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. her. of foxes. coon I01: lslfinlmlln kllledi-nnullly by M farmers. whether or not a W”, is in effect. when they "id pouirry yards. Poult:-.y rain; H, gre more lIl'elllI'0d '30! won emergencies than ll!!! were I (ew years ago. Incidentally .5, bounty on skunk was not fused but was left at one dollar. up same as f0rsnerl0'- N3V3l'ul9' 5.5, the returns on skunk show- .a an increase. During the course .i spring renovations on the farm ml; as moving 13011"?! 50"!"- clesninx out stack bottoms. etc.. lumbers of skunks are found in mgy, warmly constructed 'nesta'

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The racoon is fast lie ggpuiaiioll of being our public mmy No. 1 in respect to domes- uc poultry losses and depreda- mns among the ranks of our wildlife. A coon appears to have . natural instinct for getting into trouble. If he's not heading for mischief he's coming from trou- ble in one form or another.

This week a maiden of Plnctte told me about a cr0w'a nest in . fall spruce a short distance from the farm buildings. Nearing the time the chickens were due for their outdoor pens he figured mi better get the crows out of the wal-

Piclung up his I2 rifle he saun- iered over to lie nest tree. spotting two small tufts protrud- mg above the nest rim, which he took to be the tail feathers of the sitting crow. he raised the rifle and let strip. 110 got the surprise oi his life. Instead of the gxpeclecl flapping of a crow. he lllil aimed at a point below the top of the nest. there was a harsh growl and a big racoon reared up against the tree trunk. He came down on the second shoi. lie was a big male and hog fat in the bargain. Evidently af- ter eating either the eggs or young crows he appropriated the ready made hammock for his daily seista and sun bath.

Young trappcrs who had hoped to make a sizable sum of money irapping coonsg this spring were disappointed. A coon is expert at turning traps over or ispringlng them without -getting caught. Don't run away with the idea that coons are just lucky-they're nnart. They also love comfort with plenty to eat. I think a coon spends most of his waking hours eating or looking for something to eat. This spring a farmer in eastern Kings was threshing out I hsrrack of grain. Busily us- ssized in pitching sheaves. he got quite a shock. it was well beyond a surprise, when he suddenly dropped lnto'a cavity that came up to his armpits. A family of moons had moved hi last fall and lived the life of Riley. A coon is as fond of grain as a pig. The farmer claims they ate half the bar-rack full but thata slightly exaggerated. If it wasn't the co0n's habit to sleep most of the winter it eould have hap- pelted.

when the Gaspereau are run- lllllgs coona will gorge themselves uniil their stomachs are drum illll. They'll wade into the water and flit the fish out on the bank uexpertlyas a blacker griuly bur. smells are duck soup for s coon. They don't even have to cater the water. Just sit on the tank and use their black fore MI lust like hands. A friend of nine once told me he watched a lean sit on a Iendbar and eat 00 melts without a halt. He won- teid how long the endless eliain would run but he didn't have the thm to find out. Mr. Coon t Ila he was under observe an H; ambled off into I10 bushes.

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section where horse racing was in vogue. It was raced in elimin- ation heats and the following is the summary: Grattan Bars 1.5010 (V. Flemming) x-1.-2-1: Widow Grattan 2.0211. ildabrey) x-8-1-2; Chaianooga 1001': (McGrath) 1-x- il-8; Bonnie M. 2.0210 inodgsonl x-2-8-ro; Janette Royal 2.0400 (Wil- son) 2-x-I0-ro: Hollywood Jacquel- ine 2.0890 (Britenfield) 8-x-6-1'0: Napoleon Star 2.0'lVa (Nickerson) x-4-4-ro; Neil Frisco 2.0.1 (M0aher) 4-x-9-ro; V010 Rico 2.0400 (Crosierl 5-x-7-ro; Star Cochato 2.0m x-H- ro; Kinney Direct 1.0116 0-x-to: ypay Star x-0-ro. Time: :00 (track record) 2.0010. 2.00V4, 2.00.

