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BROOKLYN HANDICAP JUNE 22 Famous New York Fixture to Carry 10000 Added Next Saturday Capacity of Aqueduct Track Expected to Be BeTaxed Taxed by Crowd on HalfHolidays HalfHolidaysInteresting Interesting Program NEW YORK N T June 17 Aqueduct seems to be in line to make the old refrain Backward turn backward O time in thy flight come true this Saturday with the re ¬ newal of the old fixture the Brooklyn Hand leap Restored to its birthright among his ¬ toric turf events by president John E Cow din and his associates in the management of the Queens County Jockey Club by making it a 10000 added money race it takes its place at the head of the summer features at that popular course courseIt It is expected to attract a crowd equal to that which in the halcyon days of racing flocked to the old Gravesend course to see it run No effort is being spared to stage a comeback this year for this old favorite that will restore its prestige in a highly spec tacular way Members of the old guard will no doubt hail the renewal of this event with a thrill of delight and enthusiasm that will cause them to recall the champions of happy days daysFirst First run in 1887 at the Gravesend track the Brooklyn Handicap always has stood for democracy among thoroughbreds and under the skillful work of official handicappers has frequently levelled the pride of the high and mighty in turfdom by giving first hon ¬ ors to an inconspicuous contender contenderThis This years nominations sixty in all in ¬ clude the cream of the countrys seasoned thoroughbred stock which together with the rating given to each by handicapper Camp ¬ bell should make it one of the years sen ¬ sational contests and tax the capacity of the course According to John J Kane aid to presi ¬ dent Cowdih this years renewal will attract a record crowd as the occasion possesses all the essentials that appeal to racegoers Among those eligible for Saturdays contest are Omaha Cavalcade King Saxon Dis ¬ covery War Glory Only One Rosemont To ¬ day Pirethorn and Psychic Bid BidIn In addition to the Brooklyn Handicap rac ¬ ing secretary John B Campbell has carded several other attractive events to insure tho days success including the Lion Heart a two mile steeplechase the Audacious Handi ¬ cap at six and a half furlongs and a di ¬ versified group of popular overnight events eventsThe The Long Island Railroad will run special trains direct to the course from Pennsyl ¬ vania Station beginning at 1235 p m and at short intervals up to 155 p m From Flatbush Ave they will run from 1240 to 155 p m
