The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-07

sporting lnve1l8once.
CrNrREvLLE CouRyr, L. I-THE SPORTS YEsrrl.
pAyThs lovers of the sports Of the turf had OPP
portunty, yesterday of being rssalsd with treat OF
unusual excellence, but, unfortunately, only limited
number we're present to enjoy 1t This was somewhat
to be regretted-or however superior dish of smuse-
ment may be laid before US, the presence Of goody
number Of spectators gives zest life to ts enjoyment
which Is otherwise seldom experienced Even the per-
formances OF Garrick, Kemble, Tree, Forest or
other Of the bright particular sars who adorn have
adorned the histrionio art would, all know be wit
nj ssed with but little resh II presented before beg
carly account of empty boxes" Is the presence Of
Others to share with and mngls in raptures that
gives to pleasure many of its most brilliant charms
more lovely day than yesterday could hardly have been
desredhe roads to the course were in toerabe ORDER
thanks to the genial rain Of the morning. and the
sport as we have intimated, was superb. Indeed,
we doubt whether q exciting, stoutly contested
race than described in the annexed report, has
been witnessed contest between Dutch
man and Rather on tho Beacon Course Oct g. 1888
and although the time made that occasion better
vet the match could not have Afforded interest to
the spectators than the which took place Centre
vile yesterday The nags were finely matched, and
managed with that consummate skill which IL fast be-
looming point Of honor In the sporting circles.
The first performance announced in the bills of the
day. purse OF $50 two mile heats under the saddle
the entrances for which C. s Bertines CHI Liza
tuna, and /. Woodruffsb m Lady Taylor. Tho latter
the fvorits, ut two to one, notwithstanding ebe
had cast shoe her way to the track and there being
no blacksmith In the neghborhood to replace It, she
compelled to go with her OF hind foot bare.
FIRST Heat-Lady Taylor drew the track giving the
outside position to Listuna, matter Of AT
start Latuna took the lead by length the rider Of
Lady Taylor expressing his Willingness to co. by nod
linda ufxr 6tatu nsavA
the turn passed the quarter pole full two lengths In
front Of her competitor in AZ seconds Down the back
them, and LiatuDa passed the half mile pole In 40
thence round the lower turn Lady Taylor grads-
sary; but when close up with her. broke and fell of
again length Her rider then rallied herr aud the
lengths in front in sa shortly after Witch Liatuns
broke badly and fell of four five lengths before she
reached the quarter pole Down the back stretch Lady
Taylor held all that she he gained by tho accident OF
her opponent and even heightened the gap At about
the half mile POLE Latuna seemed to almost come to
stand STILL and appeared evident that all her chances
for the heat lost seeing which, Woodruff the rider
of Lady Taylor made an effort TO distance her, (Which
he undoubtedly might have done had he tried sooner)
but failed in his endeavor by few yards. Time-69.
Second Heat-This heat q counterpart Of the
rst except that Liatuna did not reach the draw
gate when Lady Taylor passed the proving herself
q counterfeit Of the Louisiana mule whose
she ignoby bears Lady Taylor passed the stand
easily, in 1859.
TRor No. Two This was for purse of $25 mile he IT'S
best three in FIVE under the saddle unqueston
ably the best contested trot that has been Witnessed for
a long time There were four heats. Jim Bell, Young
Amercus, and Latuna, (the defeated in the previous
the candidates for the prize the last
however, being of less in this
than she in the former leave her at the
three quarter pole at the close Of the first heat and take
OF the two Others they passed the stand Jim Bell
having the lead by length over Yong Amercus Time
254H.
Second, Third and Fourth Heats-These heats were
closely contested that they elected the admiration of
all present The second heat by Young Ameri-
Jim Bell breaking at the start and losing couple
Of lengths which advantage Young Americns maintain
ed throughout the heat. Time, 2:49 The third heat
still more exciting than the previous bo start
ing well together and although Jim Bell gained trihs
the turn he unable throughout the heat to draw
out clear from Young Americas The excitement mani
tested by the spectators was intense ~ the nags came
from the three pole to the stand Young Anne
had his head the quarters of Jim Bell thus far
in the heat and he seemed determined not to be shaken
off; and up the home stretch he struggled with his ad-
Time 2:49X The fourth heat closely contested
throughout the previous and was won only by
length by Jim Bell In $50; and doubt whether the
oldest turtle in the land have previously assert
ed, has witnessed more interesting aud nearly
M tched engagement. 1t would be advisable for the
owners Of each to give them another trial.
TRoT No THREE.-Ths was also for purse OF $25,
mile heats, best three in ve in harness. for which
entered Isaac Newton, Jim Bell Young Americas. and
Tobey. or these Young Amuricus and Isaac Newton
the only that to the scratch when called
for Jim Bell having been successful In the previous
udic0usly backed out being chary OF the laurels
had Tobey not to-be found when called for
The good reputation that Young Americus had estab
shed for himself In the former proved terror to
owner Of Isaac to take him home TO his hay.
TRor No. FoUR.-This was match for $780, play or
pay mile in harness between CHI. Lady Alnlack
br g. Jefferson which did not of, the of
the former having met with domestic bereavement in
Of which the Of the latter very
ously relinqushed the obligation.