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Sampson Hanover and Irish Hal Top Downing Qualifying Trials WESTBURY, L. I., N. Y., June 5.— The qualifying heats for the 0,000 Benjamin W. Downing Memorial, a mile and one-half pace, will be held at Roosevelt Raceway tomorrow night with Sampson Hanover, favorite in the first division and Irish Hal, the choise in the second section. Facing Sampson Hanover in the opener will be Wayzoff, Ferman Hanover, Highland Ellen, Dudley Hanover and The Black Prince while in the other one will be Prince Jay, Express Hal, Stormyway, Ankaway, Choice Hanover and Dr. Stanton. A free-for-all trot will follow the Downing Pace with Bob Walkers entry of Don Scott and Hadley Hanover as the second choice at 3-1 against Hayes Fair Acres great Pronto-Don, 3-5.
