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Cornhusker Attracts Six Sprinters at Omaha Oval OvalMrs Mrs R C Hodge Furnishes Pair Of Key Contenders in Main Event EventAKSARBEN AKSARBEN Omaha Nebr June 8 A halfdozen rivals racing in five interests are matched in the 2500 Cornhusker Handicap feature attraction on tomorrows midweek program at this wellappointed Omaha course Two allowance events and five claiming contests round out the re ¬ mainder of the rather interesting eight race card cardNamed Named for the Cornhusker a sixfurlong sprint for threeyearolds and upward is the formidable entry of Blue Agent and Freedom Ring owned by Mrs R C Hodge The California sportswomans extensive establishment has been most successful during the current season and last Satur ¬ day scored three consecutive victories in ¬ cluding a renewal of the ThirtyFifth Divi ¬ sion Handicap HandicapBlue Blue Agent who has been assigned top impost of 123 pounds has visited the win ¬ ners circle on two occasions thus far dur ¬ ing the meeting and should gather sub ¬ stantial backing from the wagering public His past successes were in the His Majestys Handicap and the Man o War Purse Freedom Ring a son of Liberal Midwick also proved victorious in his latest trip postward when he easily defeated nine other contestants in the track record time of 58 for the five panels distance He will assume the second highest burden of 121 pounds poundsOpposing Opposing the Hodge colorbearers will be Mr and Mrs H W Countrymans stretch running Remnoy who is assigned 114 j W T Beezleys consistent Lightfoot Lady 112 T J Berrys Risky Hash 109 and Mrs H S Katterhenrys fleet Good Baby 108 108The The third race on the program a special weights contest for twoyearold maidens attracts a limit field of 12 and should provide interesting sport for those partial to the juvenile events If post perform ¬ ances can be used as a criterion W F Fudges Silent Max and A D Turners Happy View will in all probability rule as the cofavorites
