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Sir Mango, Smackover, Gala Fete Drill for La Salle LINCOLN FIELDS, Crete, 111., May 27. — Harry N. Eads Sir Mango, equal top weight at 123 pounds with Hasty House "Farms Pomace for Saturdays renewal of the 5,000 La Salle Handicap, was among the La Salle candidates who engaged in training moves today in preparation for the coming week-end feature. The son of Gilded Knight breezed a mile in 1:43%. Other probable starters for the La Salle who were on the track during training hours included Mrs. Herbert Herffs Smackover, who breezed five-eighths in 1:04, and Walmac Farms filly, Gala Fete. The latter stepped three-eighths in :35%. Racing secretary L. C. Dogenschultz anticipates a large field for the La Salle, prospective starters including Sir Mango, Pomace, Arab Actress, Ruhe, Smackover, Gala Fete, Oh Leo, Paytu, Look Out Jeep, Gushing Oil, Dry Run, and Tuosix.
