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“for combed? the m I _ m I; a. know he! the w tro an

Th“ are certain sections of m... American continent that are very ‘adaptable i0 horse breeding [rho best of these is Kentu

$7 00 omgguj... "as: u: o grass

sown liberally in the y 0f d l8

1mg n an hi...“ known is “Blue Grass"

are available.

_.Q_.. labs a fact that in vitani ass section of New

m; crest 2.41! l6 were not suc- cesssii as sirabkbuit tranbsaigrred to 13m, ease ame work wide. linger: ed early but Peter lived to a great age ,snd was the world's leading sire pacers when ho

years ago a

of tptters and

psssd awe . Some

neat farm of thorouab- brads was located in e

state Its oolts and filiida had snnwily won a gteae share tiie ich purces offered but some ts

din in

so 1o is sec t

of a scientl c investigator to dc- termiie the cause. He s nt many montis making soil ana ysie, and iinaiir submitted his-report show- ing tiat the soil had actually been so doleted oi it: vitamin and mineral contents that the colts sndvillies were not sufficiently nouri-hed to provide the stamin andilone growth to carry '

. their s A method oisoii iinproy‘

me tand renovation was set in‘-

order and after three season: the result: improved: and through time zho farm came back and sciiieied its old prestige. Scientif- ic wrtoi-s everywhere speak of ihi: nil depletion but it has not ilenenlly sunk into the conscious- ness »f people as it should. We know that iii certain sections of the vestern states there is a lack of ioiine and thryoid trouble: re-

- .suit, It is com uisory to add iodide

t e salt used in those

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Nov our purpose of writing the sbov» is to draw the aitention.of breaicrs hero to the fact that "Ian! of our farms are partially imilsaverishad in minerals and wtanins and steps must be taken l" lhbrovo them if they are to be "Bed for the Purpose of growing m‘ eding ive stock and par- "W lY What we are writing a- bou olts and fillies for racing “"1"”- We hm today available fillet of the finest lino of stallions

‘a we have ever had in the hist- "iy bf this province. In pacors their; 1st King 5 m“ g,“ . d”,

e an of He geWOO flay 2.01.

_ sewood ever raced on the . There is Sampson am of Napoleon Di- ‘ one of the greatest u” "Rd Pacer: that ever ‘imleil go the Grand Circuit mid c. ° my Direct 1.50 world ilion pacer. There Bea 9 399. son oi Peter Voio 2 r Iter Susan by Moko, vii rother of Cold can: is: .4, '9 PM" ilacsrand the sire-‘of at! a"! racers. Abner T. n 9- l6 had a magnificent ‘may es a race horse until he met .,en acciden

0f po ash to states,

t. and where up the co

it c"__"'“ 9 more superb pacinl potted and should have no rear of ._. _ ‘

machine or with a better race summary in Canada than Simcoe Harvester 2.01 if. record taken over the Quebec City track. He is a son oi lee Harvester 2.16 ' whose get have dominated most of the race meetings in Ontario and many in Quebec and have gathered in a great deal of money on United States tracks. Finally Calumet Budiong 2.02 if that has been leading sire of futurity winners in the Maritimes for sev- eral years.

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1n trottors we have Piaydsie 2.- 0‘ l‘ by SCOf-lllld l.“ ‘A, B mag- nificent stallion and beautifully gaited, Squire Hanover 2.00. son of a champion trotter Guy Mc- Kinney d. 1.58 l6. Many will rc- member the day that Squire Han- over trotted a dead heat with Watchim and set up a new record at Summerside-ZLOB. Squire i-inn- over has size, action and all other qualities necessary. ‘At Captain Reads farm, Borden, there is Glover Guy, 2.0‘! sire of Guy Ann 2.11% and others, Then there is Lusty Frisco 2.07%,0ne of the hand- somcststaliionsthat ever came to the ltimesand one of the gam- est race horseaFewraced so long and consistently. Starting as a two-year-old he continued battling the best trotters in the land un- til Just a few years ago when he was retired to the breeding ranks. Then there is Abbie Worthy 2.04 5i one time holder of the Char- ioftetown track trotting record of 2.10 it and hill brother of Apple Guy 2.05. one oi the leading sires in Ohio, and Kaimuck 2.15 ‘r2. the only son oi Peter the Great 2.07 l6. 1n service in the Maritimes and the sire oi many futuriiy winner: and that sterling race more Millie Kalmuck 24B 1,1. There are other stallions no dong that are quite meritorious that are not included in this list but the above is sufficient to show that we have worthwhile sires a- vaiiabie.

