The Archive · 1939

Santa Anita Park, Calif., Feb. 10

"Do It," a four-year-old, did it in the fourth race here today and rewarded punters who believe in fancy names handsomely.

Overlooked by, form, followers because it was quoted at U.S.$61.00 for One dollar in the betting, "Do It," putting on a strong finish, captured TRA SO MEAE sod xeturdl dividends of U.S$1 U.SI$38.60 and U.S$16 across the board.

"Caritre" second and "Broad Wink" third, "Below Zero," the favourite, was last in a field of eleven horses—United Press.

In the second division Echenin was outstanding especially in body control. He was acclaimed by the majority of spectators to be the best body controller during the whole night's competition. The second winner gar-nored 269% points and he well deserved to be included in the senior category, The third championship was captured by Govarkoff, who made 230% points. He was given a close fight by Golichenko, who fell short of one point, Zelensky placed third, being another two points behind. ' These three contenders provided the spectators.

Gregorieff, who competed in the first division, is a man wel' up in years, and was awarded w: th applause for his creditable performance. During the distribution of prizes he was presented with a valuable watch, being named Sokols oldest and one of the most outstanding gymnasts, During the period when the judges, headed by L. F. Bright of the Foreign Y.M.C.A-, added up the points, the Astor Brothers, popular acrobatic performers, gave an exhibition. It was interesting to find that Chmeeff, first division winner, happene: to be one of them.

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