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Harness racing has been going strong in thoMar1tlmes this season with some twenty tracks giving meetings and Truro. Sydney and Charlottetown two meetings wak- ly. The biggest events areiyet to come. such as the Diamond Jubi- lee meet at Moncton. Old Home Week at Charlottetown, Exhibition week- at Truro. Fredericton and North Sydney. and one-day meets in many other centres. But this is nothing new in the Maritimes. in 1920 the largest crowd that ever attended a race meeting at Syd- ney, N. S.. tu-rned out on Victoria Day, May 24th. There was an un- fortunate incident to mar the day's sport. however. Ollie Rudderham. owner and driver of Annie Laurie being seriously injured Just be- fore the start of his race. The Free For All Tut and Pace was won by Jennie Frisco (Hood) with 1- 0-1. but time 1223A.

At Truro May 24th, two thous- and people turned out to witness the racing there. The Free For All was won by Prince Albert (Arch- ibald). and at Glace Bay. May 24. a crowd of upwards of 4.000 on- joyed the races. The Free For All was won by Vanza (Lewis) best time 2.21. At. Moncton. July 3rd, the Free For All was won by John A. Hal (J, Boutilier) best time 2.11M. and at Fredericton the same day Fern Hal (F. Cameron) won the Free For All in 2.l5Vi. At Woodstock. July 13, the big event was the Free For All which was won by Oro Fino (Hanafln) with 5-1-1-1, The Problem l-23-2. four other starters. best time 2.11 by Oro Fine. 2.0314. He had been pur- chased by a syndicate of Wood- stock sportsmen from parties in Readville, Mass.

At Fredericton. July 27th. sen- sational racing marked the open- ing of the fourth meeting of the Maine and Maritime Circuit with Blanche H. (Willard) establishing a new record for the Fredericton Driving Park track by pacing the first heat of the day in 2.llV4. dis- placing the former record of 2.1111; held jointly by Adioo Guy 2.0012 and Bob Mac 2.l1V4. Other win- 'i9rS that day were Togo Mac .'l-Ianafln) and College Swift (Han- -inn). The following day the St. John-owned pacer Peter Farren 2.07Vq (Brickley) caused an awful upset by winning the S1000 Bark- er House Free For All purse and knocking the track record made by Blanche H. to smithereens. his first heat being in com and his second in 2.08-"ii Fern Hal (Cam- eron) won the third heat in 2.l2lk and Peter Farren the fourth heat and race in the same time.

On the third day of the meet- ing, July 29th. which was consid- ered to be the greatest ever held in Lower Canada. more record- breaking occurred. the feature race being the battle royal between the five-year-old Maritime bred. s.a1- lion Bill Sharcn (P. Carroll) and the recently imported stallion The Exposer 2.0834 (H. Jewett-F. Cam- eron). the duel being staged after Brage (Boiitilier) had won the first in 2.ll'.6-a reduction of nearly three seconds on the for- mer track trotting record of 2.l4Va. it only stood for about thirty min- utes when Bill Sharen came right back with a 2.l1V4 mile in the sec- ond heat and a 2.121”; mile in his third heat. Among the other win- ners that day was Corwin Hal. owned by John P. Smith. Kinkora. and driven by Dannie Steele. best time 2.15".&.

