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Unbeaten Ford Hanoyer Makes 1952 Bow Tonight at Roosevelt WESTBURY, L. X, June 6.— TJndefeated Ford Hanover, owned by William Strang, Jr., and driven by John Simpson, will make his first start of the 1952 season in the Manhasset class 10 early-closing trot for a purse of ,900, at Roosevelt Raceway tomorrow night. The four-year-old son of His Excellency, winner of the Kentucky Futurity last season, and 11 straight heats without losing a single decision, while earning a record of 2:01 at Lexington, will start from the No. 6 post. • Arrayed against the Brooklyn trotter will be such standouts as the Hayes Fair Acres Mighty Fine, with Benny Schue up; David Johnstons Honor Bright, driven by Henry Myottr and Thomas Hogans Cooperage, with Clint Hodgins in the sulky. The secondary feature will be the ,000 free for all pace, with William H. Canes Good Time the favorite at even money, against,a field of Mr. Dean, Mighty Sassy! Thomas B. Scott, Solicitor and Floating Dream.
