The New York herald., 1922-07-16
GREYHOUND RACING
LIKELY TO RETURN
Would Be Popular in East if
Conducted Honestly-Other
Kennel News.
ny FRANK r. DOLE.


1t begins to look as though greyhound
racing will become popular in the East
Conducted on the same lines as the
great greyhound race for the Waterloo
cup in England It would undoubtedly
be a wonderful sport. In st. Louis the
dogs catch an electric rabbit that is con-
trolled by an operator in the center OF
the field. The dogs get an electric start
from controlled stalls.
MY experience with greyhound racing
has not been very pleasant. When In
San Francisco went out to the cours-
ing ground. Naturally wanted to put
a bet down. but q friend said to me.
Frank. that man over there owns these
grounds and nearly every dog hero. He
controls the bookies and the starter d
a paid employee of his" ! thought to
myself what little chance tho public
had here.
Now - we could only have grey
hound coursing, whether It is by cleo
tricity or in the good old way, pro-
vided of course that It is conducted on
an honest basis, 1t would go well. There
is no doubt that It is an exciting sport.
but ! doubt very much whether the
authorities here would stand very much
for betting such as they do In the West.
/ have 1ust received from DR.. John
Z. De Mund, vice-president of the Amer
lean Kennel Club sample Of the pro-
posed now entry blank which is to be
used by all clubs giving shows under the
American Kennel Club rules. The blank
is great Improvement over the old one.
Instead Of reading crosswlse as hereto
fore, the new blank runs up and down,
just as though you were reading book.
Tho reading matter has been condensed
and a great deal Of the bulkiness Of the
old form has been done away with.
Another good feature is that the
American Kennel Club rules, which are
obliged to accompany each premium list.
will be printed on the back of the new
blank. This Is q great saving all around.
I am very we'll pleased with
this arrangement, for THE New York
HERALD was the nrst to advocate the
Of so many pages OF
rules formerly published in the premium
lists Tho Kennel Club then had a
four page pamphlet printed giving the
rules and furnish them free Of charge
to clubs giving Diiows. One Of these
pamphlets was inclosed In each premium
list. III.
I hope tho American Kennel Club will
take another step forward regarding the
list Of special prizes given by speciality
clubs. As have shown heretofore, this
listing of special prizes costs at least
$20, 900 year to show giving clubs. In
stead of listing all the specials offered
by the various clubs ! would suggest
saying special list No. Of such and
such q club. This would be the greatest
saving that has ever been adopted by
the Kennel Club.
Over and over again a small show
printing bill is anywhere from $500 to
$500 for the premium list and the cata-
logue. The only way this can be made
to pay Is by holding up the tradespeople
or friends for advertisements TO be In
serted in the catalogue at some exorbi-
tant price.
There Is only one catalogue in which
1t Is worth advertising and that is the
catalogue OF the big New York show.
They have about 5000 copies printed,
whereas the ordinary show prints about
500 to $50. Spratt's patent is still to
print the entry blanks. AS usual there
will be no charge for their work.
In the new entry blank space Will
be allowed for the place II birth of the
dog. In many instances the clerical
force at the American Kennel Club found
great difficulty in tracing the place OF
birth. which is necessary In the Ameri-
can bred and novice classes. This inno-
walton will simplify matters greatly.
Dog owners who have great trouble
combating the festive flea and other
insects during the summer months will
find the following formula very helpful
They Will be surprised to see what won
derful results It will bring. Dip the dog
in the solution. Get him wet all over
and take him right out. Do not let him
remain in the water for any length OF
time. When he comes out Of the bath
let him roll in good clean straw. Don't
rub him.
To pint Of hot water IN an earthen
bowl add q pound Of Rabbits or
Lewfs's lye, then stir in slowly to avoid
Jumps, three pounds Of powdered sui
phur. using wooden paddle. Let this
stay put over night. Then I'LL an old
bathtub or similar receptacle, prefer
ably porcelain or wooden. with fifteen
gallons of water Stir in the lye and
sulphur mixture. This done, pour
slowly into the dip six ounces Of
commercial sulphuric acid, stir all we'll
and cover. Be careful In removing
cover for first dips to allow the fresh
air to circulate over the dip. as there
are apt to be fumes that affect some
dogs This dip will be found soft and
soothing rs kid glove and IL the best
summer dip we know Of. Choose a
warm day and allow the dog to dry
out In bad cases of slrin trouble dip
every three days for ten days; for
fleas ana general coat condition every
now and thon ~ indicated. Be sure to
stir mixture we'll before each dipping.