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R. D. WILLIAMS REINSTATED Turfman Ruled Off in 1926 in Connection With Jockey Ring, Okayed by Kentucky Commission. LEXINGTON, Ky., April 14. At a meeting of the Kentucky State Racing Commission, held in its offices last night, R. D. "Dick" Williams, who was ruled off the turf March 20, 1926, for alleged participation in a jockey ring, was restored to good standing. At the time he met the displeasure of the commission, Williams and his brother, the late Pete Williams, were widely known owners and trainers. Jockey Harry Stutts, James Wallace, J. J. Mooney and Grover Noel, and owner and trainer Pete Williams, and Tommy Devereaux also were ruled off. Noel and Devereaux have been restored to good standing. Stutts, Wallace and Mooney have pleaded for reinstatement on many occasions. REVEALED BY NUCKOLS. The alleged jockey ring was said to have been formed during the Coney Island meetings of 1924 and was uncovered by Samuel C. Nuckols, a steward on the Kentucky tracks. Former Senator Johnson N. Camden, chairman of the commission, was riot present at the meeting, attended by vice-chairman W. E. Smith and commissioners S. S. Combs, PolkLaffoon and C. L. Croan. Maurice L. Galvin was present for Churchill Downs-La-tonia, Inc., and Maj. Louie A. Beard and steward Pierre Lorillard Jr. for Keeneland Association. The commission approved the report of the license committee, which is composed of stewards Charles F. Price, C. Bruce Head and Samuel C. Nuckols, but added the name of trainer J. W. Johnston to the list of applicants for licenses to be held for further consideration. A rule protecting narcotic veterinarian W. E. Coover from abusive or insulting language was adopted, and Dr. Isabell was approved as paddock judge for Churchill Downs. FINE AND SUSPENSION. The rule provided a fine of .not more than 00 and a suspension from ten to sixty days for any owner, trainer or assistant trainer who interferes with the narcotic veterinarian or his assistant while in discharge of their duties, and also disbarment from the Kentucky tracks of any stable attendant or groom found guilty of the same offense. Dr. Isabell is a resident of Louisville and succeeds Dr. Bradley. Officials for Keeneland and Churchill Downs meetings were approved.
