Never in the memory of the writer has there been so much harness horse activity at the Charlottetown oval as is display- ed there now. With nearly 100 horses in training one can wit- ness abnost every few minutes each morning sizzling finishes with duos, trios and sometimes four horses coming to the wire. Stop watches are being used in all directions as each trainer wants to keep a line on what the other fellow is doing. The past week speed has been loosened up quite n bit, although nothing faster than 2:19 has been uncorked to the writer's knowledge. I-lere is the latest from the stables. - - - Jiggy Arbing-Miss Knox 2:23, Lady Abner 2:24 3-5, Romeo 2:24 2-5, Plucky Budiong 2:24 3-5; Joan Dale 228. Earle Semple - Ken- tucky Derby 2:22, Tim O‘Shanko I124. C. Albert Budlong 2:32. Mary Merl: 2:23. Guy Aubrey 2'25. Aus- tie Ticrney-—Lustieia 2:22, Any- way 2135. Joe l'l€‘llIl8SSP\'——-K3- vols 2:19, Bee Budiong 2:20, lloy Shelburne 2121, Eleanor G 2:20, Tony Budlong 2:27. Elwood Shaw -—-Kelly‘s Nightmare 2:22, Jose- dale Hoosier 2:20, Pearl Buinpas 2:23, George Mac 2:34. Wendail Burhoe-—Mary‘s Delight 2:26. Sol- dier Budlong 2:24. Miss Cherry Valley 2:30. Walter Kelly -— Johnny Kalmuek 2:25, HaPPY Ver- non 2z27. Dr. R. F. Seaman-Just A Gift 2:27. Just Brenda 2:35. Len O'Meara—Wait ‘N’ See 2:20, Bob Canuck 2:22. Walter Craig—-Billy McVay 2:23, Rosalie Hooper 2:24, Shirley H. Temple 2:24 2-5. Lloyd O'Brien —- Buster C. 2:27, half in 1:10, Sonny B. 2.28, half in 1:11, Mary Sue L. 2:35. Ray O'Brien-— Random Harvcstcr 2:27, Marjorie Budlong 2:25. Willard Kelly- Nell Kalmuck 2:221-5. Lucky Number 2:25; Little Millie 2:29; Miss Playfair 2:29. Don Agnew- Just Bill 2:29. an eighth in 17 sec- onds, Marlene Budlong 2:26. Ike Moreside -— Worthy Ermine 2:25, Speedwell Guy 2:25, half in 1:10. Dave Wisener -- Tennessee Sue 2:20, Direct Volo 2:28. Sam Ken- nedy -— Gingerbread Man 2:28. Scotty Budlong 2:35, Baron 2:23 2-5. Pat McKenna »—- Highland Budlong 2:28. Harold Stead — Calumet Onward 2:25, Dudy Bud- long 2:24, Buddy 2:25 2-5.

Stalls are being prepared at the race track for the stable of P. J’. Cadegan. Glace Bay, in charge of trainer Worreil Lewis. expected Monday evening. Horses are, Carl Frisco 2:03, Ohio Hal, Bar- bara Lee K., Filbert p, 2:09. - - - ‘The George Brookins stable in charge of Clarence Schuman will move in 'l‘ucsday next. its high- liner is Vella la Vella 2:08, own- ed by Willard MacDonald, Sum- merside. Willard Kelly will like- ly drive. this mare which had wonderful success last season not only in ihe lViaritimcs but also in Foxboro. Mass. - Director Frank Acorn who gave us the above information said that over fifty entries have been received for next Saturday's night races. The horses \\'ill lic classified and names published Monday.

The races conducted by the Cape Breton Sports Centre, Ltd. over the Sydney track last Mon- day drew a large. attendance and pleased the people, The Starting Gate. owned by the Charlottetown Driving Park. and operated by Clifford MacDonald with Starter Russell Abbott officiating, made a big hit with everybody, and driv- en around the city probably add- ed considerably to the number of spectators. Glancing over the summaries we note where Bobby D., owned by C. Leith and driven hy G. Lewis. won the 2:20 Trot and Pace with a half in 1:08 3-5. The third heat was won by Bar- bara Lec. owned by P. .7. Cadegan and driven by Worrell Lewis. time, 1:10 2-5. In the 2:27 Trot and Pace Johnny Earle. a heavy favorite owned by R. Gflffin 8m‘ driven by H’. Hastings, won the first two heats and race. The first stanza was ‘in 1:06 3-5—quite a fast pace. But it was in the 2:22 Trot and Pace that real siz- zling speed was displayed. The first heat went to Donna Dillon, owned by W. Lewis and driven by George Lewis. in 1:03 4-5. Then Redwood Grattan. owned by Mil-t McAdam and driven by Worrell Lewis. won the next heat in 1:02 4-5—the fastest half mile heat reported in Canada this season- nnd the next in 1:03 1-5- Till! performance stamps Redwood

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owner, Matt McAdam, if we were in his place we would certainly stick our chest out. And don't forget that other good ' pacers were in there—Donna Dillon l-Z- 2,: Ohb Hal 3-5-3 and Bob Long 5- -4.

