Rain Halts Harness Races At Par-kview After Four Dashes

The first harness horse racing meet of the summer was halted midway through the program at the Parkvlew Raceway yesterday afternoon when a steady rain turned the track into a slippery mass that made it unfit for safe racing.

The four dashes run off in the scheduled eight-dash card. how- ever, produced some keen racing for the small crowd who disre- garded the poor weather to take in their first meet of the season.

Entries in each of the four classes were scheduled to compete in a half-mile and mile dash. but only trhe half-mile events were run off before the rain put a halt to proceedings.

Twelve starters were entered in the number one class and it was 'broken up into two divisions to make the fourth class. Benny's Boy. owned by Helen Harkness and driven by Ike Moresid-c, cap- tured top honors in the first div- ision while Jerry Grattan, owned by Ralph MacFadyen and driven by Elmer Smith led the field of -six in the second division.

Fred Taylor's Neil Budlong made a driving finish down the stretch to nip Ike Moreside's Opitzadale at the wire for the win position in number three class: Opitzadale led all the way until the final dash down the stretch.

Recovering from an accident prior to the start of the race. Bonnie Mazle. owned by Arnold Weeks of Fredericton and driv- on by Elmer Smith. pulled out from behind Jeanette Spruce and Judy Budlong going into the upper turn to load the field under the wire a winner in the number four class. Going up the back stretch to take a position behind the starting gate Bonnie Mazie broke a hopple car- rier that upset horse, driver and sullky. No injury was sustained by either horse or driver.

Officials for the meet were as follows:

Starter: Roland MacDonald.

Presiding Judge: Byron Brown.

Judges: Dr. R. F. Seaman and Dr. F. C. Dougan.

Timers: George Smith. Cleve Robinson. Joe Hennessey.

Arm-ounoer: Dr. F. C. Dougan.

Clerk of Course: Mrs. Ida Yeo.

The following are the results:

No. 1 Class (A Division)

Benny's Boy (I. Moreside).... Just Flicks (1-l. Cudmore)....

' Lady Abner (Cyril Smith)

Prodigal Vic (H. .1. McR.ae)... (Hilda Mac (E. Smith) Time-1:08. Winning horse owned by Helen I-Iarkneas. Summerside. No. 1 Class (8 Division) Jerry Grattan (E. smith)..... 1 Iiutherta (I. Moresicle) 2

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2

3

0. Albert Budlong (E. Bernard) 4 5

6

Sunny 3 (E. Bernard)........ 3 Merry Maker (Jerry Sheen).. 4 Abegweit Milady (Cyril Smith) 5 Sunnymode (3. Andrew) 6

Time-1:08.

Winning horse owned by Mac!"adyen.

Ralph

No. 3 Class

Neil Budlong (F. Taylor)..... Opitzadale (1. More-side) Dot Budlong (M. Nlcholson).. Red spruce (E. Bernard) Indian Lad (Ed. Reeves) Just Kay (R. Stevenson)

Time-1:10.

Winning horse owned by Fred Taylor. Breadalbane.

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Bonnie Mazle (Elmer smith) Jeanette Spruce (J. Ladner).. Judy Budlong (Cyril Smith) . Tony Bud (L. 0'Meara).. Norma Dale (P. Dickleson). . Lucky Dale (H. Cudmore) ...

Time-1:14.

Wiiiiilng horse owned by Arnold Weeks. Fredericton.

Sports forum

Sir.-I would like to correct a report on the fight curd held in Victoria. May 30th. Your paper reported that the semi-final bout between Bud Lund and Duck Trainor was stopped and no rea- son given. As a paid referee on that card. I hereby state clearly that I. after warning both fight- ers between rounds three differ- ent times. stopped the fight and told the announcer it was no contest. If he failed to make the announcement. it was no fault of mine.

The fight game is important to me and any time I am in there refereeing I intend to see that the fans get their money's worth. Such fights as the above men- tioned. will surely hurt the game here if the referee allows con- tests of this kind to continue.

Your paper also reported that the judges overruled my decision calling the bout a draw. I wonder what book they found that rule in? Those boys were not trying at. any time. Even Trainor's sec- ond asked me to make them fight and when I found this im- possible. I threw them out. and no other decision should have been given.

Thanking you. Mr. Editor, for the valuable space in your paper.

I am. Sir. etc. WILFRED MCCLOSKEY.

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LIVERPOOL. N. 5.. June 4- (CP)-Liverpool Larrupers made their 1951 Halifax and District Baseball League debut today by sweeping a. doubleheader from

Stellarton Albions.

