Current Notes of the Turf, Daily Racing Form, 1919-12-24

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CURRENT NOTES OF THE TURF S. A. Cochrans string of racers have arrived safely ut Aiken, 8. C, where they will be wintered and prepared for next springs racing. A check for 0,000, representing the net receipts of the reeent National Horse Show held in Madison Square Garden, New York, has been turned over to the Salvation Army. Lord Glanely, who leads the English owners witli 50,032 Avon this year, and whose Grand Parade won the 1919 Epsom Derby, is no newcomer on the turf. His colors J. W. Tatems were registered in 1909. Recent and great wealth enabled the Welsh sportsman to get what he sought in a racing way. "Killjoys" in the English parliament are after the "sweeps" operated under the supervision of the officers of the army of occupation In France, t with headquarters nt Lille. Member Briant, one of the "reformers," seeks un Investigation and especially wants information about 0,000 or so which was not distributed after some 04,903 was paid to the holders of winning tickets, all held bf soldiers. Briant also wants officers to be forbidden the management of future sweeps on grounds of I morality.


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