Racing oi. Inn. 1.

Then - - -

And Now

James Pendergul

The good old timeru who did so

much to inaugurate harness racing as the major outdoor sport in this Province, would be astounded it it were possible for them to get a glimpse of glamorous panorama of race horses

the stbeumlined and

and drivers on our present-day

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eazlr dais conditions were wry primitii-c. Before the advent of road machines. the old iron plough. barrows and roller would be the obvious utensils used to make a new track. Today it is pos- sihie to make a race track very easily and qu;ckli- with bulldozers and other "power" machinery av- ailable -

The. tracks of early days would naturally be soft and treacherous. tie wonder that the "time" and quite often the best

in

and road carts used retarding factor. was intense.

Lntcrest races. caused by w' holes in -icrs i'ort-iiig their

iri lack of con-

. . . (')l ill? ZR IllPll in Sum- .nr c, i.z. . B. McNeiil. Capt.

Sampson Grasiy and Jim Miliman) are of 'r.e opinion that the track it Travellers Rest was the first 3iilll.F race track in this Province. .t was built by Stephen McNeill. ll.('lP, of W. B. McNeill, retired fire .-liief of Summerside. The farm ind "track were bought later by lames England. It was in opera- mm as far back as 1877. W. S. MacArthur, Kcrisington. was at a race there in i885 in which he drove a. winner. The Dr. Jenkins Sr. family had a race track called ”Upton". at Charlottetown, but it was private inr semi-privatel. The lIaoMillan brothers had a track called Cvmbria. east of Riistlco. There were also some early built tracks at or near Marie or Midgell. sod the writer was shown one of ancient vintage between Mt. Stewart and Gears- gebuwn. There was also one at cmyehead in early days. James Lezxlrigan. Charlottetown. says he was at s race there '10 years I80- Quite e mimoer of speed owner! had training ovals on their farms.

One of the most prominent was Robert Fitzslmmons of Long River. who had twenty-five honses bred for racing in his stable in theyear 1891. The most pnominemt were called "Dean" and "Island Chief". Thev were oiitstanding. They were raced on the mainland tracks on or about i889 and made almost a clean sweep of the races they en-t tered.

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About this time dirtewnt lime of thought developed among race fancaers regarding the relative mews of the older "Island" stock and recent. imports of "Standard" bred horses The adherents of the "Island" stock resented quite bit- terly the importations of "Stand-

ard" breeds Newton Lee. uncle of W P Vfclt 'llill of Port Hill, imptyrtod A . . stallion called Ailr:::h'. The old school oi

s cried down the mer- ....s;ht. but Lee wasideter- mined and highly emotional and fought the rlotrntlcirs of his horse sziccr-K-iiil cnnoliision. The beer. race horse owners Ii Thcv emizraterl about

, ne true as the. Yen's and R:'.l1a:rie who established a large. shlpbuildzmz plant. at Port Hill in 5 "woollen ships and

Brien and d't'll'fin by Lieut. Col. D. A .VlattKir.r.on was the first Island hrcd horse to make a 210 mark.

Thn l,.ce-imported All-sight sired the fanioiis BliiF'k Pilot. vihicli gave a great boost to Island bred stock.

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The llcrnando- Black Pilot. Rate

in the vcar 1888 the Green bro- mm-.t, original owners of Gr!-en's Shore shipyard Isiimmersitle) built a race. track in the drier portion of their large farm. It was situ- ated to the N.W. a considerable distance from the then small town. which has since extended and al- mnsi. eiirelops the famous race track.

Mr. Roof. McLeod. Summersidc business man had imported quite A famous horse called Hernando. by Alinost. dam Terry Clay by American Clay. Hernando's record was 2.2754.

The Dockendorff family of North River hsd raised A fine colt named Block Pilot. sired by Allright.whose dam was Black Jennie by McInnis' Pony. The adherents of "l'.slahd" bred stock became so clamorous in their protests against importstions as to be almost fanatical. The nature! upshot was en Arrange- mm for I match reoe between New Pilot and He:-ns.ndo which tnok place on the new trot built by Green Bros. at Bulmmerside on Aug. 30th. 1830.

It had the most stupendous et- osndence of any race meet held in

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,Sharpe: first tetnivn: mcrside; T. B. Grady. Sumimerside.

t win. The liigli-wheel-I

V35 grpguar man,whlch had taken an iwas thel

a short distance.

boat Express and A special train brought 900 people. The western trains brought hundreds more. They came by driving wagons. carts. team truck wagons and on foot. Congestion at the gates was such that the race didn't get started until after 2.00 o'clock. It war scheduled to start at 1 o'clock. The Point Du Cherie boat made a spec- extra trip The Judges were James McLeod. Summerside.-A. N. Large. Charlottetown. and James Sharpe. Summerside; starter, James timers. J.J. Davies. Char- George Godkin. Sum-

Black Pilot was driven by the late William Horell (pron. Earl. Eng. silent H.) Hernando was driven by the late RS. Brown of Char- lottetown.

