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DOWN THE BACK STRETCH -

Rollie Wood. well known horse- an of southport, has returned Eom a -week-end visit to Cape Bre- n where he locked over the stab- , s of prominent horsemen and saw cveral of the new purchases from he Harrisburg sale. He was much taken with the five-year-old chest- nut trotting stallion, Question V 2.09 2-5. This horse is by Dandy llm. son of Lord Jim 2.00 3-4 and the celebrated race rnare Millie 1:- .in 2.031.. and his dam is Marie ix Me, dam of Dr. Sewell 2.10. Her tire was Double Peter 2.11913 a n of Peter Volo 2.02 and her dam iyas Anna Axe Me 2.071;. The new wner is Arthur Lipton. Sydney, 5. - also the owner of Vella Ls ella 2.08 1-5. Question V. looks to e a rare bargain. In 1949 as a Sour-ye:.r-old. he took part in ten vents and retired with a record of .221... This seascn he must have con going places to lower it to .09 2-5. A question mark on his orehead and a v on his nose is the teason he bears such a peculiar tame.

Another horse Rollie liked is the twc-year-cld trotting stallion Way- Inark. bought at the sale by P. J. Cadegan. Glace Bay, and after- wards sold to the well known driv- rr. Chariie Sweet, North Sydney. waymark is by Peter Astra 2.0.11.2. one of the greatest money winning colt trotters of a few years back. Ind his dam is Lovely Lady 2.0381 by Scotland 1.591;. dam Frances Knight 3. 2.0811. Waymark is elig- ible to the 2.24 trct and was con- sidered a great bargain at the sale. Charlie Sweet is a name to con- lure with in horse racing annals. Over thirty years ago Charlie was on. of the leading drivers in the

aritlme Provinces, Possessed of a nice pair of hands, a disposition that made him friends with the horses he drove, and a good judge of pace, he won a large number of firsts during his long career.

Another one led out for Ro1lie's inspection was the three-year.old pacer June Bee. owned by James A. Ferguson. Sydney. president cf the Cape Breton sports Center. She is '0. three-year-old bay filly by Con- ressional 2.0414. dam. Margaret e, also the dam of Gertrude Bee 1.12 1-5. Margaret Bee is by Leon Llune. sire of four with marks bet- ter than 2.05. and her dam was Calumet Ezelklal. a full sister to Hayes 2.04. Tracing back to her zvurth dam we find it is Margaret arrish Z.06'i, dam of two in 2.00. live in 2.10 and grandam of 20 in :10 and one of the world's greatest brood mares. June Bee was broken as a two-year-old and then turned out and this season was up to 3 mile in 2.19 with the last quarter in 32 seconds. Her sire, Congres- sional, has come right into the limelight this season because of the number of good campaigners sired by him that are racing. Rollie had a pleasant visit with Allie Lewis whose exploits of the past with Lee Brewer 206?; and numerous fast record pacers has not been forgot- ten. He also had a good talk with Worrell Lewis. who inquired about his numerous friends here. and he is looking forward to a big season's -acing in 1951.

Some time ago Cecil Alexander of St. John. N. 13.. held an auction it Mcncton. and among the horses ilsposed of was Colonel Sherbrooke, I ten-year-old pacer with a mark of 2.12. He is by Lee Harvester and It the beginning of this season was eligible to the 2.22 pace. The buyer 3 our good friend Cyril Smith of Hunter River. -who gave Lady Ab- ner her record of 2.15 1-5 at Truro. The Colonel had been owned by Percy Bridges. Gagetcwn. N. B. other sales were Teetonty. to Dr. George Bishop. Charlottetown. and All American 207 1-5. to George B. Gay of Moncton.

Leo C. McNamara, proprietor of Two Cvaits Farm. Indianapolis. in- diana. where the renowned stallions Chief Abbedale 200. Hal Dale 2.021,": and several others are standing. has added to them the royally bred sky Raider 2.02 4-5, I full brother to the world's champion trottcr Greyhound 1.5626. The sire of Sky Raider is Guy Abbe 3. 2.06V. and his dam is Elizabeth by Peter the Great 2.0711 dam zombrewer 2.0494 by Zombro. Zclmbrewer was also the dam of Peter the Brewer 2.0214, sire of Calumet Budlonk 11.0294.

Last spring some of our readers ,may remember that we referred to the success a young driver named Stanley Dancer was having at the night racing meets at Yonkers. N. Y. Then his success was attrib- uted to the careful preparation he had given his horses during the winter and spring months. several of them that had not starred for I you or two were bnarcats over the heavyigoing of the newly construct-

ley Dancer had been awarded the Fanshawe Trophy for the leading driver of the 1950 season at Yonk- ers Racsvway. showing that he held his leadership right. through to the close. In 96 starts he was 29 times first, 17 times second and 9 times third for a percentage of .436. Right. on Stanley's heels are Billy Haugh- ton, Joe O'Brien and Frank Safford in that order.

