IIUYIH THE IBABII STRETCH

Arthur McGee, Augusta. Maine. who has purchased several of our young trottens and pacer-s the past couple of years, bought six colts at i-he Harrisburg auction. They m swif: Rifle by Frisco Dale 2.00; Judge Lybrook by Volstadt 2.03%, dam. Colleen Ireland 2.10 (also the dam 01 Colleen 560W 206%, that raced so well 1n the stable of W. G. Stewart, New Glasgow, N,S.); Aces Up by Fol- low Up 2.00 _, dam by Calumet Brewer 2.06-; Ensign Harmony by Abbe Guy 2.04 out of Gaiety 2,10; tAbhe city is a full brother to Abbe Worthy 2.05, owned by Frank McKmv, East Royalty); Bolus Castle by Bonnycastle 2.0315 isire oi Dr. Stanton 1.59 2-5); and Ballard Queen by Lew Hal 200. Other Maine buyers include (icore Reed of Fort Fairfield, who pirrcuiased three; one of them Jetsam, cost $4,500. S. A. lvathan and son bought Frolic Hanover by Scotland 1.501%“ and Vic Song by Peter Song 2.00. Many years ago, yes. back in the 1880's, Island bred tmxtcrs and pacers were raced in M ne and quite often with con- ...derable success. World's records have been made there, notably the 2.0912 mile by Nelson, which was the stallion record of the vorid at the time Racing starts e.ir'.y' in June and continues until well on in November.

Lorne Thompson, North Aizltou. has s. valuable brood mare, Bessie Scott. by Bellini Scott 2.092. dam. Bessie Jaclson by Captain Jiubrey 207% that last 24th of May forti- eti a very upstanding filly that has been praised by some of the best horsemen in the country. Gordon Rodd oi Norih hfillon has a. coming foitr-yezir-old by Bri-tt‘. Yorke, out of Bessie Jackson, and also a ccmlng two-year-old by Abner T. Ciegg out of the same dam. They are well formed. good legged and with their breedirii should be good speed prospefis.

the wav, Brian York" is b‘ . , world's must or - standing sire, and Brian York/“s dam was Sylvia Yorke. one oi the best brood mares at ‘Nalriut Hall Farm, s0 he has license to beget speed_ The Abner T. Clezgs. of course, are shoiving up better rill the time. Up to July 1st the year's highest money winner in Cape Breton was the jet black four-your-old Johnny Clegg. owned by Mayor Jack McLean of Syd- ney, and other Cleggs have been prominent in summaries in Vflfi- pus parts of the Maritimes. Ariri Clegg has raced exceptionally ‘well in Mains and at Roosevelt Speed- way.

amt the meeting of the P. E. I. arness Racing Club held on Tuesday evening, it was decided 0o hold futurlties for two-year-old hotter-s, two - year _- old paeers. mree-yeair-old trotters, three-year- old pacers and four-year-old trot- w; and pacers in i949. Payments will nut in the spring and Seo- retary-Tkeasurer W. G_ Gillefilill! will send out entry blanks to horsemen having youngsters elig- ible to the futurities.

We have to thank our friend "Big Jim" Pendergast for a survey pf speed in the vicinity of Ken- aington....“1 took a look into George H. Brookins‘ new stable yesterday. It has been completely remodelled, contains twelve bi)! stalls of the latest type and con- venience, with built-in out boxes adjoining The veteran trainer and driver Clarence schumim with helper MacLee-n of North Sydney. 0.3. exuded the utmost urbanity and good cheer. Living quarters u, equipped with two gas stoves, lounges, table, cooking utensils and an ample supply of nutritious food: have been provided. The new frock was laid out this fal. and is nearing completion. It is situated on the Kensingtcn farm about half way between Margate and the town road.

