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The Lexington hut-a. mecca for horsemen of the United States who have the money and can spend the time, were on th's week. The Three Yeiir Oid Pace- opening day- was m,“ by Miss Belle Martin after Sue ddariis hiui won the first heat 5nd Cita Rector the second. Time 2.03 3-4, 2021-2- 2.04 1-2. 2.10 1-4. .. The 2.10 Price was won by Atlantic fianorer 1.59 3-4, Brookdaie taking the second heat. Dazzle Direct, the Cunad an piicér, was 2-3-3. Among those that also started was the gfefli half-mile track pacer Doctor Baker and the Canadian four-year- old Bob Lee. Time 2.02 1-4, 2.00 1-4, 2.00 3-4. The Kentucky Futurity Trot for two-yeur-olds was won bv Colby Hanover, by Mr. McElwyn, Ciinnon Ball, by Guy Day. was 2-2, Green Diamond 4-3 and Paxton Hflll(l\'(‘l' 3-4. Time 2.04 1-4. 2.07. The 214 Trot was W011 by Voltina, by Volomito, time 2.03 ‘F4, 2.33 1-2.

1n the second day's racing the 2.20 nice was won by Henry Volo, best. time 2.03 3-4. The 2.16 P1108, p-sxstiflfi-O, by Senator Abbe 2.01-

0st tune 2.01 3-4. Senator Abbe 1m .011 his seven last starts for owner-driver O. H. Lowen of Wil- nririgton. oliio. Mr. Lowen purchas- r-(i ‘he colt ten months ago for $100. H" iins recently offered $5,000 but refused. The Kentucky Futur- jty Tiirve Year Old Trot Stake. purse .01 320, was won by Bill Gall- m by Sandy Flash. Time, 2.02 1-4, 2.03 1-2. Hill Gallon also won the richest trotting stake of the year in Aiiziiri, tire Hambletonlan at Goslien, N-Y-

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There piisscd away recently in Ontario one of the greatest pacers ever raised in the Dominion, or per- ll'l"5 ill the ivorld-Gruttim Bars 1.39 l-‘J. He was sired by Grattan R0, 2.00 1-4, owned by Charles Birrfit. Park Hill. Ontario, and his mm “ilS the iilmost obscure mare i- Burs, by Monbars e. lli_V not fashionably bred the film's side. Foaled in 1923 he yiiiiie his dohut as a three-year-old iii 111:0, inking ii record of 2.28 1-4. A= fl f0iir-_vear-o‘d he took part in c routs and ivon all of them. i-le iiiicd to be one oi the most- tiI l of papers ln Ontario until iii“ f.i‘l of i027 or spring of 192B. ivivn an iiirrcmeiit was made by it's O‘.‘.'lll‘l' Fred Thrower to lease him i0 Al ivlrittlicws of Mount Cl its, .\'il!'ili"’,‘flll, and the Cnii:i.i {ill ri-insinnn Vic Flemming.

P's ("ll'f‘ff‘ ill 1928 is the most rr not» oi iiny pacer that ever seppci llll a track. as he won all his o""_7."(‘ill1‘YliS which had a purse tctil of $82.05‘). and was retired un- def-rated. A P95111110 of that year's roe nu, may iirovc interesting to our renders. .Ai Windsor, C0nn.. July 4th. fhri .-m 1e track) he took part 1n the New England pacing derby for 2.11 pnccrs. There were elimina- tion heats. Grhttan Bars won his ilffli in 2.06, then raced with Wid- oiv Graimii, another heat winner, mid rrhei- r-Vulbles including Jan- filtc Ravel 20s 1-2, V010 Rico 2.04- l-4. etc, Widow Grattan winning ‘he h?“ bi‘ a nose in 2.06 3-4. The next licnt ivns won by Grattan Ears in a terrific finish. time 2.09 ‘The hiirse was $25.000—the largest nurse ever raced ior over a half mile track-tire sponsor of the meet "a Allcii Wilson‘ of Boston. for- mfrli’ 0f Cardigan, PEI.