Let us touch on the brood murcs

that will be used with these sires,

Too much attention is often focus- ed on the sire and the breeder ha: the idea that he can mate his favorite mare, which perhaps does not have particularly good breeding, conformation or stamina or indication: of speed, with a good stallion and have a futurity winner. "Like begets like" and the breeding farms that are pro- ducing the best results in the United States endeavor to buy iiie finest brood mares available. Thus Charles F. Gaines who re- cently set up a brooding farm in Kentucky. has thirty mares. every one of them having a record of 2.- 05 or better. Included in

brood band is Sonata 3, 2.05.

cently sold to him by Dr. F. C. Dounrii, , Gaines will mate these mares with‘, Peter Astra 4. 2.01, one of the greatest mane '- wlnnlng trotter: of recent yen s, and also other stallions of equal

worth, m

Granted that you have a good type brood mare and have made your selection of a stallion, iiic next thing is to feed the more properly while she is cnrryingihe foal. She must be given good past- ure, rich in minerals and vitamins and fed grain as well. From the time the colt is old enough to eat if running in the pasture with hil dam, he should have a box i some place where he can have ai the oats and bran he will eat. The idea is to develop size and strength and this cannot be done if feed in sufficient quantities i: not sup- plied. During the winter the colt must have an abundance and variety of food-good dry timothy and clover hay, oats, bran. carrots and occasional some bran, u lump or box of salt where he can get at it when he wants ii with free dcesa to water or frequent- ly watered. ‘

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Too much stress cannot be put in caring for a'coit's feet. Ono of the essential items is to have his feet handled. From thence on the feet are to be regularly shaped and levelled. About all the imple- ments needed are a foot-hook and rasp. The foot is first io be levelled from the bottom, the heels properly lowered and then the rasp run around the shell at the edges to round up. The frog should never be cut nor the solo shaved out. The foot should be picked up and examined every day or second day. -

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When the time arrive: to break to harness he should be

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COLUMZSUB. 0. Dec. ‘I - (AP) —Tiie hottest-but “untradingaW —minor icecuo meeting in years wound up today with approval of a law barring all piayeinbonuses in baseball and a green light for Coast loop to move up into the biz leagues. if it can get the b1! leagues’ "okay."

Both ay‘s actions must be approved by the major leagues at their meetlnz in Chicano next week to become valid. Bu ,i

next week's

.the hotfood sessions will be in the fight that now amounts virtually to open warfare baseball men the game's High Commissioner A .13. (Happy) Chandler.

Not since the attempt to oust the minor league czar Judge W.G. Bramham. failed three conventions silo has any annual meeting aired a battle inside baseball such as the legislative punches the minors threw as Chandler here this week.

With the decision t0 curb his powers sharply com up for concurrence at the major league conclave along with a vote on the new mains-minor agreement which is reported to slice even more authority from him. there is no doubt the fight is a long way from the last zound.

Coming up too next week will probably be at least a few more player deals to accompany the lone major league ivory transaction put across at the meetings here --the sale of pitcher Johnny Humphries bv the White Sox to the Phiilies.

The trade winds here were largelv

lowing around in circles but the vory market probably will be bus- ier in Chicago.

It is known more or less defin- itely thai; Cleveland outfielder Jeff Heath. Cincinna/ti first-sucker Buck McCormick and 20 of the World Series Detroit Tigers headed by first. baseman Rudy York. are on the block. The Indians are also willing to sell second baseman Rov Mack pitcher Jim Bagny. Baimy may R0 to the Red Sox.

In addition Bob Carpenter Jhe Phiis‘ new president. and Horace Stoneham New York Giant boss. have lied their chediilrbof-‘kfi m

r man. If this confidence is estab- lished between the colt and care- taker there will be little trouble. if not properly treated, beaten or injured in any way there is the danger of his becoming sulicn and stubborn and difficulty will ‘be found in breaking him. Put a fitting-rig or single harness on him with an open bridle. Put up the check very loosely and turn him into a small paddock. Move him around a little in some way to make him start up at the some time giving him by word ofmouth some command as “get on" or "got up" or whatever term’ you use in starting him.

