The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-07-29
SPORTING NEWS.
o,.,u,,.,sr.I Trotting Union.

Quadrilaterai IrOtlhs Sho"'
CLEVELAND. July 2S.-The first meet
ing Of the great Quadrilateral Trotting
Union opens to-day. The weather for
the past three days has been unfavorable,
considerable rain having fallen. This
afternoon it was cool, cloudy and threat
ening. The track is in splendid condi-
ton. and the horses for the races are in
good shape. The attendance is good,
considering the weather, about 1000 peo-
pie being present. Much interest Is mani
tested in the 2:24 race, in which Castle
Boy and Lulu are the favoriteS.
CLEVELAND, July 2S.-Before the first
race was called the sky cleared and the
weather was all that could be desired.
The first race was the 2:24 race, purse
$1,000. $1,000 to first horse, Sl,250 10
second, and $3.50 to third. Castle Boy
and Lula were the favorites, the latter
leading for first choice. The race was
won bv Lula who took second, third and
fourth heats; the second place being hot
" contested for by Bodine and Triumph.
Summary-Lula, =, |, !, |; Bodine
IL ,, 4; Triumph, 3, 6, 3, 2! Badger
Girl, 4, 4, s. s. Castle Boy, 5, 3, 4, D:
Cerbv, I, 5, 6, 6; Brother Jonathan, 8,
drawn. Time-First heat, quarters, 30,
1908, Lao 2:22t; second heat, "a, l:O9t.
lao, 2:20l; third heat, So, lis, l;52!,
2:2%4; fourth heat, 80, 1907, l;i64,
2:243.
The next race was for the PA class, in
which there were eleven entries, for
purse of $500; $1,000 to the first horse,
1925 to the second, 1915 to the third and
$3.50 to the fourth. In this race Mon
arch Jr., was the favOrite, selling
in the pools at three to one against the
field. There were ten starters, Red Oak
being drawn. The race was won easily
by Monarch, Jr. in three straight heats
ummary-Monarch, Jr, l, l, |; Ben
Smith, 4. 4, 2; kittie =, =, 4, q; Jean
Ingelow. 3, s, ); Tom Britton, 7, q, };
Ellie s, ), :; Lady Alice, 9, s. 4; Bow
man Clark Chief 10, :, s; Frank. 80, 10;
Jerry Rastell 5, 10 9. Tme-First
heat. 34I. l:12B, Isl, 2:2S3; second heat,
SGD, LIP, 1911, 2:2S4; third heat, 81,
lis, 1921. 2:30S.
The third and last race of the day was
for $50 class, for purse OfSl 800; $3.50
t. the lSt. 1915 to the ID, 1928 to the 3D.,
and $50 to 4th. Five entries were
made and four starters. Timber jim
was drawn into this race. Ben Mace
and James Hamell .r., were the favor
ties selling in the pools, being 3 and 4 to
against the field, with Major Roat rs
second choice. The race was won by
the favOrite. Summary-.IamcS Hamell,
ILL.,, |; Leminsky, 2, 4, >; Major Roat,
4, >, 3; T. j. Stevens, J, >, 4. Time
First heat, sc Lilo, 1884. 1921; second
heat. 81, l:lS4, 1921, 2:234; third heat,
BOT TIA, lob; 2:3O3.
Large Amount of Money Lost.
In the first race Il large amount Of
money was lost on Castle Boy, he being
the prime favoritc up to his coming in
the race In the second and last race the
favorites won with ease. Among the
ENJOYABLE features of tn" day WAS the
music furnished BY GillmOrc's band. The
programme tomorrow i free for all, in
which Goldsmith Maid, American Girl,
and Fullerton are to go. In the 2:29
race, mile heats, there are seven entries.
Pool selling Tonight is confined almost
entirely to the 2:29 race, in which Lucille
Gold Dust l. the taVOrltc and stuart
Walaney second choice.
GOOdward Races.
LONDON. July 2S.-ThiS was the first
dav of the Goodward races. The prin-
cipal event was the race for the Stewards
cup, for three year Odds and upwards.
The race was won by Modena; Chin
gachook ID, and Princess Sd. Betting
before the race was 10 to on the field
against Modena; II to ! against Chin
gachook, and - To against Princess
Theresa. There were twenty-five start
ers. The Prince and Princess of Wales,
and other members of royalty and no
bility, were present. No ready money
betting was allowed on the course.
international Channel Match.
LoNDoS, July 2S.-In the intcrna-
tional channel match yesterday, from
Havre to Southsca, the American yacht
Enchantress came in first. The Corianne
was second, hut takes the first place on
time allowance The latter lost her top
lnasts and gail. Ten yachts started.