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F.T. . . . Yes. the date for the 910831-E of entries for the Mir- a-michi Stake for 2.30 pacers. purse 31.000. has been extended to April 17. Write A. D. Napke, Secre. lary. Newcastle. N.B., for entry forms.

Edward Carrier of Ernscliffe. P-E-L .W9S llleased by the arrival of a filly foal on St. Patrick's Day. The sire is Playdale 2.041;. dam, Lillie Kalmuok by Kalmuck 2.15'.&. It is a very healthy and straight lim-bed youngster and with its ;2xceptienal breeding should go ar.

The eight-year-old trotier Guy Harvester 2.13 has changed hands. Last Tuesday Blair Andre-w. act.- ing for the writer. bought him from Fred Reeves of Travellers Rest for a tidy sum of money. This horse has changed hands sev- eral times since his two-year-old orm and was practically given iway in the fall of 1946 - some say sold for 575. Then Mr. Reeves bought him from Don M30.-AUIRY. Pl1BW35h. and succeed- ed in making I good trotter out of him where many others had failed. Mr. Reeves is a night watehiman with Hol.man's Ltd., Sum-merside, and lives quite a dis- tance from a race track, but has -1 nice piece of road where

In Guy's four years of racing he had failed to accumulate a total 01' 300 but in Mr. Reeves' hands the past season he won 5572. His total winnings of 5863 make him eligible to the 2.25 trot. In 19-19 he made three starts and won 815.40. In 1950 he won all three heats at Parkview and offers of 81.000 were made that afternoon and refused by owner Reeves. His next; start was at Covehead where he won the first two heats and race. At St. Peters he was 2-2-3, then be commenced to fade - KinkOra 3-5-2. Covehead 2-5-5. Charlottetown 7-7-7, 6-3 and 5-5. As a matter of fact he has never seemed to like the Charlottetown track although he took his re- cord prior to the past season of 2.23 over it in a dash race under the lights in 1947. And' by the way. was our face red when he headed home in front of his field. A couple of friends sitting near me asked what about a bet on Guy Harvester? "Don't do it, he hasnft a ghost of I chance," I said. He was owned and driven that night by James Arbing. To Mr. Reeves must be given great credit for bringing this little trotter to the form he has shown. It may be that his system of training is the only one suitable for him. Time alone will tell the tale.

It might be interesting to point out that his breeding is really excellent. He is by Simcoe Har- vester 2.04',4. one of the fastest pacers ever developed in Canada. He took his record over the Que- bec half mile ti-aok, winning two free for all races in a week. Guy's dam is Ima See by Kalmuck 12.1516. granddam. Ima Guy by Guy Axwot-thy 2083.4. greatgrand- dam I-ma Jay 2.04"i. l'.ma Jay was the holder -- and probably still is - of the fastest eight heat race ever trotted. She was a real tearcat with plenty of endurance Ind tremendous speed.

A disasterous fire at the New Jersey fair grounds. Trenton. N. .I.. occurred March 27. Thirteen horses were burned to death and the large barn in which they were housed was completely destroyed. Seven of the horses were owned by L. M. Page of Belfast. Maine. who is well known to Maritim- ers. They included the free for all trotter Patrick Hanover 2.04! and Marjorie Hanover 2.11. Mar- jorie Hanover will be remember- ed by Marliimcrs as one of the best trotters in the free for all ranks in 1949 when owned by F. C. Coatcs of Amherst. NS. and driven by Johnny Campbell. At Amherst. Aug. 3 she won the first heat of the 2.18 trot and pace cfrom A. G. Scott and five others in 2.121. She Ilso won seven oth- -.r firsts.

L. G. Duffy, the greatest liv- ing authority on harness horses in the United States and editor of The Harness Horse. writes in his column . . . "A follower of our great sport over I period of time invariably takes a particular fancy to certain horses and while not world's champions exclusively. they seem for one reason or In- othor to become indelibly im- printed in his mind. The aplen- did compaign made the put nea- son by June Morning 2.00, by Calumet Budlong 2.02V4. she tak- ing her record over I twice around. brings to mind one of our favorites of long Igo. in II much II Juno Morning iii out of I grand-

he i tave Guy nearly all his trainingi

daughter of Possibility 2.02M. The latter was really an eyeful and when he turned the final quar- tar and appeared in the home lane he was a magnificent and inspir- ing sight to behold. A flashy chestnut, head held high like a conquering hero. he always seem- ingly had a great kick in re- serve when some of his opponents

were easing off seeking filling stations.

Thirty-seven years ago Sep Palin made his memorial cam- paign with Possibility. which opened in Indiana then followed

in Michigan and Ohio. Then he invaded the South. his campaign consisting of 16 events and when he concluded his tour he had scor- ed l4 victories consisting of 43 heals. losing but two battles one to Napoleon Direct 1.5931 and the

other to Hal B. Jr. 2.02'7' He earn- -

ed his record of 2.0251; that sea- son over I mile course and one of 204': over it twice around. Beating 2.05 back in those days on a. half mile ring was really an extraordinary achievement.”

