Urban Gillis. Miscouche. has sold I full sister of Donald 0.1!. MI 215, to Weldon M. Flemming of Juniper. N. 3. Both are out of Helen D. 111176 by Atlantic Ex- press 2.0756. dam. Miss Azoff 2.1814 -by Asoff. and were sired by Calu- met Budlong 2.02?i. Helen D. is also the dam of Eleanor G. 2.10 :!l5, Betty Cl. R. 2.12 U5 and F. -l. I. 2.13 U!) trotting. all sired by valumet " 4' ,. Helen D. was a vsally good trotter. She took her record in I well contested race at Old Home Week. Charlottetown. in 1937, driven by Clarence Schuman.

Donald G. R. was purchased by Mr. Flemming right after his mem- orable race at Old Home Week, Thursday afternoon, August. 18, 1948. He was given an outside chance to win that race and only finished sixth in the first heat which was won by Mac Josedale. driven by Angie Allen. in 2.12. It was a dull afternoon and the track was a bit heavy. so that time was really good. Abner Brit- ton went into the lead in the sec- ond heat but it taken over at the half by Tiny Budlong. She made a break and that ruined her chances. On the back stretch the second time around Mae Josedale made her move followed by the whole field, but as they flashed by the seven-eighths mark it was Donald G. R. that showed in front and he stayed there, outstepping Rhodola D.. Richard Budlong.Mae losedale and others in 2.121.I5.

Driver Claude O'Brien took him out in front in the final test and node every post a winning one. the field all held their places un- :11 the three-quarter pole had been passed and from there home it was I bitter fast-moving strug- gle, with the winner hanging onto his lead. Rhodola D., Richard Bud- long, Mae Josedale.,Abner Brltton and Tiny Budlong being packed as thick as sardines s. stride or two aehind the smooth pacing race winner. Time, 2.14 U5. He was owned at that time by Captain Sampson Grady of summerside. who was certainly a proud owner at the conclusion of the race. Mr. Flemming placed Donald G. R. in the hands of ROY Barnett last year. and he brought him along carefully and won 16 heats with him. In one of them he met seven other top pacers at I-'oxboro.Mass.. finishing nicely in front in the excellent time of 2.08 225. We hgpe that Mr. Flemming will hBVe equally good success with his new purchase.

There have been many men con- nected with the runners and har- ness horses who would bet large sums on what they thought to be a winner, but the daddy Of them all was John W. Gates, M1059 wife's sister was the mother of E. J. Baker. owner of .Greyhound 1.5,-M, world's champion trotter, and dozens of other top ED065- sters. Gates was a real money maker and had much to do With the construction of the Norther" Pacific Railway. was the first man to sense the possibilities for the sale of barbed wire and made a fortune out of its manufacture. He tried his hand in many vent- ures, most of which were a suc- ceas. He was generous to a fault-

Gates was in Ensllhd in 1901 when the Ascot Gold Cup was run. Overhearing 8- IOCKEY menmm Santoy. Gates went to the races ind shocked English bookies bY dumping wagers in bales on the horse. Santoy won and Gates was richer by many thousands 0 pounds. Sitting in a hotel room on I rainy day Gates amused him- self by betting 01.000 at a clip on which rain drop would slither to the bottom of the window fiiisjt. Various reasons are Elven if? b: cognoman "Betcha Million. 111 most people ascribed it to his tr: to England where he is 5111313059 to have astounded the bookies b.V ogge;-mg to bet that sum on 11 horse. He was a plunser W W9 and and staked his life against the physician's diagnosis. who told llll: that he had to quit smokinz 3" nmiud him to two cigars a dull- 'ro circumvent them he had Spec- lal cigars made. nearly as lame as baseball bats. but for once he outfoxed himself-the Doctor was right. Gates died in 1911 at the 333 of fifty-six.

Our thanks to Carl Maclfensle. Race Secretary of Truro Raceway. Lul., Truro. N. 5.. for remembering us with the following letter and

,gg..g.n.. Attention Horsemen!

Get your horses ready for half mile dashes at Park- view Raceway, May 24. If not fine it will be held June

purses. I-lave elig-

4. Good lbility pnalpers ready. U. S. '1'. A. es to govern. A. P. Gallant, President A. M. Gallant,

DOWN TIIE BAOK STRETCH

list of horses stabled It the Truro track:-"Enclosed please find list of trainers and horses in their stables. The majority of the aged horses are some miles around 2.30. There has been some changes in ownership. Tiny Budiong 2.10 2l5 has been sold by Fred Lahey of Dartmouth; to John Gamble of Hilden, N.S. Alphonse Napks of Newcastle. N.B., has traded Eddy Scott 2041-; for the three-year-old pacer Postman 2. 2.30, by 31-09;. dale 1.5992, which is in Johnny Conroy's stable. The pacer Chief A. C. 2.10 W5. that John Scott of 3311153 Purchased after his win at the International Ice Races at Moncton last Mnrch,vha.s been sold to a patron of the Frank Daniels stable. This is a busy spot here now, everything is moving in high gear as we have less than two weeks until our first meet on May 24th."...Thanks, Carl. and keep remembering us please. Here are are horses:-