He ivns first at Sandusky, Ohio, June 14th. h‘s principal opponent bfinlz ‘iyrtle Baxter, another Can- adian Pacer, best time 2.00.... At ltfnnsiield. Ohio, June 21st, he won the 2.08 pace, purse $850, Attco 2.12 1-2. another Canadian pacer, bozo‘: second, time 2.07 l-2....At Tulcdo, Ohio, July 11th, he won the Pill-ac Difiry purse for 2.08 D500“, 1111M 325.000, in straight heats from the greatest array of pacer: that ever faced a starter in the world's "filer". Time. 1.5a 1-2. 2.00 1-2, 2.00- 1-2. This is a list of his ooponew-s 1h order of finishing. Winnipeg. future world's champion gelding. Louis Direct 1.57 1-2. Kinney Diroit 1-50 1-2. Joe Infill, 2M 1-4. IJI Wood 2.00 1-2. sir Roach 1.00 1-2. Tfflmpsmug 2.02 1-4, Captain Grat- tan 2.32 1-2, becco Crattan, Jr., 2.03 1-4, V010 Rico 2.04 1-4, Berry Ortat 2.00 1-2, Becky Beall

At Kalamazoo. Michigan, J-ily 16th. he won the H. 0. Reno Great American Pacing Derby, purse ‘limo. and took his record of 1.50- l-2. Among the horses that started against him there was the celebrit- 1d Canadian pacer Winnipeg, that. afterwards took a world's record of 1.57 1-2. Winnipeg was 3-2-1, Gret- tan Bars being ruled out the last heat....At Mansfield, Ohio, (half- mlle track.) he won the 2.03 pace, WYBE 82.500, in straight hears, belt time 2.03. At Gochen, NY. August 8th, he won the 2.15 Pace, mil’! "Ml." V010 Rico 2.04 1-4. 4-2-2. Bonnie M. 2.02 1-4. 2-3-5, beat time 2'05 1-2 -. At M“dlefon, w. Y. August 15th, he won the 2.15 Pare i" eualsht heatn. second V010 R101- 2-04 1-4. best time 2.02 1-4- fast "filming over a half-mile track.

After his race at Goshen, N. Y" he was retired because of an injury received there which prevented his appearance 1n the balance of h‘: "isflrcments. The Year Book show-r "Wt 31 mieers have achieved lower "curds ihim Grattan Bare 1M 1-2.

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' hi! We“ llacer in competition he will invariably tell you, if he 1g en old-timer and has observed the llreat ones through the years. that there never was a horse with q "ell" will“ of speed or greater Ability to emy it.

Grattan Bars was practically u gift horse for owner Fred Thrower, as he gave a small sum of money and a few calves for him as a your. link. The writer was at the Stratu- roy track in the spring of 1927 look. 111g for a good pacer or trotier. Mr. Thrower brought out Grattan Bars for inspection and u more mggrufl. W!" 81111680118 horse I have never seen. It was a. wonderful spring day and the sun shining on his goldrm coat made a wonderful sight, oar- ticulurly as his great flowing mane and tail were coal black. Mr. Thrower appeared to me a bit ama- teurish with the horse and I sug- Bésted that he put a kicking strap on him as he seemed a bit lively ivith his heels. "N0 need of it," said he, and after a couple of warming heats he trumped a mfle in 2.12 l-2 with the last half iii 1.02 1-2 so easy that it was siinpw buggy riding.

I asked for a price and he said $25,000, not a cent less! That was i about $24,000 above my capacity so I vanished from the scene. A week or two afterwards I learned by the press that I had tendered a, Lr-g- mendmls offer for the horse. How- ever, he would have been g good buy iit that figure but not for me. It took all the genius of Vic Flem- ming to straighten him out. VJ de- slzned a special kicking strap rein- forced with steel wire, as Grattan Bars when in the mood could lift Vic and sulky off the earth. Proper- ly equipped and wl‘.i the great Vic behind h‘m he achieved the marvel- ous racing record which you see a- bove, arid goes down in history an unforgettable horse.