"rho race horses are all slick h; QppCBJBHCQ and show that an- imal contentment which bespeaks meuculgus care and attention. The latest addition is the inur- year-old pacing mare Vella la Vei- ls 2081-5. sired by His MaJBSlY 159-13, which Willard MacDonald of Summerside bought from l-leber sweeney some time ago for a. long

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“Al Mac is a. three-year-old out of Jean Hal by Sampson Hal 2.03%. owned by Lorne McFar- lane, ALLA, Bununerside. Mr. McFerlarie is one of the largest produce buyers in this Province and he w-ill be welcomed to har- ness horse ranks by his many friend-s. Donna Clegg, that raced so well this season is another Ill- mate of tlie big stable She is owned bv Gerald Sheen of the firm of Sheen B: Maclnnis, Sum- nierside. Donna is highly regard- ed by trainer Schuman. There is olso a two-year-old brown gelding by Abner '1'. Clezg. dam, Uscita Brlttoii 2.00. He has a. nice way cf pacing and lf he takes after his sire and dam will be a star. lie is oivned by Mr. Brookins, al- so owner of the following: Bren- doirs Bov 2.15 3-5, by Lusty Frisco 2,0713, dam Mae West. This is one of the most highly regarded slow class [TOIKEYS in t-he Province. He has trotted tiuarters ln close to 3] seconds and his nule record is no mcasurt- of his speed. Lucky Pal 2.16, trotting mare that. was developed on the Duvar and Al- berton highways by Frank Mac- Dougall and was given her record by Lloyd O'Brien. She is now in foal to Pagliucci 2.09%.

“Buddy Moko 2.12, one oi the most popular race trotters during the seasons of 1946 and 1947. Buddy is expected to make a comeback ncxt season as he is sound as 1 dollar and Just rearing to go_ Christie Budlong 2.06%. the fastest. trotting mare ever bred iii 1h,» ltiaritiriiesbv Calumet Budloiiu 2.013‘. granddam. lrna J-.i_v 1104'.» lioidrz- of the world's race rectird for a seven heat race and one of the greatest mares that ever \\'E'llI tloyvn the Grand

Christitfia performances ihrouzlitiit tl Maritiines and the c are still fre-sli Ill -. all horsemen. She . In Fast 'l‘raivi 2.05. iiili brotditi‘ 'i= Ciiliilwll Bail 2.02. re- cently selected to head one of the ‘Jest stock far-ms in the United States."._.Oiir iirlélfld Jim ends with Ihr» infit viii: tribute t0 Christie: "llcro hoping her pro- geny‘ wfli ilill 1:11p and substan- tiate the claim that this Island is the Kentucky of Canada." Jim asked to be incognito but it is no use, everyone would recognize Jim's style, so we disregarded his request. Thanks. Jim.

Canadians are considered the world's greatest hockeyists and now the world's greatest players of lacrosse. Now they are invad- zng the United States and becom- irig the world's greatest relnsmen. If you think this statement is a bit overdrawn just read the fol- low'ing:—-Raiph Baldwin, who is only 32 years old and hails from Lloydminster, Sask, was the big- gest motley winner on the million dollar Grand Circuit chain of tracks this year_ Horses he drove won over $151,000, which is $20,- 000 more than Harry Fitzpatrick, who drove E. J. Baker's horses, won last year. 1n fact it is the largest amount ever won by n Grand Circuit driver.

Baldwin broke into the racing game in 1901 at Strathroy, Ont. and, like the great Canadian driv- ei- Vic Flemming, that placed so many in the two-minute list and drove Billy’ Direct to his world's pacing record of 1.55, quickly showed reinsmanship class. After campaigning in Ontario for sev- eral years he d-rove some horses on American tracks and this sea- son handled the Saunders-Mills stable of Toledo His top perform- er was Egan Hanover, that he won over $40,000 with, and he ul- so drove Goose Bay to u win in the $25,000 pacing derby at Roos- evelt Raceway.

Clint Hodgins from Clandeboye. Ont... who is ten years older than Baldwin, had the good fortune to be the tenmster of the seven- year-old mare Proximity, by Pro- tector. This mare sold for $450 as a yieuriiiig at the Walnut Hall Farm sale. and in Hodglns‘ hands has won practically every start this season. She was in action at Sarita Anita and continued racing until the end of the season. A lot of smart horsemen thought she would be put on the shelf long ago but the more she cam- paigned the better she got and at Icxingtori in October took a re- cord of 1.59 3-5. We notice that Will Caton, who gave her sire Protector the then world's record as a three-year-old of 1.59%. stai- ed that he had to practically "hang Pmtector-‘s hide on the fence“ to make him the outstand- ing horse he was Work and more work emed to improve this horse and apparently Proximity takes after him.