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the the first heat in which the judges gave the position to Chatsnooga but many believed that Janette Royal had won it. The finish between Grattan Bars and Widow Grat- tan was a real hummer and with a terrific brush the last and Grattan Bars won out by a neck. The writ- er remembe a seeing Grattan Bars for the first time at Strathroy, Ont. race track in July. 1025. We were on our return from Chicago where we had sold some foxes and stopped off to look at a troiter. it was a beautiful afternoon and our attention whs directed to one of the handsomest horses we ever saw. a bright bay with intensely black mane and tail. We went over to the stall after he had worked a mile and was introduced to the owner, Fred Thrower. We said, "That is a very likely pacer you have there." He said, "Yea, I be- lieve he is going to be one oft the greatest pacers in the world." We asked if he wanted to sell him and he said he w0uld't take less than 825.000 for him, and told us to time him the next mile. He. went easy with him the first half and came the last half in 1.02. time for the! mile 2.1230. '- In 1020 the year that he won; the big stake. he was unbeaten but ' the following year met with an ac- cident and had to be reii.'c.. to was a very hard horse to handle and would kick a bike to pieces if he did not have the proper kind of kicking strap. Finally they had to have one made with steel wire and leather. After his injury he was retired to the stud and sired some real good pacers. Mr. Wilson has aQLIllICd his keen interest in the trottcrs and pacers and enjoys seeing them perform' at Foxboro track. He also has a number of good runners and has had consid- erable success with them. Local horsemen will remember three of the starters in the above race that came to the Marltimes-Volo Rico. , that the writer won the third best with from Eula E. at Charlotte-'

tar. He'll run. and run fast, if the way is open but if he has to hell fltht and how. It takes I Iood and aaperienced dog to handle a coon; air.-oon doesn't stand much chance with an old hound. A hound will absorb a lot

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of punishment before quitting and some of them don't know lie meaning of the word. The coon k a handsome animal with cute ways but boiled down to its last analysis he's just a highwayman with a price on his head. it is expected that bounty payments will resume in September.

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couneginalda "3 held la t k 0 er. s we . H. N. Ganong of St. Stephen was appointed presiding judge. Mr. anong is highly r tad as an of- and succeeds the late Dr. F. . Dougae in the coldbroolr judgea' stand. 110 parts a weekly column on harness sport entitled Down the Stretch for the Tele- graph Journal and Evening Times Globe. and has presided over races at St. Stephen. Fredericton and Iloulton, Maine. and has been an associate official at several Maine tracks.

This season owing to a new rule of the U.S.T.A. the yresidln judge will no longer describe the pro- gress of the race over the public address system. A separate an- nouncer will now handle this duty, which will allow the judge all his time to watch the horses and be on the alert for rule infractions. Another change in edure brought about by U.S.T.A. ruling deals with the starting of a race. From now on the horses will not be kept waiting on the hack stretch for the start more than two minutes after scoring. This is expected to speed up the running off of races and to make the bet- iors hustle more in laying down their wagers.

Gelinotie. the French trotting sensation that is new racing in Italy, broke all existing European records for the kilometer when she trotted the standard it distance in 1:16.11. in a race over 2140 meters. or slightly over 1 5116 miles. Her time for the distance was 2.48 W 10 seconds. for an average rate for the mile of 2:03V4. Trained by Charley Mills, the mare may pos- sibly be in America later this season to try out c0mpeti'ion on this side.

The 18 top drivers at Roosevelt Raceway have acounted for 101 races up to May 24th. Stan Dan- cer heads the list with 44, Billy llaughton 31. Expressed in per- centages it means that 15 per cent of the 00 drivers that have start- ed at Roosevelt have accounted for 54 per cent of the races. 0 total of 352 dashes having been decided. This sheds a bit of light on' why some investors prefer to bet on drivers rather than horses.

King's Counsel p. 1.58 is up to date the leading sire of 3-year-old winners for 1055. having 14 with records of 2.10 or better. One of these is Bannerway 2.0645. own- ed by Dick Logue of Sydney. Next to him is Adios p. 1.5715 with nine that have been in 2.10 or better; Titan Hanover S. 1.56 has eight. Dean Hanover 0. 1.5886 seven.

Dean Gallon was a starter in the 35.000 trot at Roosevelt Raceway Friday night last week and finish- ed sixth. Blitzen Up 2.0414. (Thomas) was 1. Victory Mon 2.05 (Bell) 1. Thundaratioa 2.0330 (Saf- ford) I. Giesta Hanover 2.0314 4. 300 Lybrook 2.0510 5. Dean Gallon 2.0751 0. Time. 2.0595. The same