June Morning's dam was the dainty black mare Miss Victoria, owned by James Power of this city. who had for her sire Kai-

muck 2.151;: and her dam Miss Possibility 2.1:! 14,- by Possibility 2.0233. Not having facilities for

raising a foal Power Bros. sold

the foal June to George MacDon- : aid of Mermaid. who developed.

and raced her and gave her a re- cord of 2.l0'... then sold her to. J. H. Dewitt of Woodstock, N.B.. who lowered her record and sold her to Simonson Bros. of Maine for 55.000.

The trouble. mostly political, over the awarding of dates to Foxboro race track has been set- tled by the State Racing Commis- sion. Manager Paul Bowser of Bay State Raceway. will have fifty straight nights racing start- ing August 27. It will be the fifth year of racing at Boston suburban oval and horsemen are promised the best of care and treaLment. good purses to race for and trophies for certain class winners.

The many friends of Tommy Berry, the noted reinsman, will be glad to learn that he is show- ing steady improvement from the recent heart attack which he suf- fered in Orlando, Florida. Tommy Berry was born in England and as a boy helpe to train runners. When he came to the United States he adopted harness racing as his future vocation and he is

F LiTl't.E SPORT

. if there is any town in the Mar- l ltimcs that has more rabid hockey

fans per caplia than Charlotte- ' town we would sure like to know - where it 13. They were lining up iby the dozens in front of the Forum as early as 11 o'clock on Thursday night to wait through a drizzling rain for the Forum of- fice opening at nine o'clock Friday morning to get their ducnis for last night's game between Island- ers and Millionaires. By two 0'- 1 clock in the morning there was an iestlmatcd crowd of two hundred l

expectant buyers in line. I 0 O

In fact the situation goes even one better than that. The fans nctually lind a Iystem worked out in which those in the lineup were. all issued with tickcts to procure a ticket. The idea of the system lwos to give cnch waiter a ticket with the inintber of his position in the lineup. so that if he wanted to break off his long vigil for a cup of coffee or a light snack, he wouldn't lose his rightful position on his return.

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Grabbing off a light snack Fri- day morning about 1.30 with for- mer coach lilurph Chamberlain. Ed Smith. sports editor of the Sydney. Post Record imd Joe Mac- Isnac. vice-president of the Sydney Hockey Club. a young lad breezed in to get it thermos bottle filled -with tea. On being questioned as to his purpose hy Murph. he said. "Gee Mr. Chamberlain rm in the lineup to get. my ticket for to- morrow night's gnmc." Rciortlng Murph said "Won't you lose your place in the lineup." and the youngster said "No I have my ticket to show my position in t-hn lineup. I'm nurruber sixteen. Stated Murph, "I knew this was a keen hockey town. but that sure takes the cake."

Incidentally. Murph tells us' that he has a contract with mili- cr Coley Hall of the Vancouver Canucks to coach the club again next. year, but that his plans for

uow recognized as one of the greatest drivers of all time. has had two victories in the cele- -brated Hambletonian classic and

is the leading driver of two min-l

ute trotters with seven to his credit. Where Tommy Berry stars is in handling colts and de- veloping them into real racing stars either as futurity candidates or as aged horses. A friend of the writer for many years we are hoping that his illness is only temporary and will not remove him from a vocation he loves so well.

The Fasig Ti-pion Old Glory Sale which so many of us oldtimers rememberwith pieasurda-ble feel- ings. is said to be on the coine- back and that a giant Standard Bred sale under that name will be held the week of October 22 It the Trenton. N.J. fair grounds. The master auctioneer, George Swinebroad will handle the ham- mer when the Old Glory swings into action after being absent from the list since 1938. it was originally started in 1908 and was the top vendue in its long career. Madison Square Garden until it was torn down. was the spot where auctions were held in November and March.

We had the pleasure of attend- ing one of these in 1913 with the late Hammond Kelly. He purchas- ed Mayor Todd Ind I opened my mouth once too often and Petrello was knocked down to me. We ferried them across from New York and rode down on theit backs to the pier at Boston. was an experience I will never forget but Hammond was such a good travelling cornrpanion that it was really I glorious time. Al Thomas, the famous ”Rider of the Pllins", riding I pony led the horses around the ring and he was dressed almost exactly as he would be in tho xtagecosch days. A famous horse that was sold that year was Captain Aubrey. to Hon. John Richard: of East Bide- ford. P.E.I.

