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The noted race mare Vella In Veils 2.08 1-5, has arrived in Cape Breton and is in the training stable of Worrell Lewis leading driver of the Maritimes --ist season. she was Purchased as I yearling by 1!. ll. Sweeney. Bridgewater at the Har- risburg; PI. sale in 1944, her sire being His Majesty 1.50 3-4 and her dam Miss Blanche La Belle 3, 2.06 1-4. During I recent visit to Village Farm, Lanshorne, PI., Hugh Simpson of Charlottetown was shown Velias dam by the pro- prietor. Gage B. Ellis, who values her highly.

Mr. Sweeney p.aced her in the hands of a prominent Ohio train- er and in 1945 as a two-year-old she won the Ohio colt stakes for two-year-olds and other race events, taking a record of 2.13 1-2. She was not raced as I three-yearn old. In low Ilse was brought to the MAHI!n0s by Mr Bwecney and as a four-year-old made 12 starts. had eight Winning brackets and lower- ed her record to 2.11 1-5. In 1948 as a five-year-old she made 23 starts, some of them dashes. and won 20 heats. That fall she was taken the long trek to Foxboro and while there met quite a number of .he fast brigade and took her re- 'ord of 2.08 1-5 driven by Mr. rsweeney, some time prior to leav- ing for Foxboro she had been sold to Willard MacDonald of Summer- iide, to be delivered to his owner- ship after her racing campaign for that season was over. Willard plac- ed her in the George Brookins stable at Kensington under the care of Clarence Schuman, and last spring when they arrived at Charlottetown she was in the pink of condition.

Her 1949 campaign as I six- year-old was one of the most not- able we have record of in the Mari- -imes. she took part in M races-- eome of them three heat affairs and others dashes--and won 22 heats and s2.B46. Her total winnings amount to 58,963.00. making her eligible to I 2.14 class pace. Her

start racing. Please . ' ms to Charles Chandler, Pat McKen- na and all the boys.

As hirther proof of the popular- ity of night harness racing one can point to Yonkers Raceway, formerly the old Empire City track, New York, which was reconverted at a cost of 31,500,000. Upwards of 29,- ooo people attended the opening night April 7!. The time was con- sidered comparatively slow due to the early opening and the fact that norses'had not been given any fast mles. The first race was won 'by Clark Hanover ii: 2.20. the second the one mile pace by Pandora Han- over in 2.17 3-5. The third race I one mile trot, was won by Shoot- ing Star in 2.18, the purse was 51,500. Fourth race. a one mile pace, was won by Dannie Direct

with Harry Clukey up, in 2.16 1-5.

Third place was taken by Katrina Vole with Pearce Chappelle up. Fifth race. a one mile pace with I purse of 53,750 was won by Navy Hal 2.05 in 2.16 3-5 and the seventh race. a one mile trot, by B'a.ve Song in 2.17. Several of the best drivers in the U. S. A. took part including Billy 1-laughton. Wayne smart, Franklyn Safford. D. Miller. Jimmie Cruise and L. Floyd. The night was chilly but the spectators were comfortable in the glass-en- closed heated grand stand.

Jerry the First 159 4-5 is at it again. He will be remembered as the winner of the 850.000 Golden West Pace in California last aut- umn. He opened his 1950 campaign at Santa Anita by out-pacing Guest Star and Dr. Stanton i.n the feature of the Western Harness Racing Association's Santa Anita proirrum. Eddie Cobb. owner-driv- er of Jerry, is also the owner of two other pacer: who are slated to beat two minutes this year. If Ed- die win; only a small proportion of the events he is naked in he will not have to worry about paying feed bills or caretakers this year. For instance, he has Kodgeri p. 2.01, t. 2.08 1-5 (winner of 636.000 on the pace) entered in the 525.000 trot

driver d-urlng practically all last years campaign was Willard Kelly who certainly gut along snlen ldy with Veils. She defeated. every horse in the Maritimes she ra ed against with the exception of acott Spencer 2.06.

Her new owners. I group of Syd- ney sportsmen. are to be congrat- ulated on securing a race mare with Inch breeding, manners, soundness and will to win. (she will add mater- ially to the interest that will be taken in the night races to be con- ducted by the Cape" Breton Turf club, which comprises twenty Cape Breton sportsmen who leased the 3100,1110 Sports Centre ,with its 'ine liald-inila track in Sydney. The officers of this organization are: (resident, Ralph De Young-, Syd- ney: Vice President. Harry Levatt of Sydney River; Secretary, Jim Ferguson and Treasurer. H, P. Chaplin.

