Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-08-10
SPORT.
Entriss al KaIamazoo. Mlehlaan.

EnlrteS al kdlamdKO0, michlgan.
KALAMAZOO, August 9.-There are
one hundred and thirteen entries o.
horses for the great national exhi.
bitiOn at National Park, Kalamazoo,
Michigan, TO be held August 18th,
18th, 18th and 18th, 1871. The very
liberal offer of thirty thousand dollars
in premiums has brought out the best
horses in the country. There are ten
entries in the $40, 700 purse. In the
5000 purse, open to all, there are six
entries, among which are Goldsmith
Maid, Lucy and American Girl. Very
liberal railroad arrangements have
been made with all the railroads in
the State, also with the Grand Trunk,
Great Western, Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern railroads, extend.
ing east to Albany. Ample accom-.
mOdatiOns will be provided for
exhibitors and the public generally.
Boatmen on the Rampage
NEW YORK, August 9.-The BigIin
Brothers, Coulter and Kaye, now in
training for the International four.
cared race at Halifax, published this
evening a challenge to the Ward
Brothers, to row a race within
ten days upon their own terms
and on any waters adjacent to
our training grounds, for nothing
or for money and the cham
piOnship Of America, which title they
claim but don't defend. We viii
agree further that the winning crew
in this race shall be recognized as the
American crew 10 compete in the In
ternatiOnal race, and if we are defeat
cd We will furnish the Wards our
entire outfit and give them every aid
in our power to assist them in defend
ing our cOuntry's reputation and
national pride. This challenge is not
issued for buncOmbe, but simply to
test the ability Of the Wards to defend
their title as champions at home.
Buffalo Races.
BUFFALO, August 9.-The atten.
dance at the Driving Park to-day
was greatly in excess Of yesterday,
fully ten thousand people being on
the track. The weather was delight
ful, and the track was in excellent
condition.
The first race was the unfinished
2:27 race Of yesterday, which was won
in three straight heats by Major
Allen, formerly Locust.
Summary - Purse No. 3, $4,000,
for horses that have never trOtted
better than 2.47; 5000 to the first,
$500 to second, 1850 to third, and
$1,000 10 fourth. Major Allen, I, IL;
Harry Hurley, 4, 3, 2; Byron, 2, 4, 5;
Naataru (IirI Z = A. I n NToEann
3, 8, z; MedOc, 6, z, 3; Mohawk, jr., Z,
9, 6. Time, 2.264, 2 25l, 2.24.
The races today were very exciting
and considerable money changed
hands on the result. Purse No. 5
was called Immediately after No. 8.
Fourteen horses were entered but
only nine stsrted-GeneralN Nox Elmo,
Black Maria and Ida May were with.
drawn. The Park Association re.
funded the entrance fee to the owner
Purity, who died recently. Sum
mary-Purse No. 5, ten thousand
dollars for horses that never tFOtted
better than 2.30, 5000 for the first.
1880 for the second; $500 for the
third; $1,000 for the fourth. Matt.
Smith, !, /, J.; Ribbon Boyd, 2, 4, Il
Lady Hamilton, z, 5, 6; John P
Ferfo, s, Z, 5; Independence, 6, 8. dis
Susie, g, ,, ,; Tennessee, 8, 6, 3,
Volunteer, 4, 5, 4; Lady Fish, 8, 8, 8
Time, .27,2.264, 2.273.
For purse No. 4, four horses were
but only two started. Judge
Fullerton and Lady Elm were with
drawn. Clara g. won the race on the
second heat, General Sherman being
SUmmRry-Purse No. /, $500, sad
die race for horses that never trotted
better than 2.45; $500 to the first, S45O
to the second and $50 to the third.
Cara g., /, /; General Sherman,
2, distanced. Time, 2-27, 2.S4, 2.25.