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The news that Joe O'Brien had been in a. serious accident and was sent to hospital with other drivers hat Saturday night, has brought forth expressions of regret from thousands of racegoers al.i over the Maritimes. Everywhere one goes it is the subject of conversation and hopes are expressed that he will be out ezain and able to drive ‘in the near future. The accident occurred in the first section of the fourth race. a $3.000 event for u-iree-yesr-oids. Joe. driving MerrY Way. was in the lead and his horse Bot caught in her hopples and fell.

rivers Chambers and Mahoney were unable to clear and crashed into Joe's sulky. The three-year- bid filly Merry Way took e. two-

ear-old time record at Lexington at October of 2.02 3-5. driven by Ben White, and loooked so good to the buyers at Harrisburg sale that Castleton Farm had to pay $26,500 to secure her. We understandhow- Iver, that she had not shown up loo well in her training in Cali- fornia, having s tendency to make breaks. i- i 4» i‘

Locally the big news of the week B‘ the purchase by Fred Lahey.

srtmouth. and Alfred McNeiil. Bouthport, of the four-year-old pacer Single streak 2.10. that own- ld and driven by Harley spence, Bridsewater, 11.5., won six races last fall and is charged with $1,- 760. making him eligible to the 2.21 class Single Streak was prob- ably one of the most admired per- formers over Maritime tracks. hav- ing perfect manners, terrific speed and the ability to go the overland route, and fight it out right to the wire. Hie record was taken Octo- her 4m at LowefSackvilie. u. s. We understand that he will be placed in the hands of Johnny Conroy, who is located at ‘Iluro race track.

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Two of our well known race per- Iormers changed ownership yester- day and were shipped to c. M. Al- lXflfldfll‘. St- John, NB. May Todd k121i from the Hugh Walker ltable. and Bright Spot 2.09% from Horace Willis. Both are well-bred and will be excellent brood mares after their racing days are over.

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the Charlottetown track look in the best condition we have seen a pro-season bunch of trainees in years. one thing noitceable is the splendid coats and healthy appear- lnu they possess. There are some youngsters of Island breeding that Ire fully equal to the best that Kentucky can produce. Perhaps ene of the most admired young trotters is Glib Hanover, a three- yeer-old that really deserves his appellation. There is s colt by Real Money also in Earle Semples stable and a year-old that. gives promise of great things. Yester- day an additional good prospect m Brandon's Boy 2.23. by Lusty Frisco 2.07%. owned by Leo Praught, Cherry Valley. was brought in to Earle for training. The Rollie Walker stable will be poorer through the loss of the good trotter May Todd, eold as mentioned above, but there are others that will no doubt be coming along to take her place. We liked Lily Marlene very much the other day; she is owned ‘by Rhodes Warren of. Charlotte- town. and with her breeding bv Kllnmck 2.15%. dam. Miss Worthy has license to take a good record. The fastest mile stepped over the oval so far was 2.25 by Kavola 2.08 in the Joe Hennessey stable. Most- ly they are Just beating 2.40, colts considerably slower. but all the

horses have had quite a number of miles under their belts and they will be dropped down very consid- erably next week. 1- 4 O O

Rumour is current that O. H. Chandler's former stallion Lusty nisco 2.07%. has again changed hands, Bob Ryan of Houlton, Maine selling to Arthur B. McGee. Augusta. Maine.

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Our Woodstock correspondent writes that the track is full of horlfl. never in its history has the Woodstock oval seen so much act- ivity. Earle Avery is training 33 horses, Bob Hamilton 8. Harry J. Dewitt 8, and Cluff Bros. 2. in addition to a mare and colt. BR. Brown is doing his own training and railbirds like Indiana Boy 2.05% very much. In passing it may be mentioned that he is by Bonnycastle 2.00%. sire of the celebrated Dr. Stanton that im- mortalized himself by breaking re- cords at Santa. Anita. His dam is Indiana Lady by Peter Henley 202%. and the granddam is Eva 11., a full sister to Henry Hedge- wood 2.07%.