In the first heat there was much scoring and it was 2:35 p.m. when the word "go" was given. There was much "breaking" by both horses. At one time Black Pilot, early lead. almost standing still. The time was 2.41. Hernando won the heat.

In the second best they got a dead even start. "'ack Pilot forged

v ahead at the quarter and held his

advantage till the finish. Time, i2:Ii5l':.

In. the third heat they "scored". .six times. Black Pilot again took

lthe lead. which he held to the

finish. Time. 233. Hernando had made two short "skips" in this heat, up he also had done in the second heat.

In the fourth heat they got away with three scores. Hernando took the lead at first. but soon went to a break. and Pilot took the lead and won the heat and race in 3 very pretty finish. Time. 2.3238.

The final outcome of the famous match race was extremely benefic- ial to racing in the Province. There were no grievances or re- criminations. A "new Heaven and a new Earth" was developed for breeders of race horses. The finale was an "Alphonse and Gaston" brotherly love affair among the owners and drivers. Mr. McLeod. owner of Hernando told I news- paper reporter: "I am well pleased with the fairness of the race-the impartial and honorable conduct of the judges,-and the showing made by my horse". That. Her- nando had injured a tendon at Pictou. and consequently was not in as good shape as he appeared. and that if the driver had pressed him harder in the first heat he might have "distanced" Black Pilot.

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Mr. P. 8. Brown. driver of Her- nando, told a reporter that "the race was well run and well won".

The "stake" in the race was 3250.00 ts, sizable chunk in those days) and half the gate receipts. The Green Bros. realized enough ,to pay the cost of the track.-and all concerned were pleased. The original Green Brtu. track must ihave been gland in its day. Com- lmodious stables were built. I high board fence enclosed the entire oval. Lumber was cheap. It would 'be safe to estimate that the new board fence around the present new R::'liig Association's track at Si1l'fll'll9i'Sl(liP would cost more than the total oiitlay for the new race course in 1888.

(To be continued)

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Bobo-(llson in :N. Y. Forlraining

NETV YORK. (APT Carl Ihobni Olson. United States mid- lrilc-ixeiglit cliampioii, arrived Tues- lday from San Francisco to finish 'training for his world title fight

.ixit.li Randy Turpin of England at Madison Square Garrlen. Oct. 21. i The transplanted Hawaiian will head for hi: training quarters ' in Asbury Park. N. J.

Turpin already has pitched camp at the Grossinger. N. Y. airport.

Pirates Purchase Soufhpaw Pitchers

PYITSHURGI-I. (AP)-Pittsburgli

Pirates purchased two southpaw pitchers iroin New Orleans of the Southern Association Tuesday and sold two other players to the farm club. . Bob Schultz and Lenny Yochim return to the Pirates next season. Schultz. obtained in the Ralph Kiner deal. won nine and lost four with New Orleans. Yochim finish- ed with 14 victories and 14 de- feats.

Sold to the Southern club were shortstop Clem Koshorek and righthand pitcher Bill Dunn.

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THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN

New Talent For Islanders As Coach Trainor Begins Job Of Rebuilding Team

"We're going to build the team .'re.turn of a number Inf last year's

from the goal out," was the word

last night from Wes "Bucko'.. Trainor, recently appointed coach of the Islanders. He. together

with Club President Frank Mac- Donald, returned yesterday from an it day trip to pre-season pro-

fessional hockey league training camps. The word has gone out to

former members of the Islanders” team that practice sessions will get underway over the coming weekend. Dr. Yea of the Forum management has set the end of the week as the target date for ice.

Coach Trainor borrowed some srmy terminology in stressing the

early aims of the islandersm strength in depth. Until the pro leagues whittle down their

squads, it will not be definitely known what talent will be avail- able. However the Islanders are losing no time. and as I result of their scouting trip two goalies. a dcfenceman and a left winger will be among new faces turning out with the locals.

New Goalie Roger Bessette has been so quired from Shavyinigani Falls

and looms as the best bet to take care of the net minding. He also played with Sherbrooke in the Quebec Senior League. Bucko stated he was "quite happy" over the. deal. Insurance in this de- partment is Roy Boily who comes highly recommended by Ottawa.