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next season are still unsettled. ”The deal to take over Moncton Hawks franchise in the Big Four is still open." Murph said, "and I have received another good offer Jto take over the franchisc of an- other Big Four club. but that deal is still confidential." U 0 0

After watching the two games here between Islanders and M11- lionaires on Tuesday iinrl Wednes- day nights, Chamberlain made-the following comments: "In the first name (Islanders lost 4-3), the local boys didn't. pluy any hockev until the third period. and al- though they made a good showing then. it was is little too late. But they really played the kind of hoc- key I knew WIIS in them on Tliiirsday Ilslandcrs won 8-11. In my opinion they have a very good chance of winning this series over Sydncy. Millionaires have the depth." Murph quoted. "but. my boys (he still calls them that) really have the hustle and fight that should pull.lhrm through.”

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"I saw Quchec Aces and Valley- field Bravos in their first two games, and it is my opinion that

the two games played here on Tuesddy and Wednesday was a superior brand of hockey than I

saw up there. That doesn't mean." he said. "that. the winner of this series can win against the Quebec series winner.-:." Murphnlsoioid us about the publicity build-up they Rave -Kevin Conway when he landed out on the Pacific Coast with Canuclu. "The first day he arrived." quoted .Vfurph. "we pub- liahed pictures of Crusher holding up the back end of In English car. ,but they didn't see the two jacks ithat were holding it up for him.

But it sura packed 'em in to see him the first night he hit the ice."

Asking him about his Cnnuck's tcani, Chamberlain said that he didn t have 1 winning club "but is battling one that used plenty of body contact that made the turn- stiles really click Ind gIve full one of his best seasons in year: as far as gate receipts Ire concern- ed." It in Murph's contention, "that once you take the body con- mm:

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Hockey Scores

ALEXANDER CUP

Maritime Major Final Sydney 2 Charlottetown 3 (Bast-of-seven series tied 2-2.

one game tied)

ALLAN CUP All-Ontario Final Owen Sound 2 Sault Ste. Marie 4

usault Ste. Marie leads best-of- five series 2-0)

Eastern Canada Semi-Final (Allan Cup)

smiths Falls 5. Dolbeau 12. (First game of best-of-five series:

Sydney Urges "Rig-id Control" Of Series"

SYDNEY. N.

S.. April 6--(CP)

I--Dr. C. A. MacDonald. president

of Sydney Millionaires Club. in a telegram Bryce Love of utcur Hockey

Hockey to president the Maritime Am- Association. today asked the lif.A.H.A. to "assume rigid control" of the Maritime major hockey finals being played between Sydney and Charlotte- town Islanders.

Dr. MacDonald said the series "has deteriornted into a disgrace- ful bruwl, nppnrently beyond con- trol of the referees."

He asked that referees Casey Bradshaw and Frank Elliott. nlong with players and coaches of both teams. be given "full warn- ing" before each game.

The Sydney president said Mil- llonnires "have been instructed to play hockey strictly according to the rules. with no retaliation rcgnrdless of provocation."

Charlottetown edged Sydney 3-2 tonight ,nt Charlottetown to tie the best-of-seven series at two games each and one draw.

Terry Moore Wins

' Split Decision

NEW YORK. April 6- (AP)- Tcrry Moore. :1 suhstllule's sub. turned out to be a surprise pack- mze tonight no he scared I split 1n..-mmd decision over Chuck Hunter of Cleveland in the mnln l-out at St. Nicholas Arena. The Roltimoro youngster weighed 159 1-4 to Hunter's 161 1-2.

Cnlled in on 24-hour notice to fill in nfter Dick Wngner and Rnv Bnrnns warn forced out. the 21- vonr-nld Imdr-rstudv rm-do an im- nw--eivn New York rlehuf.

WI-hung nut of n crouch. he nllr-rl un n big lO'I(l thrnlillh "19 first seven rounds with short jnrrlng yulnchmt nt short range.

Judge Herold Bnrnos voted for Moore 6-.'l-1. and referee Gcortle ivnlsh scored for Moore 5-A-1. vmnk Fnrhos cast his ballot for Huntnr. 5-4-1. A decision that was -nundlv lvonrrl hv tho fun: when it was nnnounccd. Tho Associat- nd Pros: score card hnd Moore in front. 6-3-1.

tact out of hockey. , and f.don't- mean hitting it guy over the head with a stick, there is nothing left and you lose tltefpcctawr appeal.

"What. we want to do out there." he quoted (meaning the P.C.H.L.) "is to get the players who are going up to the N. H. L. and not coming down on the lust trail of their hockey careers." Chamber- lain plans to return I0 T070!"-0 today. "unless" he stated on Thursday night. "the Islanders win tomorrow night. If they do I'm go- mg to Sydney to see the next game."

