The Morning herald., 1875-10-28
At THE PARK.

AsL1M MATTENDANCE-THE TROTTINs TO-
DAY.
Yesterday was the first Of the three days
trottiHg now going on at Schuetzcn Park,
under the auspices of the Wilmington Trot-
ting Association. Early after noon, buggies,
trotting wagons and pedestrians began to
face the raw wind that hurtled over the hills
to the West of the city; and by two O'Clock,
the time announced for the races to begin,
some fifteen hundred people were ranged up
and down the pickets adjoining the Judges
stand. In the stand were w. H. Lambson,
Esq, the President of the Association the
judges, consisting of Thomas NJ. Ogle, Esq,
R. NJ. Gibson, Esq, and Joseph H. Walker,
Esq; ]. N. Emerson, of the Commercial,
Special Secretary; and representatives of
the Philadelphia and Wilmington press.
The auction of pools was going on to the
right Of the judges stand but, whether
from the frowning aspect of Probs., Esq,
at Washington, or a threatened unsteadi-
ness in the turf market, very little business
of the kind was done. The wind was disa-
greeably cold throughout the afternoon,
causing many to rush for the kindly shelter
of the Park building, between the heats.
The races were alternated. 7
THE TRorT1Na.
At the tap of the bell calling
the four minute race, oil Of the
entries, comprising the following nine
horses, appeared: ..-.. .,.,r....,,
j. H. Dickinson, Wilmington 'bk. m.
Maria. j. L. Dickinson, Wilmington, b. e.
Big Frank. H. J. Ewing, Rockand, &. g.,
Rockland Boy. J. J. Course, New Jersey,
bk. r. M, Belle. John Tate, Philadelphia,
r. g., Oliver. Philip Shaster, Philadelphia,
bk, T., Batcher. J. "A. Wilson, Wilmington,
b. g., Little Frank. VIM. G.. Martin, Will
mington, b. M, Kittie M. JIG. Dunwoody,
Philadelphia, c. g., Sleepy John.
Purse $50. Open to all horses that have
no record better than minutes. 3 in 5 to
harness. u $25 to the first horse, SIS to the
second, $40 to the third. e'.p
First Heat:-The start of the opening
race was bad. The contestants were finally
sent off at 2:45 o'clock, with Msria leading.
About half the horses ran, Maria coming
In ahead in 3 minutes, followed by hatcher,
Sleepy John, Belle and Rockland Boy.
Second heat:-Won by Sleepy John in
3:05; with hatcher second, Maria third
Rockland Boy, fourth and Belle fifth.
Third heat:-Another heavy start; won by
Sleepy John In 1903 with hatcher, Oliver,
Maria and Belle following in order. As the
heats of the other races came in between
those of this class it was impossible to trot
the fourth heat yesterday.
TIE SECOND RACE.
James johnson. Millington, Md. entered g.
E. Stone wall; W. +. Taylor, Rancocae, N. j.,
r. e. Shelly Bottom; j. M. Crystal, Phila-
delphia, b. e. Dick ELLIS; l.. j. Fly, Phila-
delphia, b. g. Bay Star; George Litzcnburg,
Johnson, Philadelphia, g; g. VIM. B.; John
G. Dunwoody, Philadelphia, 4. 6: General
Custer; George H. Elkinton, N. j., b. m.
Nan; j. E. Martin, Wilmington, e. m. Kit
ME NJ; ". H: Burgett, Chesapeake City, b.
g. Billy Boulden. ,
Alabama" was entered under protest,
having record of 2.48. a..'
First heat: Won by Billy Boulder in 2.54;
Nan, second; Gen. Custer, third, Dick Ellis,
fourth; Alabama. fifth.
Second heat: Won by Billy Boulden, Cop
per Bottom following hard; Nan, third; Al
abama, fourth Bay Star, fifth.
The third and deciding heat was won by
Billy Boulden, in rs '.giving him the /, pre-
mum of class Q, 500. "Stonewan" and
'Wm. B." did not trot. ,s..,n,.
THTRn RACE
Purse 5000. Open to all horses that have
10 record better than $40 minutes 8 to 5
o earness. 500 to first horse, $50 to sec
md. $40 to third. .,.,..~.,.,,.a.. .a i
VIM. H. Thompson, of wilmington, en-
cred b. &. Prince Geo. A. johnson, Phila,,
}. m. Little Nell; Henry Hess, Fairhill,
dd., b. m. Gipsey Maid William Florence,
Baltimore, b. m. Lady Florence D. Killion
'hAa., b. m. Lady Blossington. n
Two heats only were trotted. "Lady
did not take part. /
First heat: won by Little Nell, in 2.51
iipsey Maid, second; Lady Blessington,
hird Prince, fourth.
Second heat won by Little Nell, in 2.53;
iipsey Maid, second Lady Rlessington,
bird Prince, fourth.
At ~ o'clock the trotting was postponed
n account of the darkness, until 10 A. NJ.
o-day. .....,.o,. .l.I.. d. ,4.,5. 1s.g
During the 2.4o race Gipsey Maid collided
nth Lady Blessington, iniuring the sulky
omewhat; a-colt belonging to Mr.. Harry !
'radley, broke lose upsetting the wagon
nd causing some excitement.
The track, owing to the recent rain was
eavy. ~" ts
THE RACES TO-DAY.
At 10 o'clock this morning the remaining
eats in the first and third races will bs
rotted.
This afternoon, At 2 o'clock, the second
ay's trials of speed take place. The first
ace is for three minute horses premium,
1876 the contestants being pretty much
,e same as in the first race yesterday. Tie
econd race is for 2:45 $500 premium the
)ntestants about the same as those of the
,cond race yesterday. Tho third race Is
"a horses !; premium $500. The following
1tries have been made J. Y, Ross, Phila,,
z. Heicock Geo. Jonesf Warwick, bk. e.
ndy johnson W. H. Burrett CheaaneaEat