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fft ■g ■ •-••■lyriiww CONNORS CORNER *%-**J AQUEDUCT, L. I., N. Y., June 18.— The familiar rattle of the Long Island trains disrupted the bucolic peace of Aqueduct this this morning morning as as they they this this morning morning as as they they rocked along the tracks that are located back of the grandstand. The clackety clack noise was sweet music to the ears of Aqueduct officials and sweeter still to the minions of the tax collector offices up Albany way. Monday and Tuesday the railroad was silent due to a a strike strike of of the the engine- fft ■g ■ •-••■lyriiww a a strike strike of of the the engine- engine-men and motormen. The lines serving the three Long Island tracks are electrified, and the news that an agreement was reached was welcomed by racing men in general. What effect the two-day stoppage had on the attendance at this track will never be computed. This afternoon a corps of figger filberts armed with reams of paper and sharp-pointed pencils were all set to make an overall survey as to how and by what means of transportation the patrons arrived. The past two days saw no pronounced increase in the number of autos parked on the grounds. As a matter of fact, the Olympic Parking Company, geared to handle a big increase, found the number disappointing. Monday 4,934 cars were checked through, while on Tuesday 400 less showed up. The bus companies on the other hand reported a pronounced increase from the subway terminals in Jamaica. The taxi drivers failed to develop enthusiasm over the stoppage. They reported just a shade over normal activities. The attendance marks for both days showed increases over the corresponding days of last year. But the ratio of increase was not equal to that as displayed by Jamaica and Belmont on corresponding days. AAA The heroes of the Yankee Handicap, A. W. Abbotts Blue Man, Isidore Biebers King Jolie, the Cain Hoy Stables Armageddon and Risque Rouge, from King Ranch, plus their entourages were returned from the New England center. Invaders from New York finished first, second, fourth and fifth, respectively, in the six-horse field. . . L. V. "Buddy" Bellew, since the retirement of the little Texan, Jake Freedman, from active participation, for a while at least, in racing, reported that he is at liberty to take over a few horses to handle in addition to those that he races for himself. Friedman is busy with his Las Vegas, Nev., L /. Trains Make Clackety Clack Sweet Music for Aqueduct Fans Pennock President of TBA Again Tom Fool Has Objective in Classic hotel properties and reported that he is unable to devote the time to racing. However, he will maintain the small nursery that he has in Kentucky . . For the umpteenth time Ira Pennock was re-elected president of the Turf Benevolent Association. This organization was founded in 1903 and is the oldest of the turf charities. His election and that of other officers was certified at a recent meeting in the Hotel Statler. AAA Gerald F a r q u a r h I o n, of Kingston, Jamaica, BWI, is here on a visit. The trip is the first to this country of the official of the Jamaica Jockey Club and public relations manager for the different associations on that island. Farquarhson plans to remain here for some time, visiting tracks in New England, New Jersey, the Midwest and California. . .Owner R. J. Kleberg and trainer Max Hirsch deferreoVtheir flight to Suffolk Downs for the Yankee Handicap. Low ceiling and foggy conditions en route was the deciding factor that kept the private plane owned by the master of King Ranch on the ground . . . Lou Pondf ield, general manager of Cranwood Park, was here for a brief visit. He was enthused over the success of the recent meeting at Cleveland . . . George D. Widener, president of Belmont Park, was on hand. He bemoaned the fire that took a high toll in thoroughbred lives, but pointed out that fire and police protection at the vast Nassau County course is more than adequate. He also pointed out that due to the vast size and the shortage in proper help, guards cannot be stationed at every few feet along the fences that enclose the property . . . Wally Jacobs suffered a relapse and was rushed to the Jewish Memorial Hospital for treatment. He suffered a stroke during the winter season . . . Wingy Grober checked in from Miami Beach and reported that everything was lovely, including the weather at that point. He will not be lonesome here for there are many from the Florida metropolis on hand each day. r AAA Trainer John Gaver stated that the three-year-old Tom Fool is about ready for his return to racing. The colt was stricken with the cough this spring and declared ►from the Derby, Preakness and Belmont. "We will run him wherever we can find a sprint to suit him" said Gaver, "but his big objective, barring further mishaps is the Arlington Classic on July 19...C. Beard, son of Major Louis A. Beard, was on hand for the afternoon. He plans to remain over for several days. . .Jockey Ted Atkinson celebrated his thirty-sixth natal day on Tuesday. He piloted one winner to mark the occasion. . Mrs. W. S. Farish, who races under the nom de course of the Lazy F Ranch, was on hand yesterday from her New Jersey home. . .Laddie San-ford came out to witness the effort of his two-year-old Marsh Tiger yesterday. What chance the colt had in the race was dissipated when he ran out rounding the far and stretch turn, only to finish bang up . . . Jockey Conn Errico is undergoing diathermic treatments which he hopes will enable him to get back in action quicker than the remedies offered by nature. AAA J. H. "Casey" Hayes officially took over the training duties for the Maine Chance Farm today. He saddled a couple of start- j ers for th£ menage. This is the second post ! held by Hayes since his debut as a trainer, his first was with C. T. Chenery . . . The t boys were hoping for a miracle yesterday , and it was tied up with the triple dead heat in the Carter Handicap of 1944, when j Brownie, Bossuet and Wait A Bit finished j on equal alignment. Belluno, a son of Bossuet, accounted for the opener, but sons j of Wait A Bit and Brownie, Country Coz and Mr. Midnight, respectively, failed to I deliver . . . Trainer Preston Burch shipped I Greek Ship and War King over from Bel-: mont Park for a five-furlong test for stake ; engagements. They stepped along on even j terms in a minute and some change Trainer Bert Mulholland reported that G. D. Widener s Battlefield is galloping daily and shows some improvement. The colt was shelved by an attack of sinus. . .Ocean Brief, a fast-going sprinter which was ac- quired by the King Ranch from the | Canadian patron H. C. Hatch, was operated upon at the University of Pennsylvania by Dr. Lee for this disease. The mare when returned to the races showed dazzling form and no traces of the former ailment.
