nfiCEMbl-zk 10.11939 1 "av"- §MAR.y 44rv_~¢%¢$¢#%¢¢¢$¢v¢¢“¢‘ Two Maritim Y$AAAA a a Dhaka‘ a V".‘A¢ & e Re; O A re Broken And Five Track Recordsimoshed ‘In Season 52 Horses Trot Or Pace In 2.10 Or Better During Great Racing Year —- Happy L.’s Mile In 2.06 3-4 Fastest Ever Paced By Maritime Bred Gelding. f By D. A. McK. Time in its relentless march has brought us to the end of another year and gives us an opportunity to viewin retrospect harness horse performances on Maritime tracks and particularly on our own Province twice-arounds. There is no doubt but that the season of 1939 would have been classed among the most successful of all time but for the outbreak of war which occurred before the usual period for harness racing had been completed. It cast a shadow over the Provincial Exhibition at Halifax and caused the cancelling of the Fredericton Exhibition, the banner racc meet of New Brunswick and always one of the best in the Mo""’mes. l. track at New Gl :cver, there were compensations, such as the re-opening of the _, .. wnere successful meetings were held, and the re- building of the Truro track where three meetings were given with large crowds in attendance and great racing. Races were also held at lnverness and North Sydney, 0.11., and Amherst, and at Alberton, Remington, Charlottetown, (two meetings) Northam and Montague in this Province, and in New Brunswick at Port Elgin. Buetouche, Moncton, Ifredericton, Campbellton, St. Stephen, Shediac, Woodstock and Chatham. Two Maritime records were lowered, that for three-year-old trotters mid! b)’ llillildv 5W"- "Wllfll by J. A. Kerr, Truro, and driven by Albert Bryson, at New f“ _ w, September 13th, when he trotted a third heat in 2.14, and the pacing record In!’ Maritime bred geldlngs which was set at 2.06% by Happy L. at Charlottetown ' New track records were made at Aiberton, Juiy 5th, when Dude Potempkin 2.01%, owned by And- rew Perry, Summerside, and driv- cn by Lloyd O'Brien, trotted in 2.09%, and Direct L. 2.09%, owned by Wellington McNsill. Southpcrt. and dirven by Joe O‘Brieh, paced in 2.09%. At Ksnsingtczi, July 12th, where Jane Azoff 1.59‘.-’.-, owned by C H, Ho1ton, Murray River, and driven by Willard Ke.ly, paced in 2.08%. At Northam. July 26th. whore Barney Hanover 2.07. owned by . M. Alexander. Saint John, N, B., and driven by Tyndall Sem- ple. paced in 2.08. mat 2.04%. owned by J. W. . . yre, Port Hawkss-bury, N.S.. driven by Mike Jabblee, and rqualled the track record of 2.07% at llarth Sydney. and set up a new track record at Inverness of 2.08%. and also» a new record at New Gargow. N. 3.. 01 2 12%. The fastest ml‘e by a performer over a Maritime track was that of the pacer Tracey Hanover 2 03 in e winning race at the Provincial Exhibition, Charlottetown, August 15111-2 06. Tse fastest mile paced in Nova Scctia was by Dermat. 2.04. when he paced in 2.171% to equal the ‘tzlrck record at North Sydney Sept. ‘l The fasicst mllc paced in New ‘ 17th. 50001., July l3th,—2.07%, 2.09%, Volrida 2.09, Fredericton, July th,-2.08%, 2.10, Harkaway 2. 05%. Fredericton. July 20th,--2.(l3%, 2 10, Top Hat 2.13%, Fredericton, July 20th,-2.10, Walter Brown 2 05%, Moncton, July 26th,—2.10, Waiter Brown 2.05%, Moncton, August 23rd,-2.\, 2.09%, Hflppg L 2.03%, Moncton, Aug- ust 231‘ ,—2.09%, Walter Brown 2 05%. St. Sept. Stephen, August 31st,—2.09, San Tia: 2.13, Chatham, New horses make new friends for racng and of course that reg- isters at the ticket wickets. The presence of the noted American pacer Jane Azoff 1 59%, ovmed by C. H. Horton, Murray River, at- tracted much attention, and the purchase of simcoe Harvester 2.04- l-4 by a syndicate of Truro horse- men for $3,000 was an event that caused attention to be focused on that city. After displaying speed qualities and courage which caused him to dominate racing on many tracks in 193B Simcoe Harvesters career vras cut short in mid-sea.