Philadelphia 5 to 4 in the only other National League game-of the day.
Heving's brilliant relief hurling for the Red Sox saved the day, stopping a four run attack in the fourth inning which threw the game into a tie. Heving yielded only two hits throughout the remainder of the game.
In the only American League encounter, the league-leading Cleveland Indians went further ahead by beating the Chicago White Sox, 4-2, although outhit, 12-8. hopes òf racegoers and the thousands who get their living from the sport. Up to July 22 there was a good deal of optimism. Certain official inquiries have been made about the prospects of a return to racing next month, but naturally any proposal would have to receive Government sanction.
The Turf authorities realize that any prolonged hold-up will mean the complete collapse of a big industry.
Most people think that if this, can possibly be averted it will be.
Here are some of the views held by the papers at the end of last week According the "Birmingham to Post:
"An optimistic view of the chances of a resumption of racing in the autumn is taken by many Clerks of the Course. A number of race courses are being kept in constant readin 'The Manchester course will be ava able within 24 hours' notice and is in excellent condition. All the key workmen needed by the Windsor Executive are still employed there, and this racecourse is available for almost immediate use. Cheltenham. Lewes, Alexandra Park, Plumpton, Hawthorn Hill and Fontwell Park could be used when required. Messrs Ford state that their courses at Bir-bingham, Leicester and Nottingham could be utilized."
On the other hand the "Daily Mail" his charge last year. Now he has 14. Lord Derby's trainer, W. Earl. is one of those who have given away horses where he was assured they would have good homes, Probably he owner who has the greatest number of horses in training at present is Mr, James V. Rank, the millionaire Lancashire miller. He has 30. A few stables in Wiltshire and Yorkshire are carrying on with reduced staff—and horses—but they are just hoping, like the Jockey Club. Steeplechasing prospects are just as doubtful. The season usually begins in August, but fixtures have been postponed indefinitely and it is not likely that there will be any jumping before the end of November. And the horses are getting fewer and fewer."
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