Parker Lock of williamsbuig. Ontario, should have a good chance of leading the fast pack at the night races in the nearby statesluf Michigan and Illinois. At the Har- risburg sale he bought Atomic Bomb 2.00 3-5. one oi the top colt pacers of 1947-48 for s3.-450. He seems a real bargain at that price. Contrast that with the top price of the same sale which was realized by the pacer Breeze-On, a. four- year-cld that took a record the past season of 2.02 on a mile track and 2.03 4-5 on a half-mile track. He was auctioned off to Mrs. W.H Bennett of Buffalo, N. Y. for s16,- 3.20.

"The horse that time forgot" - single G. 1.58 that raced until he was 16 years of age and was hit- ting the two-minute mark even then. is not being fcrgotten in death. The Single G. Memorial As- sociation has announced that a movement is under way to transfer the remains of single G. to an ideal site on the Indiana State fair grounds where the grand stand so often rang with applause as the old warrior finished out in front. A large sum of money has been col- lected to erect a suitable monument to the Hoosier pacer, which will probably be in the form of a twin- net's circle.

Our friend Percy Walsh was trav- elling through the country again last week and called on many horse owners. At Kenneth MacLeod's he was shown the brood mare Isa G-rattan by the Ontario sire Jack Gratton 2.07 1-4, dam Isa blox. She is due to foal early in January to Squire Hanover 2.08 Polly .5: Marshall of Moncton. N.B have a. two-year-olcl of the same breeding that they think very hig-h- ly of . . . . Roddie Ford of I-hunter River, is wintering the good pacer Royal Tell 2.15 1,25 winner of three races over the Truro Speedway this season. Roddie is a wonderful con- dltlcner and we can expect to see Royal Tell in top form next spring. He plans to race him over the ice and with his well known whiz he should make it hot for those in his class.

Charlie Gregor. proprietor of a leading summer hotel at Brackley Beach, has a beautiful filly foal by Pagliaccl 2.0955. dam. June French. and he also has the highly regard- ed brood mare Calumet Bee 2.11. June French started racing as a three-year-old in 1942 and at Top- sham, Maine, Oct. 16th, she was 2-1-1 in 2.10. 2.12. 2.15',Lv. She was owned at that time by Ralph A. Jewell. Fort Falrfleld. Me. The next spring she was purchased by the late J. Pope Clarke of Char- lottetown. and was greatly admir- ed fcr her pure trotting action. She took part in 12 races and had six winning brackets. In 1944 she was a starter in the No. 3 Classified Trot and Pace at summerside. July 19th, and won the first heat in 2.13','.. and was 2-5 in the others. Pagliaccj won the race with 2-1-l, Brown- wood Tiger was 5-4-2. Wait N' See 3-3-4. Jane Harvester 4-5-3. Time of the other heats was 21211.. 2.12';. Pagliaccl was owned by Wal- ter 1-Iennessey, Charlottetown.

At Covehead. July 26th.. June French won the No. 4 Classified Trot and Pace in straight heats. Jane Harvester 2-3-2. Raymond Budlong 3-2-3, time. 2.15. 2.11 -- a new record - and 2.13. ,At Bridge- water, Sept. 4th.. she won the first heat of the Free-For-All Trot in 2.10 - a new record. Lee McKillop won the next two, Basil Hancvcr

3-3-3. These heats were in 2.12, 2.11-Sf. Another of Mr. Clarke's horses that won that day was

Baron. in the 2.25 Trot and Pace with 1-1-8, Scotty McKane 5-6-1. Belle of Brooklyn 2-2-3. Pearl Bum- pas 7-7-2. four other starters, time 2.131;... 2.12. 2.14. At meetings of the U.S.'r.A. we have often heard W. H. Dickinson. well-known harn- ess horse breeder of Hatfield, Mass. speak of June French, which he. considered would be a most vailuable brood mare. Mr. Gregor certainly has a. prospect that many would like to own in the youngster with the Pagliscci-June French breed-

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oleve Robinson. Brackley Beach. a. neighbor of Charlie aresorb. also has a handsome Paglinccl out of Juanita worthy. by Abbe Worthy. grandam Ethel Aubrey by Captain Aubrey 2.0734. It will be interesting to watch the development of these two Pogltaccls . . . . George Hughes.