CP Clarifies Statement Re Sydney Game

TORONTO. April 6-(CP)-The Canadian Press carried an a mat- ter of public interest Aprlf 2 a story from Sydney. N. S.. report- ing a protest in writing to the Maritime Amateur Hockey Anno- iation by Ed Corbett. a director of Sydney Forum. against alleg- edly improper actions by Johnny

I-Ioreck and other members of Charlottetown Islanders in u game with Sydney Millionaires

the previous Saturday.

The players against whom Mr. Corbett's protest was made have since been cleared by the M. A. H. A. executive. the mujority of which ruled that no action should be taken in the absence of a re- port from the referees at the game in question.

In carrying the story, CP did not imply thnt it believed the charges to be true. It was car- ried for what it was worth as an item of sports news.

CP regrets and apologizes for any inconvenience it has caused Mr. Horcck. chief target for Mr. Corbett's protest.

Lineups, Summary

Lineups:

Sydney - Goal, Pidsodny; de- fence. Dinning, Rockey; centre. Whalen; wings. McRae. Maclntyrez subs. Matthews. May. Bowness. Hildebrand, Marchant. Roach. Robertson. Cupolo.

Charlottetown - Goal. Brodeur; defence. Mcnagan, Dutchak; centre. Trainor; wings. Morrow, Pawly- ahyn; subs, Vitale. Travis, Beaudry. J. Horeck. D. Horeck. Favero, Clem- ents, Benton.

Officials Frank Elliott and Casey Bradshaw.

First Period 1-Charlottetown, D. Horeck

(J. Horeck. Vitale) . . 2-Sydney, Roach (Cupolo) 1523 Penalties - Dinning. McLagan

(2). Second Period

3-Charlottetown. Pawlyshyn (Trainor, Vitale) . 8.09 4-Sydney, Rockey . . . 18 53 Penalties Mcliae. Dutchek. Marchant.

Third Period

5-Charlottetown. J. Horeck . 4.43

Penalties Vitale. Robertson. Dinning. Dutchnk. Cupolo (major). Beaudry.

Favorite Today

AINTREE. England. April 6 - (AP? - The Irish-brcdujurnpcr Shagrecn emerged tonight as a clear favorite to win tomorrow": 105th running of the Grand Na- tional steeplechase.

Shagreen. owned by James V. Rank. Millionaire flour miller. re- placed the American-owned Arctic Gold as top choice for the tough 4 l-2-mile grind.

Attention Horsemen!

Get your horses ready for half mile dashes at Park- vlew Raceway, May 24. if not fine it will be held June 4. Good purses. Have elig- ibility papers ready. U. S. T. A. rules to govern.

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At the recent sitting of the Pro- vincial Iiegislaturo when The Game Act came up for revision it was the section dealing with En- losed Property that drew the n's share of discussion. Under the old Game Act the enforcement of the section covering hunting. trapping or fishing on Enclosed Property came under the Jurisdic- tion of the Royal Canadian Mount- ed Police who, among other du- ties. enforce the Provisions of the Provlncial Game Act. 0 O O O Enclosed Property was originally intended to constitute a miniature wildlife sanctuary. Somewhere along the line this intended con- servation measure was side-track- ed and the ultimate ending was that the R. 'C. M. Police found themselves in duty bound to pro- tect private fishing and hunting interests. Under the New Game Act this has all been changed. It now becomes the duty of a property owner to protect his own rights under the Trespass Law. There is one stipulation where a fishing site may be given protection under the provisions of the Game Act. This will be touched upon at some later date. 0 O O I I am ready to admit that the Enclosed Property section of the Game Act was endowed with a set of sharp teeth . . . longer and sharper than the Trespass Law . . . but the selfish actions on the part of sortie individuals was the cause of this section falling by the wayside. Personally I am glad that it did. No officer wishes to be given the role of policing some- flailing and. boiled down to its last an- alysis, that'a what it amounted to. Here is a favorite little trick that was beccming more common with each passing season: a group of business men. or for that matter a party of the ordinary run of the mill city fellers', would lease a promising duck marsh or fishing site. whereupon they would promptly declare it Enclosed Pro- perty under the Game Act and hold the threat of police interven- tion over the heads of potential trcspassera. It generally worked. Now they are on their own and unless I miss my guess many sec- tions of former leased hunting and fishing rights will revert to public status. 0 O O O In all fairness I want to point out that urban dwellers were not the only offenders in this connection. A lot of farmer-hunters were also flocking on to the 'posted' band wagon. This resulted in friction among certain groups of farmers. I know of'a party of farmer-hunb era who ipoatv.-d' a block of their farms and then hunted in an ad- joining district and brazenly ignored "No Hunting" signs on the properties of farmer acquaintan- ces. They evidently figured that so long as they were country 'fellers' they were at liberty to shoot any- where and that the signs applied only to city hunters. It doesn't al- ways work out that way. Two con- victions last season for fishing on Enclosed Property without the con- sent of the owner were against farmers who also had their own farms posted. Its it strange world. 0 O U