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The season’: track record up to last "ruesday was held by May Budlong. that stepped a nice easy mile in 2.22, but on Thursday Earle Avery gave Uhl Abbe her head and she went in 2.20 very comfortably. On Monday. June 7th, a. matinee program will be put on with five classes, two heats in each class. Four frce-for-alicrs head the list. Free Spirit 2.05%, Indiana Boy 2.05%, Uhl Abbe 2.09 and Bona- Beau 2.10. In addition there will be a class for slow trotters and two other classified races. The honor of having most horses in training for the Maritimes looks to be between Woodstock and Charlottetown. There is every ex- pectation of a successful season. The plant is looking up wonder- fully. the levelling of the infield last summer improved the appear- ance of the grounds. A baseball diamond is being laid out just op- posite the grand stand. The Judges stand is being removed and placed on top of the Brand stand and no cars will be allowed in the infield so that spectators will have a clear view of the horses all around the track. The first purse program over the Woodstock track will be held on July 1st and there will be a three afternoons race meet in airgustnirhanks, good friend from Woodstock for your news.

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Our Montreal correspondent sends us the latest news of happenings in the vicinity of the very busy Richelieu Park.....A triple threat from Maritime stables will add sparkle to the weekend racing here with the arrival of the Roy Oland stable from Sydney, 10.8.. consist- ing of Brownie Grattan. Miss A1- ice Guy and Rov A. Grattan. all performers over the ice in Toronto last winter. It is expected that other Maritime horses will put in an appearance later.

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A much liked horse in Montreal is Forbes Jim that is owned by W. Harrlngtomwho answers to'14 sum- mers and is the oldest active driver in Quebec. Forbes Jim is expected to pace the Richelieu track in bet- ter than 2.10 and will be a mighty threat to the 2.18 class. Winners at last week's races were Ripple Margie. Mabel Mac. sir Peter G. and Little Wonder. A combination‘ ticket brought the long odds ‘of $105.20 for $2.00. Our friend also

sent a. snap of Bill Sharen and

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Sport will hit into full stride over the holiday week-end with base- ball. tennis and golf enthusiasts getting into action in scheduled matches that are expected to orc-

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This afternoon will mark the opening of the tennis season at the Charlottetown T811111! 6111b with courts one. two and three available for the use of players. These playing surfaces are new as smooth as the mp of a billiard table due to the large amount of work put on them and tennis fol- lowers compare them favorably with any clay courts in Eastern Canada.

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Work which is nearing com- pletion on the other three will be completed shortly it is understood and like the above mentioned play- ing surfaces, when completed will give the Club magnificent courts to play over and ready in stand the strain of the heavy tournament schedule that officials will draw 1m

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Tomorrow afternoon sees the long Awaited opening of the City Baseball League and with it the official opening of the new base- ball diamond on Memorial Field. Rovers and Anchors. keen rivals for the past twenty years will set the league schedule into motion and fans are expecting I 61059 battle all the way due to the form that both squads have been show- ing in recent workouts.

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Both teams will present changed lineups from last season. Rovers considered the heaviest batting club in the City have also strength- ened their defence bulwarks and their direct aim is to grasp the title that eluded them last season after having the crown apparently sewed up. Anchors too have strengthened in all departments. The personnel is not changed l great deal but ti} newcomers who will make their appearance have strengthened the weak spots that manager Freddy McCabefs charges are being given an even chance of regaining the title they won lest in 1946. .

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A reinforced crew of volunteer workmen were rushfM WW5 P" the diamond to completion yester- day. ‘The 300 foot wire bsckstol! w... in readiness as was the play- er's dugout. The diamond wal rolled and being smoothed out and with the addition to the stands practically completed everything promised to be in readiness for the official opening of a. diamond the... while not entirely completed Ii- ready promises to be as good if not better than enli- 11’: ":9 Mlflunmt

0n the subject of boxint bouts there is already a wide difference in opinion among the 6X9?!“ l! to what will happen in the heavy- weight brawl between Joe Inutl and Jersey Joe Wafoott. With Louis appearing sluggish and fat m training more and more of 1110!! who have watched thfl BT01"!