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Practise in this way for a little while until he learns to, start and stop at the proper commands, then get"a light buggy whip, crack it or touch him lightly on tie- rump when starting him up. "When he thoroughly understands all this and thc use of the whip, put the lines on him running thcm hack‘ through the shaft lugs iii- sicad of the icrrcl rings so that he can be preventedlrcm turning around and thus teach him all about driving, starting, sloping and turning. Make hay slowly. make all the lessons short and by repetition impress each point on his mind. At all times bekind and coiisideiiiic, remembering he is willing to do what is re- quired of him if he understands. Do not scold iiim and do not swear at him, After a short les- son we would say give him a lump of sugar, but as that is rat- ioned so strictly you can sub- stiiutc an apple or carrot, then put him in his box stall and give him a handful of outs. All these little kind attentions preserve and cultivate the confidence and disposition of thc youthful, colt or filly.

We were delighted to have a ictier inst cvcnlng from Frank. McAiduff of Albcrton, who is‘ now located at David Neimas’ Blue Acres Farm in New Gias-j gow. Frank says: “The track is lovely with a carpet footing and would be ideal to train or race over. In the stable are six head as follows. Morgiindale Ace 214 1.1., second in the $1.000. stake in New Glasgow; Dolly Abbe

Abbe 1.59 ti: Nelda over by Calumet Chuck, in foal to Gay Bong 1.59 1,4; The Croat G. 2.02 hi; a "two-year-old colt Pciermore by Reamore 2.18 ‘.6 and Simon Lcgroe hy Single Dir- ect. Wlii have some more news the first of iiie ear." Tharikl. Frank, we are mghty glad ta

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SPURTING NEWS

Hottest ‘Minor League

Yea rs Ends

their hands all week 1

on: — and money still speaks a loud Diece on

the msket. Boston Braves. too were busy and have the inside track for catcher Walker Cooper if‘ the Cardinals decide to sell

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Maple Leafs Hope Luck Will Change Now

Supporters of Toronto

took hope when Conny

keep on attacking." -

Leafs, last year's wonder team, are wallowing with nine points near more ago, the tail end of the league, two points ahead of the New York Ran-

gers .

Toronto has played 15

Maple Leafs picked up their heads and Smytiic, general manager of the club, spin: "We're through making mistakes back of the biueline by attempting defensive tactics. We'll attack and

SKINS. gather and knowing Johnnie more than any other club, and won four, drawn one and dropped 10.

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Johnnie Squsrebriggs had a squad of twenty-five players or more,out for their third practice session at the Forum last eveiiinil but he is still undecided as to what will be the ultimate lineup of the Squad that will start the City Hockey League schedule.

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Lasi. evening “Sniig" put the large number of players that turn- ed out through a stiff practice session that had them puffing and blowing when they came off the ice.

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Johnnle is still not satisfied with the condition that aspirants for the squad are showimz- In a brief conversation with him last evening he maria that quite plain.

But nevertheless. according to this writer's opinion. the squad that worked out last night show- ed vastly improved form over the gang that started out a week or Well fortified with goalies. defericemen and several sets of forivards. all that remains is to get the best combinations to- as we do, having played with him back as fai- as 1932. this writer knows

Many observers hflve blflmed D00!‘ that he will get the best possible foal keeping and e quaverlns da- out of the material he has avail-

ence for Leafs‘ run of losses.

Since Frank McCooi split with the club just before the‘ schedule got underway, Toronto has seen three goalies in nets. First was Bastien who was shipped back to Pittsburg Hornets of the American Hockey League and replaced by Gordie (Tinkle) Bell Bell remained with Leafs until McCooi and the Leaf manage- ment came to an understanding with the “ulcer man" making his 1945-46 season debua in the Queen City when Chicago Black Hawks

Aldege (Baz)

romped to a 8.2 vicwry.

Smythe said his team would start its aggressive playing against in T ronto Saturday night. He said the Leafs were "30 per cent stronger” than

Montreal Canadians

last year and much faster.

ifictou iiefitters iiofoat Bombers

TRURO. N.S. Dec. 7 -- (OP) -Pictou Refit/tors swamped .New Glasgow Bombers l3 to three to- night in the second same 0f the A-P-C ore-season serif/s for Memorial Cup. The same was played at Truro.

Holy iiame Bowling

BIG FOUR. LEAGUE Cards: A. gfclihrlane

Tlotal: 3092. Five Aces: R. McCabe J. Callaghan E. Robin G. Stewart . J. Lawlor

‘Iptal: 3115.

High single. R. McCabe. 28s. High three. R. McCabe. M9. Cards: 2 points.

Five Aces: 3 points.

Veterans’ Benefits lira Paid Promptiy

OTTAWA, Dec. 7 - fCP) - W. S. Woods, Deputy Veterans Minister, said today it might he l0 days from the time a veteran applied for out-oi-work benefits until he received his cheque.