A husky defenceman by the name of Roland Pllon will give added weight to the resrgusrd. He played last season with Jun- ior Canadians snd is rated highly. The left winger is Rheal Charle- hols of the Quebec Senior League. He was out of sctlonlsst year due to a groin injury.

Coach Trsinor last night stress- ed that every opportunity will be given local talent to make this season's team and invitations have hen issued likely candidates to attend the training sessions. These include Orrin Carver. Allie Carver, Cecil Dowling. Thane Doyle, Arnold McCallum, lViille Dunn. who played last year with North Sydney Franklins. Paul Schurman and .Brian Lewis. Bil- lie Purcell has been released by the local club and will join a jun- ior club in Ottawa.

Bucko is looking forward to the

players including Gustaveson. Wiseman, McLsgdn. Whitlock and Gray. other members of last year's team that Bucko hopes to see with the Islanders this year include Marcel Clements. "Chuck" l-Ioldaway. Erwin Grosse. Steve Brklscich and Ted Powers. The future of the above players will not be decided until 3 later date as most of them are 'sttending professional training camps.

Querlecl re report that Besudry and McLagan may see action with a Cape Breton club. Bucko denied knowledge of this. Providence was seeking to have Beaudry sign a pro contract but he is anxious to play in his home town, Sud- bury. Falling this he will again come here. Mcbsgsn was being sent his transportation to report to the local club. Ronnie Hurst is slamd for Sault Ste. Marie.

ltfsko Contacts

Coach Trsinor renewed many old acquaintances as he and the club president swung through the various training centres. Many valuable contacts were made which sugurs well for strength- ening the 1953-54 Island entry in the Big Four.

Among the places visited were Quebec City where good relations were established with Phil Wat- son of the Citadels. Grand Mere where Bueko conversed freely with Pat Egan former Bruin and Ranger star and now coaching Providence, Shawingian Falls where the. deal of goalie Bessette was made with manager Rach- ette. Montreal where talks were held with Frank Eddolls of the Buffalo Bisons and Buddy O'Con- nor, coach of Cincinnati last year. At Ottawa the Islanders spent a day and a half with Tommy Gor- man snd prospects for good play- ers appeared bright if the need should arise. While in Ottawa the pair saw Frederick: perform for Ottawa in s game against the Maple Leafs. Bucko termed Fred- ericks' showing "outstsnding'.. The Leafs won as a result of In "cheap goal" 1-0. They also view- ed the game between Canadian: and Shawinigan Frills in which Bcliveau turned in an "impressive game." During the tour, the is- landers also had interesting in- lervicws with King Clancy. Hap Day and chief scout for the

Maple Leafs, Bob Davidson.

Looks Like Same old

Series Story

By JACK HAND

NEW YORK, (AP)-Who is go- ing to best Yanks and Dodgers in I954? It looks like the some old story-nobody.

Brooklyn. outclasslng the Na- tional League. by winning 105 games. says "wait 'til next year" -its annual cliche.

Lea: than 14 hours after Billy Martin's ninth-inning single won

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Monday's dramatic sixth gems for New York Yankees. stenga-l and the Yanks were back at the sta- dium. gathering their equipment.

Johnny Mize. retiring st 40. made. the trip for the last. time. At the stadium. Mlze told Sterlgol that he wa- qiiitiing but said he is open for offers as a manager or hitting coach.

Stengel Will Be Back

"I'll' be back next you to try for No. 0," Btengel said. "if I feel well and if they want me"

After five straight. s fest hever before accomplished. he could write his own ticket any place in baseball. Casey's contract still has another full year to go.

Mickey Mantle, troubled by an injured right knee most of the sea- son. is going home to Commerce. Okla.. while Yanks swslt further medical reports on the knee. when all reports are in. they will do- clde whether Mickey must undergo an operation.

Billy Martin, series hero with his 12 hits and .500 average, will shove off Thursday to Japan and Korea in Eddie Lopstfq bernsiormlng tesm. Yogi Bern also is going along, . v

Allie Re,vnoids' retirement is ten- tative-it all depends on how he

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Next Year-

feels next spring. '

"If I'm in shape physically. I'll think about playing." said The Chlef. "If not. I'll definitely quit.

Yanks feel they are in great shape for next year with Gerry Coleman available for a full sea- son. pitcher Tom Morgan due back from service and such brilliant propecls as pitcher Bteve Krsly and catcher Gus Triandoe.

Brooklyn counts on the return of Don Newcocnbe to make them even better in '54. Manager Chuck Dressen will stay in town a few days to go over the plans with the front office.