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Giants Defeat Reds 5-4 To Retain Top In. National League

Baseball Results

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Cleveland 5: Washington 0. (15 innings).

St. Louis 4; Boston l0.

St. Louis 2; Boston ‘l. Detroit 4; New York 7. Chicago 3; Philadelphia L

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New York 5; Cincinnati 4. Philadelphia 7; Chicago 2i Boston 10; Pittsburgh 7. Brooklyn l: St. Louis 0. INTERNATIONAL Rochester 6; Buffalo B. Jersey City f: Baltimore 8. Montreal 4; ‘Porcnto 4 (Called 5th wet grounds), Syracuse 0; Newark B.

Rifle Ass’n Trials To Be Held Today

The Prince Edward Island Rifle Association will commence its sea- son's activities this afternoon when the first of s series of three trials will be held at the Pownal Range to determine a. team to represent the Province in the Inter-Maritime meet at Sussex June 19th.

The second match will be fired on Monday and the third on Sat- urday June 12th..Shooting will com- mence at 1.30 p.m. and the 200 yard range will be closed at 3 o'clock.

The Island team will be defend- ing the trophy they won last year. ‘It is probable the team will fly to Moncton then Journey by car to sussex in plenty of time to com- mence firing at l0 em. the day of the competition.

FREDERICTON. June 4-'1‘hree singles. s sacrifice and an error gave Msrysville Royals a. game- winning three-score combination in the eighth inning tonight as they downed Fredericton Legionnaires 5-4.

Bomber in nearly all of his fights are getting aboard the ,Wa1eot bend-wagon. I I I I

There can be no denying the fact that Louis will never again be the fighter of yore. However, it still seems hard to believe that even a shell of the great’ fighter that Joe used to be wouldn't be good enough to beat an opponent of Jersey Joe's calibre. Louis has already gone on record as predict- ing a spedy kayo victory. l1t's a cinch that's what he'll be gunning for es the longer the fight goes. the better will be Walcotts chan- ces of victory.

First Stage 0f President’: Match Scheduled Today

The first stage of the Presid- ent's Match will be completed this afternoon at the Charlottetown Golf Club. The competition which runs through four stages will be determined on a point basis at the eloll of the season.

On the Monday holiday a "sweepstakes" competition will be run-offpEnigies will be received at iihewlubhdilee.

The matdflea both today and Maud: will set underway at 2 o'coc . l

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New York Giants edged Cincinnati Reds 5-4 yesterday (Friday) on the strength of Buddy Kerr's two-run pinch single in the eighth which kept the Giants up in front of the National Lpague.

Meanwhile. Philadelphia blasted Chicago 7-2 with a 13-bit bombard- ment to rout Johnny Se” ’ Two night games were played. Boston a‘: Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at St. Louis.

Kerr. who suffered a bruise on his right forefinger on a pickofi’ play in Thursday night's game, came up with the score tied at 3-3, the bases loaded and two out. He banged the ball to left to‘ break

up the game and send starting pitcher Kent Peterson to the showers.

Hank Sauer was the big gun for the Reds. Sauer olouted two homers. One in the first inning and the second in the eighth. The homers were his 15th and 16th of the season, top production in either league.

Andy Hansen started fem the Giants and gave up three runs be- fore bowing out in favor of Dave Koslo in the third inning.

Koslo held the Reds hltless for five innings. He was lifted in the eighth for pinch-hitting Kerr and gained credit for the victory when Kerr came through with his pay- off sock to left. Sheldon Jones finished.

Peterson held the Giants scorc-

less until the fifth inning when Sid Gordon and Mickey Livingston doubled to produce the first Giant run. .. Dick Slsler walloped hie sixth homer for the Phillies and Del Ennis his seventh. Richie Ashburn extended his batting streak to 21 straight games with two sin lea in the high points of the assaul .

Walt Dubiel scattered eight hits. including Andy Pafkob eighth homer, for his third victory of the season.

runs in the seventh inning to de- feat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-‘! in a drawnout contest.