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Oiwe again unfavourable weath- er conditions curtailed many holi-

day activities when heavy rain persisted throughout most of yes- terday afternoon to make it any- thing but enjoyable for those seek- ing outdoor recreation. Planned activities suffered the same fate on the Zrlth of May, which makes the second public holiday this summer so far when most enter- tainment seekers had lo,settle for holiday relaxation at home in- stead of in the wide-open-spaces. .. .. .

All those looking for entertain- mcn-t didn't. remain by the fire- side, however. Some took a chance on early afternoon threat- ening clouds to make their way to the Parkview Raceway at Oy- ster Bed Bridge for the first horse racing meet of the summer sche- dule. But those overhanging clouds weren't fooling and made no false indications as to what was in store for those who ven- tured outdoors in hopes of better things. The rain started even before the first event. and by the time the first half of the card had been run off. rendered the track so greasy that the judges had to call off the remainder of the meet.

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Attending fans didn't find the trip all in vain. nevertheless. The four half-mile dashes produced some keen racing and close fin- ishes that gave them plenty of excitement while it lasted. The four unfinished events were one mile dash ev'on'ts. and but for the weather promised a full after-

noon of smart racing for the Parkview Raceway opening. 030 C The spark department of this

paper had a pleasant visit from a well-known Island atlhlete last evening. The visitor was John Paul of Rocky Point. one of the best distance runners to hail from this Province in a good

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NEW YORK, June 4-(AP)- Jackie Robinson has taken over the National Baseball League bat- ting lead with a .403 average while his Brooklyn tea-mmale Cal Albrams skidded 118 points from first to seventh.

Abrams, leading at .451 a week ago. hit safely only twice in 31 at bats during the week. I-iis av- erage, including Sunday's double- header, is .333.

Robinson slipped nine points but moved from second to first.

Stan Musial. the defending champ, was the big man of the week with 12 hits in 25 trips. moving from scvcnth to second at .370.

Pee Wee Reese of Brooklyn is third at .357 or 13 points behind Musial. Then comes Richie Ash-

By The Canadian Press

Cleveland Indians. WW) 59' sists from a black cat and 15,- 000 rabbits” feet. finally broke

through the Ed Lopat jinx Mon- day night to beat New York Yan- kees 8-2.

Lopat. who had won 30 out of 33 games against the Tribe and the last 111 in a row. was replaced by Tom-my Byrne at the start of the third after allowing six runs and giving up seven hits. The de- feat. his first against eight wins. marked the first time since June 17. 1949. that he had lost to the Indians. .

Mike, Garcia winning his fifth victory against. three losses, al- lowed 10 hits. but shut out the Yankees after their two-run first inning.

Tommy Byrne. who succeeded Lopat. allowed two runs and five hi

is. The rabbit's feet were given to the first 15.000 of the 20.127 fan-s

- many years. John's visit brought tidings. though. that many sport- ing fans will be sorry to hear. He tells us that lie is giving the sum up for good. after 1-9 years of competitive running.

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John has good reasons for making his retirement from active sport. the main reason being one that any athlete can be proud of. He has re-enlisted in the Canad- ian Army after serving overseas in the last world war with the nth Battery of the 2nd Heavy Anti-Air- craft Regiment, R. C. A. He sign- ed on with the l.'lt1i Ioecce Regi- ment last week. John's other bli reason is his age. He is now 39 years old and has been runnlnz and winning marathon meets ever since he was 20.

. . . Born on the Micmac Reservat- ion at Rocky Point in 1910. Paul has utilized the my style and stamina of the runner handed down to him from his Indian an- ceatry. to good advantage over the past 19 years. He has been a, lead- ing competitor in distance events in the Maritime: during his car- eer and has been the winner on many occasions in everything from five-mile events to ones of much greater distance. On at least one -ccasion he competed in the Boston Marathon. and although not finishing a winner made I good showing against leading marathoners of that time. such athletic groups as the Abegweit club with whom he has been an active competitor. will miss his services and fine sportsmanship.

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Activities at the Brighton Horse- shoe Club will get underway for the season at the club pitches this Friday night it was announced last night. by manager Jack Mc- court. Plans for the opener will include an Old Timers competit- ion and if possible. arrangements will be made to stage some exhibit- ion matches between winnera of last year's Provincial champion-

chip: to add to the interest of the opening night. 0

Manager Mcoourt stated last night that the pitches In in ex- cellent condition for the opener and that the club executive will

night to dlacuu and flnelile other plans for the caminl aeuon. Mem- beta season of keen competition.

