National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-13

was correct and unhesitatinEiy indOrsed the
course pursued.
THE JUDGES,
Messrs. H. ]. Gray, W. H. Turner and L. B.
Cutler, were in the stand early, and promptly at
pesrance, which was Immediately answered,
tray Chief coming out first, followed by Frank
coated iittie mare Annie Collins. As they exer-
cised, each animal showed to an advantage, the
little mare winning many friends, while Albert
had o host Of hackers, and Frank ]. also strong
support The gray gelding, although looking
well, did not take with the pool pUrchGsers, and
he kept low in the sleld. In drawing for posi-
Frank ]. won the pole, Annie Collins second,
Gray Chief third, and Albert the outside. Every
thing being in readiness, the horses were called
upon to score for
FHR FIRST HEAT.
At the second attempt they got away Frank ],
having slight adyE 1tage, Albert coming next,
Annie Collins third, and the Gray Chief last
Going round the lover S turn Frank J; left his
close on his wheel, Annie Collins pressing him,
and the Gray Chief an easy fourth. On the ba ck
laying alongside Of Frank ]. and croWding him
hard. As they merged into the upper turn the
nose of the black gelding "ould have been seen
followed by the head and neck, but here he hung
not another inch did he appear to gain, as they
Numbered down the home-stretch, for the dun
gelding on one side and the bay marc on the
other were pegging away, determined, If possible
between them. TO pull the lead from the BaItt-
more horse. Gray Chief evidently thought hin-
self in too fast company, and, at respectable
distance in the re7-, kept M little rece all by
himself. Pretty well GrInChed, with the odds in
favor OF Albert . they passed the judges stand,
pulled through the first quarter, but, on the back
track, Albert's driver pressed him over hard and
who closed With him in a minute wrested
e lead and pole, and made q bold push
for victory. Albert's break also let Annie
place, but after skipping and hopping. up the
back into the quarter stretch, IitfOrd an
aged TO get the black Relding down to work, and
tne burst OF speed he showed. He came after
Frank ]. with tremendous strides, and both be-
ing in the home-stretch, it was o hard tussel fer
which should win. The mare was we'll up and
the gray sufficiently near to save being shut out.
All interest was centred 10 the two geldings as
they struggled on the home Stretch. The dun
tIotItd s.srdly as could be, and was put, in
him, was doing as good work for himself But
when within about twenty yards Of the stand the
BIZ ck WIS pushed too strong and broke Letting
Frank J. pass under the string ahead and win.
ner, he making On elegant second; Annie collins
was fair third, and Gray Chief a slow fourth.
Time 239
SECOND HEAT.
The success Of the dun geldfnP brought him
Additional friends but Albert still Stood The faVor
lite at the pools After the usual allowance OF
time for resting and grooming had expired the
exciting all through. The horses got the word on
the first trial, and started of pretty well to-
gether, Albert slightly leading, Frank J. second
Anne Collins thId, and Gray Chief fourth In
making the lower turn the dun gelding drew
slightly to the front. but not enough to claim any
glory. Albert was close upon him, showing hard
while Annie Collins was giving both q lively
bout for who should be FIRST. Gray Chief, too
seemed to have awake cd to he imp france OF the
occasion, and showed better trottinV than he yet
had done. Up the back track these positions
were held, and from APPEARANCES it In sht be
termed Bnybcdy's race. A-clnd the upper turn
the struggle continued, making sight that hIIed
the spectators with intense excitement and look
with wonder, for such an exhibition of speed had
ne'ec tcCn seen here sfOre. As the horses worked
their way into the home stretch the black nose Of
Albert could be seen IN advance of that of the
dun gelding, while Annie Collins was entirely
too close to be safe company for either
Of them, and Gray Chief was hard upon
It might be truly said, they came down the
stretch, past the stands, into the first quarter Of
the second half mile; Up the back track Albert,
who had gained a little, had q fair lie i'd but An
ME Collins now appeared to have taken on steam
she cOllared Frank J. for the second place. II
was short tussle, in which the mare was the
" amer, and giving him the Ro-by, to fight It out
with Gray Chief who was coming close bohind
and doing fine trotting, little Anne went for Al
bert, all Of them being on the three-quarter turn
side the geldlng and would not be shaken OF
Into the home-stretch they turned, trotting beau
both easily, while Frank ]. and Gray Chief were
on close behind. AS they re- rcd the
judges stand the speed increased, but not the dis
s SeSts9 then 10 on thsy came head AID
the tTst place, but gaining no adYant re, and
under the line they pesbed together, making a
pretty I'D dead heat. Gray Chief had warmed
the dun and received the second, and Frank ].
the third place. Time, 2:35.