Frank Kennedy's Stable: Alta K. 2.19Vz; Raymond Brewer 3, by Federal. dam Alta K. "Balbo" Gould's Stable: Carl Frisco 2.03; Vella Grattan 2.17; Friar, t, 2.0911. p. 2.14 25; Al Saunders, green pacer by Preakness; Proi.estor's Boy. green pacer by Protester. Johnny Conroy's Stable: Single Streak 2.10; Quaker's Boy 2.11 U5; Tiny Budiorig 2.10 25; 0.K. Volo 2.112x'5; Josey Harvester 2.13 3f5; Rockford 3. t. by Pagliacci; Texas Girl 2.18 25: Vol Fingo. green pacer by Calumet Fingo; Postman 2. 2.30, 3. by Brooirdale; Patrick Direct, green trotter by Calumet Budlong; Dudy Dale 3, by Josedsle Hoosier; Pepper's Boy 2. 2.40 U5. 3. t, by Pepper. Harley Harrison's Stable: Fingo's Girl 2.20: Leah Federal 4. green pacer by Federal; Royal Bank. p 2. by Federal. dam. Nelda Voiomite; Kerwin I-lanover 2.14 2!5; a four-year-old green pacer by Protester, dam. Teetonty. a five-year-old green pacer by Dil- lon Scott, dam. Dora Mac, and a three-year-old pacer by Dillon Scott, dam. Pine Ridge 13.

Lloyd Walker's stable: Seven Up Direct 2.10 25; Doctor L. B. 2.12 2.6; Prince Adam 2.05; Jim 2.13: Lusty's Queen 2.18 2K5; Helen J. Direct. green pacer by Patrick Direct. Weldy Carroll's Stable: Aubrey Budlong 2.11 vs; Nova G. 2.14 325: Jacob Withrow 2.127.": Mack Fingo p. 2.13, t, 2.15: Gallant Bobby 2, 2.21 3; Brian Grattan. p. 2. by Pepper. dam, Emily Grattan; Tonymlte 5. green pacer by Mr. Chips; Billy Aubrey 2.15. Charlie Connor's Stable: Merle Direct 2.16 V5; Fay W., p. 3. by Pepper, dam. Mitzi Bars; squire Hal 3. p. by Squire Hanover. Frank DInieIs' Stable: Johnnie Lee 2.11: Billy P. G. Parker 2.14: Baron 2.11: P. 0. Direct 2.16; Follow Up Jr. 2.08 US: Lady Worthy 2nd 2.18: Lee C. Brewer 216: Bonny Clegg 2.27; Chief A. C. 2.10 3.15; CalumetMar- garet 4. green pacer by Calumet Budlong. dam. Moon Glow. Collie MucKenzie's Stable: Laddie Volo, pacer. by Paxvolo; Lahey's Dream 2. p. by Jollity. dam, Qusenielvlac.

B. C. Crulolrslianlia' Stable. train- ed by Jack Maciviillan: Victory Dale 205 25: John Clegg 2.13 U5: Gallonage 2.12 225; Andy's Right 2.13: Bruce Clegg 5, green pacer by Bertram C.. dam. Azslia. John Jewel's stable: Gay Law 2.0711: Whizaway 2.10 2(5; Mr. Halifax p, 3. by His Royal Majesty. dam. Daisy Stout: Bill Cummings t. 2. by Van Riddal. dam. Daisy Stout; Bonna Boy t. 3. by Corporal Lee. Dr. J. A. Donahoe's Stable, trained by Ray O'Brien: Buster C. 2.09 3f5; Shy Ann 2nd. 214: Mason's 49: soldier Budlong; Money Taker 5, p. by Simcoe Harvester. dam. Rose Marie: Freddy Scott 4. p. by Bim- coe Harvester. dam. Plucky Scott: Dr. J. A.. 3. by Simcoe Harvester: Mahlon Harvester 4. p. by Simcoe Harvester: Dudv Budlong 2.11. owned by Fred Cox. Truro. How- ard Taylor's Stable: Alice T. Clegg 2.17, 2l5: a three-year-old nacer by Pepper. dam. Grattan Queen; Buster Budiong. by Calu- met Budlong. Walter Johnston is training his own Calumet Pearl 2.17. and a three-year-old pacer by Penner. dam. Calumet Pearl. Earl Mccullocls and Earl Wilson of Truro are training Colonel sher- broolre 2.12. and Commodore Stout 2.1714. Clayton Macbeod of West- vilie, who has been training at the Union Track. will be moving in within the next week with twelve horses.

