Brooks, Nelson Returning, Daily Racing Form, 1958-05-12

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Brooks Nelson Returning ReturningSTANTON STANTON Del May 10 Two of Amer ¬ icas best known jockeys Steve Brooks and Eldon Nelson became leading riders at successive Delaware Park meetings the first time they rode there In 1957 Brooks who began riding the year Delaware Park opened in 1937 made his first appearance here and easily topped all rivals with 36 victories In 1956 Nelson ran off with the honors by winning 37 races at the Stanton track The riding veterans are among the topflight jockeys scheduled for action when Dela ¬ ware Park opens a 51day racing stand on May 20


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