Trigo Wins English Derby In 33 to 1 Shock Victory
Trigo, a 33 to 1 shot, defied the odds to win the English Turf Classic Derby. Lord Woolavington's Walter Gay finished second, with Bring third, as Trigo led late and held on by a length and two thirds amid a record betting frenzy that saw about 50 million pounds wagered. The win sparked royal interest in the event with the Prince of Wales in attendance.
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Orcutt Retains Eastern Women's Golf Title
Maureen Orcutt of New York won the Eastern Women's Golf Championship at the Roninink course with 241 strokes after 18 holes. Helen Hicks, also from New York, finished second with 247. Dorothy Campbell, noted as the first woman to win both American and British titles, shot 77 to take third with a strong record performance.
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Charleroi Edges Jeannette In Tight Middle Atlantic League Game
Charleroi beat Jeannette 5 to 4 in a Middle Atlantic League clash while Wheeling defeated Cumberland with a 9 to 0 margin.
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Cardinals Ousted Senators to Meet Ashland From Lead Fight
Giants beat Cardinals 6 4 to drop them from first place as Hafey hits a two run homer and Ott adds a two run shot. Powell’s Senators prep for Williamson Colts away Saturday and Ashland Army Sunday at Kanawha Park with Barker returning June 7 and Rollins facing disciplinary action in Beckley.
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Star Athletes Lead Classmates in Marks
Auburns Percy Beard tops the 1999 graduating class with a 94.12 average over four years in civil engineering. Beard, a hurdler from a rural background, set pace in track and academics alongside teammates Wilbur Mintsell and others noted for strong class work at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
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Davis Cup Team A sets sail for Paris defense
The United States Davis Cup squad gathers in New York for travel to Paris with Lott Hennessey Van Ryan and Wilmer Allison among contenders for singles while Tilden may join in as a reserve. Captain Dixon weighs alternatives as the campaign opens against the American challengers.
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Clark Griffith Buys Atlanta Baseball Club
Atlanta June 6. Sale of the Atlanta baseball club of the Southern association to Clark C Griffith, president of the Washington American League club, announced by Bell J Spiller. Transfer set for June 14 includes Spiller Park and over nine acres of central Atlanta property with pool and facilities valued at about 870,000.
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Birmingham routs Nashville in Southern League opener
Baseball scores show Birmingham 16 Nashville 11 in a first game, with Nashville 9 behind. Other results include Mobile 7 Atlanta 6, Chattanooga 6, New Orleans 14 over Memphis.
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