- scn by lameness. However, Trum had an ace performer in the four- year-old pacer San Ton, that re- duced his record from 2.13% to Brunswick was by Calumet Calling' 2,10 and was g, frgqugnf, wjmm; 5. 7‘ at Fredericton, July 13th- .0 The fastest mile trotted in the Maritime Provinces during the sea- son of 1939 was by Dude Potempkln 207's. owned by Andrew Perry, Summcrsldc. driven by Lloyd 0- Briczi. at Albcrton, Ju'y 5th—2.09%. Numerous miles 1n 2.10 were reeled off in the three Provinces with Prince Edward Island holding the limelight. because although fewer meetings wereheld here, yet no less than 20 heals were trotted or paced in that time or better. In Nova Scotia there were l7 miles in Buck Hanover 2.05% was another good pacer that found a new home in the Maritimes in 1939. He paced Truro track in 2.09, which must be very close to the record.. One of the best trotters brought to the Maritimes this season was June Evans which arrived here with a record of 2.13%. Site is owned by L. ‘I’. Porter. St. And- rews, P.Q. Barney Hanover 2.07, brought to the Marltimes by C. M. Alexander, 8t, John. N. 3., gave s 900d ac- count of himself in all races and paced 1n 2.06 at Northamtos new 2.10 or better and in New Bruns- muck record, mick 13 in 2.10 or better. Following are the horses that trotted or paced in 2.10 or better over Island tracks in 19391- Duda Pcternckin 2.07%, Alhsrton, July 5th,~2 09%. Direct L. 2.09%, Alberton, July 5th.-—2.09‘A. Jane Azoff 1.59%». Kensington, July 12ih,-2.08'.i, 2.0991,, Borne Hanover 2.07, Northam. July 26t .—-2.06. , Direct L. 209V Northsm, July 26th.-—-2.09!i. Buck Hanover 205i’, Montague, lExhlbltion, (Rrgrlottetown, Allltlst 2nd,-Lilli, 2 09 Tracey Hanover 2 '08,’ Charlotte- m. Milli-St 15th,—2.Mit. 1N. Aaron L, 2.10%. Charaoattetown. August 16th, -2.oa%, z, , Happy L. 2.09%, Chsriotteiown. August 17th.—2.09. .0756. 206%. Jane Azoif 1.59%. Charlottetown, August 17th.-2.0'l=.*l. 2.09. Quaker Girl 2.09%. Charlotte- town. August l9ih,—2 06%, Walter Brown 2.05%. Charlotte- town. August 19th,—2.09%. Following are the horses that trotted or paced in 2.10 or better over Nova Scotia tracks: _ Dermst 2.04, Inverness July 26th. loam. 2.09%. Ralney G. Henley, 2.09, Truro, August 23rd.—2.09%, Tracey Hanover 203, ‘Halifax. Argust 30th,-2 0B, Rainsy G. Htnley 2.06, Halifax, August 90i-h.—2.08. Buck Hanover 2.05%, Halifax, Sept. 1st.—2.09. Aaron L. 2.10%, Halifax, Sept. is 09%, .10, Halifax, Sept. 1st,- Hanover 2.05%. Bu Sect. 20th.~—-2.09. 2.09 Tracey Hanover 2.09, . .10 Dermot 2 0i. North Sydney, Best. 5th,;'.’bi)7§i. 2.07%. 2.09%.‘ ermrt . . N ih S d , . ‘tilt-moan. 2.09?r2.09’ll.ney Se? Following are the horses that trotted or paced in 2.10 or better over New Brunswick tracks:- Truro. fliruro, Sept. Calumet Oil-ling 2.0016, Wood-- ] Robichaud. Protester 2.14, owned by T. C. Collette, Buctouche, N. 8., proved to be one of the best trotters in his class, winning several races and showing ability to trot in 2.10. Others that brought attention to Y 2,12%, Calumet Emerald 2.12, Jeanne Tniax 2.07 and Rainey G. Henley 2.06. The most noteworthy perform- ance of the season was that Happy L. by Bill L 2.16%. when he paced a mile at the Provincial August 16th, in 2.06%. It was the second fastest mile paced in the Marltimes this season. It is also the fastest mile ever oaced b s Maritime bred gelding. Hap y . is owned by L. oncton, and was driv- en by A. Belilveau. The following horses reduced their records on Maritime tracks In 1939. Direct L. 2.13 p, Aiberton, Juiy 5th.—2.09%. Squire Hanover 2.16, t, Kensing- ton, July 12th-2.l Royal Jim 2.20%, o. Charlotte- town. August 16th-—2.18%. Aaron L. 2.10%, p_. Charlotte- town. August 16131-209. Scotch Mfst 2 11%. t. Charlotte- town. Auzust. l6th-2.ll. Happy L. 2 09%. u. Charlotte- town. August 17th--2.06-%. Qillk€1"Ql!'l 2.09%. p. Ch lottetown. August 18th—-2.09‘.5. Hillside Scott (I) 2 30, t, New Glasgow. Sept. 13th—2.l4. San Ton 2.13. p. New Glasgow, Sent. 13th,-—2.10, - Pauabbe 2.16, p, Buctouche. Oct. 9th.