The pacer Johnnie Lee 2.11 in Frank Danieis' stable. is owned by Don MacAulay of Pugwash. who purchased him from Gordon Lawrence of Blenheim. Ont, last fall. He started racing as I two- year-old in 1948 and in 1040 took iv. record of 214 N5. Last year in his four-year-old form he reduced his record to 2.11. He is eligible to the 2.20 pace and has I lot of whiz

Parkviaw racu next Thursday afternoon-the opening meet of the season-will draw I large an- try list. Horses are coming from auinrnsrside. Kensington and all

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Baseball, complex of all summer sports and abounding in freak plays that re- quire quick, accurate decisions by officials to keep a contest run- ning smoothly and at the same time deal fairly with the prin-

probably the most

cipals involved. never fails to bring up in problems every year despite the many rules governing its play and procedure. Although the local sea-son hasn't actually started rollirg in high gear. if only takes two teams facing one another to bring about problems and disputes, and already they are coming to light in this sector. 0 I O

In a City Bantam League game last Sunday between the Cardinals and the Yankees the boys ran into a little dispute on the decision of a play in the ninth innings that scored the winning run for the Cardinals. One or two of the boys came into this office the oth- er day to enquire whether the de- cision given by .the third base judge was correct. This was the problem: There gwas a man on third with two out. The batter hit a fair ground ball to the first baseman who errored on the play allowing the runner safe at first. but in the meantime the runner at third took off for home plate. The first baseman, however. re- covered in time for a throw to home plate that caught the run- ner in a run-down play between home and third. in trying to get back to third, the runner ran into the third baseman who had mov- ed along the baseline on the play. the body contact being sufficient enough to allow the catcher to lag the runner with the ball for

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The third base judge called the play "interference on the part of the third baseman" and allowed the runner safe at third. There was cormlderable argument over the decision. but the decision stood and the next batter singled to bring the runner home and gave the Cardinals the winning run. At the time the situation was explained, it was our view that the correct decision was giv- en. but checked further to be 5139- LOOHHE up a parallel case in "Knotty Problems of Base- ball" by Billy Evans, general man. sger o.' the Detroit Baseball Club and an American League umpire for 22 years, we come up with the following problem and answer that pretty well explains the sit- uation which was enacted here. proving the decision of the local base judge io.be. correct.

The problem comes under the W16 ”Imped'ms runner without having ball is obstruction." and here is his problem and the pro- per rullng: "With two down in the first inning. the third man up for the visiting club hit a line drive between the left and centre field- er that rolled to the fence. when the ball started on its way it look- ed good for.a triple or home run. Reaching third in safety. the run- ner was ws-ved on to the plate by the coach. A fine relay and a good throw to the plate seemed certain to retire the runner. He decided to try to "gel, back to third in safety. A run-down en. sued and at one stage it seemed as if the runner would score. However. the catcher without having the bail in his , ssession. went through the motions of touching the runner. so hindering his program that he was eventual- ly retired at the plate. How should the umpire rule? 0 C O "In this play the bottom-un- ner should have been allowed in score on "obstruction" - on the Pitt '0! the catcher. The rule lovermng the play states: ln s run-down, if the runner's pro- gress is impeded by any defensive player who does not have the bail in his possemion the umpire sba-ll call "obstruction" and the runner shall be entitled to occupy the base he is attempting to reach when the "obstruction" oc- curred. In this case it was home plate." . 0 0 0

There was a slight difference in the play that took place here last Sunday. The situation was practically the same. with the

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THE GUARDIAN, CHARLOTTETOWN

Chicagois Baseball Teams . In Spotlight Yesterday

By The Canadian Press

Chicago's two teams took the spotlight Friday in major league baseball competition.

The amazing Chicago White Sox handed New York Yankees their first defeat of the season in Yankee Stadium. 7-4. to move within two games of the Bombers. who lead the American League.

Chicago Cubs, whose bats have been swinging with devastating effect this week. went on another rampage. blasting Philadelphia Phils 18-9 in a National League game. The cubs pounded out three home runs and seven doubles.

Boston Red Sox edged cleve- land Indians 2-1 in the only other daylight game in the majors. Pinch-hitter Vernon Stephens bases-loaded single decided the issue in the eighth inning of this American League encounter.

Gritty pitching,by Bill Pierce and a grand-slam homer by Ed Stewart figured in the White Sox' victory over the world champions. It was the Yankees' first defeat in their home ground since last Sept. 26.

