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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
9
The Cosden Colt surged to the front in the Withers at Belmont Park, clocking 1:35.45 for the mile, a performance praised for pace and stamina. Prestigious rivals like Morvich and Snob faced fierce challenge as Pillory and Letterman contested the field, with observers debating the outcome and potential rematches.
Two top horses Yellow Hand and Audacious withdrew after training injuries. Yellow Hand, a 1921 handicap king, broke down badly and may never race again. Audacious, holder of track records, bowed a tendon and is out of training indefinitely.
The race features Olambala colt Snob II edging Pillory and Dimmesdale, with June Grave exhausted from his effort. Audacious leads pacing records earlier, while Exodus struggles after a rough start. Suburban plans shift as Sam Hildreth reshapes his big three year olds for the classic.
Marty Smith defeated Dave Weber in four rounds at the amateur tourney staged with the St Jerome Catholic Club in Commonwealth. Weber appeared ahead through three rounds, then Smith rallied to win on points after a tense fourth.
In London on May 31, Mrs. A. E. Beamish of England defeated United States champion Mrs. Molla Mallory 6-0 1-6 6-4 in the Middlesex championship at Chiswick. Mallory, fresh from the Atlantic crossing, showed uneven form and late rallying deeded Beamish, whose precise placement and strong forehand produced the decisive first and third sets.
Three top scullers meet in a Schuylkill River heat at five in Philadelphia for a place in the Gold Challenge Cup race. Walter Hoover, Canadian champion and national titleholder from Duluth, is favored to win. Paul Costello is Philadelphia’s favorite. Also racing are Tom Rooney of Undine Barge Club and Eddie Durnan Jr. of Toronto.
The program includes bouts between Sharkey and Maas and other matchups as Rooney and Gilmore duel in the Schuylkill area. Dornan, a rising Canadian, is favored by Jim Rice to lead the field, with predictions Rooney may win if he qualifies. The report notes past races and a 1919 distance record as context for today’s afternoon sessions.
Murphy claimed victory in the mile international sweep at Indianapolis Motor Speedway yesterday. He earned 30 000 in prize money and presented with checks at a drivers banquet. A second check confirmed world records for 500 miles with an average above ninety. Duday led at lap 75 but was overtaken by Hartz on the next lap. Martin led until lap 84 when de Paolo took the lead for several laps.
Miss Collett faces a Boiston champion in a friendly match to determine who defends the title against Miss Leiteh at Mins Wethered with a Providence golf connection.
At Annapolis May 21 the Navy Athletic Association announced two top honors for midshipmen. Clyde W. King of Cedar Rapids will receive the regulation sword for athletic excellence, Emery Larson of Minnesota will have his name engraved on the silver trophy cup for promoting athletics, with Edwin B. Durgin (New Jersey) receiving an honorary mention. King, hailed as a standout athlete, starred in the Olympic eight and captained the football team in three Army victories.
Midget Smith and Joe Lynch, two bantamweights esteemed by New York fight fans, meet in a twelve round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. Lynch, once bantamweight champion, is said to have regained form, with both fighters expected at 120 pounds around 2 p.m. today.
Wright wins seventh title in a shoot event with high scores as Ottawa shooters Vance and 6.8 finish strong, Rochester competitor Mrs Harry Harrints wins the women’s late championship with TK breaks and a 03 handicap.
Coast player survives in Pennsylvania tennis, with a fourth round win in singles. Retiens and Strachan win a doubles match, defeating Frishold and Wilde. Local results mention Philadelphia standings and a teen champion associated with the Pacite Coast.
Boxers under twenty are restricted to bouts of six rounds as part of new licensing rules. The measure follows broader reforms and is tied to a recent act. Regulatory authorities intend to tighten age controls and oversight of minor competitors.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and numbers linked to Louisville entries with unclear event references. It mentions Tez Sel Pye, Wiewer, and Bright Lew Maret Winer among others, along with scattered scores and monetary figures. The text is garbled and omits coherent details.
Lord Woolavington's Captain Cuttle ridden by Steve Donoghue won the Derby at Epsom in a common canter as a record crowd estimated near a quarter of a million endured heat and hydration needs. Tamar placed second with Craigengower third while Pondoland faded. The day featured heavy traffic by water transport and many spectators required first aid from police doctors.
Fuller will join Yale's football staff as an assistant coach for the fall, working with captain Rae Aldrich and the squad. The announcement notes new coaches, including Fred Davis as wing and guard, with Myron Ee and Bill Bull among staff. The plan outlines freshmen assignments and upcoming dual meets with Princeton and Harvard.
Fragmented notes list names, times, places, and figures with many garbled terms. Mentions include Louisville, Prank Bera MP, Kennedy, Ararat, Macaitag, and various numbers like 118 and 810. Overall content resembles a damaged sports or event ledger with scattered figures and obscure references.
Fred Hawthorne reports on a West Side Tennis Club event inaugurating efforts to develop girls tennis. Notable matches include Miss Wenham advancing, with Sybil Hyde losing to Bay Morris. The piece notes prominent players and upcoming Wilmington and Orange Lawn Club dates, plus hopes for broader national growth in girls tennis.
Fragmentary OCR outlines Belmont Park entries for a race card. Mentions include the fourth race with handicaps and the second race names and times, plus placeholders for horse names and distances.
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