—-2.15. Model T. 2.17%. t. Truro, Aug- ust 23rd-2.15. Teeitmty 2 15%. P. St. Stephen, August 3ist~2.l2%. Calumet Emerald 2.14. P. Mone- ton. August find-I 12, Luckv B 2.16, p, Inverness, July 27th—2.13%. Silent. Mac 2.20. p, Julv 27th-2 15%. Peter McKinney 2.12%, t, Wood- stock. July l1i.h—2.1 Bullv 2.10, p, Halifax, Sept. 1st, -2.09'.6. . Invemess. 2.30 lllt trotting. 2.25 list pacing, on Maritime tracks in 1939. Margaret’ Abb, t, b wbgtby 2.0g, Aibefiton, July 53f 2. , Lady 0- Guy. t. b. c1 a , Kensington, July IZtIh-Zédgxls, “y Uscita Britton p, bu Graig gm- km. Montague. August 2nd-2.14'/;, Miss Victoria. P. by Kalmuck. Montague. August 2nd-2.14, “We Audrey. p. by Kalmuck, zOllrgg/lottetown, A u g r s; 15gb. A Riot Hanover t. by The Great; yo]; Charlottetown, August 15th- Blll Bailey, p, by Colonel Aubrey, Port Elgln, Oct. 3rd-2.24, Mickey Mouse, p, by Edward 13., Port Elgin, Oct. 3rd-2.24'.£-. MB-Pleret I... b. by Bill L St. Stephen, August 3lst—2 15%. Alma-Bit. p, by LongseLBuctouche, Jul 17th 2.19%. ajor Bowes. p. by Colonel Aub- rey, North Sydney, Sent. 5th—2.13, Protester. t. (o. 2.1017.) by Pro- gelcgir, Chatham, Sept. 28th- - ‘s. Britten, Halifax, Aug. 30th-2.16, Sunny Hal. p. by Sunny Direct. North Sydney,—2.14%. ..Foliowing is a short summary of race meets held in this Province, giving winners. contending horses and fastest time made: ALBERTON. JULY 5th 2.18 Trot and Pace 211's following horsss entered the Dude Potempkin won the first heat in 2.09'é—a new track trotting record. Aaron L. won the next two and race, both in 2.12. The winner is owned by Wellington McNelll, Southport, and was driven by Joe O'Brien. 2.17 Trot and Pace Drect L. won in straight heats. aclng the first in 2.09'-’.--a new rack pacing record. McElu-vn the Greet 2.09% was 2-2-2-. The win- ner is owned by Wellington Mc- Neill. Southport, and was driven by Joe O'Brien. 2.23 Trot and Pace Bebe McElwyn won in straight heats, best time 2.13%. Leland was 2-3-2. The winner is owned by P. McMahon. Kensincwm. and uas driven by Harry O'Brien. 2.28 Trot and Pace Margaret's Abbe was 1-1-3. and wcn the race. N'*'lie Gr=v won the ~ third heat, l-est time 2.16 made bv ifargerets Abbe. owned bv C H. Chander. Chariot/atom: and driv- en by Clarence Schuman. KENSINGTON. JULY 12th Free For A!l Jan\ Azrxif 1 59% won lnstraioht heats, Simeon Hrrvrwtor 2.04% was 2-2-2, best time 2.08".—a new track record. The winner is owned by . H. Horton. lvfurray River, and was driven by Willard Kelly. 2.21 Trot and Pace Soulre Hanover won the first two heats and race. Millie Kalmuck won the third heat. best time 2.14 made bv Squire" Hanover. owned by Sample 6r Alexander. Kcnsing- ton, and driven by Tyndall Sem- ne. 2.26 Trot and Pace First Division (Trotters) Won bv Lady C. Guy in s’rairzht heats, Margaret's Abbe 2-2-2. best time 2.15%. The ivlnner ls owned and was driven bv George A. Call- beck. Summersitle. 2.26 Trot and Pace, Second Division (Pacers) Maior Bowes won the first heat San Ton won the next two anti race, best time 21314. made by San Ton. owned hv F, C Mc- Curdy, Truro. and driven by Jimmie Sanderson conrsnnmrvow RACES. FHAR- ‘ LOTTETOivN. JULY 20th 2.16 Trot and Pace 'I‘i:e first heal. was won by Dude Potempkin 2.07% in 2.12%. the next two and race were wcn by Direct L 2.09%. owned by Welling- ton McNeill. ssuthport, and driv- en by Joe O'Brien. 2.21 Trot and Pace Happy L. 2.09%; won in straight heats, Bebe McElwyn 2.10% was 2-2-3, best time 2.11%. The win- ner is owned by L. Rcbicliaild, Moncton, N. 13., and uns driven by A, Bellivenu. 