Entry Second specta. TO no "Me"
London, June 4.
The Red Rose Stakes, run at Manchester yesterday over a distance of six furlongs, was won by Sir Percy Loraine's Orleans. Sir Victor Sassoon's Burns' Night was second, and His Majesties' Cosmopolitan wad third. Orleans won by two lengths, while a head separated the second and third horses. There were seven starters. His Majesty's Cosmopolitan was the favourite at 3 to 1. Orleans was quoted at 5 to 1 and Burns' Night at 8 to 1—Reuter. side being out for 121, allowing the Rees' side to win by 37 runs.
Symons catching was brilliant indeed, his effort to retire Simpson being simply first-d Diving full length to a full blooded drive from the opening batsman, he held the ball close to the ground. His two other catches were not quite so spectacular but, nonetheless, were splendid examples of what fielders should be able to do. forcing tactics, hitting out at every ball He and his various partners scampered up and down the pitch for the shortest of singles but when it seemed that the Parsees might snatch victory, Kermani was well caught by Hutchison when attempting a big-hit. He reached the tape seven times, most of. his scoring strokes being directed to the on.
Viccajee hit three fours in a short stay, but with the tail refusing to wag, nine wickets were down for 142, and the Stragglers' fielders all came in very close to the wicket for the last.over which Divecha played very carefully and with his wicket still intact, the match was drawn.
Fletcher, in his first League match. bowled convincingly, his figures of six for 36 auguring well for his future.
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