THIRD HEAT.
IT, close and exciting trotting in the last heat
rnoioupd.j the betters as 10 which was the bsst
slayer among the t!9TteTs, and many, with con-
nderee anu r neweu nope, pinned ts 49,. f"rfnna to
them safely through. In this heat they were
started on the thi.1 triaI-Albert fTsL Annie
Collins sesond, Gray Chief third, and Frank ].
fourth. They moved round the quarter turn into
the back tack IL line, Annie Collins breaking
CelC!- she got TO the tS'Td quarter, and islIInS
beck 10 third place, letting Frank ] into the
second. In these positions they trotted the r.
maindC- OF the mile. Albert appearing to have
Affairs all bis own way until he reached the
me-stretch, where Frank ]. closed with him in
q brush for the lead, which he did not get from
the black horse, who went under the string q
winner for the second time. Time, 2:34h.
FOURTH HEAT.
The knowing ones appeared to think that the
ra' was now sGttled to certainty. and that
Albert could not be beaten: then there others
net so sPnEu'ne and amidst the Ginning and
betting the horCes were summoned for tho fourth
trial. Two trials only were requisite before they
!. leCond, Aruie Collins third and Gray Chief a
slow fourth. These positions were kept all
through tie first half mile tie first three trotting
vol rrSetecTT, but Gray Chief falling 50 far be-
hind as 10 mlEo shut.6ut In his case Certain. In
going round the upper turn and threequ 1rter-
Stretch ADrie Collins and Frank J. began work
ing for second place. which contest lasted into the
home stretch and brought them both close on
Albert, who found that he, too had trOtting to do
to hold the lead. tt e marc was too fleet or foot
for the dun, and despite bis struggles, came in
close second behind Albert, Frank J. third and
Gray Chief dfstaDCCd. Time, 1854. Just after
passing the judges stand at the close Of the heat
the drivers Of Annie Collins and Frank j. col
lided their sukies, but with the exception OF the
less Of a couple OF sPokeS to the latters wheel no
harm was done.
FIFTH HEAT.
The friends OF Albert were in ecstasy over his
achievements and as a consequence the pools went
higher in his favor, the field dropping down. 1t
was thought that he could not be beaten, barring
accidents, and with him went the money. The
last heat was soon due, and the horses received
the Word-Albert frst, Frank ]. second and
Anrie Collins gave the dun the go-by, and was
buPRtng the black geldIng's wheel. In these
positions, showing close and pretty trotting,
UTsr Until nisbsd t might f have BEEN MA ethee
horse, so evenly we're they moving and so near
eacn other. The exhibition was as iue as any
The second heat, which all present acknowledge
2:aijz.
SUMMARY.
WASHINGTON DRIVING ASSOCIATION, May Il,
ls75-Trot for 229 class, mile heats, three In i've
to harness, for purse Of s750-sJO0 to first, $50
TO second, and sl00 to third-tOur 10 enter, three
10 start!
A. F. Fawcett names b. z AIbert......2 Oil.
]. A. Bachelor names dun e., Frank ]. 1 3.
NJ. Mead names b. m, Annie Collins. 3 2.
J. G. Ross names z. z. GRAY Cbief. .....4 dis.
Time, 2:S9, 2s35, 2:sS11{, 1854, 2:a413.
To-DAY's RACE
will be very interesting, the horses being quite
evenly matched, and some Of them new to this
track ana people. The race is for the ESQ class,
first. 800 TO the second, and $50 to the third horse.
The following are the entries: q. NJ. Roberts, b.
z. Hayden: Q. Hopper, br. m. Lady Gertrude;
George Wild, 8. z. Arthur Wild; A. +. Fawcett,
s. m. Album.
tBy Telegraph
KENTUCKY RACES.
LEXINGTON, May l2-The races to-day were
very exciting an6 closely contested. The track
was in bettGr condition. The first race was for
sweepstakes for three year Olds which have never
won q race, mile heats. Three started. Il was
won by Bob W0olley, Emma q. second, and
Novelty third. Time, 1:4o, las.
Second race, two miles, for all ages, three
started: won by Monmouth, Excel second, Mill
iOnaire third. Time 3:S914.
BASE BALL.
NEW YORK, May l2.-The Mutual and Athletic
game, which was TO have been played this after
noon, was postponed on account Of the rain.
BOSTON, May 12-Bostons, q; WAshingtons, l.
HARTFORD, May 12-Hartfords, Il Philsdel.
NEW HAVEN, May 12.-Hew Havens, 8; Yale,
!. But six innings were played.
~