2.26 Trot and Pace Squire Hanover won in straight heats. Major Bowcs 2-2-2, best time 2.16%. The wlnnrr is own- ed by Sem-ple and Alexander. K-ril- slngton, and was driven by Tyndall Scmple. NORTIIAM, JULY 26th 2.13 Trot and Paco Barney Hanover won in straight heats, Marvin Brock:- 3-2-2. best time 2 08. The winner ls ownrd by C. M. Alexander. St. Jchn. N.B.. and was driven by ‘Pyndall Scmple. 2.17 Trot and Pure Direct L. was 1-1-4 and won the race: Sullv 2-3-1, best time 2.09%, made by Direct L., owned by Wel- lington McNelll and driven by Joe O‘B1-len. 2.23 Trot snd Pace Happy L.. was 1-1-1. Bebe Mc- Iilwyn 2-2-2, best time 2,10%. .1211." H0 [HE (JHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN Ha/PPY L. is owned by Robichaud, Moncton, and was oriven by A. BelLiveau. 2.28 Trot and Pace Guy Britton t, (p. 2.03) by Great I Uscita Britton, 1-1-1, George Lwashlngton 2-2-3, best time 2.15%. The winner is owned by Milton Latta. River Hebert, N. S., and was driven by M. McArthur. MONTAGUE. AUGUST 2nd. 2.13 Trot and Pace Buck Hanover 2.05% was 2-1-1, Barney Hanover 1-2-2. best time 2.09 made by Buck Hanover own- ed by Samucl Walker, Halifax, and driven by S. McLeod. , 2.16 Trot and Pace Aaron L. won in straight heats, Sully 2-2-2, best time 2 11-74. The winner is owned by Wellington McNcfll. Southport, and was driv- en by Joe O'Brien. 2.21 Trot and Pace Millie Kalmuck won with a sum- mary of 6-3-1-1, Miss Victoria was 1-2-2-2 and Squire Hanover 4-1-5-3, winning third money. Best time 2.14 made by Miss Victoria in the first heat. The winner, Millie Kal- muck, is owned -1d was driven by Willard Kelly, Southport. 2.26 Trot and Pace Uoclta Britton was 1-2-1, Calu- met. Emeraid 2-1-2, best time 214112-11 new record for Uscita Britten. owned by Milton Lotta, Rtcr Hebert, N 8., and driven by George Callback, CHARLOTTETOWN, AUGUST 15th (PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION) Three Year Old Futurity Won by Hillside Scott 3-1-1. UtVe Audrey 1-2-2. best time 2.1911.» made by Hillside Scott, owned by J. A. Kerr. Truro. N. S., and driven by Albert Bryson. 2.12 Trot and Pace Won by Traceyl-lanover 2.03 in straight heats. Rainey G. Henley 2.06 was 6-2-2. time 2.09%. 2.06 (fastest mile in the Maritimes in i939) 2.07% The winner is own- ed by A. Langllfe, Hartland, N. B. and was driven by Ollie Rudder- ham. 2.22 Trot Riot Hanover won in straight heats. Squire Hanover was second. Peter Pin third and Native fourth. Each of these three horses was scccnd in one heat. Time 2.13%. The winner is owned by D. G. .Gcntiles, Mlllis. Mass. and was {driven by Dannie Steele. AUGUST 16TH ‘Four Year Old Futurity Royal Jim won in straight heats. Joe Vcio 2-3-2. Ethel Bellini 3-3-2. best time 218%. The winner is owned and was driven by Wiliard Kelly, Southport. i 2.18 Trot and Pace Aarcn L. won in straight heats. B'lly 2.09% was 3-2-3. Vcio 4-3-2, Junior Bars 2-4-4. bsst time 2.09. The winner is cwn-sd by Mc- iNelll and Mclssac, southport and Sydney and was driven by Joe O‘Brien. 2.17 Trot Millie Kalmuck was 2-1-1. Scotch Mist 1-2-5. b?st time 2.11. made by Scotch Mist. Millie Kamuck was owned and driven by Willard Kelly, Southport. AUGUST 17TH 2.19 Trot and Pace Haopv L. 2.0512 was 1-1-1. San Ton 3-2-1. Son Fino 2-3-5, time 2.08. 2. Sill. 2 07%. (The second hcat in 2.03% is the fastest mile ever paccd by a Maritime bred rcldwzi The winner is owned by L Robichaud. Moncton, and was driven by A Belliveau. Free for All Trot and Pace Jane Azoff 1.59% was 1-1-1. Peter Dale 2.0314, 9-2-3, Rain-ey G. Honrv 2.06. 5-3-2. time 2.07%. 2.011. 2.10-ll. The winner is owned by C. H. Horton, Murray River. and was driven by Willard Kelly. 2.22 Pace ‘ Calumet Emerald 2.14 was 1-1-1. Miss Victoria 3-2-2, Motor Bowes 2-6-6, best time 2.12. The winner ls owned bv B B Polsy. Tide sand, N. B. and was driven by m. AUGUST 18TH Two Year Old Futurity Mllrrrmffit Jcan George Mac, 1-2-2, lflst time 2.30. The is owned by Andrew REY . wr'»*--2-i ~1. moao-voevo —_ RSE" F21 CIGNCI RE VIE ¢#vvO&O-O-O-O§§+O-§§ "Charlottetown Race Track During Exhibition Week" Perry, Summersicle, and was driven by Lloyd O'Brien. 