Then there is the Canadian driver W. L. "Lindy" Flrasenwhose greatest bid tn fame this season was with Dr. Stanton 1.59 2-5, the only horse mi the Grand Circuit owned and driven by u Canadian. Dr. Stantotfs name is on every- bodyis lips since Santa Anita. This season in 21 starts he won $50500

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TIIXE

DOS

(By SHIIFEB-ITIILMAN)

for

IMMEDIATE

DELIVERY

J. P. MacPhen-lon Q Son

Thursday night's game between Amherst Ramblers and the Abbles certainly ended up in a whirl-wind finish which worked thel

the

spectators into a frenzy

seldom has

since the Big-Four clays. a n a a

I During the first two period: the had a definite upper- hand and with their effective body continually putting off stride and break- ing up their passing attacks; while clicking well on their own passing opponents

Ram blers

checking iverc the Abtiies

plays they held their scoreless during that time. u a - a

The Abbies, playing milder game in the cantos as attacks were concerned, caught onto themselves

a first

in

punishment in

ing and back checking

which netted ilieni

tlidt period to tie up the score. . . - -

'l‘\vo Abbie forwards. Allie Carver and Joey LeCiair really pulled a work, for while the latter compiled one goal and four assists in a matter of some 12 minutes oi play. with Sheppard and Perry also aetauntlng for I. that time. with Sheppard also assisting on

of team tit-counting

masterful piece with thc forviivi two goals and two assists.

goal apiece during

another. O O O O The iucl that the great

Clancy, referee in-cliief of National Hockey League,

that is permissiable iii the

eraily allowed here. O O O O

This point is born- out by the fact that. during the entire game penalties dished out by "The King," and at the same time partlcularily in the third period. the teams played a than is usually their custom. This phase of the game of course was slow in coming. due to the fact that they just could set away with under the watchful eye of

there WCXC only fi\'e

tougher, hard-hitting game

didn't quite know at first how much they

Clancy.

In any event Tuesday night's indication that plenty of keen competition can be expected for the future, when these same two teams meet in the course of their regular Central B Hockey

$31119 EBVC EVCTY

League scheduled competition. O O O O

According

rumor-League player" has put through to strengthen

Ranger team. O O O

The deal includes the mapping forward and defenceman Elwyn Morris to Providence Reds American Hockey league __- plus some cash - for Allan six-foot.- txvo-lnch, native of Timmlris. 0111-- who has been playing defence for

of two Rani" Plliyers. Ed. Kullman

of the

Stanley, 22 year old.

the Providence Reds. O O I O

The announcement was made by Boucher last Wednesday at the New York Hockey Writers weekly meeting. Rangers, at the bottom of the N.H.L. heap. expect the left- shooting Stanley will help plug

Victorias Shut Out Millionaires 2-0

SYDNEY, N. 5., Dec. 10—(CP)— North Sydney Victorian potted the only two goals of the game in at!

e vaunted Sydney Millions re offence

first period and then eld

which been witnessed here

much

two far as hard checking really

the Inst period. and playing the same style of grime as their opponents began handing out plenty of body their fore check- tactics. slx goals in

King

Lhe which places him as probably the most efficient referee in hockey today. was handling the match. gave the boys as well us the fans a great opportunity to see the type of pklaay l8 leagues, which all must admit, ls considerably rougher than is gen-

to Frank Boucher. Manager of the New York Ranger Hockey Club, "the biggest deal in Ranger history and the biggest in the National Hockey league for n been the

NEW YORK. Dec. 10—(AP).- Ezzurd Charles of Cincinnati cut big Joe Baksi of Kkilpmont, Pa, to ribbons ih a. furious scrap at. Madison Square Garden tonight and forced referee Ruby Gold- stein to stop it in the 11th round to spare Baksi further punish- n:

ent_ Charles, a lean, sharp-punching Negro who craves a shot at Joe Louis’ heavyweight erovm, had iBaksi bleeding badly. The end came at 2:33 of the 11th.