Couple of Dosls

' "I got s couple of dolls I've been thinking of." said Dressen. ob- viousiy he is interested in pitching and some outfield help. '

Most Dodgers gathered at the Ebbeta Field clubhouse to pack up for exhibition trips. Roy Campan- elll. has a team that opens Friday with Junior Gilliam and Joe Black on the squad. Jackie Robinson hu his own team. also heading south.

Players on both sides will watch the mailbox for the Jumbo-deed series cheques.

Commissioner Ford Trick said

the size of the shares "by this end of the week." Counting an extra 383.000 from A daily pee-game tele- vision show. the player pool was I record 0691.31.01.

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ocronca 1 1mm Beliveau Signs With Canadiens

Big Jean Bellveau. hockey's prize rookie, finally signs a contract with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. At left is Frank Selke. managing direc- tor of the Canadiens who beamed and said: "It is the highesf contract ever given any player-highest by a city block." Conferences during the last three years culminated

in the signing of one players. (CP Photo).

Orioles Looking For Manager

CHICAGO. (API)-The top spok-icagey on me, gubjgcfh esmsn for the new big league Bel-i

ferred with Chuck oomiskey, vice- . president, and Frank Lime, general

manager of the White Sox. It was reported Miles was

shopping for

manager possible,"

found him yet. Clarence W. Miles. Baltimore at-i

but hasn't who has s. White Box contract ex-

,tending through 1955.

bought the St. Louis Browns. con- 2954."

of the game's most-talked about

strongly interested in signing Lane to direct the new American League concerned were

Miles said "I'd rather not com- timore Orioles said Thursday he is merit" when asked if he intends to "the best general ask comlskey to release Lane,

Comiskey has said "I don safely torney heading the syndicate WlllCl'iiSal' Lane will still be with us in

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Exhibition

Girls Softball finals Open Here Tonight

The :irlI' Island softball flnsls gebunderwsy at Memorial Field this evening when George's Gels of Summer-side meet me Abbie Sisters. The Ahbies are asked to report to the field at 5:15. Game time is 5:30.

36.626 Daily Double Payoff

DEL am. Md.. (AP)-Three bet- ter: hit. I. 36,625.40 daily double at Del Air race track Tuesday. the seventh lsrgest psyoff ever re- corded in United states racing.

One of the lucky three was 1 women. .

BEL AIR. Md.. (AP)-Cocleco and Lane Buto, two long shots, csmethrough Tuesday for s gigan- tic 86326.40 daily doyble. seventh largest in 0.8. racing history, at the Bel Air track. '

Cocleco won the first race for s 348.60 for 32 psyoff. Leno Barto won the second and paid 313.60 for 32. 3 Ticket holders .of the C6cleco- Lsno Sarto combination received 36.63640 for 32. .

The record dslly double was set on Aug. 15, 1939 at Washington Park, when Joy Bet and Merry Csriine combined for s 010,772.40 for 32 payoff.

Saints And, P.W;CL ToP1ay. Game Today

' at the Saint Dunstanls field cm;

Prince of Wales College football team will play the second Saints

afternoon at 3.45 o'clock in an ex. hlbitlon game. The game Wu ar. ranged between the two teams be. cause of the great number of men turning out for their remectivo teams and it. will give couches 1. Green and 0. Bennett A chance to look over their players end to pick I. team to represent their Colleges. Jrhe both teams have been Work. ins out daily Ind will have s gmdt many new players. The saint; gr. expected to field s. strong team although they have lost. a number of their last year's players to their flrst team.

Prince of Wales are reported 3., have one of the strongest teams that they have 'hsd for a long while. They have about six of lut yes.r's team members back with them again this year.

The following are the lineups for today's game:

Prince of Wales-'Forwsrds- N. Hansen, 3. Mecxinnon, 3. crimd. ler, G. Tweedy, J. Rev.ell, R. Hut. cheson; Halves-Don Msclleod. Brewer Auld; three-qusrtei-5.. N. Mizuno, B Leitch, Dsve Mscuod. M. Ms.cFedyen; fullback-M. Lud- ner; subs-O. Wood, A. Mecbesn. G. Court, Ken MacDonald.

Second Saints .- Forwsrde- F Webb, M. Callaghan, G. MsA:Gui- gun. I... Clsrkln. L. Mcoeugh. I. MacDonald;' halves-J. Fisher, J. MacDonald; three-quarters - B. Mcrsaac, J. Kelly. 0. Maccarthy. R. Gaudet; fullback-Bud Lswlor; subs- D, Levesque, L. Hickey. 1. Tim-iey. J. Gsudet. A. Mscxlnnorn.

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