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I . I ; - C ■ l STIRRING FINISH AT ASCOT PARK. Chimney Sweeps Biq Concession from Sir Edward Brinqs Him Victory. I.,.s Angeles. C.il.. March 10.- -The the pounds penally incurred by hi- viciory ye-ier.lay was instrumental in compassing the defeat of Sir Fdward by Chimney Sweep in he fourth race, at Ascot Calk lod.iv. Sir Kdward was uuildc I, ui.e ChlBHMg Sweep twenty two |M unds and a healing, but showed i his mettle by running him to a short head in :i dc-perate last eighth drive. Preston was greeted by rounds of cheers on his way hack to the paddock for his splendid effort on the winner. The remainder of the card dwindled into inslgni- ficance by comparison, although Oilpin. dickey lega and all, scored his fourth consecutive viciory. winning in a ding-dong finish by the smallest of margins. The drizzling rain kept many away, but even under the inclement conditions the atlendauce was surprisingly large. The card for tomorrow is up to the present local standard anil with such tried |icrforiiiers as Banlada. BelchamUr. Taos: Boslof. Sam li:iig. Moor: Neat ne-s. Belle of Cortland, Black Kyes; loncasta: Mountebank, .loyner: Bed Carter. Virginia Lorraine. Illusion: F.d Tracy. Playlit ami Goal Ledge among the entries, there is no reason why the racing should not prove pleasing. I". I". OMalley.
