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Blackstone Handicap Draws Twenty-Seven Nominations PAWTUCKET, R. L, June 4.— The ,500 Blackstone Valley Handicap, six-furlong sprint feature for Narragansetts final program on Saturday, closed last Saturday with 27 nominations. Twenty-three of the 27 named are on the grounds, while the remaining four are stabled at Suffolk Downs. Checking through the list of eligibles this morning and having in mind the nearness of the date of running, which means only fit horses have been nominated, racing secretary Ty Shea is firm in the belief that the final stake will be split and run in two divisions next Saturday. The following are eligible to the Blackstone: Horse Horse Side Boy Sollure Beldine Johnny Jr. West Fleet Challamore Paper Mill Sickle Sun Boy Angler Windmill Onecbill Merry Sunshine Castleman Valdina Punch Yes or No Westwood Belle Mixer Pique Ogham War Page Nowadays Tinys Choice Bar Willow Best Reward Good Going Quien Es Romulus