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Maijo Maijo Surprises Surprises Over Over Play Play Hands; Hands; Appoint Appoint NARC NARC Committees Committees for for Year Year Fifteenth Annual Convention Closes Debate Continues on Split Samples and Pre-Race Tests; Resolution Lauds TRPB Work NEW YORK, N. Y., May 19.— The fifteenth annual convention of the National Association of State Racing Commissioners ended its four-day conclave at the Hotel Commodore this morning, with newly elected president, Earl J. Moyer, expressing his conviction that much good had been accomplished by the sincere efforts of the delegates from the commissions of 21 racing states and representatives of other turf organizations toward a cooperative solution of their problems. William Woodward, chairman of The Jockey Club and master of Belair Stud, who was introduced by retiring president Ashley Trimble Cole, of New York, as the "first gentleman of the turf," made a brief address. Regretting that he had been unable to attend the opening session last Monday to welcome the commissioners, and explaining that if he were not in Kentucky to inspect the young stock, the commissioners would have nothing to do a few years hence, Woodward stressed The Jockey Clubs constant wish to be of service, wherever and whenever it was needed. Woodward Addresses Delegates Woodward arrived at todays session in the middle of an earnest debate on pre-race saliva and urine tests and split samples, by Alexis Dumestre of New Orleans, Alfred Luke, of the California Owners and Trainers Association, and Charles E. Morgan, chemist for the New York commission. The Jockey Club chairman intimated that he did not find that particular subject edifying, adding with apologies to the ladies present that he had not come "to hear a discussion of urine." Dumestre pleaded for the retention of the split sample in these states, notably California, Louisiana and Michigan, which still divide urine and saliva specimens, holding that they are a needed protection to innocent horsemen. Morgan, who was called in Continued on Page Two ► L„.„-!UJ.. 1mMl... I. nil. in . ALEXIS DUMESTRE— Field representative of the Horsemens Benevolent: and Protective Association, who participated in discussions on yesterdays closing session of the NARC convention. ► . . Name New NARC Committees As Annual Convention Closes Debate Continues on Split * Samples and P re-Race Tests; Resolution Lauds TRPB Work Continued from Page One from the convention of the Association of Racing Chemists, reiterated that organizations contention that pre-race tests are impractical at this time and that split samples are undesirable at any time. In answer to a statement by Luke, Morgan said that while it was true that the second sample might reveal the presence of benzedrine after being under refrigeration for three weeks, had another drug been used, the result would have been entirely different. Luke also spoke in reference to the proposed ruling, referred to the executive committee yesterday, which would bar all syringes, medications and so forth from the stable area. Some of the delegates expressed the opinion that such a ruling would prevent emergency treatment of horses in the absence of a veterinarian. Luke said that such a rule was in effect in California, but that an emergency kit, containing syringes and medicaments, was kept at the tracks and made available to horsemen upon their signature. Four standing committees were appointed by the executive committee, as well as the advisory committee of former NARC presidents. The Uniform Rules and Procedure Committee is composed of Byron E. Redman, N. H. chairman; Ralph L. Crum, Florida; Lewis E. Waring, N. J., and Alfred B. Fiske, California. The Finance Committee comprises Edward R. Hughes, R. I., chairman; William Langley, N. Y.; Garrett S. Claypool, Ohio; Bernard J. Fallon, Illinois, and J. H. Thatcher, Colorado. The Information Committee includes C. A. Huntington, Oregon, chairman; J. E. Knott, N. M.; B. P. Beville, Florida, and J. Fred Livingston, Arkansas. The Constitution and By-Laws Committee is made up of Grove Porter, Nebraska, chairman; Irwin F. Poche, Louisiana; Frederick B. Harris, Mich.; Frank L. Christman, Washington, and M. H. Haskell, Arizona. Cooperation of TRPB Noted Ashley T. Cole of New York was appointed chairman of the advisory committee, with Mark R. Hanna, Walter H. Donovan, Edwin J. Brown, John Sloan, Beverley Broun, Charles F. Connors, Maj. Ednyfed H. Williams, Leslie Combs n. and Loyd Wright as members. Following the announcement of committee appointments the following resolution was adopted unanimously: "Whereas, Spencer Drayton and his associates in the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau have cooperated with the various state racing commissions during the past year in furnishing copies of reports of investigations, information from their files, and being ready at all times to assist and consult with the commissioners in matters of mutual interest; "Be it resolved, that the National Association of State Racing Commissioners, as a token of its appreciation, extend to Spencer Drayton and his associates their thanks individually and collectively for the assistance and cooperation received,, and further commend the TRPB for the thorough and impartial investigations it has conducted." Thanks were also voted to the New York commission and the five New York racing associations, as well as the press. James Heffering of the Incorporated Canadian Racing Associations, asked the NARC to exert its efforts to obtain reciprocal treatment for Canadian jockeys who wish to ride in the United States. Heffering said that the resentment of Canadian riders, who are frequently barred by the immigration authorities from plying their trade in the United States, while our jockeys are allowed to ride in Canada, made a strike within the realm of possibility. President Moyer said that this matter would receive full consideration. The 1950 convention of the NARC will be held in Mexico City at a date to be determined later by the executive committee. The final session adjourned at 11:30 a. m. The delegates were urged by the New York commission secretary to attend festivities planned for them at Roosevelt Raceway tonight. On the eve of adjournment, the commissioners, chemists, track executives and officials and others connected with the turf were the guests of Daily Racing Form at a dinner-dance and show in the Wedgwood Room of the Hotel Waldorf-Astoria. About 275 were present. The entertainers included Paul Winchell and Jerry Ma-honey, Buck and Bubbles, Delage and Shirley, Jack Carter and Al Kelly. Dancing was to the music of Sammy Fiddler and his orchestra and between times the Club-ocrats Quintet added to the gayety. Time for the six furlongs was an acceptable 1:13. The Riyer Divide Farm Stables--Sun Symbol, a mare who pulled up in a lamed condition after three consecutive races, one of which she won at Sportsmans Park, was backed into odds-on favoritism for the opener and the only signs of form she showed was the. f act that once again she returned to the stabling area nodding badly from unsoundness. During the running she showed a brief display of early speed and in the stretch she tired badly, her aching pins apparently stinging her in spite of the sloppy going. Winner of the seven-furlong dash was Mrs.- H. G. JKnotts K. Dorko, who was away rather slowly, but who dashed through his field, opened a wide lead and then was ridden out by Tony Skoronki. Phantom Heels, owned by J. McElroy, accounted for the second and completed a 00.40 Daily Double. The gelding showed a distinct fondness for the going and led throughout, with Magic Touch second over Sons Style. After showing a couple of comparatively poor performances in Kentucky before shipping here, Ben Endoyinas Outskirts downed her opposition in the third. She utilized her brisk speed to an advantage in the going, but was getting "late" near the finish, but held the favorite, Masico Lad, ~ — • — safer