Pierce and the Yanks" Fipnlr Shea were locked in a 3-3 duel go- ing into the eighth when Stewart, in former Yank. homered into the rlghtfielci stands with none out and the sacks filled.

Stewart entered the game in the second inning after rookie Jim Busby stumbled and fell on his arm while chasing a single.

Pierce allowed 11 hits including a triple and two singles by rookie Mickey Mantle.

Ranson Jackson continued his torrid hitting for the Cubs with I home run and two singles. In his last three games Jackson has driven in 11 runs. scored nine. hit four homers and collected eight hits in 14 trips to the plate.

Hank Bauer and Jack Cusiok also homered for the Cubs and Willie Jones and Andy Seminick for Philadelphia. Cusack's homer came with the bases loaded in the fourth inning. The cubs scored all but one of their runs in the first four. innings. Dutch Leonard. third Chicago pitcher. was the winner and rookie Leo Cristante the loser.

Mickey McDermott, making his first start of the season. went all the way for the Red sox and per- mitted only six Cleveland hits. Mike Garcia opened for the Ind- ians and entered the eighth with a 1-0 lead.

Mcnermott singled to start the fatal rally. Dom DiMaggio bunted and was safe when Bob Avila dropped Garcia's throw. Johnny Pesky waied to fill the bases. Lefty Lou Brissle took over at this point and Red Sox manager Steve O'Neill sent righthanded hitting Stephens up to swing for Tom Wright. Stephens. despite an aching back. socked Brissie's first pitch into left field to score Mc- Dermott and DiMaggio and break up the game. -

Memorial Playground For Upper Queen Street

A new children's playground. to be dedicated as a memorial to Bar- ry Riggs, seven-year-old boy who was killed in a street acciden' near his home last week on Upper Queen Street. is being erected by his father Earl "Diver" Riggs in the hope that it will prevent oth- er parents from suffering the same sad bereavment through accident.

Mr. Riggs is devoting a quarter- acro or more of land near his home at Upper Queen Street for the playground site which will be lsnown as "Bary's Playground" and with the assistance of interested and sympathetic neighbors is doing all the work of developing it into is haven for small children where they can play on swings. tilts. sandboxes, etc., out of harm's way. '

Three swings and I 12 x.12 foot sand box have already been erec- ted. The latter, containing over three ions of shore sand, will be reserved for, the use and pleasure of the little lots.

On a visit to the site yesterday afternoon. at least no youngsters could be seen already taking ad- vantage of the fine faculties for play, while others were bushy en- gaged in assisting Mr. Risks in erecting other amusement features.

Discussing the project with "Div- er" yesterday he said "it is some- thing I have wanted to do for I long while but never thought I could really do it.' Little Barry's accident has made me realize how much a place like this is needed for the kids here, and 1 have just made up my mind that I am going to do it and see it through. The people all around here." he said "have been wonderful in helping me out. and I feel so much better knowing that it will be doing something to help other little kids like my son Barry."

Included in his plans for the playground will be I merry-go- round. which is under construction now. Mr. Riggs is fashioning the merry-go-round from they mow- er wheel which will turn on a car axle imbeddod in cement. To the wheel will be bolted planks which will support eight seals. and will be operated manually by an adult or one of the older children.

Mr. Riggs stated that the child- ren from spring Park School have offered to devote their holiday to- dsy (Saturday) to rake and clear the grounds and help in the in- stallation of other playthings and that he hopes to have the project completed for the official opening and dedication on the 201.11 of May. "We will have I picnic for the kids

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ATTENTION GOLFERS.

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at the opening." Mir. Riggs stated. "and the ladies of ihe neighbor- hood have consented to make cakes pies and other refreshments. Cit- izens about the city have also of- ferred to send ice cream and oth- er things to make it a real party."

"I would also like to have a slide for the kids," Mr. Riggs said "but I don't know where one is avail- able, and I would appreciate it very much if anyone who might know where I can get one would let me know."

A limit has been put on the playground for the kids over 12 years of age. but the older young- stars are not to be overlooked. Mr. Riggs' public-spirited efforts and thoughtfulness are receiving the fullest co-operation of Brigadier W. W. Reid, Director of Physical Fitness, and other interested cit- izens. Brigadier Reid plans to re- condition the Old Baseball Dia- mond at Spring Park and two teams from the district will be formed into I league. Arrange- ments will also be made to have other teams from different sections of the city play exhibition games with the Spring Park teams.

Prairie Racing Season Opens

CALGARY. May 18-(CP)-The 1961 prairie racing season opens tomorrow at Calgary's Exhibition Park. The 14-day meet leads off an 81-day season for Edmonton. Saskatoon. Regina. Winn1pcg'sad Calgary.