The Free-For-All had five start- ers and Scott Spencer, owned by Harry Hirsch and driven by George Lewis, was 1-1-l, with Carl Frisco 2-2-2 and the recent P. J’. Cadegan acquisition Filbert 3-3 3, Cycloriic 5-4-4 and Wiikin 4-5-5. Time, 1:03 3-5, 1:03 4-5, 1:03 4-5—mighty fast stepping for June 6th. No doubt our readers would like some parti ulars about the newcomers to the . J. Cade- gan stable. - - - Filbert p, 2:09, is a bay mare by Volation 2:03 l-2. that took part in 18 dashes last season, winning $2,967, and mak- ing her total earnings $4,618, which classes her as a 2:17 eii- gible. She is a high-class mare that raced against the best in the world at Roosevelt Raceway and other tracks. Barbara Lee K. is a brown mare by Knight Han- over, eligible to the 2:30 class. Ohio Hal does not appear in the 1948 Year Book but may have raced previously.

We learn from good authoritv that Colonel Dan 2:09 2-5. which we reported sold to the party in the United States last week. is now in the stable of Bob Ryan. Houlton, Maine. Bob will be re- membered when he raced Allo- way 2:07 3-4 to a new track trot- ting record at Charlottetown and also the pacer Harry Direct 2:06 1-2. He has another ex-Maritimer in his stable in the stallion Lusty Frisco 2:07 1-4, and also several Maritime bred colts.

They had some good racing in Sussex last Monday. Fastest per- formance of the afternoon was that of Lock Hanover in the Free- For-All when he nosed out Peter Budlong in 1:05. In the heat at one mile he also won with Peter Budlong second, time 2:14. Lew McKinney was third and Bright Spot did not finish.

Billy Connick, Woburn, Mass, writes - - - "I was watching tele- vision last Friday night and with me was Sam Gillis from Flat River, P. E. I., another enthusi- astic horseman. We certainly got a great kick out of seeing Joe O'Brien bringing Indian Land in a winner at Roosevelt Raceway and we were just as excited as if we were there watching the race. The first half we were pretty dis- appointed, we thought Joe was out of it as he was second last horse, but the seond trip around he started to do his stuff and when he hit the stretch he was flying and won by over a length in 2:04 for the season's record, and he left a bunch of two min- ute horses behind him. This tele- vision is a wonderful thing.“ - - - We understand a picture will be shown at the Prince Edward Mon- day night featuring Dr. Stanton and his races with Indian Land with Joe O'Brien driving.

Our Montreal writes that a big electric light meet will be raced tonight at Richelieu Park with the Ontario stable of Vic Rowntree taking part. Another big meet will fol- low which will include the Rich- elieu Derby, purse $1500. By the way Vic Rnwntree has been rac- ing horses for 10 years.

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Two weeks ago Mural Walters. a 33-year-old driver from Indian- apolis. Indiana, was very serious- ly injured at Fairmont Park. Ill- inols, when four horses. Merrv Way, driven by Walters, Little Pat's Nephew, Alamite and Ath- lone Ruler, went down on the far turn. Mr. Wal ers has a compound fracture o the leg and other injuries. The three other drivers. Britenfield. Del Cameron and Ralph Ayou received minor injuries. lt will be remembered that the pacer Merry Wav went down carrying Joe O'Brien and two other drivers with her, last season. She is by Volomite 2:03 1-2 and was bred at Gainesway Farm, Lexington, and was sold as a yearling for $4.600. A year later at auction she set a record for fillies of her age--$26.l00—going to the high bid of Sep Palln. rep- resenting Castleton Farm, Lexing- ton, Kv. She was handed over to Joe O'Brien for training last year

Grattan as a horse with the speed calibre ofya free-for-alier. A lucky

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The third game in the City Jun.