911- track. Now we see where Bian-

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LITTLE SPORT '

Vancouver Chamberluirl.

papers gave Murph ex-P. E. Islanders coach, headline splashes and wide-

spread interviews in their sport- ing editions when he landed in the West Coast City to take over the reins of the Vancouver Can- ucks there on Monday of last week. According to the Vancouver News-1-Icrald "in the space of one 24-hour period, the Canucks con- ducted more business Monday (destined to improve their hockey positimll than they have in many many years." I O

"Chamberlairrl quotes the West Coast paper. "hadn't been in town for more than a few hours when the rumor started that the Can- uoks were unhappy over the treatment Coley Hall (Canuck's owner) had given Bill Carse (de- posed conchl and would refuse to play for the new coach. "If the rumor is true" continued the re- port "it was well hidden, for the Canucks were six of one and a half dozen of another in resvect lo fMurph'. some of them liked the idea. of his arrival. some felt sorry for Carse. but all agreed that if Chamberlain could locate the missing link and make them win. 'welcome to Vancouver bud!"'

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In interviews with sports writ- ers. one writer said: "The record book says your 35 Murph." "I'm 37 actually." he grinned. ”but if the record book insists. let's just leave it that way." Chamberlain asked writers a few questions himself. "You fellows have been watching them play all year. What do you think we need?" One writer said "a forward line. clefenceman and goalkeeper." ”1-Iuh. Not much. eh?" Murph exclaimed. "A goalkeeper. you say. I saw that kid Strachan out there this morning. He's a siandup goalkeeper. What more can you ask?"

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"Have you any defencemen who are aggressive in the corners?" Murph asked. "One." somebody answered. "We need four." Cham- berlain sald. making a mental note. "If you like it here. do you intend to slay with us for awhile as a coach?" Murph was asked. "That's a little hard to say." he grinned. "I've heard 11 lot about this owner of yours. Colcv 1-fall. Heck. I haven't even bothered to unpack my bass yet. You can never tell you know."

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Murph also stated that he had no intention of becoming a play- ing-coach. "I'm through. Hung 'em up couple of years ago in my last season with Montreal. and that was definite. No 'one more tries' for me.” After watching his team for the first time in a half-hour workout Murph stated "I don't think they were skating very hard." "On the contrary. Murph. "You saw than when they were really digging. They can go much slower than that," said a reporter. "We'll see about that," Chamber- lain promised.

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In connection with the animal meeting of the Qmarlotietown Abegweit Amateur Athletic Club held at the City Hall on Wednes- day night. Mr. .Gcrdon Bennett (now the new Club President) gave an excellent report on the Club's activities in the recent rug- by seasnn. Here are some interest- ing excerpts from his report:

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"In the early fall months." Mr. Bennett stated. "your committee decided to attempt a return to competition in Senior Rugby in the Maritime Provinces. We real- lzed that our task would be dif- ficult as the Abegweit club had not participated in football on this level for a great many years.

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"However. our appeal to many players who had come up through the local schools and colleges was well received and we found our initial practices were well attended. .As the season progressed we ex- perienced 9. little more difficulty with our practice because of the early beginning of hockey locally as well as the shorter hours of daylight for our work-outs. In spite of these difficulties we were able to field a strong team.

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"During the season our team played six games of football. Three of these were with the senior St. DunstIn's team and provided an opportunity for local fans in see these old rivals in action once again." A game was also played with Truno Baercau and another Igalnsf Mount, Allison University at sackville. "The4i;es,ults of these competitions." Mr. Bennett stated. "led team officials to believe that the club was sufficiently strong to enter the competition for the Mo- Curw (mp. emblematic of son- ior lwlhy Ohuupionahip .in the Maritime Provinces. We were drawn against the strong 0lIco Bay ugionaiuo in I sudden-deIi.h gamer! the Cape Breton town. with I Inn; was CI hand we

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THE GUARDIAN. CH ARLOTTETOWN

Gordon Kuhn Hired As Coach Of Moncton Hawks; Seeking 4 New Players

MONCTON. N.B.. Dec. 1 - (CP) - Acting-coach George Bell of Monctcn Hawks of the Maritime Major Hockey League tonight told members of the parks committee of the City Council that Gordon (Doggie) Kuhn of Bedford, N.S.. had been engaged as coach of the team.

Bell's announcement was made as members of the hockey club report- ed to the civic committee in charge of operating the city-owned Stad- lum. Committee members expressed concern over a sharp slump in at- tendance at Maritime Major Hoc- key League games in Moncton this season,

G.D. Montgomery, president of the Hawks Club. Limited. in reply to a question. said the club planned to carry on "as long as we can." He did not elaborate.

Bell said efforts were being made to obtain four new players to bel- ster the Hawks and said word was

expected ”momentarb,y . He said Kuhn had not taken s. over the coaching duties because in the op- inion of the club the assignment would be difficult 'for any mentor until new player material had been obtained.

