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om 0g the highest defense spots h, the recently capitulated island o; Pantellaria. is St. Elmo. What ‘bought does that mind; of older horsemen? In m, g9 1000's the champion trot- mg stallion of Prince Edward Is- land was 5t. Elmo 2.24. 1-4, owned by me late lllJr. C. IkISh-lflklxgd and in a or neary a races “w” is Steele. 5t. Elrno was a beautiful seal brown m” with nice action and attract- Qd much attention. ——oi On June 5th there passed away m 1pnd0h, England. 0M of me greatest runners of all time, Walt- er Good George, who as an amateur broke almost every record from ong [Q tWelVe M1195. Hi5 gmsteur record for a mile was 4-21 4.5, get up in 1882. and this was lowered to 4.21 2-5 by George Orton g Canadian. at University of Penn- gylvaflll in 805 Then Toma}:

gonneff, an Irishman, set it at 4.

been constantly low»

holder is

Gundar Hagg of Sweden, who has

placed the record at 4.04.4 1-05....

But it was as a professional in 1534 m“ George reached his peak by beating the Australian champ- ion, Cummings. at Stamford Bridge, London, in the then remarkable time of 4.1.2 3-4. ‘the first half being run in less than two minutes. lng part of the per- formance is that an hour before

2-5 and it 11M

". the race George's trainer, who was 1n

constantly watching him to pre- vent him eating sweets, caught him in the act of finishing the contents

of a 51111111 5W" Wwl- H9 threwtrotted an eighth in considerably

up his hands in despair, vowing that defeat was certain. But he was mistaken and the above world's recorc‘: mile was accomplished. ioi

What the trainer did not know was that sugar ls one of the great- est energy producers and the con- tents of that sugar bowl taken some time before the performance mo doubt contributed to its being a world's record breaker. Horsemen have found sugar of great value to tired‘ horses adimirlisteil-ed in the form of lumps between heats. Many a. tired horse has been freshened up with half a dozen lumps of sugar and gone on to victory.

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We have an interesting letter from Eugene M. Howard, Clark's Harbour, Calpe Sable Island, NS. Our reader friend from the rocky outpost of Nova Scotia whence comes the celebrated Sable Island ponies, propounds a very pertinent query and here it is.

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“Dear Slr,—- I would like very much if you would explain a ques- tion in the Back Stretch for me. lit is in regard to heat winners among drivers. I see by the May issue of Hoof Beats where four drivers are announced as the four leach"! drivers. What I would like to know is are they the four lead- ing drivers of the United States or ones racing under that Assoc- iation? The reason I would like to know this is because a careful check up of heat winners according to the Year Book and race results, fives Joe O'Brien 101 heats won in i942 and this does not include the race on the 24th of May at New Glasgow, which was for half-mile beats. It was raced over an Assoc- iation tnack and in it Joe O'Brien won five heats. If this should count

he would have 108 heats to his‘ credit.

. io-i I also notice in the Year Book where Dudey Patch 2.06 paced the five-eighth mile at Toronto in 1.10 1-2 and the world's record shows Phil O'Neill with the record at 1.12 H- Should this not be recorded in Dudey Patch's favor?

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_I see you have Old Home Week acvertised as starting the 10th of August. Well, we shall be there. I don't know how we ever kept in touch with the horses before the Back Stretch was started. If I miss it for one week I figure there must be something I missed in the act- ivities of the horses. I would ap- Dreciate it very much if you would not mind explaining those two ques- tions I have asked in this letter."

10.1 We regret that we cannot answer "he above questions very satisfact- "lly. but turning to May Hoof Beats we note a write up headed, A Winning Quartette, with photos of Wayne Smart. Delvin Miller, Bob Plsidco and Houston stone, giving statistics of their winning heats. Houston won 82, Wayne smart 82. Hob Plaxico 80 and Delvin lVliller 79- The article states in effect that the statistics show the activities of the four leading heat winners of 1942. We did not check up on Joe O’Brien's winning heats but pre- sume our frend Mr. Howard did and that his statement is correct. "Bless he included heats won at T°Y°MQ ‘These would be ruled out as the track there is not under United States Trotting iation rules. However, they wo d only ze-“ 5110c the total from 101 a» a4 and that would'be l2 heats better than “Fly o! the four United States CTivq-g,

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N0 doubt when the compilation was made for f-foof Beats the party who did it considered that then would be no worthwhile opposition in the Marltimes, but he failed to lake into account our redoubtable friend Joe. who really was "tops" Ind it will be our great pleasure °° brine the QTIOI‘ m the attention of Hoof Beats for correction.