2.14 Trot and Pace Waiter Brown won with a sum- mary of 2-1-1, Quaker Girl was 1-2-2, best time 2.08%, a new rec- ord for Quaker Girl. The winner ‘is owned by Etter and Steeves, Moncton, N. B., and was driven by Tom Etter. Free for All Trot Won by John Dean 2.08% in straight heats. Millie Kalmuck 2.12 was 2-2-2 best time 2 12%. The winner is owned by Mayor H. M Swrency, Bridgewatcr, N. S., and was driven by him. Dash Race Won by Marvin Brooke 2.04%. driven by Bill Cummings. Won by Alcstru 2.16%, driven by Prof. S. A. Rockford As usual our Island horses were active on the Mainland, Jane Azofi’ winning the Free for Ail at Truro, July 1st, Leland and Ethel Bellini winning money in their starts also. At l-laiifax Exhibition Aaron L. won the 2.15 Trot and Pace, Squire Hanover was second in the 2.23 Trot and Pace and Miss Victoria third in the 2.17 Trot and Pace, Direct L, 2-2-2. In the 2 24 Class Darkey Kalmuck was 2-3-3; Dude Poismpkln won the Free for All Trot with June Evans 2-2-3. They also won races at other race meets in Nova Scotla and New Brunswick. PROVINCIAL TRACK RECORDS Second Dash Race l iFred Cameron. ‘time 2.14. Contending horse, High ii 42.10%. Ccntending horse, Frisco 2.07%. Pacing Record made by Barney Hanover 2.07, owned by C. M. Alexander, St. John, N. 13., and driven by Tyndall Sample, July 26th. i939. time 2 08. Contending horse, Marvin Brooke 2.04%, Lusty SAINT PETERS Trotting Record made by Heath- erbcll 2.10, owned by Brenton Mc- Innis, Charlottetown, driven by Pat McKenna, July 12th. 1938. Time 2 l5. Contending horse, Addie Mc- Grow 2.10%. Pacing Record made by ‘Billy Cope 2.10%, owcsd by Jimmie Power. Charlottetown. driven by Pat McKenna, July 20th, time 2.13%. Contcndmg horse, Lucky Lindy 2.12. SUMMERSIDE Trotting Record made by Lusty Frisco 2.07%. owned by C. H Chazidicl". Charlottetown, driven bv July 29th. 1936. Tc-‘oy 2.11%. Pacing Record made by Han- over Courier 2 09. owned by C. M. Alexander, St John, N. 13.. driv- cn by Johnny Conroy. July 29th, 1936, time 2.12. Contending horse, Star G. 2.09%. FASTER MILES The fastest mile ever paced in New Brunswlck—W alter Dale 2.00%, owned by Sullivan 8a Maw- hlnney and driven by Henry Clukey. at Fredericton, Sept. 15th, l937~2.0f2‘é. The fastest mile ever trotted in New Brunswlck-PeterPokey 2.06%, owned by J. Howard Randall, Harrison. Maine, and driven by Henry Clukey, at Fredericton, Sept. ALBERTON Trotting Record made by Dude Potempkin 2.07%, owned by And- rew Perry, Summerside, and driven by Lloyd O'Brien-July 5th, 1939- contending horse, Aaron L. 2.0 i. Pacing Record made by Direct L. 2.09%, owned by Wellington Mc- Neill, Southport, driven by Joe O'- Brien, July 5t 1939—2.09%; 0071' tending horse McElwym the Great 2 09%. CIIARLOTTETOWN Trotting Record made by Heat-h- erbell 2 09%, owned by and driven bv Lia-Col. D. A. MacKinnon. Charlottetown. September 7th. 1936. time 2.0841. Contending horse, Mc- Ewyn the Great 2 09%. Pacing Record made by Bud Wenrger 205%. ow ned by V16 Holdaway, Houlton. Maine, driven hv Earle Avery, August 20th, 1936. Time 2.05%. Contending horse Calumet Budlong 2.02%. GEORGETOWN Trotting Record made by Chest- nut Dillon 2.08%. owned by Chester Pratt, St. Peters, driven by R. S. McBs-ath. July 8th, 1931. tms 2.15 Contending horse Brier Mao 2.14% Pacing Record made by Billy Cope 2.10“... owned by Jimmie Power. Charlottetown. driven by Pat McKenna, July 6th, 1932. time 2.13%. Ccntendlng horse, Lucky Lindy 2.12. HAMILTON ‘Trotting Record made by Lusty Frisco 2 071i. own-ed by C. H "handler. Charlottetown. driven bv Clarence Schuman. July 0th. 1938, time 2.12. Contending horse, Dude Potempkin 2.12. Pacing Record made by Guy Ann 2.11%, owned and driven by George A». Callback, Summerslde. July 6th, 1939, time 2.13%. Contendlng horse. Miss Victoria. KENSINGTON Trotting Record made by Frisco 2.07%. owned by C Chandler, Charlottetown. driven bv Clarence Schumah, July 27th, 1938, time 2.10%. Contending hc-rse, Duds Potempkin 2.0701, Pacing Record made by Jane Azoff 1.59%. owned bv C H. Hor- ton Murray River, driven by Wil- Iard Kelly, July 12th, 1939. time 2.09% Contending horse, Slmcoe Harvester 2.04% . MONTAGUE Trottlne Record made by Heath- erbcll 2.09111. owned and driven by Lt-Col. D. A. MscKlnnon, Char- lottetown. August 5'11. 