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Tonight will mark the close of the series of Saturday Night Races put on by the Charlottetown Driv- ing Park and Provincial Exhibi- tion Association. Starting June 19th they have drawn large at- tendanccs and featured great racing. Many will remember with pzeasure the thrilling finishes by trotters and pacers that enliven- ed weekends and made them something to look forward to by all. Great credit is due the Asso- ciation for sponsoring these races and handling them so well. Next week will see the popular Good- will Races, a fall feature for quite a number of years and certainly the best Maritime meet of the fall series. Next Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and night racing meets will be among the liveliest of all time with a large entry list of trotters and pacers, the cream of the Maritimes. Else- where will be found the entries.

On Friday afternoon the Futur- ity Races will be held. Secretary- Trcasurer W. G. Gillespie will present a fine program and right here \ve would like to pay a tribute to him for the time and energy he has spent in promot- 111E these worth while stakes. Ev- ery spectator will be encouraging: col‘. racing by attending and will see paraded the future greats of the Maritime harness horse world. Through the years these futuri- iies have created interest in the breeding and training of Mari- iime bred trotters and paeers and have exerted an influence on our sport far more than rcal“ Our production of speed is noted 1n Maine and astute buyers iron there are picking up some of the tops at fancy prices. It is fortun- ate that the President of the P. 1. Futurity Association and one who has worked so earnest- ly. will be able to attend. As horsemen will remember, Col. J. P. Hooper was stricken with ill- ness some time ago but everyone will be glad to know that he is recovering splendidly and will b: present or listening with interest .10 the broadcasts from the track.

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Friday's program will consist of a class for tvvo-year-old trotters purse $300. and $25. has been do- hated for the winner. $25. for the breeder of the winner. also a trophy for the owner of the win- ner. 1t will be raced in two heats unless two horses each win n heat. then they will have to race a third heat. The purse is S300. The two-year-old pace will have seven starters and the purse is $350. Similar cash prizes and n trophy will be given to the winner and breeder. The three- year-old trot will have eight start-

ers with a purse of $400.. the three-year-old. pace eleven start- ers with a purse of $830., the

ifour-year-old trot and pace six starters with n purse of $400.

The Fredericton Exhibition As- lriciaiion will hold their fall har- ness meet September 14-15 — the. same dates as Charlottetown. Dr.j F. C. Dougan will be the starter. On the following week, Septem- ber 21-22 Charlie Willis will put on two big afternoon programs at Coveheads Parlor Track. These [all race meets at Charlie's track have been something to remember and no doubt this year's will be n worthy reminder of the past.

Dufferin Park Racing Assn.. To- ronto. one of the oldest standbys of the harness racing game in Ontario.‘ situated right in the Zhcart of the great city, ooen their fall meet Saturday, November’ 12th and will carry on for 100i tiays racing. The first Saturdav will be an open pace. purse $500.. 4.95 pace. purse $500., 2.18 trot, purse $400, 2.28 pace with two dashes of $200 each. Horsemen pay $5.00 stall fee when they ar- rive. There is no further entrance and no doductions. and $5.00 will be allowed each horse started that ls out of the money. All entries for early events must be in by October 20th. If you are thinking pf going address H. E. Wicks. Secretary, 900 Dufferin St., Tor- onto 4. Ontario.

W. Annett, Bank Manager of Gaspe, P. Q, who was stricken with infantile paralysis last

Spring. is making a good recov- IryfHe has been one of the in- fluential men behind racing in hi: locality, famous for its love of trotters and pacers. At n recent meet there Mr. Philip 2.09, which had, been purchased from A. Nnpke by A. W. Paterson, aced the track which is 95 feet o r the mile, in 2.12-a new track record. Morgandale Squire and Elwyn Guy went n dead heat in 2.14. At the Labor Day meet in Campbell- ton six horses from Gaspe took part and helped make the races II great success. They will return for the annual fall fair whichwal first promoted in 1947 and has created great interest in that community. There will be $1,400.

ut up for purse: with a $500. Ere: For All lnd three other clauses of $300. each.‘ Expecta- tions are that l number of horse: from Campbeliton and nearby point: will take part. Mr. Annett‘ is now visiting hi: daughter in Moncton and it ll possible that he will be : spectator at Good- will meet noel.