A crowd of 11.194. saw Oblrlil spot Bnks‘. a wagonload of weight -- 1'78 pounds to 210 1/2 — and

Associated Press score sheet Baksi won only two rounds. the fifth and sixth, when he rallied briefly with a body attack.

The knockout was the first ever suffered by Baksi in eight years of fighting. and it removed him from consideration as an opponent for Louis.

Charles, who entered the ring a 5-13 favorite, boosted his stock as

ed to put Baksl on the canvas. He proved that he at least couuld hurt a big man. Baksi made no protest when Goldsteiri pulled the vuasp-waisted Negro off him.

Up to the time it ended, the fight was about as good as has been seen between heavyweights around here in recent years. Baksi, though outclassed. never ceased to try and he was winging his awk- ward punches at Charles‘ middle, even ivhen he could scarcely see through the blood.

The victory was Charles’ 12th straight since he dropped u close decision to Elmer Ray in the same ring nearly two years ago. He was breathing easily all the way tonight, suffered no cuts and was in distress only once - when Baksi dug a right under his heart in the sixth round.

Baksi‘: big pull In the weights helped him little. Charles kept him at a distance for the ntost part and scored sharply with both hands. As early us the third round Baksl be- gan bleeding here and there and the flow increased steadily a: the fight went on.

Jake Mlntz. Charles’ manager, de- cided after it was over not to claim Louis‘ title after all.

"We'll fight any man who thinks he's a better challenger than Char- les is," he said.

Ezzard. himself, was reluctant about challenging the champ. but said he would be willing if the match were made. “I‘d have to be in better shape than I was tonight. though." he said.

Goldstein said he ltopped the bout beca Sakai, beaten against the ropes and ordered to come out and fight, protested that he couldn't see.

Charles won the first four rounds by various margins. Baksl was credited with the fifth and sixth as he thudded some hard ones into his opponent's middle. Char- les took the others, although Gold- stein deprived him of the 10th for having hit Baksi coming out of l clinch.

The disappointing crowd paid

tRanger defence by the loss of Captain Neil Colvills and Frank Eddolls. O O O O

Eddoils. lideli-tied by g, peg-u‘. B011 injury to his knee, suffered in an automobile accident, ls back skating in _R.anger practices and hopes to return to the game in two weeks. A recurring groin in- jury has kept Colville out of the last three games and the date of his return is indefinite.

Bowling Results

HOLY NAME ALLEY! Big Four League Alerts-328l Kn|ghtl-—2687. High single P. Harley I18. High three P. McQuald 729. Pointer Alert! 4; Knights 1. LADIES’ MONDAY AFTERNOON LEAGUE

Team l:

Points: 1%.

High single: A. Sutherland, 214. Ten-m 2:

Points: 3%. Tum B:

Points: B. Team l:

Points: I,

ISBN-ting Club Roll-Away

their cut him down to size. On the-

e challenger. even though he fail-‘

I HALIFAX, Dec. i0—(ClP)—Johrt'-

Only $40,832 to witness the brawl.

Charles Wins Decisive lVictory Over Joe Baksi; Referee Stops Fight

Louis Gives _ Billy Bonn Boxing Lesson

i CHICAGO, Dec. l0 (AP) - ‘Dead-pan Joe Louis administered u neat but none-teo-impressive boxing lesson to Pittsburgh's Billy Conn 1n their‘ six-round 0x- hlbiticn in the International Al- phithcatre here tcnlght

I Before u disappointing gutlioring

054 for the exhibition, Louis.

world's Iictivyweiglit champion, re- ceived a 6-in-2 newspaper decision over the one-time challenger, whom Louis had twice previously knock- c-d out in title fights.

I Oiie of the eight ballots cast in the newspaper writers‘ decision favored Conn. While another was for a draw.