1936, time 2.08%. Contending horse, Plucky Scott 2 06. Pacing Record made by Patrick Direct, owncd and drlvrn by R. L. Tsrior. Halifax. N.S.. August 8th. 1934. time 2 07%. Contcnding horse Betty S. 2 07. NORTHAM Trotting Record made bv John Dean 2 08%, owned and driven by Mayor H. M Sweeney, Bridge- Lusiv H. water, N. 8., July 13th, 1986, tlmO 13th. 1934-207. t The fastest mile ever paced in Nova Scotla-Toll Gate 2.00%. owned and driven by Mayor H. M. Sweeney, Brldgewater. N. 8., at Halifax, Sept. 3rd, 1934—2.06%. The fastest mile ever trotted in Nova {footie-High Toby 2(Xl%, owned by H. T. Fulton, Upper Siewiacke, N. S., and driven by William Cummings. at Halifax, Sept. 2nd, 1936-20855. The fastest mile ever paced in Prince Edward Island-Bud Wenger 2.05%. owned by T. V. Hoidaway, Houiton. Maine, and driven by Earle Avery, at Charlottetown, August 20th, 1936—2.05%. The fastest mile ever trotted in Prince likiward Island-Heather- bell 2.08%, owned and driven by Lt-Col. D. A. MacKinnon, at Montague. August 5th, 1936-20814. The fastest trotter bred in the Maritimes-Bill Sharen 2.04% (mile track). Peter Pokey 2.06% (one- ' friends here. During the year our sport lost two staunch supporters in Malcolm ("Mac") Steele, Summerside, and Alexander Kennedy. Southport. Mr. Steel-e was a son of the late John Steele, who was a thorough horse- man and taught his sons, Dannie and Mac, the fine points of bai- ancing and training. Mac became known as one of the best condi- tloners in the Maritime Provinces and also as s skilful driver. Many of the best contests of the last twenty years found Mac Steele figuring in the front rank. His sudden death during Exhibition Week was deeply regretted by thousands of harness horse fans in the Maritlmcs and by owners. driv- ers and grooms. who sincerely liked him because of his quiet, unassum- ing manner and good sportsman- ship, Alexander Kennedy had attained the ripe age of over eighty years and had been an owner and driver of race horses when the Provincial Exhibition first opened its flaw-i in 1999, Although a skilful fart er and hard worker yet he found t1 e to indulge in his favorite pastime and there were very few "<19 meets that " Sandy,” as he was af- fectionately known to his friends. was not present. He was present as a guest at. the Golden Jubilee of the "Big Fair" at Charlottetown last August. but verv shortly after- wards his spirit passed away to his Maker. The above concludes Down the Back Stretch for the season o! 1939. and as customary the writer would like to extend to all read- ers at home or abroad. our deep- est thanks for the many courtesles shown by them in forwarding news that was of interest to others and in helping the writer out in s. great many ways. I sincerely hope that the coming year will deal kindly with you all In Laurels artists. They came back from en-_ fomed retirement to capture i939‘ jockey honors. i Nearly everybody believed Q1911‘, careers had been ended after they; had been suspended for participat- ing in actions unbecoming riders of‘, the turf, They were reinstated sud-l denly this year and gave a display, half mile track.) The fastest pacer bred in the lVIaritimes-Josle the Great 2.06%. Tribute to James W. Power The retirement of James W. Power from active Jourallsm on the staff of the Haifinx Herald oc- curred during the year and creat- ed a void that cannot be filled. For over "fifty years "Jimmie" Pow- cr