make a greater impression as B, sire, but we understand his Qppqrruni. ties were not the best. Then again his dam Polly Bars was not, as we mentifmed bell-Ire. 0f very fashion- able ancestry, the Monbars being. considered a bit hot in the head and not too stout at the fln’sh. Whether this is true o1‘ not it did not show up in Grattan Bars as he was a lion of a horse 1n a race. Then again that may be clue to the

inherited from Grattan Royal. who was a son oi Grattan and a Robert McGregor mare. We all know Rob- ert McGregor was called the "Mon- arch of the Home Stretch," and he imparted that qualities to his de- scendants, notably Cresceus 2.02 1-4, world's champion stallion, and oth- ers right down to our own local Heatherbeli. who was by McGregor the Great, whose dam was 0f the Robert McGregor tribe.

Brldgewater, N. 5., races ran into disagreeable weather on Wednes- day-opening day- and were post- poned until Thursday when four races were run off with three com- pleted and two heats oi the Free for All. Ralney C. Henley 2.36 prov- ed the victor with Dudey Patch 2.06 3-4 having the second best summary of 2-3. Tom Grattan 2.05 was 5-2, Aaron L. 2.07 1-4 3-4 and the expected w‘nner All Grat- tan 2.06 1-4 4-5, Tracey Hanover 2.03 6-6. Time 2.03 1-4, 2.08. Rainey G. Henley in winning the second heat equalled the track record made by him last October. The third heat was run ofi on Friday and the results of Friday's racing appear elsewhere in this paper.

The 2.13 Trot and Pace was won in straight heats by Uscitd Brittnn 2.09, the first heat being in 2.09 1-2, which adds another string of 2.10 miles Oliver Grattan 2.11 1-2, the Ontario pacer that was second here at. the -Clood Will races, was 5-2-2, Jean Henley 2.10 was 3-3-6. Major Bowes 2.10 1-2 2-4-4 and silent Joe 210- 3-4 4-5-3. Curiously enough, Silent Joe headed several cf the above horses at the Good Will races.

The 2.24 Trot and Pace was won by Little Fox with a aurrimary of 1-1-2, Darky Kahnuck 2-4-1. Scot- ty Watson 3-2-4, Emma Britten 4-4-3, time 2.14 1-2, 2.14, 2.13 1-2. It was a reversal of form for Little Pbx u against the same horses at the Good Will races his summary was 6-5-3. Darky Kalmuck tn w‘n- ning the third heat equalled the record he took at Charlottetown September 25th.

The 2.21 ‘riot and Pace was not concluded. having three heat win- hen which raced off yeeterday- Th0 fint heat. wu won b1 00 "I'll Queen 2.11 in 2.13 1-4, the 00nd by Tony Harvester in 2.11 and the third heat was won by the trotte: Paul Abbe 2.11 in 2.12 1-4. Ton! Harvelter did not show up well at

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is the beat he has gone this sea- aoitbkfppyddle wan 3-2-2, Peter at Court 4-3-8.

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Devon and Larrupers Meet today

DEVON, N.B., Oct. 3—(OP)— Agreement t0 play a fifth and de- clding game here tomorrow for the Maritime senior baseball champ- lmshlp was reached tonight after the fourth game had been award- ed to Devon today following pro- tests by Liverpool Larrupers.

Devon was leading 6-3 in the. last half of the fourth when Umpire Harold Keene, Fredericton, award- ed the gumc by a 9-0 score. Devon was at bat with one out and mn- ners on second and" third,

Liverpool protested Keeneis last two decisions and Dsrfl "Seaman Larrupers‘ second baseman and captain. refused to leave the field after being ordered off fIr contin- ued proleit of a called ball. The umpire then g-l-VE the game to Devon. Liverpool tonight request- ed a. "neutral" umpire for the de- ciding game.

Rolls first Ball

MR. PETER MCGONNELL Ninety year old Charlottetoivri bowling enthusiast. shown the first ball down the recently renovated alleys after it was Qlflc- lally opened by Mayor B. Roy llo]. man. The opening took place Sept. 23rd. lust iiinil was largely attend- ed. When the lirpe was cut by the Mayor the old timer let the ball go and lop led the ins. lle was a in. mlllur f gure on t c ullcys years ago.