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None of the quartette mentioned or our friend Joe, would be classed l‘ 194141108 driver over United Blasted ‘Pmttlfll Association tracks. ‘ll-lat honor wait to Franklyn Saf- Ml. tsunslel- ml- the Sullivan “m5 M whinney stables, Machais.

ins and he received the badge g1’ medal which goes with the

W101‘. for having worl the most races in 1042. Perhaps a check up fill’ lhow that this honor also be- ‘mfl to Joe O'Brien. It is quite $151!. as with two horses, Peter w "I010 and Dudey Patch, he won

m“! 3M to that must be add’- arsoen with other horsa he pilot-

w it has the writer puzzled. The

Re the fiveeighths of a mile re- cord made at ‘Ibronto in 1.10 1-2,

world's record for a half-mile macs over a half-mile track is 59 1-2 seconds, made by Grattan Bars in 1927. Presumi Gra s had gone the next eighth of a mile at the same rate he would have paced in 1.14 1-2. which would be four seconds slower than the time credit- ed to Dude Patdi at Toronto. The five-ei ths of a mils record shown in the Year Book was made by Phil O'Neill in 1925 on a mils track-LB 1-2.

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Weaiegladtonotctbatour friend Mr. Howard will be with us at 01d Home week and we trust that he will use his good influence with the weatherman so that we B11 may enjoy ourselves watching the great races that are sure to take Dlace. We hope he will check over the races which Franklyn Bafford engaged in and write us again if he has a chance and give us the results of his compilation.

him and we are sure our readers feel the some way.

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The Charlottetown Driving Park track is in tip top condition for fast work, particularly the home stretch part of it and some good eighths are being recorded, several of them around 15 seconds by Lady Hal 2.12 l-2, Raymond Bud- long 2.1a. with Silent Joe stevvi-Tl! 15 2-5 and the five-year-old trotter Lusty's First in l5 1-5, We understand that Basil Hanover some time ago was cut loose and

better than 15 seconds, Most of the other record trottcrs and pacers have not shaded l6 seconds very much and the fastest miles that we have heard of up to Friday morning were 2.22 for Real Money 2.09 1-2, 2.23 for Jean Henley 2.08 1-2 and the trotting mark was set at 2.22 by Johnny Eager 2.20. _-Q-_

Just a few words about this horse may be interesting. He was sired by Oakhurst Express and his dam is by Eel Royal, a son of The l 2.02 1-2, by many regarded as e greatest racing pacer ever bred and raised in Canada, Although many years have gone by since he fought his battles on the Grand Circuit against some of the fastest pacers of all time, yet The Eels fame has not diminished, He was a truly magnificent horse, a beautiful grey that carried himself like a king. and his grandson is a worthy replica. Credit must be given to caretaker Austin Tierney and owner Dr. R. F. Seaman for the way he is rigged out. When you see him you will agree with us that he does "fill the eye." -

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Not in years has there been so many good trotters trained ovcr the local track, These are a few- Basil Hanover 2.04 1-4, Millie Kal- muck 2.08 1-2, Pagliaccl 2.09 1-2 June French 3, 2.12 and, Paulabbe 2.11. This quintette is sound, care- fully trained and ready for fast vlark. The June French mare is sired by Prologue 3. 2.10, by Vola- mlte 3, 2.04 1-2, She raced ex- ceptionally well last season and was timed in 2.10 in a late fall event. By the way the dam of Prologue was Nedda 1.58 1-4, world's champion trotting mare. record made on October 4M1, i922.

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In Montague there are quite s number of horses in training in- cluding the good trotier George Mac 2.15, by Aibbe Worthy 2.04 1-4, and the colt Churchill that has every appearance of being a factor in the futurlties. There is also a two-year-old by Calumet Budlorig 2.02 3-4. out of that Root‘: race mare Daisy Peters 2.13 1-2. She is owned by Bruce Yeo and is being pointed for the futurity stakes. She is a very handsome filly, good gaited and nice mannered. Daisy Peters has a foal at foot sired by Calumet Bud-long and owned by 1m Collins.

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St Stephen, NB. years ago was always the centre of interest during the early Spring training months, because it was headquarters for the stable of Billy Keyes, than training for S. A. Wathan d: Compflnl’. Fort Fairfield, Maine. Some of the géeatest pacers on the Maine and ew Brunswick circuit were con- ditloned there, such as Eula H. 2.06 1-4, Jennie H. 2.171 and others with records equally as fast if not fast- er. For a few years after Billy Keeyes cut down his activities there was very little doing, but now St. Stephen boasts a lot of good horses,

newcomers t0 the game, having acquired speed during the Winter and Sprlns.

