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SHIELDS GETS CONTRACT ON JOHN HENNESSY. New York, October 25. William Shields has secured the contract on jockey John Hennessy the younger brother of Jlminie and Willie, and he will take him to New Orleans In the winter. John Hennessy bears close physical resemblance to his older brothers, and he is a well-behaved, industrious lad. He has never had a fair chance, but Mr. Shields says he is as courageous and quick-witted as either of his brothers, that he has a good seat and clean hands. He has ridden twenty-three winners out of 23S mounts this year. He rode at City Park, Memphis, and Toronto.