The following week the Free For All at St. Stephen was won by the Maine owned pacer The Ghost (Pottie) in straight heal-1) beat time 2.1110. The September 14th meet at Woodstock was one of the best ever held there. high class horses and great racmE- The Free For All was won by the Maine owned star Zorn Q. (New era) with Fern Hal going I dead heat with him in the second and fastest-2.1415. Charlottetown's Ex- hibition meet which commenced on the 28th of September and ran to October 2nd was a real speed festival with the best horses in the Maritime: and the John Wil- lard. stable from Maine taking part. The 2.10 Trot was won by Bill Sharen (Carroll) in three ui-sight. best time 2.l4'le. Colo; ado -L. (H. Kelly) 2-3-2. The 2- Pace, rm: Division. was won by Dick C. (MacKinnon) in straight hens, best time 2.1616. The 2.25 Pace Second Division was won by Northern Mac (Willard) in straight ;,...., best time 2.1m. The 2-30 1-mg nu, won by the hill) Cl!" imported trotter Miss Belle Rico. owned and driven by W. 2. Mac- A;-tlmry Kenslngton. in strailht mum: amen Worth? 1300” ”' 1.3; pix other starters. The 2.11 Pace wuwon by Tim 3'1 "1 'u-.um,'hg.1l, white so: (Mac- The 2.201.:-ot was . on by Orwell Belle. driven by ;:linnyIdeCabe,witli 1-I-8-1-1.110!

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time 2.1011. '- The 1ss.'n-of was won by the lritfsb Soldier (blac- xinnoa) with 1-1-1. Orwell Belle

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(I(eCabe) I-I-2. best time 2.1855. (Orwell Belle trotted eight beats in three days). The 2.20 Paoe was won by Corwin Hal, owned by John P. Smith. and driven by Dannie Steele. with Bill Be Sure (Boutiller) 3-2-2. The 2.40 Pace was won by Dick C. (MacKinnon) with 1-I-3-3-l. College Swift (Han- afin) 2-2-1-l-2; six other starters.

There was atremendous amount of speculation on this race as Col- lege Swift had taken a record of 2.1111 and had been practically unbeaten that season. After the fourth heat. which was the last heat of the day. the owners of claimed the "sundown rule" and the race was carried over until the next afternoon. Dick C. was a poor feeder and had eaten practically nothing from a previous race. To get him ready for the final hcat he was drench- ed with 24 eggs and six quarts of milk and after trailing College Swift for a little over a half mile was pulled out and flew away from him. pacing the fastest heat of the year for a new performer- 2.1416.

The Free For All Trot was won by Bill Sharen (Carroll) with 1- 1-1. Brage (Boutilier) 2-2-2; best time 2.1114. which remained the (rack trotting record until it was lowered in the 1930's by Abbe Worthy 2.05 to 2.l0V4. The Free For All Pace was won by Fern Hal (F. Cameron) with 2-l-1-l. White Sox (MacKinnon) 1-4-2-2, Roy Volo 4-2-3-4. Prince Rupert (Pot- vln) 3-3-4-3. best time 2.1384 by White Sox. The final big meet of the season was at Woodstock on October 7th and the' stellar at- traction was the Free For All Trot and Pace which brought together the champion trottcr of the Mari- times, Bill Sharen (Carroll) and tho paocrs Lady Grattan 2.08 (Keyes). Fern Hal 2.05V. (Camer- on). Zorn Q. (Nevers) and Ben All (Schuman). Zom Q. 2.04'5 was the favorite and the Maine specu- lators backed him very heavily: many had faith in Fern Hal. but Bill Sharon was unbeatable. trot- ting pway just as fact as the pac- ers he went right into the lead and was never headed in all three heats: the first in 2.iiva dqualled his record at Charlottetown the previous week. The fact that he had beaten one of the greatest pacers in Maine-Zom Q.-led to his sale to Tommy Murphy for s25.()()() in American money. equal to 327.500.

Many other great meetings were held throughout the Maritimes that season and as we lookback over the thirty years separating It from the present. one we cannot recall another its equal. It must be remembered that a horse's winning performance constituted his record and tracks were pur- pcscly kept slow. often having two or three inches of clay which no doubt helped keep the ilorses sound but certainly slowed them up very much.