The track committee and direc- tors of the Charlottetown Driving Park are reciving many bouquet, on the condition of their half-mile oval, which has been widened to almost sixty fee: and covered with a. top grading of the very best loam. Quick work with machinery and many hands raking stones made it available for trainng last Mon- day. Right now some of the horses training over it if in condition could step in 2.10 A really gicantlc program of re-building and repair- ing is going on It the grounds.

Jimmie Boutliier writes from Quebec. . . . "I have shipned my Horse, to Ayers Cliff to train. it is an early track. My horses are all In great shape and 1 have hopes of I. good season. You may have seen my boss advertising Cyril I-ia"over 2.06 4-5 for sale. He was offered big money but not enough so I will race him. We also have Storm Hanover 2.08 1-5 and Lady Folan I good trotter. she can trot the last quarter of a 2.12 mile in 30 seconds. Other members of the stable are Helen Brooke. which we will race early a, she is in foal to Cyril Hanover and Grsttsn l"., I three-year--old with a lot of speed. Thme horses are staked heavily at Saratogn and other U. 8. tracks so I will have I lrusy summer and fall. Loni. Prsasght has his horses in great shape and as usual he will get his share of the money thu year. Jackie Quinn, a Charlotte- town boy. is getting along fine and works out some of Louis' horses regularly. will write later when we

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and 325.000 pace at Yonkers Race- way. He is now racing on the trot .in California. . .' Our Montreal correspondent writes that last weekend races at Richelieu drew a good attendance but the weather was not congenial. He believes that as soon as it gets warmer and the track improves faster miles and more people will be enjoying the good sport pro- vided there. However, we think that 4,000 people is not a bad at- tendance and that was the number that passed through the tum- stiles. In the Free For All Pace My Partner 2.09 1-5. formerly owned in the Maritimes, was 3-3, with Tony St. Charles winning each hest. Time, 226. which will be an indication of the state of the track and the weather There was I big field in the Classified Trot. most of them horses that had raced at Toronto. Peter Augusta was 1-1. Sharkey Bellini 2-4. time. 225 2-5. In the classified special Dr. Hol- man was the winner with 2-1. Har- vester Express won the first heat and met with an accident in the se- cond. Dick Granite was 4-2 and our old friend Giftline 5-3. Time, 2.21. Thanks, Kerry, for keeping us up to date on racing in Montreal.

Percy Walsh continuing his tour among the horsemen writes that James Edward Trainer of Hope River has I two-year-old filly by squire Hanover 2.08. dam by Kal- muck, that is nicely broken, of gcod size Ihd he also has I year- old out of the same dam that is I real beauty. Robert MacDonald, Nine Mile creek. has I yearling by Pagliaoci 209 1-2, darn, Forest Girl, which is I pic- ture and Forest Girl will foal short- ly to Calumet Budlang. Emmett Bernard of Hunter River. whose specialty is the making over of bad actors, has the well known trotter Lee Brewer 2.06 1-4. former co-hold- er of the Charlottetown track trot- ting record of 2.07 3-4 Reuben Lee. Lady Abner and British Guy Hal in training. Lady Abner will ice re- membered ss having paced a mile in 2.18 1-2 over the Charlottetown track a little over a venr ago and British Guy Hal has shown ability to pace in better than 220. Later on Emmett will train race Cloth and Lee Hanover for Clayton Green at Emerald.

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' Judging froinour ,.. tron-so. mm! people like the Idea that no traasaetioalstooemall fereureonslderafioamr tee huge for our re- sources.

Judging from .the results of last night's baseball meetings at both Charlottetown and Summerside. it

looks like the baseball picture here will remain unchanged from last year. at least as far as the City Junior and Island Physical Fitness Leagues are concerned. Both Leagues will function again this year, with the same teams comprising those Leagues as last year. I O 0

Both will be three-team leagues. with the Knights of Columbus, the defending champions, Charlotte- town Victorias and Charlottetown Kinsmen making up the Junior League while Summerside Curran and Briggs, 1949 league winners. Charlottetown Abegweita and Summerside R. C. A. F. comprise the Island League. I

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As far as the Junior League meeting here at the Armouries was concerned. it was I highly successful one both from the at- tendance point of view and the way it was carried out with the minimum amount of time wast- ed in getting things sorted out, under the capable chairmanship and guidance of the retiring pres- ident, Len Goodwin.

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Although the meeting was con- cluded in less than an hour, a great deal was accomplished dur- ing that short period. with the new slate of officers being elected to office and many details and problems discussed and settled. Headed by J. W. F. McCallum, better known as "Jim", as the new president, to us, the new executive appears to be I highly competent one that will do much to carry Q11 the activities and further the in- terests of the Junior League here.