From far away California we learn that lt Stockton August 20th Walter Found’: nine-yelr-old mare Waruma I‘. topped-her belt per- formance by pacing a mile in the ll’! clan: in 2.0! 5-5 - the lec- lnd futnttlnu of the meeting.

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are speculating as to_ lust how fast Walter's mare can pace when fully extended. The clipping from the San Francisco Examiner gives more particulars about the rac- ing and we learn that Mr. Found has entered Waruma F. in several $5,000 stakes which will be raced in the big California harness horse meeting next October. War- uma F. had previously taken an official record of 2.03 1-5 in a winning race. Walter Found is a native of New London, has two brothers and many relatives here who will be glad to learn of his continued success in harness rac- ing.

George A. Callbeck. Summer- side, not only knows how ruakeselections of brood mares and sires to produce speed. and ‘now to develop that speed but he is also a top-notch salesman. George believes in the old adage "pick the cherries when they are ripe." Recently that astute horse- man Arthur 13. McGee of Augusta, Maine. loked over Abner Brit- ton and F. J. E, and bought them for a long price. Abner Britten is by Abner T. Clegg 2.04 1-2 and his dam is Mignonctte by Great Britton 2.02 1-2, also the dam of Babe Britton 2.10 3-5. Abner Brit- ton has showed speed of a high order, pacing halves in 1.05 and better. He should take n record of 2.10 easily, and like other

llsland exports win his share of ‘the purses over U. S. A. tracks.

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The young trotter F. J. E. has shown enough to convince Mr. McGee that he will make good.

also, He is a full brother to El- eanor G. 2.l0 2-5 and Donald G. R. 2.12 2-5.

That good pacer Quick Lick 2.11 2-5, owned by John Harkness. Summerside, has been sold by him to John McLean of Souris. Mr. Harkness received cash and Is- land Spruce in exchange. Quick Lick is a beautiful mare with a tremendous burst of speed and we look for her to lake a re- cord of 2.10 or- better.

Ex-Maritime bred horses made a good showing at Presque Isle, Maine, State Fair . . . Mae Bud- long was 4-3: Richard Budlong 3-1-1; Connie Clegg 1: Colonel Dan 4-2; Richard Budlong making his second start was 2-1; Mae Budlong 2-2: June Morning 1-1, best time 2.09 l-5; At Gorham. Maine. the three-year-old filly Early Dawn by Playdale 2.04 1-2, dam, Dude Potempkin, won a heat in 2.10 4-5. At the same meeting Hillside Scott was third in 2.12 3-5 and the trotter Bonnie Kalmuck sec- ond in 2.12 2-5. We notice also where Free Trade by Jerry Har- vester formerly owned by Clay- ton McLeod, took a new record there of 2.08. He also won the second heat and race in 2.09 3-5. The above goes to show that we can breed them in this Province good enough to win in fast com-

! pany.

Hazelton 2.00 3-4 by Lou Prince-

jton. died recently in Italy at the lage of twenty-six. 1-lazelton won

many races in Italy, Austria and France. At Vincennes, near Paris. he was twice victor in the big in- tcrnational races of 1931-32. He also won one of the most valu-' able prizes over the Vienna, Aus- tria, track and was a very suc- cessful sire. Hazclton was given his record by Walter Cox and was sold for over $20,000, if we re- member correctly. I

At a recent meet at Roosevelt Raceway Joe O'Brien put the four-year-old pacing colt Minstrel Lad, in the 2.05 list. Minstrel Lad is by Guy Day and the event was for a purse of $2,000. 2.05 trot- ters or pacers over a half-mile track are scarce and this per- formance was certainly a worthy 011E.