published his annual review of harness racing in the Maritlmes and it appeared not only 1n Hali- fax editions but was copied in all turf journals. He was accurate to the last detail and furnished facts and figures regarding the doings of the turf that were of great value for hist 1i purposes and statis- tics. He ., the breeding of every worthwltile horse in the Maritimes and could recall from a very re- tentive memory all the great bat- tles of the turf for the past half century. Wielding a facile pen he was ever careful to write with justice and impartiality and could make his matter so interesting that read- ers cf his coumn bought papers often just to have the privilege of reading it. We are glad to know that Mr. Power is enjoying the best of health although he must be a bit restive now that he is not in active journalsm. We hope that h" may pay a visit to the Garden of the Gulf next summer and re- new acquaintance with his many of riding ability seldom seen on the continent. . ‘ Watson was set dovmindefiniteiv in 1937 on the eve of the running of the King's Plate. a Canadian Turf classic. It was alleged that he mo}; pa“, in a jookeyis ring that shooed Deedie home in a race dur- ing 1936. Th» "curhful Toronto rider was at the heigth of his career, but he nfiVci‘ lost nope that he would re- turn to the track and regain public confidence. During the two-year out horses for his contract em- player, R. S. McLaughlin, Oshawa motor magnate. Representations were made w the Incarpcrated Canadian Racing Association. That body finally de- H-‘cd he "'1' rrfd n-e rrnaltv and returned his riding license. He was fit and ready. Watson accepted 224 mounts dur- ing the Canadian season extending from May to November. Hg cracked clcovn with 94 winners, 59 second»; and 59 thirds_ Meade has captured the United States jockey title after a brliliant exhibition of horse-handling. With only one working day of the year left Meade has scored 225 triumphs. He finished second 221 timzs and‘ third 190, "Jane Asoff 1.59%, owned by 0.11. Horton, Murray liver, P31." W__ PAGE THIRTEEN ___._. .1 _ a ‘O-OOOOO‘ 04-04% Sport Review ____(Contir1ued, from Page 12)_fi_ impromptu sets tweed through ,sll the season. The only tournament stage. was that of the l\'l1lita1~y_Ba;!1nu1- ton Club in which sparkmlg baa. minton was the keynote of ah matches and new champions had battles on their hands in every round before being returned vic- torious, only one of the 1938 title- hoiders was able to hold his title the remainder being a complete new slate Of titlelioiders. N. E. Hancock was the successful com- um.- ls he teamed up with Gordon White in the men's doub- les to emerge the winner. The inter-provincial struggle be- tween Summersld-s and Charlotte- town for the L. G. Lewis Trophy failed to materialize HS did H150 the provincial championships. Following are the champions o! tlgie Military Badminton Club 101' 1 . 38.- Mcn‘; Doubles-N. E. Hancock. Gordon White. Ladies’ Doubles-Mrs. R, Cud- more. Mrs. Ben]. Rogers. Jr. Mixed Doubies—Gordon White, and Mrs. Roy Cudmore. ssosbeose a omessess a a , a osooqtsoooeeetsseo YACHTING Becoming more and more pvpulflr each year and with innumerable new boats making their appearance the harbor waters resented a busy and pretty sight most duly last summer as slim craft gilded nrough the waters of Hiilsborough Rum 1n trial spins and brushes with c he: craft. The Charlottetown Yachuni; Club had a busy sea-son of it bu: the outstanding event to be 513201: “H! the holding of the Conicdera’. on Regatta in Harbor waters ourlng the week of July 18th. With crafts from Summersirie, Bhedlac, Borden, Anlherst, Plciou and Charlottetown Clubs competing the regatta was a huge success _lio..1 start to finish. Charlottetown 1 at: ‘with victories 1n the smile and f = 3 races carried oft premier h: v s of the regatta and the remainder of the races