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JOCKEY BUTLER A GOOD LIGHTWEIGHT Buffalo N Y August 12 Outside of V Towers the jockey sensation here is J Butler a Lexington lad who has been riding now for nearly two years Butler came here from Latonia where his saddla work attracted attention After the tirst week of the meeting Ben Jacobs who made J Lees mounts last year took hold of him Last week Butler rode ten winners having to his credit three victor ¬ ies on Thursday and three on Saturday a record that any ninetyfive pound boy might well be proud of Butler is a level headed well mannered little chap He is a good post boy has the knack oC placing a horse in races and will take chances IIo is one of the most promising lightweights here