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George "Shonna" Francis is the new vicepresident, I man that has done much for baseball in this Province. not ony as I player. but I loyal supporter and guiding hand in the interest of the sport Is well. while Preston Curley. secretary-treasurer, has proven his ability in that capacity during the past two years. His re-election last night for his third consecu- tive term, is standing testimony of that.

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The three remaining members who will make up the executive. Fred Whelon of Vice, Wally Hig- gins of Kinsmen and Louis Butler of K. of C.. are the managers of the respective teams who have the interest of the League at heart and will combine to make up I strong governing .body.

Although the teams will be the same again this year in the Is- land Physical Fitness League. it will operate under I slightly dif- ferent nagement. Instead of the regular slate of officers being elected, it was decided that the Department of Physical Fitness would handle the business of the League, working under the direct- ion from I three-man committee. The committee will be composed of one member appointed by each of the three teams competing in the league.

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This will mean that the Depart- ment. in co-operation with the three committee representat- ives, will be responsible for the drawing up of schedules. holding meetings. settling the problems of the league and maintaining its financial aspects. Flight Sergeant Norman Anderson will represent the R. C. A. F.. Bruce Maowil- llama. Curran Ind Briggs, and George Francis the Abegweit Club.

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Although we admit that it seems rather odd to have an organization with no definite president, secret- ary etc.. we see no reason why it shouldn't be an efficient set-up just the same. The Departnmit. which is I competent body that has all the machinery to carry on such affairs and is in the position to know what is going on in the realm of Provincial activities at all times. should be I great asset to the League, and with I repre- eentative from each team to look after the interests of their re- spective clubs. should make I gov- ernlng body that will be highly satisfactory to all concerned.

T00-lb. Lelia Trout Caught In Sosli.

IITIIGINA, May 5-(CP)- A lake trout weighing ioo pounds -m pouna heavier than the largest trout catch previously re- ported Inywhere-is reported to have been caught in area Lake in Northern Saskatchewan.

O. L uehean of the Natural Resources Department said to- day that he had received word of the catch from Henry Wet- nl, storekeeper at area uite.

THE GUARDIAN,

Mr. J.W. 1". Mccsllum was elect- ed President for 1960 of the char- lottetown Junior Baseball league It a largely attended and enthu- siastic annual meeting held at the Armouries last evening.

The retiring president, Mr. Ion W. Goodwin. presided in the chair.

Other officers elected were: Vice-President. George Francis: Secretary-Treasurer. Preston cur- ley. The other members of the Ex- ecutive elected were the three team managers who will compose the League this year. and are as fol-

Wully Higgins (Kinsmen). and Louis Butler (Knichts of Colum- bus). Mr.. Goodwin. the retiring president. was appointed as Hon- orary President of the League. Before the election of officers was carrind out. Secretary-'I'reIs- nrer Curley gave an account of the last annual meeting and also submitted an excellent financial report. which was an encouragini! one and showed the League with I balance of sl2l.56 carried over from last season. Mr. Curley, who inter in the evening. was re-elect- ed to that office for his third term. received many complimentary re- marks from the meeting for the splendid way in which he carried out his duties during the past sea- son.

Making his annual president's report. Mr. Goodwin thanked the members of last year's executive inr their splendid co - operation. He said that he thought the League was a fine success last year. and that although he was forced to retire from any active part in the league this year. wish- ed the league every success for the future, and that his assistance would be available at any time it was required.

Three motions were moved and

The annual meeting of the P. E. Island Physical Fitness Bale- ball League was held last night at the Summerslde Town Hall with J. K. Curran. the president in the chair. Representatives from the Charlottelown Azbeg- weits. the Curran and Briggs team, and the R.C.A.l". were pre- sent and Ill expressed willingness to enter the League again this year.

Bri adier Bill Reid and his as- sistan in the Physical Fitness Departrneni. Jim Hogan. were also present. Don Carson and Art Perry were appointed by the chair to bring in I slate of of- ficers and returned with I sug- gestion that all officers be neu- tral, not connected with any of the competing ball clu-bs. After considerable discussion it was de- cided that the buainem of the League would be handled by the Physical Fitness Department. working under directions from I three-man committee. one mem- ber Ippointed by each of the three clubs.