REM EMBER WH EN

(By The Canadian Press)

Walter Hagen, holder of the United States professional golf title for four years, wag eizmfrmr. ed by Leo Dlegel at Baltimore 13 yells 82o tsdny in the P.G.A. quarter fL-ials, 2 and 1. Diegel won lire title by defeating Abe Esplnosa 6 and 5 in the final.

Horseshoe Tourney

The following players who are entered in the Brighton Horseshoe Club for the second section of the singles are asked to be at the club at 2.45 sharp Sunday afternoon.

Andrew Martin, Eddie vessey. Jas. Connolly, Jack I-Iennessey, Benny Sheppard, John Buote. Earl Mc- Court. Dan Garnhum, Len Cox.

Martin, Ira Connolly, D’ll_v Shep- hard, Dan Keough. Fred smith,

hLrnQ horse eventa. Innu differ in the way they re-act to different ovals. Some like the footing in one place, some like the surroundings and sometimes they don't like them. Then again there is a groai. deal in the position a horse draws, the way he gets away, the opposit- ion he meets with along the route which may delay him enough to make the difference between a win and n. rear position. There is no doubt about it, Sir John A. Mac- Donald summed the thing up very correctly when he stated that the two molt. uncertain things on earth are elections and horse racing. That la tho great incentive, though, that keeps owners in the Illh0— the hope of winning somewhere along tho route.

The one whose expectations seem to have been moat realized this nea- aon appears to bo Thomas Watson of Halifax, whoa Rainey G. Henley won the Free for All at Charlotte-

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Maritime Ball Final In i Mixup As Devon Team Is Awarded Fourth Game

DEVON. N.B., Oct. 3—(CP)—A series for the Maritime senior base- ball championship ended abruptly and prematurely Lodg with m; title still undec ded when Umpire I-Lw. Keene, Fredericton, awarded the fourth game to Devon following

ia protest by Liverpopol Lm-rupers,

A cznfereince will be held late t0-

inght to decide whether or [101 B fifth and deciding contest wiii be Plfiyfld tomorrow. The award to Devon was made in I the fourth inning while Devon was deadlng 6-8. The Liverpool team Bflfiluln protested against decisions on "lls and strkes. After anar- ,Bume it he was ordered out of the illume and given five minutes to leave the eld. The entire Liver- pool team wthdrew and the game was awardd to Devon.

The series was planned as a best. in-five contest. Larrupers took tine opening brace on their home

Grounds, 16-0 and 4-1. The third. to

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to Devon 3-2. An unprotected vic- fbfy by Devon today would have forced a fifth and deciding game here tomorrow.

Larrupers won the 1940 title by defeating Devon three gained out of four. Some of their r players were aiment 1n the lineup brought to Devon this week and the New Brunswick champions had been strengthened by addtion of two men who had not. played with them previously this season.

The 194i (playoffs will o down in the recor as one of t e most confused in Maritime baseball his-

tory. Devon edged out Moncton in Mnnins the New Brunswick title

The Nova Scotlans then invited Monctcn to play for the Maritime crown but when the Hub team was about to leave for Liverpool, Devon changed their decision and arranged play off as originally planned.

but at first defaulted to Liverpooly

Hood is up behind

BRIDGEWATER, N. S., Oct. 3 — (CP)— All Grattan, owned by C. Alexander.and driven by Joe O'- Brien, set a. new track record of 2:07 in winning the final heat of the Frce-For-All at a, harness rac- ing meet here today. Rainey G. Henley, winner in the first ‘wo heats yesterday when he equalled his own mark of 2:08, finished fifth the final today. Watchdm, owned by Merry Time

Stables, Halifax. and driven by

' Hood, won today's iree-for-zill, win-

ning the last two heats. In the last heat Watchdm also clipped off the mile in 2:07.