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Jackie Robinson Takes Over N. L. Batting Lead

.4.:.....:.-.-.... burn of the Phlla. who boosted himself nine points to .351. Bob Elliott of Boston is a strong fifth at .350 although he dropped off 33 points.

Frank Baumholtz of Chicago. A newcomer in the top 10. is sixth at .338, followed in order by Ab- rams. Al Dark of New York. .331, Red Schoendienst. of St.Louis, .330 and Roy Campanella of Brooklyn.

.327.

The Brooklyn Bombers dominate the slugging departments too. Gil Hodges now has 17 homers and Duke Snider leads in runs batted in and runs scored with 40 of each. Robinson moved into a tie with Boston's Sam Jcthroe at sov- en stolen bases. To make it al- most unanimous, the Dodgers have the top pitcher in Preacher Rec with his 7-0 record.

Clev zland Indians Break Jinx Held By Ed Lopat-

who entered the Stadium in Cleve- land. The Tribe management or- dered the good-luck charms from New York - of all places - af- ter a tan suggested it in a news- paper "Beat Lopat Ideas” contest. Another fan tried to break Lo- pat's hoodoo by running out to him with a black cat as the hurl- er tossed warmup pitches in the last of the first inning. The fan waved the eat before the surpris- ed Lopa(t's face and then deposited it in his arms. Police led (the fan away and an umpire took the cat. Gerry Coleman. Yankee second- basemen. was taken from the game in the fourth inning after he re- oeived a deep gash on his right forearm and a minor cut on his right thumb when he tagged Garcia out on an attempted steal to second.

He was taken to hospital and is expected to be out of action several days.

Tho victory was the ninth in it row for the fourth-place Indians but it didn't help them got any closer to the still red hot Chicago White Sox.

The Sox moved 3 1-2 games ahead in the American League race with a double victory over third-place Boston Red Sox. Sauil Rogovin hurled a 2-0 vic- tory in the nightcap after Billy Pierce beat the Red Sox 6-5 for his fifth straight victory in the opener before a crowd of 4.2.718 biggest of the season at Chicago": Comiskey Park.

Harness Meet Al Sainlhhn

SAINT JOHN. N.B., June 4 - (CF) -- The first harness racing meet of the season at the Exhibi- tion Grounds was completed to- day despite rain. Maggie's Boy and Dot Cash. owned by Currie Wood, Saint John. won the first and third classified events, respec- tively. Cragge Lee. from Gage- towvn. took the honors in the oth- er race. -

Dizzy Dean. from Sussex. plac- ed third in the No. 3 classified. All other entrants were from the Saint John area.

Dot Cash had the fastest times of the day-l.(7f for the half mile and 2.23 for (the mile.

King Wins Ten Round Decision

TORONTO. June 4 - (CP) - lLi'l Arthur King. Toronto-(born lightweight now fighting out of Philadelphia. tonight pounded his

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. JUNE 5, 1951.

Basebaljesulls

SATURDAY

National League Pltlaburgh 200 100 000- 8 0 2 New York 002 000 001-14 14 1 Law, Lapalme (3). Walsh (7). Werle (8) and Mccullough; ileum and Weatrilm. Noble (9). Chicago .... I80 080 000-1 18 0 Bolton .....100000022-0 '10 Klippstein. Leonard (9) and and Walker; Spahn. Eatook (2). Cole (5). Schacht (9) and Cooper. St. Louis ... 000 000 000-2 4 2 Philadelphia 010 020 202-5 10 2 Poholaky. Wilks (7), Braille (ii) and Rice; I-Ieintzelman and Semi- nidx.

Cincinnati .. 000 .000 100-1 5 0 Brooklyn .. 000 002 002-2 0 0 Ramsdell. Smith (8) and Pram- esa; Branca and Campanella. American League

Bolton ..... 003 011 010-0180

St. Iauls 020110000-4112 Taylor. Nixon (6) and Moss:

Kennedy. Suchecki (6). Widmar

(8) and Butts.

Philadelphia. 000 010 400-5 15 1

Chicago 000 000 100-1 5 I

Hooper and Tipton. Astroth ('1): Dobson. Aloma (7). Gumpert (9)

and Mast. Washington 004 000 000- I I0 2 Cleveland . 250 320 00x-12 18 0

Consuegra. Ross (3). Johnson (6) and Guerra; Brissie. Gromek (3) and I-legan.