We are always glad to hear from“

iireco Signs l To Meet Bob Montgomery

NEW YORK. June 11-011?)- Pte. Johnzw Greco of the Canadian Army, Montreal fighter who has soared into popularity in New York fistio circles in recent months, was signed toda to meet Bob Montlflm- cry, recogn d by the New York Boxing Commission as world's 1 ht- weiglit champion, in an overwe ht IO-rmind bout at Yankee Stadium June 26.

In making the announcement of the Saturday afternoon bout, first outdoor afternoon affair in New Yolk since June 20, 102d, promoter Mike Jacobs said Montgomery"! fltlg will not be at stake.

8,307 See Bubs, Reds- In Morning Game

CHICAGO, June ll iAPl-The largest crowd to see a morning game in the major leagues this sea- son—8,30'1, of whom 5,30’! were paid —turned out at ll a.m. to see the National League cellar Cubs and Cincinnati today. The Reds cut loose a 14-bit attack. including Ray Mueller's first 1943 homer to win

-4. Ray Starr shut out the Chicago- ans for seven innings while the Reds were giving him a 1-0 lead. Starr weakened in the eighth, how- ever, and allowed four runs before Clyde Shoun came in to mop up for Cincinnati . 001 004 020-7 l4 l Chicago 000000 040-4 10 4 Starr, Shoun (8) and Mueller: Warneke. Bithorn (6) and Hernan- dez, McCullough (8).

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Armstrong Wins Decision From Angott

NEW YORK" June ll-(AP) TIleni-y Armstrong came rip- p ng and tearing‘ and slashing down the stretc of 10 of the fiercest, toughest rounds Mad- ison Square Garden has ever seen to squeak through with a decision tonight over Sammy Angott before a near capacity crowd. Armstrong weighed 140- %; Angott, 138%.

In EATS OFTEN TO LIVE

A mole dies if it is kept from food for a few hours.

DOVE A FIGHTER The dove, bird of peace, often fights with its fellows. ARCTIC TRAVELLER

Eur seals annualy migrate 6,0(I) ‘miles.

SIIMMERSIDE HORSE RACES

DOMINION DAY JULY 1st

Willard MacDonald Secretary

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snucoa-Ealtvnsraa 4 year old record 2.04%. 5 year old record 2.04%.

will be at O'Brien Stables, Albertnn, most of the season.

Terms-ROAM at Alberton.

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C. W. l-Ianley has the pacer Marchinount 2.10 8-4, Harry Haley the brown trotting male Kay Par- sons 218, Roy Creamer owns Infla- tion 2.16 1-2, while Jack Mehsn has probably the star of them all in T01) Hat 2m 1-4, that was such a good winner for the Wathan stables for several years. Billy Keyes has purchased his old pupil Sunny- mede 2.07 1-2 and other new arriv- als are expected.

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The solons at Ottawa have changed their minds and have now settled on July 1st as the day we

bscrv Canada bir

an o e 'l thd instead of J 5th as previously announced, will mean that

the races scheduled for the 5th at Bummerslde and elsewhere will be

Terms-SZSM away from home.

Ownara TIIURO DRIVING CLUB

HARRY OBRIE in °_a_s_"‘ N Charge.

AT STUD

CALUMET BUDLONG — 502% BEG- 6009 CLASS A.

Will make the season of 104! at Lawndale Farm, lint Royalty.

thtth. homm ‘m ‘Ihlahorao lathe only 3.00 Sire miss“: c “urges along gm 13L’: lgufi‘ m” u M“ he coming- week as only four more "3 workouts remain before raos any. gillflmlbnbirkl-L“; l- --_--i_ o e a e . . Hilda Budlong 2.11%. Remember When m, ‘w: u‘ (n; The Canadian nus) rm: .113... 31r- The {Jbitemtgvtleshéxerted ‘its Bonny Dalian; l~ yon g an cup or m eighth ooasect m“ ha"! ‘hi!’ i Helen Moody refill d?!‘ gam- mini‘? "" W‘ ' F" d‘ 22ml?’ 1mm?“ memo Wllfmoet. ma om se a nan; magnum. don five years ago today. Th; ex- Terms null dlowovamllr lat. and speed of Mrs. Moody, Mamet dwlon rlak. l2!’ ’.lf'°.‘l.‘§“‘:.‘.‘.°°§l."3..‘.’§' ill: "M awn. mmmm w‘ m“ b m. ‘m. m‘ Plano 1558-8. last Iayalty. put w a hard fight and the match

Well the City Softball league race is fast developing into a four team battle for the pennant. The last three games have produced lust as close nip and tuck affalri as one would want to witness and there has been little if anything leigtween the victors and vanquish-

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But the biggest surprise packet of the still young season showed up in ‘Ihursday night's game when a revamped Air Force team came through with a big upset victory over the Navy team that had look- ed so good against the Army the night before.