Some of the fastest miles of i949 were trotted or paced at the Scdalia. Mo. Grand Circuit track meeting. Alemite entered the 2.00 list and set up a new track pacing record of 1.50 2-5, and Egan Han- nver lowered the trotting record to 1.59. It was the fastest trot- ting mile of the year and was also the fastest mile trotted since Egan's big brother Rodney won in 1.58 2-5 at Du Quoin. 111., Sep- tember 3, 1948. At the lame moot- ing Lusty Song by Volomite, law- ered the world's standard for two- year-old trotting colts in a race to 2.02 2-5, shoving aside Nibble Hanoverb 2.02 1-2 mark. We notice where Lusty Song was beaten a few days ago by the two-year-old trotter Florican. Lusty won the first heat in 2.02 1-2, Floricnn came on to win the next heat in 2.03 and also won the race-off heat. Florican is by the compara- tively new lire Spud Hanover 2.03, in the stud at Henry Knauf’: farm in Illinois. Mr. Knauf i: President of the U. S. T. A. and Floricnn i: owned by EJ-l. Harri- man. who has been one of the main cog: in putting harness rac- ing on it: present level.

Another great, upset came when Fibber, driven by Harry Pownlll. but the great list of three-year- eld trotters which included Misl Tilly. winner of the Hambleton- inn a few week: ago. Bnnglway, Volume. Joe Donelin and Scotch Pal. best time 2.03, which equall- ed the lesson’: belt for three- year-old trotting colts on a mile track. Another upset at the lame meeting was the winning of the two-year-old pace by the much overlooked Beryl Hanover, which defeated Our Time in a pair of terrific heatl. The firlt heat wll

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Despite the fact that the 1n- to .' termediate and Junior ball leagues have been concluded for the sea- son, there will still be consider- able activity in baseball over the

week-end. Included on the ag- enda will be the two playoff finals games in the Midget and

Bantam Leagues for Provincial titles which will get underway this afternoon at the Old Dia-

mond at Victoria- Park and the East End mud diamond, when Summerside teams will oppose the City representatives. I I I The big feature on Sunday will be an exhibition game between an All Star Junior team picked from the City Junior League and the Charlottetown Intermediate Ab- bios, this year's runners up for the island title, while also the same afternoon the Old Timers League will meet in their sixth game of the playoff series at the Old Victoria Park diamond. . t -

There has been considerable speculation of late as to just how an All Star Junior squad would stack up against the Abegweits. and new those who have been doing the speculating will be able to see for themselves just what the outcome will be. It is this eolumn's guess that it will be a nip and tuck affair, and the Abbies are going to have to be right on their toes if they expect to win. But that is neither here nor there as far as one man's opinion is concerned. but it is a cinch that it should produce an interesting, action-packed encoun-

fer.

Another feature of the week- end program will be the Knights of Columbus Track and Field meet at the Memorial Field dia- mond this afternoon when en- tries from the various City schools will compete against one another in a long list of sporting events for both boys and girls of all ages.

The last of the Saturday night racing programs will also be a big feature of the week-ends ac- tivities when a card of ten dash events will be run off wh'ich in- cludes an impressive list of pac- ers and trotters who will be lin- ing up behind the starting gate to take the word from the of- ficial starter at the Exhibit-m track tonight. The meet is ex- pected to be another stellar rac- ing feature which will add a fit- ting climax to probably the most successful season of harness rac- ing since the Saturday night meets came into vogue here three years ego.

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There will also be a "hole in one tournament" held over the Green Gables course at Cavendish on Sunday afternoon. club pro Cecil "Hubby" Dowling informed this column yesterday as an add. ed feature to the regular after- "QOQ Play. The idea is to have a special hole of about 125 yards and each part starting out in the round will ha e n go at it before continuing on in their regular round. The player. making the hole in one or nearest to it will be awarded with a special prize.

Hawks And Anchors In Crucial Game

Th! 81X"! lame of the belt-of- seven series in the Old Timer: League playoffs will get underway at the Victoria Park diamond on Sunday afternoon at 2130 when the East End Hawks and the West End Anchors clash in what i: ex- pected to be a top-notch encount- er. At th: present time the Hawk: l" "If"!!! the lerlc: by three game: to two. but anything-lo liable to happen tomorrow when the Anchor: come out determined 1° 9W" "D the eerie: and force it into a seventh and final encounter.