Getting back to the present there were a lot of happenings the past week that are worthy of mention. St. Peter's Bay races Wednesday afternoon were attend- ed by a crowd estimated at 3.000. It was an impressive sight to see the hundreds of autos parked over a wide area and the cagcr throngs who enthused over the splendid racing. President Albert Qulgley and Secretary Joseph Leslie cer- tainly accompllshed near miracles in putting their plant in the con- dition it is today and people were there from all parts of Kings County and a generous number from Queen's. In the No. 1 Clas- sitled Filbert (J. Hennessey) won the first heat in 2.12 1-5-a reduc- tion of one-fifth ofa second of! the track pacing record made by Filbert (W. Lewis) in 1940. Prince Budlong (H. Cudmorc) was second and won the next two and race. In the No. 2 Classined Miss Donna Mae. owned and driven by Lorne Letcher. won the first two heats. pacing the second in 2.13 2-5--a reduction of 1 2-5 seconds from her previous record made at Moncton. She started the season with a mark of 2.16 2-5. The third heat was won by the Montague pacer Lela Budlong.'given a won- derful drive by Leo Collins. time. 2.13 2-5. The gallant li-otter Guy Harvester (Reeves) finished drst in the first heat but was set back for ninnlng. He was right there in the second heat and last no prestige by his performance. The No. 8 Classified was won by Jen- nie Kalmuck (L. Leteher), who lowered her record to 2.14. The No. 0 Clauided caused a lot of excitement. the horses being even- ly matched and the drivers right on the job. Carl Aubrey. owned and driven by Sam Kennedy. was the winner with 0-1-4-"I. Bob Can- uck 1-7-7-2. and Prince Marine 4- 0-1-0: the other stetteri. but time 2.10.

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GUARDIAN.

CHARUYITETOWN

The forthooml Swimming and ships. the first of its kind to be

Queens County ivlng champion-

held here for many. many years, seems to be creating quite an in- terest among local swimmers. and judging from current reports. a rizeable entry list is expected for the big event which will take place of! Victoria Park next afternoon. under the sponsorship of the Charlottetown Yts Men's Club. I I 0

Many local swimming enthus- iasts. contemplating taking part in the meet. have been taking full advantage of the opportunity af- forded them by Mr. Wally,Sharpe. who for the past week or more has been giving free coaching and in- struction classes at Brighton Beach. Mr. Sharpe. a fr.r.:rier Canadian record holder of a num- ber of swim eveipts, is very pleased with the turnouts and enthusiasm shown by the local swimmers. and feels that the progress being made is highly encouraging and satis- factory.

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For the benefit of those who are not in the immediam Cltv area. but are eligable and planning to take part. in next Saturday's com- petitions. entry forms may be ob- tained at the Travel Bureau and that errtrias may also be handed in or mailed to that office. An) other details of the meet may also be obtained there or from Mrs Harry Cudmore at the Red Cross. But remember. all entries for the meet clnse on Thursday night of next week. so if you want to be able to take part. get your entry in as soon as possible.

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with the Queens County -meet. as well as other corresponding County meets to be held next month. in conjunction with the forthcoming Provinc1a.l Meet at summerslde on August 3lst.. it looks very much like the art of swimming is coming back to its own on P. E. I as a leading athletic competative feat- ure. and not just an lndlxlduni pastime. It is a great idea and it is hoped that contestants. fans and officials will enjoy every successln the venture. 1

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Doug Saunders of the Charlotte- town Golf Club really did himself proud here on Thursday night when he set a new amateur record for the Belvedae course. driving and putting his way over the 18- hole course for a net 68. one stroke better than the previous record held jointly by Maurice Dnwling. also of the local Club. and Dr. E. 0. Turner of Fredericton. N. B.

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Playing a non-scheduled four- some with Don MacDonald. Ari. Macxenzle and Maurice Dnwling. Saunders came through wiih an excellent performance to warmer six birdies on the round and was only overpar on we holesf On the outgoing nine, Doug chalked up a 33 for two under par. and again undershadowed par by two strokes for the return mine with a 35.

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One doesn't perform such feats often. and with the Provincial Amateur championships slated to open at the local course this at- ternoon. it is too bad that Doug's exceptional performance 1ldn't coincide with that meet. However. maybe he can repeat the perform- ance today. or even if he can come close to it. will make it tough go- ing for other leading competetors.

