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PREPARE FOR DETROIT DERBY Arrival of Firethorn and Cold Shoulder Prom New York De ¬ layed for One Day DETROIT Mich June 12 With the ex ¬ ception of word from New York that the departure of Walter M Jeffords Firethorn and Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilts Cold Shoul ¬ der had been delayed until today there waa no new developments regarding Saturdays renewal of the 25000 added Detroit Derby DerbyThe The management received word from Preston Burch trainer of Firethorn that the Jeffords threeyearold and Cold Shoul ¬ der were loaded at Belmont Park this morn ¬ ing and that they would be here at 845 tomorrow morning morningPhil Phil Reuter stated today that Roman Sol ¬ dier came out of his splendid work Tuesday in the best of fashion and that he believed the Texas Derby winner would add another important triumph to his brilliant record Roman Soldier shows the benefit of a short rest and I believe he will be the winner Saturday said Reuter ReuterHe He was on the track early this morning and galloped a slow mile Sun Portland wen through the same routine and with the exception of short blowouts Friday morning they are ready for the mile and threesixteenths journey journeySt St Moritz Double B and Eddie J were under colors in the University of Michigan Handicap this afternoon and with the ex ¬ ception of St Moritz a certain starter the outcome of the mile test was due to decide whether Double B and Eddie J would fill their Saturdays engagements engagementsClarence Clarence E Lehr president and general manager of the Detroit Racing Association announced today that there are few reserve seats left for Saturday The entire grand ¬ stand will be reserved but there are 7000 seats in the bleacher section for those who do not desire to purchase the choice accom ¬ modations modationsMrs Mrs Silas B Mason sent word that she and a party of friends would be here for the Derby while Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and a party of friends are also expected