Jim Russell's home run with two aboard was the big blow of the inning.

Clyde Klutts and Ralph Kiner homered for Pittsburgh. Kineris clout being his 13th round trlpper of the year.

Brilliant clutch pitching by Ralph Branca gave the Brooklyn Dodgers a thrilling 1-0 victory over the st. Louis Cardinals.

Branca gave up nine hits. but had seven strikeouts and pitched out of every tight spot. '

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June, the freshest and Wlttiolt month of the year, has ushered in with real sixmanerish weather. The trees are fast taking on their summer greenery and the coun- tryside in general is losing its drab early spring look.

This month is a lovely season of the year for a motor triip. The countryside is really at its best. The leaves ere fresh and green and without that dusty. dried out look they often assume in July and August. The red of the cult- ivated fields offers a pleasing contrast to the lush green of the meadows.

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June is 01cc a month of life. Birds are busy raising families.

Young roblns ea-e trying their wings; broods of young ducks skitter across open patches of

water to the shelter of the reed beds. while even the can caaa of young crows quarrelling over tid bits brought by the parent birds fits nicely into the general scheme of things. I I I

Sea run trout will soon be swarming into our tidal streams that are new running high with cool fresh water. Many anglers prefer June for whipping the fly after silvery sea trout. The heat is not so oppressive as July and August and the trout appear to be firmer in texture end are not so hard to keep fresh and cool in the creel.

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In late evening, especially where the‘ back woodlots crowd uhe cul- tivated fields. the yapping of a litter or young foxes fighting and squabbling over s. kill. will bring an odd gleam into we eye.- of the old fox hunters and when they return home they'll dish out an extra ration of some favourite food to the old faithful hound sit- ting long faced and uncompisln- in: in the door of his kennel.

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Despite all I have said in fav- our of June. the month of Octo- ber and the Indian Su-nmer days of November are this scribe! most beloved season of the year. This is the time when the hunt- er and trapper have their inn- ings. 1.0m: skeins of big northern black ducks move up our rivers and large black ‘rafts’ of those ‘ ‘heome birds may be econ at rest on our tidal flats and eet- uaries. The iull throated chorus of a big flock of wild geese com- in; into a stubble field and tack- 1n: off in the wind preparatory to coming in for a landing, fills one, ‘especiall, if he happens to be in Position aiheed of the geese with the trusty L2 gauge ready, with a whole mixture of thrills.

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This week f took a rwing around eastern Kings County. Borne .bfg trout have been landed in this area this past few days.

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Mr. Al Cunmings. ‘North Lake,

9 on. holds this season's record to date. his trout we: taken at North Lake. I believe that more trout weighing four pounds and over have been taken from North Lake than from any other fishing not in the province. The head of the l-lilleboro River above Mount Stewart, particularly around l. section lmmm u the B, harbours some weighty lpeclmene of trout.

tribuied a lot of heavy sea trout this IPYIM. I don't think any top- ping the North Lake specimen at 4 lbl 0 oil. ‘have been landed in the Tignish area but many up to 3 lbs. have found their my into anglers’ creole. I I I 7

lneakifll of fart! trout. fl will 111K017 be a lml time before the 6'4 lb. monshr taken from. the Mill Pool below Crosby's Mill at the head of the Weat River 5y Lloyd Weeks, City, about six years I80 willpbe equalled. Trout up 0e 2% Inuit guide are taken fairly uen every deacon but when an angler lands one welsh- ‘lnl klhl or blttm, he feels like cutting rnotoh in his rod butt. 1 understand that Mr.

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Charlie Ryan's Reece Regiment Juniors lest night blasted out s 15-0 vicwry over u» Kinsmen Jun- iors as the Junior Baseball League swung into action to chalk up the first victory of the current cam- paign.

The Reece squad went to work early as they slammed out a total of thirteen safe blows off two Kinsmen hurlerl. In the first three frames they scored eleven runs on nine hits three of them doub- les and one a homer by Corish off the losers starting hurler and cam- pleied their conquest with four runs in the last four innings of the game.