In the 2.14 'I‘r'ot and Pace, San- ‘ ton, owned by the Halifax Club and driven by Conroy, won in straight heats. Peter R/zamore. owned by Dr. Glow of lnverness and driven by O'Brien. finished first ln the last two heats to win the 2.14 Trot and Pace.

Oakhurst Queen, owned by the North Sydney Club and driven by Joe Hood, won the fourth heat of the 2:21 Trot and Pace which frill-

Seconcl gaessers Get chance

To holler

By WHITNEY MARTIN Associated Press Sport Writer NEW YORK, Oct. 3-—(A.Pi—'l‘he

rains came, giving Yankees and Dodgers a rest today and giv- ing the fans from Brooklyn to Bombay chance to catch up on their second guessing.

If J;e McCarthy and Leo Duro- cher knew they hitd several million assistant managers, all "no" men, particularly when a play goes wrong, they probably w:uld think twice before making some of Lilli‘ moves.

Only two games have been play- ed, but the assistant 1110MB?" have been having a picnic.

These “I'd a done it this way" guys had a chance to get a head start on ther grandstand quarter- backing was thrown they were irklng why Durocher, with on outstanding ace like Whit Wyatt. shelved him in favor o: Curt Davis for that all- important first game?

The figured that Durocher would want use Wyatt as often as pos- sible, and that the earlier he start- ed the oftener he might have a chance to work.

That was Just a warmu acond guess, however. Befon te first game was over th were second- guesslng all over e place, the Brookl n fans even telling you what t ey would have done had it been Charley Keller reaching over into tile stands to rob Dolph Ca- millf of a home run, instead of Joe Medwick robbing Joe Dlmag- iio. The eral idea seemed to be hat Ke ler would have been raunched than and there. even if the bottle contained only pop.

The Peewee see "I was fouled" episode, which tied In nicely with Jim Wbedellb missing-bunt con- troversy, was the choice f/d-blt of the opening day.

In the seventh innin , with the tying rim 0n second an the winn-

ing run on first. and none down,

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iBreak Bridgewater Track ‘Record In Fast Racing

Joe O’Brien drives Grattan horse iwhile

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ed to produce a winner after three heats yesterday. SUMMARY fiee-Fer-All

Watchdm, Hood .... June Evans, O'Brien Millie Kalmuck, Kelly . Hal Britton, MacMillan Paul Abbe. Power . . . . ..

Time 2.09 1-2. 2.08 1-2, 2. .

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San Ton, Conroy - - . . -~ 1 11 Joe Direct, Etter .......... 2 22 Dudy Patch. MacMillan .. 4 3 3 Martin Dell, Jardlne 3 5 4‘ S‘gnal Senator, O'Brien 5 6 5

Time: 2.08 3-4, 2.07 3-4, 2.08 1-2.

2:14 Trot and Pace Peter Reamore, O'Brien 1 Diana (3., Hood, Bonny Budlcng. Campbell .. Lady Hal, McNelll . . . . . Volo Maid, Sweeney . 0. U. Volo, Semcie . .. Time 2.13 1-4. 2.13. 2.12.

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Of third

Series game

By Sid Feder- Assoclaled Press Sport Writer EBBETS HELD, Brooklyn, Oct

3—(APi-'I‘oday’s series hero: Judge Landis. . . The old boy did not worry about the rain spoiling his hat , . . it's beyond hope. . . Note to families out-of-iowzi base- ball writers: If you don't hear from your menfolks three days after the series is over, don't worry. they're still trying to get Brooklyn. . .

There's a cinch to be a brawl on‘ that field any da now. . .t.he way both clubs ion t. c bases the first two games somebody ls ing to get his dander up eventua y. . .. it almost happened yesterday when Mickey Owen charged into Phil Rlzzuto at second. . . Phil, wh~ would have a hard time reaching u to a subway strap. c-irne right

ter Mickey going off the field but his pals quieted him. . .

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It's been d diiii series so far, 1n and out of the ball ark . . . but the boys came righ out of their seats today when a wild riunor went ‘round that the Red 50x are‘