Both lquads have been playing smart ball thl: lealon, and h“; been providing their largo follow- in: of fan: with some really nip and tuck battles, and n: Sunday‘: encounter is not likely to prove any exception there will no doubt be a largo crowd on hand to wit- nel: the boy: In action.

JUNIOR ALL STAB PRACTICE

There will be a practice at 10:00 Sunday morning at Memorial Field for the following Junior player: who will make up the All Star baseball foam who will play the Abbie: on Sunday afternoon: Arn- old Mcflnililln, Iddla Land, Lorne llannllaoy, Reggie Ifnghn, Glen Mailman, Phil Murphy, Elmer DIIGNOIII, Dc: Trainer, Barold Ilolntt, Jack lady, Donnie Mao- IAIII. Mel-Ill: Maclenio, Lloyd

MacDonald, Maurine Flynn, Wally Sheppard, Willla Bcanlllcy.

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Island Ball Titles

THE GUARDIAN, CHARLOTTETOWN

Bantam

At Stake Today

Two minor league baseball play- offs will be resumed this after- noon nt 1:30 when the Charlotte- town and Summerside teams in the Midget and Bantam divisions tangle in the third game of the best of 'five series for Provincial titles in their respective divisions.

The Midget encounter will be played on the Old diamond betureen the East End Mid- gets, City champions, and the Summeirside Midgets, winners of the Western division, while the Bantqn game will get underway at the same time at the East End Mud diamond when the Parkdsle squad, City titlists, meet the Sum- mersidc champions.

At the present time. both West- em Capital teams are leading their respective series by two games. when they came through last Sat- urday with victories on bot-h ends of double headers in the opening of the Provincial playdowns at Summerside.

In the event that the local tennis win the opening games today, double-headers will be played in both divisions to progress the playoffs along and conclude them if possible, but this of ‘course will depend solely on who beats who. Should the Western teams win either of the two possible games

in each division. they will be the new champions, but if the local: should win both ends of the doub- le-headers, if: will mean that both divisions will be forced into fifth and deciding games to be played at a later date.

As for as the games are eon- cerned, there should be plenty of fast action, as all four teams have been Playing a smart brand. of minor ball all season, and with their backs to the wall this after- noon, both local clubs will be com- lng out with everything they can muster to upset the visiting teams. while on the other hand the Westerners will be striving hard to take straight game victories and end the competitions.

It is hoped that n large turn- out of fans will be of hand to support the kids in action.

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By The Canadian Press

Georges Michel, French baker, made a. record 23 years ngo today when he swam the English Chan- nel in 11 hours, flve 11111111135- Michel floated his way to secomi- prize money in the 1927 Canadian National Exhibition 15-mi1e swim at. Toronto in bitterly cold water.

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BATTING STATISTICS, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEAGUE

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G. Matheson. Ch’towr: G. MacKay, C d» B E. Mulhuliand, C a B . M. Goodwin, Ch’town R. Whitlock. Ch‘town V. Latter, Ch'town . L. Dombroskl, RCAF . L. Gaudct, C d: B J. Grady. C b B . G. Cox, RCA!‘ F. St. John. RCA!‘ H. Gallant. C do B .. G. Bernard, C d» B J. LcClalr. Ch'town S. Bernard, C do B . H. Landry. C & B A. Stewart, C do B . I. McKlnnon, Ch'town C. Powell, C d: B .. C. Grclg, RCAF I~‘. Fay, RCAF . . I‘. Oatway, C & B C. Ryan. Ch'town D. Lyon, RCAF B. Grady, C do B C. Hume, BCAF J. Stanley, Ch‘town D. Carson, RCA! P. ltlickus. RCA!‘ B. Baron, RCA!‘ A. Perry, Ch‘town

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J. Ready. Ch'town J. Thurmeler, RCA! E. Lund, Clftown H. O'Neill, RCAF J. McGinn. C d; B . B. Schurman. C b B . J. Murphy, RCA!‘ It. Plvnncuf, C b B . D. MacLean, Ch'town Gottfried. Ch'f.own E. Mt-Nclll, Clflown It. Lahonte. RCAF . J. Iligson, Ch'town L. McAleer. Ch'town B. Daley, C do .. B J. Gallant. Ch'town Lamy. RCA!‘

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