The schedule is xipected to get under way around the middle 0! June and all regular League games are to be finished by the end of August.-S '

Dr. Schapira Wins Local ' Chess Tourney

Dr. M. Schapirs of New Glas- gow, P.E.l., captured top honors and the R. E. Mutch Trophy in the three-day chess tournament which was concluded at the Y. M. C. A. last evening. Dr. Schaplrs wu undefeated in six games play- ed for a total of six points against I field of twenty-two contestants.

Mr. Dusan Rosman of Charlotte- town was the runner-up for the title with a total of five points. winning all but one of his six scheduled matches.

Other leading contenders were Miss Doris Easter. the only lady competitor. Dr. A. J. Murchison. G. E. MIcNelil and F. Schaneil. who all tied for third place with four points each.

The tournament, which was the

first to be held here for many years. was I highly successful event. and it Is felt by officials that the gratifying results of the tourney. will do much to foster future interest In the game. It is hoped that I Charlottetown Chess Club, and possibly I Prov- incial one as well. will be organ- ized in the near future. and that such tourneye will be I frequent event here.

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J. "W. F. McCa11um Is Elected President Of Junior Baseball League

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adopted during the meeting. The first was made by J.w.l'. (Jim)

Mccallurn to the affect that the

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in the League. not be elected as members of the executive. while Louis Butler moved that the age limit in the Junior League be rais- ed to 21 as of November 1st.. 1949 The third motion was also by Mr. Mccallum -who asked that a hearty vote of thanks be tendered to Mr. Curlev for his fine work Is secre- tary-treasurer of the League for the past two years. '

on taking over the chair on his election as the new president. Mr. Mccallum thanked the meeting for the honor bestowed upon him. and extended his thanks to the retir- ing president. Mir. Goodwin. for I job well done during the put sea- son. He then called upon the meet- ing for clarification as to what teams would participate in the league this season. All three teams of last year. the Knights of col- umbus, Charlottetown Victoria Club, and Charlottetown Kinsmen Club. signified their intention of entering the league again this year. Those representing the Clubs were Louis Butler. K of 0.; Harry Mclnnis and Fred Whelsn. vies: Bren sears and Wally Higgins. Kinsmen. Mr. George Francis, rep- resenting the Abegweit Club. said that if I third team were needed in the League. they had intended to enter I team. but now that the League was complete, they would withdraw the entry. He felt that four teams would SP0” 316 leesue set-up.

President Mccallur-n'sald he hop- ed the League schedule would get underway by the first week in June. Ind called his first execu- tive meeting for Wednesday of

Island Ball League To Operate Again This Year

next week, to be held at Queen square School at 7:2!) P.M.

Barbara Ann Gels Big Reception At Los Angeles

HOLLYWOOD. May 5 -(OP) - Banbars, Ann Scott. Canada's queen of the blades, "skated her way right into the hearts of Los Anc- eles" last night in her debut with "Ice Ospades of 1960". I reviewer sani today.

Harry Cuvler of the Evening Herald and Express said the "petite blonde little Miss from Ottawa” .Canads's gift to the loo world skated her way right into the hearts of Los Angeles fans last night-and she did it the hard way. sparkling as she made her debut in I major production which a brilliant audience voted one of the most spectacular Ice Capsdes."

Barbara Ann was featured in" two numb: and was the hit of the show as it opened before In audi- ence of 0500. It was her first ap- pearance in an ice show of the Ice Capades type since she turned pro- fessional I year ago.

Income Tax Dept. Bowling Winner

Last nigiit at the Y. Id. 0. A.. the Income Tax Department. men's bowling team of Charlottetown. won the finals of the Prince Eri- ward Island District Council Bowl- ing League.

The runners-up were the De- partment of Transport (Marine Branch) team. The trophy was presented by the P. n 1. District Council of the Civil service Peder- Ition of Canada.

Othu teams who the league were: Unemployment Insurance, Department of Agri- culture, Railway Mail Ole , Canadian Postal anployees. Letter Carriers and Department of vet- erans Affairs.

The members of the winning team were: my Hennessey, hrl Hume, Eddie Blanchard. Wylie Bryento . Prod Jenkins and Danny Mcoormmck.

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The other afternoon I Pownal sportsman showed me I shell box filled to the top with crows feet, the equivalent of eighteen crows, the first installment on the Auto- matio shotgun. He told me out of two boxes of shells he had 15 left . . . 86 shots for 18 crows. Donit laugh. fellow shooters. Averaging a shade better than one crow 1C every two shells is pretty snappy shooting on crows coming in to I crow call. If anyone thinks dif- f entiy left him try it sometime. A crow coming in to I call or I stuffed owl decoy offers I very tricky target. Ever try lining the sights on I ball of black feathers