_ J by the alnnenu per- formance in their opening tilt against the Y when they were snowed under both by an avalanche of their own errors and the clout- ing of the civilian entry in the league, their chances of being even near at the finish was remote to say the least according to the maj- ority of the fans, But how that has all changed ‘now. O O

The Air Force team still had a trick of two up their sleeves and

the Navy were the first victims.

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lng ability and steady defensive work the Airmen finally got to the offering of the two Navy hurl- ers and once they had taken the lead thene was no heading them. They did get into a. couple of tight spots in the last three innings but

of them with a minimum of dam- ase. O O O

Transportation difficulties is still bothering them however and the team's manager wasn't sure after Thursday's game whether the Squad would be able to carry on. Having to finance their own trips to and from the station is quite a drain on the player's pockets and they take the attitude and rightly so that if they can't get means of transportation the only thing they can do is drop out ‘of the picture.

But now that they have shown that they are every bit as good as the other squads in the league it is to be hopd that this matter will be arranged satisfactorily in quick order. The airmen are one of the most popular of the four clubs and

~'heir presence will go a long way

in making the league an even alg- ger success than it is now pro- mising to be. . ‘ .

Several of the league leading Y players followed the tilt Thursday night and to say they were im- pressed by the improvement in the airmen would be putting it mildly. In fact it would not be surprising if the league leaders, winners of two straight victories will be looking about for reinforcements now. And perhaps they will need them if they are to retain their title.

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It would seem that Harold (Jun- ior) Newhouser, who for the past five years has been something less than oil in the hair of his Detroit baseball bosses, has, at the mature age of 22, HDBPYJOEIKI himself.

Right now young Mr. Newhouser is so much the best southpaw in the American league that there is no comparison, This sudden show of ability on Hal's part is no sur- prise to those who know him. Even as a kid of 1'1 playing sandlot ball in Detroit he was a whizz. He had a. fast ball that left a trail of smoke. l-lis curve bent like a pret- zel. For a left-hander he had ex- cellent oontrol.‘ _ ‘

‘Ihere was only one thing young Newhouser lacked and that was the ability to control his own emotions. He was too easily upset by such little things as an error by a team- mate or a. sharp word from someone who was only tiying to help him.

Seeing as how he was still just a kid when he joined the Tigers. his

bosses were lenient with him, figur- ing that he would mature in time and than they would have one of the greatest lcfthanders in the lune’ o c a

Well, after five years of wait- ing it seems that Newhouaer has finally grown up and is prepared to start paying the Tigers divi- dends on their; investment.

Any baseballer in the Ami-rim“ league will tell you that Hal has the stuff and the speed to not only be a good pitcher but a great one. If it is really true that he has finally learned to control his temper and forsaken his childish ways, it wouldn't be surprising to

Showing plenty of long range clout- l

had enough steammss to pun ouq;__believed would benefit from a study

The Knights of Columbus soft- ball league got away to a flying start at their diamond at Victoria Park last night with the Tigers hat- tlng their way to s. 21-7 victory over the Sta-rs.

The game was all even at the end of the fourth inning but the win- ners came through with a bliIrage of base hits in the succeeding frames to win in a. walk.

Next game of the league is sche-

w Tigers Win Opener21- 7In Ylivh 3M8 K. Of C. Softball League

duled for Monday night at 6.30 sharp . .

Lineups:

Tigers, Callaghan, McDonald. Martin. D, MacDonald, \V:llsh, But- I ler, Rnnaglian, Doyle, Blanchard.

All Stars: MacKenzic, Doivllng,‘ M. MacKelizic, HflllgilUy, Doyle,‘ Murnaghali, Clarkin, Golrnieyg‘ MacNeil.

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McGvegor Dawson to make a study of the situation. They have also been making an extensive survey of their natural resources.

Some time ago, Dr. Marsh said, a conference was held at Ottawa. attended by representatives from the provinces, at which a. special committee on agricultural policy was appointed. One of the mem- bers is senator Lambert, who has visited the Marltirnes in this con- nection.

“We are hoping at the sackville conference that we will get some interesting discussion on conserva- tion matters, soil fertility and rural electrification, which we regard as specially important," he said,

Similar conferences have already been held with all the western provinces.

Asked whether the widely pub- licised Manitoba Electrification Inquiry Commission report was a result of the conference in Mani- olwa. Dr. Marsh said this oom- mission had gome ahead "on its own, and done a very good fob mo." They have evolved a very practical plan, which he commend- ed to the consideration of all the other provinces and particularly Prince Edward Island, which he