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Well. it looks very much like former w o r 1 d's heavyweight, champion Joe Louis is going to

come out of retirement to contest the title that now rests with E2- zard Charles. after the Brown Bomber left the ring as an unde- feated chanipion. since his abdic- ation some two years ago. after predominating the heavyweight boirlrx game for eleven years, the longest in its history. sports writ- ers. promoters and fans have aug- geated the Bornber'a return to the ring, and the bellyhoo has been kept up off and on, until now it looks a near certainty. Accnrtllng to reports the big date. if It carries off. will be in September.

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Big Program

It was another email: racing card that was wltneuod by I large crowd of fans at the Exhibition Raceway last night wh a large field of sixty-nine hor battled It out over I perfect track in. a program of ten classy one-mile dash events that presented” plenty of keen racingaction in both pace and trot divisions.

Another big program will get underway at the aame track again tonlg-ht. when a large field of en- tirely different horses will see act- ion in a promising looking ten-dasn

Satiirday card

Charlot.tetown'a veteran reins- man. Lt.-Col. D. A. Maoxinnon was one of the leading drivers of the meet when -he piloted Louis Macl.eod'a Mary '1'. Clegg to straight wine in the fourth and eighth races on the card. and chalked up his third winning performance of the night with Lusty's Queen in the second dash

event.

Lorne Letcher of Springhlli. Nova scotia, continued his fine perfoimances here this A-ason

when he copped off the other double win of the evening with his own sleek pacing entry A. G Scott in winning both the sixth and tenth dashes. He also was the driver of the fastest mile when he guided A. G. Scott to a mile in 2:11 3-5 in the number six event.

Dean Swift. Bud Abner. Ramona Peters. Eleanor 0.. and Neil Kal- muck were the other race winners during the night's racing.

The program was one of startling upsets and driving finishes at the wire which resulted in some ex- cellent payoffs for lucky bettors. Coming through with an unexpect- ed victory in the third dash. Bud Abner. owned and driven by Cyril smith of Hunter River. was the second half of the winning ticket on the daily double with Lusty's Queen. who won the second event. to pay handsomely to the arnmirrt of 3256.70. The Abner horse also paid 0.27.20 to win and 813.90 to place. while in the fifth race on the card. Eleanor O. paid 824.80 to win and s10.o0 to place 1.iisty's Queen paid 813.20 and 58.01).

Results:

First Race

Dean Swift (O'Meara).... Just A Gift (Seaman) Red Spruce (Weir) New Money (Macc-uig .. Just Nellie C. (Wiener). Sister Verna (Craig ....... .. Kentucky Derby (Stewart)

Time: 2.19 4-5.

Parl-mutuelaz. 03.00, 02.60, 32.50, 53.70. S100. 35.80.

Winning horse owned by Com- mander G. H. Buntain. Ch'town.

Second Race

Lu.sty's Queen (MacKinnon) Cumberland Scott (Stead) Winnle's Last (0'Meara) Joandale (Arbing) .... .. Real Sett (Lowric) . Miss Judy Dale (Tierney).. April Bud (1.. Kelly). Milldale (W. Kelly)

Time: 2.19 26.

Pari-mutuels: 018.20, 08.00, 05.10, 36.70 WAG. 83.00.

Winning horse owned by Horace B. Willlr. Charlottetown.

'I'hli-d And Seventh laces

Bud Abner (Smith) .... .. Little Millie (W. Kelly)- Ramona Peters (Phillipa). Dot Budlong (Nicholson). Soldier Budlorig (Burhoe) Whirlaway (J. O'Brien). Gary D. (Downe) .. Happy Vernon (L. Kelly)

Times: 2.22 3-5; 2.21 2-5.