ior‘ Baseball League schedule, which was slated for Memorial Field last night between the Char- lottetown Victorias and the Knights of Columbus squad, had to be postponed on account of unfav- ourable weaihcr conditions. 1t is understood that ihc game will be play-ed on Sunday’ afternoon with ihe regular scheduled junior tilt bctwecn Knights of Columbus and Kinsmen, which will make i! a twin bill event, with the Knights being saddled with the double duly chores. O I O I

It was lenrncd yesterday that ihe film short entitled “Cinderella Horse" which was played here a few weeks ago. is being brought back to ihe Prince Edward 'l‘hcalre by popular request on hionday. 'I‘ucsriay and \\'c(incsd.'iy' of next

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‘The film depicts the story of a horse which was foalcd on the 1n- diana farni of a breeder of fine trotting horses. Accidcntly named Mama, the horse is a fniiure as a trotlcr and runs consistently last in all his races. As a result Mama has many owners until Lindy Fraz- er, following a hunch, buys the thoroughbred and starts to trnin him as a pacer. The cx-irottcr, whom his new owner renames Doc- tor Stanton, provcs to be a real champion and wins n thrilling race in the film's climax. O O I O This horse is no stranger to ls- land racing fans who follow the upper racing circuits as Doctor Stanton was one of the big money winners last year in the Grand Circuit, but the big attraction in this film which is of particular in- terest to Islanders is the fact that Joe O'Brien of Alberton, P.E.l., who was ihe idol of local racing fans in Island raceway: for many years, ls also_fea'turmcd in the film. O O

Driving Indian Land, who has beaten Doctor Stanton on at least two occasions, O'Brien is featured in two races in tho film, once as the winning driver nnri once when he placed second to Doctor Stun- ton. It is for this reason, that in compliance to the many requests to have it. shown hcre again the local theatre manzigemcnt is bring- ing it back.

It was learned itmterday. that Everett Cutcliffe, local (rack and field aspirant, will enter the P.E.l. Hospital tomorrow where he will undergo an operation for append- icitis Monday morning. Everett, who has been training diligently since early summer to put himself in first class shape for the mile run as a member of the Abegwelt (rack and field team, will have to forgo his athletic endeavours for this season, but. says that he will be back at it again harder than ever just as soon as his condition will permit.

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Although the sporting picture for this week-end will not be quite as extensive as last vreck. it will nev- ertheless provide sufficient enter- tainment or local fans. Listed on ihe schedule will be the third and final trial shoot of the P.E.l. Rifle Association at the Squaw Point Range this afternoon to choose the team which will compete in the forthcoming Tiller-Maritime Shoot. while in golfing circles the main event. will be the second stage of the lVlIocKinnon Cup play at the Belvedere links this. afternoon.

The Junior League Will hold the spotlight at Memorial Field on Sunday afternoon as far as base- ball is concerned locally, when n. double bill featuring all entries will be held, while Sum- merside will be the centre of Island Baseball League when

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Brooklyn Dodgers Score 1F ifth Straight Victory In 10-5 Win Over Reds

(By The Canadian Press)

The National League - leading Brooklyn Dodgers scored their fifth straight victory yesterday (F r i d a y), drubbing Cincinnati Reds 10-5.

The Brooks won the game with a six-run explosion in the seventh inning that Carl Furillo climaxed with a two-run homer. Jimmy Bloodworth banged two homers for the Reds.

Philadelphia Phillies snapped St. Louis Cardinals’ winning streak It six games as they drove Alpha Brazle from the mound in the seventh and scored a 3-2 victory behind the careful nine-hit pitch- ing of Ken Heintzelman.

Southpaw Bill Werlc spun a neat three-hitter as the last place Pittsburgh Pirates hung a 6-1 de- feat on New York Giants.

For five-and-two-ihirds innings the Giants swung without success at Werlc‘s offerings. Not a New Yorker reached first until Larry Jansen. the Giant starting pitcher, slapped a single to centre with iwo out in the sixth. He got no further.

The Pirates, meanwhile, had picked up a brace of runs in the second when oemreflelder Wally Westlake whacked a home run with Ralph Kiner on second base. Kiner had gone all the way to sec- und on Sid Gordon's wild throw.

Jansen retired in the eighth after he was greeted by a home run off the bat of Pete Castiglione and then failed to retired any of the next three men to face hiin. Sam Webb mopped up.

Boston Braves dropped Chicago Cubs into the league cellar by capturing the opener of a 10w‘ game series 6-2 before a 29,551 crowd.

