39 – Track – Wes Santee's 4-Minute Mile Attempt: At the Miami Invitational, Wes Santee attempts but fails to break the 4-minute mile due to wind, finishing in 4:07.

18:27 – Baseball – Tigers vs. Red Sox: Detroit Tigers win 3–2 over Boston with Al Kaline driving in the game-winning run. Highlights include home runs and a dramatic out at home plate.

21:58 – Celebrity Putting Contest: Bob Hope and Walter Winchell compete in a charity putting match in Las Vegas for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund. Winchell wins the diamond-studded putter.

24:28 – Lucky Lager Beer Commercial: Promotional segment emphasizing Lucky Lager’s popularity and careful aging process.

25:46 – Boxing – Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Garth Panter: In a comeback bout, Sugar Ray dominates Panter, especially in the sixth and ninth rounds, continuing his return to form after a loss to Ralph Tiger Jones