all went to Island boats. P-No and Joke manned by Smith and J. c. Clark won the local victories while Qulrnquod from Orwell in the Clas 2 boats, Goldfinch. Captan James Stright 0f Summersiclc and Zephyr, Cap! .1 L. Sherry of Borden accounted for the other Island victories. Bu! ‘ was no walkover for the Island yachts and in but few cases the finish was decided by the matter of only a fcw yards. Also adding much to the regatta was the rowing races staged be- tween crews from the battleships in port with the crews from the Skeena provmg too good 101' the other entrants. Ville D"is was sec- ond with the local R. C. N. V. R. boat third and the crew from the United States battleship fcuith. Later in the season ‘island bouts journeyed to Shediac to take in the annual regatta of the Y. Racing Association of the Nor umberland Straits and there gave a M good account of themselves bc-l u; 1 well up in the standing at ‘.11: con- clusion of the meet. Bigger and better 310115 are be- ing made for the com ng season . .d the motto 0f all Island yrulli .g enthusiasts L; "bigger and better each year." slockey/sSharefln.............. j? l "roaorvro, Dec. zs-tcei-save some 111M615 f0!‘ Bobby waist)" and. team were entrants and althoi Don Meade. a pair of army saddle‘. ‘ loprzi the Mounties 20-0 in e s s e s ROOTBALL elsoeoeossssssses Football activities were confined to the Intercollegiate series in which the St. Dunstanfls Univcr ‘zy only three senior games were wit- nessed during the year nerrrilae- less the rugby fans saw thrlling contests each times the teams xenf. into action Saints had to be content with third place in the league but not- withstanding gave the othcr tivo teams, Mt. Allison and Unlvcrsiy of New Bnmswick mighty stiff int.- tles and hitting their real stride in the closing game of the year wal- the highest. teem scoring of the sea- SO11, In their first enccuntsr played at Mt. Allison Saints lost out 5-3 ai- ter leading most of the nrnw. Tackling U. N. B who lat‘. \- 1'. the title with ohfy a day's l'-‘.~’. i) between the local team were bem- r. 16-3 after lszdivw the iltst ‘c'f 3-0 Returning home for their i101“ games Saints. in a grme flayed in a dmvnipnur n1 rnir. lost noiher heartbreaking dociszm: vhen U. N. B. cicfcatsd them 3-0 . psnalty kick providing the only core of the gain" late in the lost ‘alf after the ILams had b1 ed ‘irovoh 65 minlrcs 0i mo: ices otball. But the Saints grt their revenge ‘or these twists of late w rn the-y ‘outplayed the Moun“r< in incl: ‘ast game 0f the season 20-0 and ‘n so doing showed their most im- n-essive fcrm of the entire sta- son. Saints started off the season riih ah exhibition game against an Army team and were held to a Ii-all draw by a surprisingly strong ""iers's squad. In the Intcicnllcglni» series bo- iwecn Intermediate Si. Dunstan! and Prince of Wales. the City roam dcfcndniz the title they had held in 1938 were i0l‘('f‘(l to bow to a heavier and faster St. Dimston‘! fifteen. Saints coaclrsd ‘ov Father Fred Cass fielded a wok-balanced pow- erful squad and had a distinct ctlgc over their opponents. In the first game P.W.C. after ho‘din<: their opponents to a 3-11.11 draw in the opoirinr half wiltcd be- fore the herd-driving atiicks oi their (innocents in the last half oi ti“ "Rm? an" ivounrl un on the Give" "it's chcvco ‘n the sccottd short end of n 17-3 sc-cvhc. encovrvcr Prince oi Wales vcry ncarh‘ milled an unset as the‘ wcrsd earfv in the firs.’ Tawlf Md then he'd off the attacks of the‘! ornoncnts until midway in the las session when Saints plunged ova for a try and then converts-d the _ touchdown to give ihrrn "coir mar- l gin of idctory and the i-life. in t‘) onlv rt-to" "om." on i111 f football calcmlw. Queon Sonora School team plaved to a rugged 3 1 nil draw in rv c-xhibiP-m oamq nlsyed against a nicked team iron the Inter-mural league 01st, Dun. star's Unive ty. 1939‘