Purl-inutuela: 02720. 013.90, 04.90, 37.00. 03.00. 9.30; 05.30. 00.30. 12.00. 02.00. 32.40. 84.30.

Daily Double: 0250.70.

Winning horses owned by: Cy- ril Smith. Hunter River: Hon. For- rest Phlllips, O'Leary.

Fourth and Eighth laces

Mary T. Clegg (MacKlnnon).... Yankee Dale (W. Kelly). Hilda Mac (Bernard). Bonnie's Boy (Morealde Belle Budlong (MacDonald). Just Flicka (Cudmore Romeo (Arblng)

Times: 2.15 0-0. . .

Part-mutuelu: 00.00. 0330. 30.00. 011.10. 0280. 04.8); 0.0.70. 02.40. 02.00 02.50. 02.50. 04.40.

Winning horse owned by: Louis MacLeo(I, Victoria.

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Times: 2.10 1-0: 2.10.

Peri-mutuels: 020.”. 010.(l).' 00.8). 08.00. 03-2). 0630: 00.80. 0140. 0100. mo. 08.70. 04.10. .

winning horses owned by: Mrs. P. C. Brown. Charlottetown. W11- lard Kelly. loutbport. '

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A. C. Scott Joeodale Clipper tllsoongor). Argot Pointer (Wlilll). Dale 3. (C. O'Brien) Tiny Dudlong (Weir)

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Tonight

K. of (2. Wallop Kinsmen Juniors

The Knights of Columbus Jun- iors last. night administered a 5-0 whttewashlng on the Kinsmen Junior: at. the diamond to stretch their league lead over the second place Vlca to three full games.

The K. of C. squad scored one run in the first inning and then added four more in the fifth to make up their margin of ylctciry. In the disastrous fifth the Kins- men had four errors to help the K. of C. cause along.

Phil Murphy pitched a beauti- ful gamc of ball for the Knights allowing four scratch singles of! his slants while walking four and whiffing five. Benny Carson was hit hard by th! Knights as he was touched for five hits and these coupled with poor defensive work on the part of his team- mates apclled defeat for the Kins- men team.

Glen Matheson of the winners and John Mar.-Dougall had two hits apiece to lead the batters during the night's play. Donnie MacLeod. youthful shortstop for the Knights handled seven chan- ces aflcld and had but one error. Bunny Hood stopped seven out of eight chances at second base for the losers to share the limelight in fielding with Macl.eod.

BOX SCORE

Knights .......... -. Hennessey 2b McKenzie if Flynn. c .. Mur-phy Matheson. MacLean lb McNeil rf

Leonard rf Lewis 3b . MacLeod as Totals

Kinsman .. Hood 21)

Kennedy 31) Cayle if Cairns as Tralnur 1b .

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SUMMARY

Earned runs. Knights 2: runs batted In. Murphy: doubles, Mur- phy; stolen bases. Henncasey 2. Flynn. Cairns: left on bases. K. of C. 10. Kinsmen 8; base on b.i1la. off Murphy 5, Carson 1: hit by pitcher. Heiinesscy 2. Flynn. Lew- is (Carson); struck out, by Carson 7-, Murphy 5: double plays. Lewis to MacLean. Murphy to MacLean: passed hall, McDouga1l.

Umpires: Plate Gosa. baaea. H. Hennesacy. Tooinha.

Baseball Results

(By The Canadian Press) NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pittsburgh ..... ..000 100 000-1 I 1 Philadelphia .003 100 003-0 0 1

MacDonald. Lombardi (5) and Mueller; Miller and Seminick. 80. Louis ...... .. 010 100 001-! 0 2 New York 810000 00x--0 I 0

Brazle. Dusak (0). Wllks. (6) Martin (0) and Rice; Jansen and Wesfrum. Boston 000 000 001-5 '1 2 Cincinnati (I10 200 500-8 11 I

Blackwell. Smith (0) and Pram- eaa; Chlpman, E. Johnson (7).Roy (2) and Cralndall.