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► I. J. COLLINS — The Ohio sportsmans Garrett C. was returned victorious yes-| terday at Detroit. Al menow Gains Second Win in Row Odds-On Grissom Star Has Length Edge on Catsmeow Pair Finishes in Same Order4 As in Recent Detroit Sprint; Cotton JoeThird in Mackinac FAIR GROUNDS, Detroit, Mich., May 31. — Almenow, a four -year-old gelded son of Menow and Xanthina, carried P. L. Gris-soms silks to a popular and game victory here today in the featured Mackinac Purse. Splendidly handled by the veteran, Ronnie Nash, the locally owned winner sped to the finish of the six-furlong headliner a length before Hal Price Headleys well-backed Catsmeow, who was second by eight lengths in advance of Henry Forrests Cotton Joe, third in the field of 10 starters. Taking up 118 pounds, Almenow stepped the Mackinac sprint distance over the fast strip in 1:11% and, choice in the speculation, returned backers odds of 9 to 10. The Mackinac marked Almenows second visit to the winners circle in three local starts this season. Nash, alert at the post, had Almenow in the first flight from the outset and his mount assumed command after engaging Cotton Joe for three furlongs. Once in front, Almenow responded readily to vigorous urging and the Grissom gelding continued resolutely enough through the stretch to withstand a fine closing challenge by Catsmeow. Cotton Joe, who began fast and made the pace for the initial half of the three-quarters mile journey, faltered badly after bowing to the victor and he was no match for the fast-finishing Catsmeow. Fourth money in the Mackinac went to Miss Joan Cambrons Challorette, an eligible for the Maple Leaf Stakes, next Saturdays Detroit filly and mare feature. Attendance of 8,175 , Although record crowds witnessed the Saturday and Memorial Day programs at the local course, todays gathering was surprisingly above expectations, and some 8,175 patrons turned out for the sport. Clear and warm weather was the order of in the Motor City area and the rtack was fast for the entire "off-day" matinee. I. J. Collins homebred gelding Garrett C, well handled by Jimmy Combest, was an easy four-length victor in the six-furlong fifth event, which was one of the better offerings on the card. Garrett C. saved ground while improving his position to the stretch and, after taking command, drew clear. Walter Wilkersons Great Doctor closed resolutely to earn the place award, a length in advance of C. E. Buckleys Buckie. Harry Bensingers well-regarded Miss Sal K. raced prominently to the stretch, butbore out badly after reaching the lead and finished fourth. Novice riders were astride the 10 starters in the six-furlong opener, and Jack Glea-son, 19-year-old son of the veteran jockey, Gerald Gleason handled his initial winner, scoring with Western Front, who raced under the silks of Mrs. Raymond Grundy. Young Gleason, who can scale 103 pounds, rode an exceptionally good race on the victor, permitting his mount to gradually improve his position to the stretch, then guided Western Front between horses and set sail for G and G Stables Spring Fiesta, putting the latter away during the final sixteenth mile. Western Front was the 7-to-5 favorite. Connies Boy, a representative of the Nebraska turfman, Marion H. VanBerg, drove to a length and one-quarter decision in the six-furlong fourth race. Fortunate to escape the interference caused by Leading Man after the break, Connies Boy responded stoutly when hard urged by Jerry West during the stretch run and beat Dixianas Dainty Maid, who was second by a length over Brent and Thomas Cargo, the early pacemaker. Leading Man caused a jam immediately after the start when he bore to the outside and carried several members of the field with him. Sunshine Stables Lets Run being the chief sufferer. Connies Boy returned 3.60.