Lefty Warren Spahn held the Cubs to six hits and had a shut-

Abbies And R. C. A. F. Play

local Junior Baseball Game is Postponed

The Junior Baseball League gaine which was to be played last night. was postponed on account of coli.‘ weather. The game will be played on Sunday afternoon on the same bill as the scheduled K. (I i‘. and Kinsmen encounter.

The game last night was to bring together for the first trne of ihe season the K. of C. and Victoria. squads. The first game Sunday will start at 1.30 and will feature the Knights and Kinsmen.

Starting pitchers for both games were not released last night but it is likely that the Knights ivilluse Don MacLean in the first game and Jackie Burke in the final en- counter. Hurling for the Vlcs will in all probability be Allan Mac- Leod While for the Kinsmen it will be Wendel Gillis. ‘

Three of these pitchers are of‘ known ability to City Junior ball fans but Maclficd, young southpaw of the Vics, ls staying his first: season as a. hurler. He is reported to be in good shape, and it will be interesting to see how the young- ster gets along in his first organ- ized ball start.

A large crowd of week-end ball farm are expected to sit in on the doubleheader, providing that “Jupc Pluvius" is on good behavior.

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Righter than famed Niagara is Mooney Falls in northern Ari- zona's Havasu Canyon.

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bics and R.C.A.F. tangle in a 1'08- uhtr scheduled tilt. O O O

According to recent reports. Allan Roth of Montreal, facts-and- figures man for Brooklyn Dodgers. could be a champion armchair baseball manager. Instead Roth is probably the only full-time stat- istician for a Major-League ball club. He invented the Job for him- self. then sold the idea to Branch Rickey, President of the Dodgers.

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Roth watches all the Dodgers‘ games from s. seat behind home plate. He counts all the pitches, records how and where they are thrown, where they are hit. hOW the fielder plays the ball. and how the batters runs the bases. He records how each man on the Dodgers and on the opposing team bats against right-handed or southpaw pitchers. against indiv- idual pitchers or against a team ss a whole.

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He knows who plays best at night and who in day games, who comes through with a hit most often when there are men on base who draws the most walks. how often a. player strikes out, and the number of times a lead-off hitter reaches first base. All his records are mode available to Rickey and manager Burt Shottoii. They use them as a supplement to their knowledge of each player's natural ability.

Roth, who attended school in Cornwall, OnL, for seven years, got the ides for his iob in 1M1 while a ‘atistician for the Na- tional Hockey League and develop- ed it in the Canadian Army dur- ing 1942-44. When he was dis-

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The big game for this week-end in the island Baseball League com- petitions will be held at the West- ern Capital on Sunday afternoon when the Charlottetown Abeg- wells will be the visiting team against the Summerside R. C. A. F. nine on their home diamond.

After last Sunday's sensational‘ tussle between (hose some two squads in the second game of the league opening double bill at Mo- morial Field, when the Abbies ékeri out a narrow 2-1 victory, tomor- row's contest should be a natural and one that both Summcrsliie and Charlottetown ball fans can hardly afford to miss. '

Abbie coach Ev MacNcill stated last night that Lefty MacAlcer will be the probable starter on the mound for the locals, and although nothing definite was forthcoming from the R.C.A.F. camp last night. the opposing pitcher will in all likelihood be Pete Mickus, who pulled off the much talked about "no hit game" inst Sunday, despite the fact that he also was the los- lug liurlc-r. MncAleer, who was also on the mound for ihe Ahbies during that game, held the R. C. A. F. squad to four bits.

The Abbies will make the trip to Summerslde by special bus, which will leave the bus stop at 12:30, and there will be a limited number of seats available for local fans who wish to take in the game.

rm mil " Shoot Today

The PEI. Rifle Association will hold their third and final shoot at the Squaw Point range this af- ternoon which will decide eight top maricsmen in the ‘Prov- ince to represent it as s team in the Inter-Maritime Championship Shoot to be held here on June 16th.

The two previous shoots. which were held last Wednesday snd the previous Saturday. Woduced really close competition and high scores featuring some 30 to 40 competit- ors on ewh occasion, and today's shoot is not expected to be any exception. in fact. if anythinfwiil probably feature even closer coin- petition.

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Alberta's sportsmen are an en- ergetic group of men and further- more are firm believers in the old adage: “The Lord helps those who hclp themselves" and have made a move toward cutting down the. number of winged pred- ators that prey upon ihe pru- vince‘s game birds. Fish 8r Game, a magazine devoted to outdoor sport in Aibcrta. has published ihe namcs of the sponsors to dale in the crow and magpie dor- l:y started by the Calgaigv Fish and Game Association.