Conn certainly made boasts that he would do best against Louis. but was not good enough.

The former Pittsburgh challeng- er, now 31, opened up with a spir- ited left-hand attack in the first round, jabbing and hooking effec- tively with Louis peering at him with a quizical look on lils face. Conn did all the leading. while Louis was content to drop in a couple of left hooks that were short.

The 34-year-old Louis did not get warmed up to his task until the third round when he opened up for the first time. He. began spearlng Conn with left jabs and hooks and connected solidly with a hard lcft to the body. If they iii-id not been wearing Iii-ounce gloves, Conn might have gone crashing to the floor.

his level his best

Arrows *From Beavers

riy Mike banged in three goals- two in the second period.—to spark Dartmouth Arrows to a lop- sided 8-4 triumph over Saint. John Beavers here tonight in a regular Maritime Senior game.

Hockey League

First Period 1—Dartmouth. Mosiefiko, iMilani, Smith) 5322 2--Saint John, Vigneau, (Beaulieu) S-Suint John. Newton, (Vigneau, Beaulieu) . 0:47 4—Dartmout.h, Milani, (Smith) .. 14:45 5-—Dartmouth. Myke, (Petite) Penalties - None. Second Period G-Dartmouth, Myke. (Lilley, Petite) ‘f-Dartmoulh. Myke, (fay) Penalties: Vigneau. McEwan. Third Period B-Dartmouth, Milani, (Lay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2:0’! if-Dartmouth. MacKerizie (Mosienko) .... iO-Durtmouth, Fledori, (Lllley, Mclifwari). iii-Saint John, Phillips. (Wray) 12—Saiiit John, Wray, (Nicolle) Penalties - Smith. Fe

' iinui

QUALITY

1:05

18:41

mil

j

flaw-iii" MM. wit”;

of 6.51’? fans. who paid a net of 323,- I

good lils ‘

impotent for two periods with an lmpregnable defensive network In a regular fixture of the Cape Bre- ton Senior Hockey League here to-

Midc inthlmritims

night.

The 2-0 shutout rode the Vice to point of the league-

wlthln one leading Millionaires.

High Three - D. Garnhum 3i]. Points North Enderu 3. Old Tim- ers 2. -

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December“: unseasoriable and open weather is putting an ad- _dit.ional strain upon the will power of more than one wild-fowler. its a great life boys ii you don't weak- en but — if reports are true that ‘are seeping into game enforce- ment circles — there are some who are not paying much attention to ‘the present close season. O O i The duck and goose season clos- ed on November 22nd which many consider a grave mistake espec- iiully with regard to geese, How- ‘W911 "ell 11 lhe Season had have |remained open until November i30lh. it wouldn't "have clone gun- ners any great good for the last ‘Elk-Ins days of November were any- thing but shooting days and thc birds were still gun-shy and not)‘. in; but a howling gale or snow- storm would drive them into the inland marshes- aIid ‘ponds,

Now things are changing some. t’ what. The past. three weeks of quletude have lulled the geese and ducks into a feeling of secur- ity and gradually they are begin. nfng to feed closer inshore and oo not. appear to fear us long leg- ged humans as they did at the close of the season. This week a farmer fold me that he went to ithe shore for a load of seaweed and a flock of 30 wildgeese swim- ‘ming in a sheltered fresh water ‘lagoon inside a range of low sand- |I1l1IS treated him with the utmost ‘indifference. He verily pelieved he could have thrown a stone among them. This particular shoots in season but has an iri- herent respectvior the game laws.

a o

I said jokingly: “Why didn't you take a shot at them?" "Just be- cause I'm unlucky" was his reply, "If I did I'd expect to see you ploughing over the sandhills the next mlnute." "Cheer up" I said. "I'm not as young as I used to be and you won't have to worry about me much longer." "H-l" he snort- ed. "you look the same to me as you did ten years ago." Maybe there is some truth in the saying .'Old.soldiers never die—" There are not many gunners as conscien- tious as this particular farmer and geese and ducks don't want to bel- ‘come too sociable.