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Newspaper
Mount Prospect Herald
Location
Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1930
Page
7
The Washington Park race meeting drew record crowds and likely a new high in long shots hit during the meet while condemning a streak of non winning favorites. Congressman Stanley Kunz is mocked for entering misfit horses. One correspondent notes his stable provides him an admission badge rather than success. The Cubs surge in the National League race.
Reville Boy failed to match Gallant Knight in the Latonia derby as long shot American Derby winner faces questions about his durability. Babe Ruth continues home run pace midseason as Paul Bunyan, once a wild performer, shows improved form winning a stake at Latonia and joins top horse performers of the year.
The rules committee endorses the public view that the present game remains satisfactory with only minor clarifications. The sport’s popularity grows, and players practice in vacant lots and backyards during the long summer evenings.
Paul Bunyan ridden by an unknown jockey won the Francis S. Peabody Memorial handicap at Washington Park on Saturday. Ironsides challenged early leader Sun Beau, but Paul Bunyan prevailed by a nose delivering $32.94 for a $2 wager and earning a warm reception from the crowd.
Thousands flock to Arlington for opening days with C M W railway service from Madison Street in 35 minutes. The upgraded infield polo field lake and landscaping attract crowds as mutuels close at post time. Regular seven races plus steeplechase events promise new thrills this season despite threatening weather.
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