Kuhn played amateur hockey in the Marltlmes and was with several American League teams. He coached Truro Bearcats when they played in the Maritime League. Dartmouth Arrows in the same League. and filled in as coach of Moncton Hawks in the League finals two seasons

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Stadium manager I-Iarold (Dudl James reported attendance at League games had dropped about 50 percent from last year's figures in recent games, although the ag- gregate so far this season was al- most on a par with last year.

The hockey club and the city split the hockey receipts on a 70-30 basis with the larger portion go- ing to the club.

Statement T 0 Public By Islanders Hockey Club

Ice-Making Underway Ai Curling Club

The making of ice at the Char- lottetown Curling Club in prepar- ation for the opening of the 1950- 51 season is underway. The rinks should be ready for play about the middle of next week, Rankine Mc- Lalne, chairman of the Ice Com- mittee, slated.

Renovations have been in pro- gress at the Club in anticipation of a large lady membership. Rooms on the second floor have been opened up, the walls and wood- work painted and preliminary plans taken to have them suitably furnished.

In the observation room a row of individual seats is being install- ed which should prove of great convenience to spectators. Over- seeing the renovations is George Hawkins. chairman of ihe House Committee.

Memberships are reported com- ing in well and the Club is looking forward to one of its most success- ful seasons on record.

Famechon Wins By Knockout

NEW YORK, Dec. 1-(AP)-Ray Famechon, the sharpshootlng Eur- opean featherweight champion from France. put on a dazzling boxing show before he knocked out young Archie Devlno of New- ark. N.J.. tonight in 2:43 of the seventh round at Madison Square Garden. Famechon weighed 127 3-4. Devlno 129.

The Frenchman made up for his dull American debut. against Willie Pep last St. Patrick's Day by completely oufclassing Devino in tonight's scheduled 10-rounder.

Suffef Second Loss of Season

SYDNEY. N. 5.. Dec. 1 - (OP) - Glace Bay Miners gave Capo Bre- ton League leading Sydney Mil- lionaires their second trimming of the season tonight. coming out on the right end of I 4-: score.

North Sydney victories won the other game against Sydney on Nov. 13 by a score of 6-2.

Big Four Standings

(Including last nlghtlo games) GP

Team W L" T GF GA P Ch'town .. B 19 8 1 125 75 39 Halifax 27 14 11 2 103 9'7 30 St. John .. 27 11 15 1 90100 25 Moncton .. 3 7 19 2 83 IN 18

flew to Glace Bay and lost I very close 3-2 doe'ion in the Glace Bay boys in I game that has been the subject , of much a

ever since. This Iamo Glace Bay team last ' ”saturdIy defnud Acad-II University 13-! to win the Moourdy Cup..

"Our players. possessing natural football ability equal to that of In club in the Mariilmu. showed I very greatlove oftbuame. Your: man who will turn out for practice It 0:30 I. In. no material of which champion: In made and I wish to thank. on behalf of the Abegwait club. every member of the team for tho-- contribution made to football this year. suohan auspicious start in senior football Iumin well for I very successful 1961 nun!

Great satisfaction has been ex- pressed by thousands of fans at the return of big time hockey to this Province. This feeling is pronounced in practically every section of the Island. and spec- tators from extreme east and west and intermediate points are Eound at the contests in this

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This happy result is due to the initiative of the Islanders Hockey Club, who at great expense of time and effort. have produced a team of outstanding talent, ac- claimed ln all parts of the Marl- times, and held in high regard by Island hockey lovers.

It is generally understood that the cost of operation is high. To carry this expense is reasonable spectator charge was fixed. At the outset. the impression left with the Club directors was that no amusement tax would be col- lected and on this belief the schedule was begun. However. the Club Directors have been noti- fied that the tax will have to he paid on each game so for play- ed. and all future games. The Government tax is twenty-five cents on S150 tickets, seventeen cents on 51.00 tickets. and fif- teen-cents on .85 tickets.

The Islanders Club feels that it is unable to pay this tax on each game, and believes that the pub- lic will be pleased to contribute so that operation can be contin- ued.

The Directors therefore are asking that spectators pay ten cents on each ticket purchased.

The equipping, transporting and maintenance of the Club runs at so substantial a sum that the Directors are confident the public will be glad to pay this additional ten cents to permit the Club to operate at its present successful level.

Club members. coach and mem- bers of the hockey gleam have fully co-operated In the creation of a team which has come to be the pride of islanders. The pub- llclty value of the success of the local team is enormous. The press not only in the Maritlmes. but across Canada have carried many flattering notices.