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First of the result! nlsht nclns programs at Truro was held on Saturday with mile dashes featur- ed in each of the eight events. Don Turner-'0 Josedale Clansman 2.00. winner 0f'tw0 dashes on May 23rd. won races 4 and I Saturday night. driven by owner Turner. Gideon Hanover 2.00.(Danlels) was 2. This horse was owned by Holden Bros. N0. Brigton, Maine, last year and was raced on the Maine circuit- Best time 2.1690-the fastest of the night. Ed Haley of Antigonish also won two'dashes. Nos. 0 with I-Ii Pat Jr. 2.17, Peaceful Peter (Washington) 2, Squire L. (Coatesl 3. and Haley was first to the wire with the trotter Nibble Sun 2.10!i. Patrick Budlong 2.14lk (G. Tur- ner) 2. Barbara Ann Queen 2.14 (C. Smith) 3. Timef sum. Nibble Sun is owned by E. Smith, Syd- ney. who has three other horses in the Haley stable. He is a very beautiful horse with splendid trot- ting style and is much admired by everyone who has seen him work. He was purchased at the Delaware. Ohio. sale last fall.

Other winners were: Race 1. Bud Henley (G. Turner). owned by Harry Whebby. Dartmouth. Bel- lini Might (L. O'Brien) 2. time. 2.2214. Race 2, Leo's Dream. own- ed and driven by K. Plnkney, llardroad Bill (Daniels) 2. time. 2.2195. Race 3. Barbara Ann Queen (C. Smith), owned by If. MonaS' han. Sydney, Follow ) Up. Jr-

(Fletcher) 2. time. 2.1030. Through the kindness of our friend Jerry Sheen. secretary of Summer ” Raceway. we are able to give a complete list of the horses in training there and at J. K. Curran's nearby race track. . . George A. Callbeck, Bow Tie. a 4- year-old, G-Ann C.. owned by Mr. Callbeck, and Miss Knox 2.0998. owned by Willard MacDonald; J. K. Curran. Ann's Dream 2.0096. Honest Abbe 2.00'A. Della Grat- tan, Olive Ciegg and Gloria Ciegg. a 3-year-old owned by Bruce Mac- wililams: Ray Schurman. Meg 2.l21.is and Ten Spot; small It Arneti, Propane 2.16: Andrew Perry. Bay State Pat 2.06Ve. Yuta 2.00. Jo-Jo Spencer 2.10. Winni- fred G. 2.1816 and the 4-year-old Christy's Liacci; Roy MacDonald. Mona Ciegg and Nancy Ciegg: Earle Boutilier. Albany. Jean York: George Sobey. Lusty's Lass 2.1030. Faraway Lady, All Aglow. Colonel Simcoe. .lolly Ciegg and Pitts Boy; Bob Holman. Rubison Ciegg 3. 2.1014. .1uiia Ciegg and the trotter New Forest 2.1510. that dropped a foal yesterday morning by Waichirn 2.06; Charles MacKay. Northam. has Tommy Morgan 2.- lslfi. Graden G. and Frisco Flagg 2.1790; Ed Turner has Dale R: Frank Calylbeck. Frank Cavallero. Lee Cavalerro. Joe Cavalerro.

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Joe O'Brien made just one start last Monday night at Roosevelt Raceway. in the 33.000 one mile trot. winning with Zarbo Ansac in 2.00t's. . . Quick Chief. one of the favorites for the Little Brown J 3-year-old pacing classic which

be held at Delaware, Ohio. in mid-September. made his first start at Roosevelt Raceway last week and won for driver Billy Haughton in 2.0314. The same evening Billy drove the trailer Faber Hanover to a win in 2.0396 heading the free for all trotters at Roosevelt. . .Curly Smart. Castle- ton Farm's trainer. has been win- ning consistently. He won a 07.500 trot with Earl's Song 2.00, won the A Trot. purse 83.000 with Victory's First and the 17-class pacing stake with Smart's Choice in 2.00:1.

At Richelieu Raceway. Que.. Bettyplay. owned by Charles Suth- erland. Sydney. and driven by Rannie MacDonald. was 3-1 in the D Pace, Gall Grattan 1-8. time 2.- 1350, 2.0090-a new record for Bettyplay. The D. Trot was won by Clean Up. owned by Donald Rankin, Sydney. and driven by Rannle. Time, 2.13. In the CC Pace Globetrotter. owned by Harry Hirsch and driven by Rannie Mac- Donald, was 1-1, time 2.005s. 210.

