New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-21

first quarter, got the much coveted posi-
ton, passing the first quarter post first
Bonnabel second and Silent Friend last
This order was maintained until after the
half mile was passed, when the Friend col
Jared Bonnabel for second position. Coming
in on the last quarter Silent Friend put in q
desperate squirt. passing Donnabel and
swiftly closing on Carrington, landing un-
der the string, winner by a neck.
80 close was the struggle between Silent
Friend and Darlington. that most every
body waited for the official announcement
Thus ended the fall meeting, hiSh, if not
as successful as former ones, has been most
enjoyable. There is NO doubt but that the
hard times are entirely to blame fer any
shortcomings that faultinders may point
out. We congratulate the Louisiana Jockey
Club upon their energy and untiring efforts
to perpetuate honorable racing, and in the
name of the community tender them all
praise and thanks. Racing, it is well known,
is not merely sport and pastime. but has
been found by experience the most efficient
means of keeping to the highest standard
Of perfection tie noblest animal given to
mans service. Subioined is the summary
OF yesterdays racing:
Fourth day, Saturday, December 20, 1873
First Raee-The Howard Stake, for two
year Olds; $25 entrance, p p, with 500
added; the second horse to receive $500,
and the third 500; winner of Slocomb
Stake to carry seven pounds extra; one
mile; to Garry three year old weights.
William Jennings b. C. Ballankeel, BY Astc-
William CottrilPs b. g. Bay Rum. by haywood. "a
AbneT Tarnsrs ch. raryise BY Hawa;h. 50
William CcttriIs Oh. i. p,navsn.ure. BY Harry
John H is Stones sss b. 9. Colonel Nsls,n By Harry
John H. stones. b. c. -. by Harry Of tho
William jennings b. c. Larry Hart, by Planet 80
A. Bounabers b: T. Sweet Bay. by haywood. 81
W. b. Hale's b. O. Jim AlexandeA BY Hiawatha.
30 pounds. withdrawn
William CUttriPs ch. c. Planter, by Planet, 90
W. N. Copner's eh. c. stampede, by War Dance.
80 pounds, Withdrawn.
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Second Raee-Consolation purse, one
mile, for horses that have run and not won
at the meeting up to the closing Of entries;
horses beaten once allowed seven pounds.
twice, ten pounds; three times or more, tiff
teen pounds; club purse 500; first horse
$500; second SIS, and third, SIS.
W. A: Wells b. Q. Falmouth. years old, by
Planet, "a hounds. l
George ". Hakes' G. h. Western Star, years old,
by France, 80 pounds. ds..........................2
". y Prest"n's ch. FlOrine, years Old, by Lex
ingtOn, 81 pounds. ...........................5
NJ. Walsh's b. g. Captain Hutchinson, years
Cd by Voucher. "a pounds. Observation-Disclosures. 0
NJ. W~lsh's CHI. f. Mary l. 4 years sld by Epsilon,
IS pounds. ..........................0
J. J. GIoUley's CHI h. Quartermaster, years
old, bv Bonnie Scotland. 100 pounds. .......
4 Warwick's b. C. Tom Leathers, years old, by
Whale 80 pounds. ..........................0
Z. HarrsOu's b. c. Vidal, years DID, by War
hrld, SO pounds ...........................0
j. II. Stones ch. I. U, years old, by Harry
of the West 81 pounds. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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9Rt,-A Rdce-Fonr mile heats, for all |
ages; club purse, $1,000; first horse $3.50, and |
second $3.50.
". jennings ch. c Silent Friend, d years old,
by AUST allan, l04 pounds. s.................1 l |
3D. RaITisOns ch. e. Fred ROnnabel years old,
BY King Lear 81 pounds. ds....................2 } |
J. J. Crowlty's ch. c. Darlington, years old,
by BIcheQuer, l04 pounds s..............3 . |
A. u. Bur on's ch g. Tom Aiken. years old, by
John Aiken. l0l pounds. ...........s ...... dis
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