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1 FAIR GROUNDS TURF NOTES I $ : $, Frank L. Anderson left for Lexington, Ky., to pick up four horses that he will transfer to Gulfstream Park for campaigning when the new Florida track gets under way. Word has been received that Ed Crump, Memphis political chieftain, will head a delegation of Memphis sports fans to New Orleans next week, and a race will be named in his honor at the Fair Grounds during his stay in the Crescent City. W. J. Alfprd reported the purchase of Be Shy from C. E. Lucas at the Fair Grounds for a private consideration. Alford will direct the training of his new acquisition in the future. Clint DeWitt, veteran trainer who died in Charity Hospital Friday, was buried Saturday morning in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. The deceased had made New Orleans his home for many years. The plater Lowry, which has been on the stewards list for the past two weeks because of his refusal to break from the starting gate and his tendency to sulk, has been restored to good standing and the entry of the racer is now acceptable. Eleven horses were loaded for shipment to Oriental Park Saturday morning at the Fair Grounds. The consignment, a mixed car, included two horses for J. L. Hogan, three for Edward Babcock, two for J. A. Hall, three for P. J. Van and one for F. Hausman. M. J. Reed, owner of a modest stable of thoroughbreds quartered at the Fair Grounds under the supervision of Rollie Bridwell, is due to visit in New Orleans shortly after Christmas. He will remain for an indefinite period. Cooper Phelps, Jr., who has been attending school in Dallas, Texas, came from the Lone Star State to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents. Former jockey L. Partington registered three horses that he is training for Miss Mae Thomas. Those added to the registration book are Spring Call, a two-year-old, and the older Lady B. and Kyoto.