Ha took issue with a statement that the time lag was five or six weeks. That might be true in in- dividual cases occassionaiiy but it was not true generally, he told the Veterans Committee of the Com. mans. ~

The Halifax office of the Dc- partma-nt had informed him that it was from three to fivc days be- tween the time a veteran mailed in his application and the" office mailed his cheque.

He was replying to a statement by Clarence Gillis (COP-Cape Breton South) that some veterans

Cape Breton had to wait five or six weeks for their cheques.

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It seems slightly paradoxical, but at the same time that Toronto Maple Leafs are battling it out with New York Rangers for the National Hockey League cellar spot. the home-town fans may, be helping to finance still another New York N H. L. entry.

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The word is that Jack Demp- sey, onetime number one heavy- weight in the Squared circle. is one of the leading lights behind an effort to pump life into the now defunct New York Americans. Dempsey. in several interviews has admitted that an association which he heads is after the N. H. L. franchise formerly operated by the second New York club.

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Rejuvenation of the American franchise seems almost a certainty. as NJ-LL. officials would be only too glad to see the league expand. Major Conny Smythe. mastermind of the Maple Leaf Hockey Club. already has come out with a statement endorsing plans for ex- iexision oi the N. H. . When Leafs celebrated their 1944- 5 Stanley CilD championship with a banquet in Toronto. just before the current season. Smythe was quite blunt in saying that with the war over. the N L. must ex- pand or else.

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Dempsey has announced that he is interested in plans for the buildinmcf a New York arena in opposition to Madison Square Gardens. Now the Manassc Maul- er of ring fume is on one of those toiirs which he favoured before the war called him to the colours and duty with the United States coast guard.

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Tho paradoxical point about the trip is that Dempsey is collectina Canadian dollars which may maven- find their way into the coffers of the rejuvenated Anierks in the event his plans for taking over the franchise is through.

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So far. the Dempsey tour has taken him to Montreal. Otisw . Toronto and Hamilton where h performed duties as referee at- Rrunt and groan performances.

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Promoter Frank Tunney. who out on the Toronto show. says Dempsey received $2.500 for the Queen citv appearance. Even if he didn't get that much for the other Canadian ivefei-eeing chores. it looks as ii Dempsey will pick up a nice chunk oi cash by the time he's through on this side of the

er.

bord III '0- i That green stuff. converted into hockey talent next season. might just prove to be the stumbling block to bring down the Toronto club. or even the high-flying lidonireai Csnadiens. 1' -I' l‘ '0'

Tlic rise to fame of

"ififiiiéiifl? c1 m o“ a a s-

Bsck in 1930. Maple Leaf Gar- dens had yct to be built and the Toronto Hockey Club was still using the old Mutual street arena. At the same time, Clancy was burning up iiie ice as a rear-

Connie

raported to have said

in those days that he would gin his shirt for Clancy. a e ~0-

It so happened that a-t the some time Smythe was the owner of a filly called Rare Jewel. was one pf those p ng m“. peels which could do everything

but win 4- e, e e Smythe entered Rare as. 'I‘heai he had one of i-hme hunches which come once in a lifetime and. he stepped up io the mutuels. ‘rho filly cams thiouillrsnd paid off at 8214 for a two-dollar ticket. O O O O

Srnythe pocketed 011.000 in was-

pro ptl d 810.000 on the line asm y

paymgnt. (o; Clancy.

The acquisition of Ciano was sparkwhich set the ‘fhronto

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EIGHT TO ‘PEN PM.

Famous Baseball Umpire Passes

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chapter to a career the like oi which Connecticut sportsmen sel- dom have seen.

In iii health for many

ce retirement from active baseball more than a decode ago. Rorty, 09. died at his home here Thursday night. He left an un- forgettable eporta legacy.

For more than s. quarter of a. century.

YEN‘!

a promoter.

nouncer of boxing contests. He Rained his greatest fame, however. as on umpire. having served for more than 25 years on the staff of the old Connecticut League and the Bhstem League. .

Rortv was never known to have 10st a. battle of words with an irate baseball player. He coined several souelchers that have since become classics of their kind.

Sugget Objectives For Agriculture‘

Agricultural policies and pro- grams should be directed to five long range objectives recommend- ed the Committee on Agriculture at the Food and Agriculture Or- ganization Conference recently held at Quebec City. This Com- mittee, of which Dr. EB. Archi- bald, Director, Dominion Experi- mental Farms, was Chairman, sum- marized the five objectives, which are in line with the resolutions passed at the Hot Springs Confer- ence as follows:-