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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
2
The report notes massive bets and stunning payouts around the English Derby. It highlights Triga Ti as the winner and details sweeping gains for top owners and syndicates, including figures reaching into the hundreds of thousands and a notable $600,000 windfall for a participant.
Jimmies Orcutt captured the women's western golf title for the second consecutive year at Avonomnink Club course. She totaled 241 over 64 holes to win by two strokes over Helen Hick of Inwood who carded 243 and Dorothy Campbell Burd finished third with 247. Orcutt also set a new national record with a 477 score in the event.
Chicago reports say Purdue may be implicated as the Big Ten athletic committee conducts a widening inquiry. Coach Everett Suse to testify about Purdue ties while Iowa charges loom and new athletic director Howard Lauer seeks names of athletes who may have received improper aid.
A 35000 crowd watched Cuban bantamweight Chocolates fight a fierce 12 round bout against Vidi Gregoen with a controversial draw in the ninths. Postfight scenes included accusations about thumbs injuries and heated exchanges as connections from Los Angeles and Hartford public figures were named.
Yesterday's scores include Bilston 17 over Chicago 2 and New Yorke 6 over Cleveland 5. Today Chicago 1 over Boston and St Louis at Philadelphia with several other matchups. In Lakewood Pa, Max Schmeling continues ahead of his January 27 bout with Paolino Uzenchni after a six round session.
Merle Drake captured the season's second handicap golf tournament at Corry County Club yesterday afternoon. Scores feature Dr. Bennett at 68 and multiple players with varied tallies, with Frank M. Feayi noted for a donation and a steel shaft prize. The event drew 92 players and included qualifying rounds on Saturday and Sunday.
A strong field of sprinters dominates the national intercollegiate track trials with top names like George Simpson Claud Brae and Walberg in the spotlight. The meet aims to produce two or four pit times including 199 and 220 yard dashes and the quarter and mile events as top athletes seek honors tomorrow and Saturday.
The readable lines describe a handful of names and dates in garbled form. The piece mentions New York and Germany with scattered terms that do not form a coherent event or report. No clear people, places, or outcomes can be identified from the readable portion.
Crandall to start mound for Youngsville in Sunday showdown against Amol All Stars at Trvincton. Youngsville will clash with Chair Company nine in Youngeville on Saturday. Also notes USA ship tour heading to Europe with players Van Ryn Hennessey and Allison bound for Europe.
A group of Friends of Mia Glenn Calcott will meet tomorrow to greet the British women’s golf star Mia Collett, who earned second honors at the British championships in St Andrews. The event includes a match and a reception in her honor with local supporters.
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