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. L , L GOSSIP OF THE TURF. A dispatch from New Orleans to a Cincinnati newspaper says: "There has been a hitch in the deal for the services of the crack light weight jockey OConnor. Messrs. Bennett and Daly have come to terms all right, but now the boy himself is disposed to kick out of the traces. Mr. Bennett offered Mr. Daly ,000 for the transfer of his contract for the boys services, which do not terminate until July 2, 1901, and the offer was accepted. Under this contract, in addition to a nominal sum to be paid his father, the boy is to receive 5 for each winning mount, on horses from the stable, 0 for each second and nothing when third or unplaced, as well as all fees for outside mounts. OConnor wants Mr. Bennett to give him a stated salary, ,000 per year, instead of fees, and says that if the old agreement is to continue he will prefer to remain with Daly and ride in the east. "Bud Renaud, who was deputized by Mr. Bennett to act for him in his absence, has informed the Memphis turfman of OConnors demand, but has not as yet been advised as yet whether to accede or not. If the salary asked by the jockey were in lieu of all fees, it would be to Mr. Bennetts advantage to comply with the boy:s terms, but under existing conditions, such would not be the case. In all probability, the Memphis owner will effect some kind of compromise with.tho light weight." Those Canadians who know Mr. James Car-ruthers, the big grain operator, will be pleased to see him getting together a few good racehorses. His first two purchases last year were Topmast, 6, by Top Gallant Essay, by Enquirer, and Guilder, 4, by Esher Trilby. Both these horses have proved good investments and both earned winning brackets again last week at San Francisco. Within the past few weeks Mr. Carruthers has strengthened his stable by the following noteworthy additions: Two-year-old filly by Tenny Ailee. Two-year-old filly by Bassetlaw Two-year-old filly by Midlothian Angelique. Two-year-old brown gelding, by Watercress Sister Warwick. Starboard, br. f, 3, by Watercress Oceanica. Al Koran, b. g, 4, by Duncombe Veronica. Mainbar, ch. g, 3, by Sir Modred Everglade. Latanns, b c, 3, by Duncombe The youngster by Midlothian Angelique is a full sister to Saintly, one of the best throe-year olds at the track. Canadian Sportsman.
