Derby Winter Book Shock As Chance Sun Fails to Pay
The Kentucky Derby winter books faced a jolt as Chance Sun, a favorite off Belmont Futurity wins, failed to win and left bettors to cover losses. Wagering losses ran high with estimates around $300,000 tied to Chance Sun and similar sums on other horses, amid shifts in odds and late scratches that altered outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance Sun
Joseph
Pete Coyne
Burgoo King
Edgley
C. V
Sarazen
Wise Counsellor
Brave Lttle Black Gold
Derby Histories and Betting Controversies in Early 20th Century
The piece recalls the 1920 Derby won by Paul Jones and mentions Samuel D. Riddle and Gelder Broom in Derby nominations. It notes owners and horses connected to Man o' War era, including Sun Briar, Kilmer, and other stakes context while hinting at financial wagers and race logistics.
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Golden Broom
Paul Jones
Samuel D. Riddle
Man O' War B
Walter M. Jeffords
Gelden Broom
Riddie
Sun Briar
Deter Wills Sharpe “Kilmer
Sun
Bridge contract puzzle stirs debate on takeout choice
In a spade contract with West doubling and East bidding hearts, the question is whether East should remove to five clubs nonvulnerable. The outcome hinges on South potentially making four spades while defenders seek optimal defense.
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South
West
East
Hearts
Enroll 39 Pupils At Local School
A school dean oversees enrollment of 39 pupils as the term proceeds, outlining steady intake and classroom assignments. The report notes the dean’s role in coordinating admissions and student placement.
Glad Circle Class Met at Kester Home
The May meeting of the Glad Circle Sunday School class was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Kester in Washington on Wednesday evening. Members shared a program and discussed class affairs.
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Glad Circle
Mis Charles Kester
Washington
Mempers
Kelloggs Corn Flakes Spring Sale Promotion
Advertisement urges readers to order Kelloggs Corn Flakes from their grocer today. It promotes a spring sale with big savings and encourages buying now for crispness and value.
Kidneys Again Parks Soke SFORE et out this whaie sections
The readable portions describe a disjointed note about kidneys and sections, with unclear names and minimal context. It mentions SFORE and a vague plan, but lacks concrete events, dates, or identifiable entities.
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Hungary
WM. E. McKenney
American Bridge League
Duaim
Dester
PQSTS
S Destier
Superior Meat Market
Psurerior Meat Market
Standard Leadership Training School
Owens
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
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Christian
Science
Ith St
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Sfore Et
Libby
White House
Ann Page
BOKAR
KirkMan
Kirkman’s
Pennsylvania
Peas
Hershey’s
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E. Find. St
New York City
Wheaties
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Chesterfield
Oleo
Jefferson Island
Salt
Texas
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Pimento
Braunschmeiger
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