New York 000 100 202 021-8 12 3 Detroit 000 002 021 020-1 10 2 Kramer. Ferrick (7), Ost.row- ski (ll). Sanford (9). Byrne (10). Reynolds (11) and Berra: Cain. White (9). Stuart (10). Gray (12) and Robinson. Ginsburg (9). International League

Montreal .... 000 002 000-2 6 3 Syracuse 020 001 011-4 '1 4 Buffalo . . 010 000 010-2 5 1 Baltimore .. . 000 300 001-8 0 0 Toronto ... 000 010- 1 '1 4 Springfield 600 040 101-1! 12 0

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Pittsburgh 100 001 000- 2 0 0 Philadelphia 205 202 00x-11 10 0 Queen. Koski (3) Walsh (4)

Dusak and Seminick. Wilber ('1).

Pittsburgh 020' 010 000-8 5 1 Philadelphia 000 005 21x-8 10 0 Dickson. Werle (8) and Mc- Cullough: Church and Semlnick. Cincinnati . . 000 001 020-8 5 0 Boston ......000010 000-100 Raffensberger and Scheffing: Bickford and Cooper. Cinolnnnll 000 010 000-0 12 0

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Boston Blackwell and Pramesa;

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New York Mm 000 012-1 4. 1 Lanier and Rice; Koslo and

and Weatrum.

St. Louis 100 011 010-4 10 0

New York 000 102 000-8 0 I Brecheen. Pollet (8) and semi.

Rice (2): Bowman. Gettel (5) and

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Brooklyn .. 011 202 201-8 11 0 Killer. schmlta (0) Rush (0) and

Walker; Newconibe and Campan-

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Chicago .. 000 100 010 0-2 0 1

Brooklyn .. 100100 000 1-8 0 1 (10 innings)

Lown. Yeonnid (B) and Bur- gess. Walker (8): Roe and camp- anella.

American League Phllodelpliln 031 000 111-1 0 1 st. Loull ... 000 111 000-8 4. 0

Fowler and Tipton: Sleater. Rogue (8) Starr (7) Mahoney (9) and Lollar.

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Scheib and Astrotli; overinire and Balls.

New York .. :00 000 001-8 8 1 Cleveland . . 000 100 081-8 11 2

Raschi. Sanford (8) and Bern; Feller and Hogan. New York .. 000 000 001-1 0 1 Cleveland . . 000 013 001-4 10 0

shes. Ostrowskll (7) and Bern; Lemon and Tebbets. Boston .....10t0001l0-7130 Chicago 000 10: :00-0 1!. 0 .Parnell. Kinder (6) and Moss; Holoombe, Aloma (4) Kretlow (0).

Rotblatt (7) Incl Nierhos. M101 (7).

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Stobbs. Evans (5) Masteraon (0) l-linricha (8) Mobermott (0) and Moss: Judson and Mail.

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Boxing fans should see plenty in the way of felt. clever ring action tonight when Charlotte- town'l Cobey Mccloakey and

N. B. clash in a 10-round bout that will be the feature attrac- tion of I four-bout card to be A f at the Forum. commen- cing at nine o'clock.

The two leading middleweight: of the Maritime: at the moment, McClolkey and Durelle won't be meeting one another in "just an- other fight" but will be a con- tinuation of two previous battles. Both have won close decision: over the other and tonight's go will be the "rubber" match that is likely to set the stage for a Maritime middleweight champ- ionship meetlng in the near fu- ture. Mccloskey hold: the title at present. as the result of a split decision over the former champ- ion Durelle last. January. The meeting tonight will be a non- title go as both fighters expect

to weigh-in over the 160-pound weight limit. The contestants are both re-

ported to be in lip-top condition and fans can depend on seeing a rousing battle every inch of the

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wyse. conauegra (4) and Gm- so; Newhouser and Robinson. Pint. - - Boston 120000020-511 1 Chicago 110 180 00x- 0 10 3

Scarborough. Kinder (5). Meat- erson (7). and Moss; Pierce and

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Wight. Evans (7) and Rosar. Moss (7); Rogovin and Niarhos. New York 200000 000-: 10 0 Cleveland .. 510 011 00ir- I 1: 0

Lopat. Byrne (3) and Berra. Sil- vers (7): Gotta. and I-Iegm. Philadelphia 000 141 100- 1 12 I St. Louis ...... ..

.1. Coleman. Shanta (5) and Tip- ton; Wiclmar. Plllette (5). Ken- nedy (7). Mahoney (B) -and Butts.

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