Joe O'Brien has a quartette of Ilambletonlan Stake "gibles from which to make his selection to personally drive in this 3100.000 event for his employer Sol Camp. Shnfter, Cal.. these four having been paid up until declaration date. Scotf Frost 2. 2.00. the world's champion. Butch Hanover 2, 2.0290. n 0-times winner the past season. Home Free 2. 2.06 and Dragon Fly 2. 2.0814 that were on the front end on 22 occasions and gathered in 376,118.10. the first two named accounting for more than &5.000 of the total.

The trotter Carmel Boy 1705K boosted his earnings to over the 300.000 mark last week for Billy Ilaughton. when Sep Palin con- signed him to the Harrisburg sale he made the statement, "lie is not enough of n trotter to stake on the Grand Circuit but he will make someone a good trotter at the New York night meetings." Only four trotting geldings have won more money Pnlin was one , of the greatest horsemen that ever lived and his death has been a great loss to his friends and to harness horse rac- ing.

Earle Rowc.a prominent member of the Dominion Parliament. has been winning a lot of races at Richelieu Park with the more Dorothy Riddell and has now re- duced her record from 2.10 to 2.- 1040.

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able work. The track has been giv- en a lot of preparation and even after the heaviest rains can be put in good condition with a bit of fine weather. N0 track in the Mari- times is given greater care. We don't think anyone has beaten 2.18. at least not by very much. but a lot of miles have been trotted or paced around 2.25.

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sleeves. and run their own show this year. just as we predicted the could. Realizing the fact that they are orphans this year, and have no athletic aaaociai V to l00l ill! bllll. they may he a lot more careful with their equip- ment. We hope the baseball fans the town and vicinity will come to their support and help l-0 keel! the good old siunmer

pastime flourishing in Summer- side.

0 I O The Men's Softball League lpro- mlses to be better than ever this year. No less than three teams from Sumrnerside have signified their intentions to enter this lea- sue. There will'be two from the airport. it is expected. and Kin- kora will compete in a six-team league. Perhaps Borden will come in too. Schurman's, Legion and one other team headed by Laysh Schurman and Joe Bernard will be the town entries. 0 0 0

It i interesting to note that the league heads propose to keep batting averages this summer. and trophies will be offered for ihc leading hatter. the boy who hits the most circuit clouts. and the RBI king. as well as the leading pitcher in the league. This should add a lot of interest in the league. We think the men who ciohber the overgrown ball are going to have a highly suc- cessful season. a 0 0 w

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formances over the Chralotteiown track as the driver of the winner iiillsota in the 310,000 Triple Crown Pace at Rosecroft. Md., May I). lie was fourth for most of the race as Wilmington Star and then Thomas B. Scott cut out the pace. Adios Boy. which made a misstep at the start but recovered quickly. was sixth until nearing the three-quarters. Hillsota and Adios Boy both made their bids at the same time with Hillsofa flashing past Thomas B. Scott going into the last turn, Adios Boy in hot pursuit. The two horses tore down the lane but I-lillsota was the stronger and won in 2.0296. Third place went to Chuck Volo, owned and driven by Wendell Wathan. 1lillsota's winnings are now 8114,-

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CLEVELAND (AP) - The fact that Bob I"eller's name appeared on a waiver list doesn't mean a thing. said general manager Iianlt Greenberg of the Cleveland Indians ednesday.

"Bob Feller has no desire to leave the Cleveland club and we have no intention of letting him go." the Tribe boss said in an inter- view with Ed McAuley of the Cleveland News.

Several days ago it beca e known that a waiver list issuednlo other American League clubs by the Indians ' ' the names of Feller, Ralph Kiner. Vic Weriz and Art I-loutteman.

Greenberg said he has protested to William Ilarridge. president of the league. over what he termed mm

. put the gentlemen before the ladies. but that does not mean that the hickory swinging fems will take a back seat when it comes to drawing the fans to the ball parks. Two years ago the Ladies' Softball League had the whole town talking, and last year, although the scores were a bit too lop-aided for the best fun 'u1- terest, a lot of spectato is still gathered at the softball diamond when the women were tossing the ball around. 0 O 0

Part of our difficulty, in finan- cing these ball teams. we think. lies in the fact that Queen Eliza- beth Park has gotten to be a three-ring circus almost every night of the week in the summer- time, and fans are divided up between baseball. softball and Little League. with the result that none the sports attrac- tions gets very big crowd. This doesn't really matter to the Little T a who are backed by the service clubs. but it has meant that the Athletic Association had to bear a heavy burden in trying to finance junior and intermediate baseball. and softball activities. 0 O C