Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-03-31
THE GENERAL OUTDOOR.

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Work at the Driving Pa.k--Mlscella
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THE GENERAL OUTDOOR.
As the weather improves, interest in TIL
trotter increases, and everything pertaining t,
the flyers; how they wintered, general con
dition, what improvement if any is expected
probable engagements for the season, ETC., etc.
are eagerly canvassed by the lovers and patron
of turf sports. Taking the: country at large
probably no season ever opened with mor'
healthy indications than the present. Th'
various racing events for which the pro
grammes have been made up ane
the books closed, have. met will
larger, if not better nominations, than
ever before known. Chicago, that wonderful
city, though it's first venture in purely racing
meeting, and the first south of Mason and Dix
0n's line to close its books; leads off with 1911
entries, the greatest number ever before nom'
mated for racing meeting. Then comes far.
famed Saratoga with 1885,, Baltimore 1913; Lou.
jerome Park 1O9; Nashville s.; Cincinnati s..
As yet it is too early to speak by the card
with reference to the trotters, but from the
notes of preparation in all parts of the coun-
try, there is no reason to suppose that the prin-
viii not ' show ' when the s hooks are f made
up, an equal increase of patronage over pre-.
vious seasons, as in the case of runners. The
fact is, Notwithstanding the odium that has
too often attached to turf sports through the
crookedness of unworthy parties who had tenn
porarily gained foothold upon the turf, there
is charm and an excitement in the movements
of fast horse, whether under the saddle or to
sulky, that attracts the enthusiastic support of
the better class of society, and so long as the
7r7p ia tod 1v tra o1ro
kept free from rowdyism, SO long will the turf
retain it's present position. OF course its sup.
port, as is the case with all other amusements,
will depend largely upon the prosperity of the
people. If times are hard, money
lying dormant for want of profitable
men receiving low wages, such sports will suf-
fer in proportion, and per contra, with gen.
eral improvement in the condition of the peo-
pie, there will naturally follow more liberal
patronage of the gentlemens' sport, the turf.
These conclusions being sound, the inference
is undisputable that the country is entering
upen new era Of prosperity.
THE MINNESOTA c1RcUrr-CoLT STAKES.
Minnesota, though one of the youngest in
the sisterhood of States, is doing nobly in
keeping step to the usic of the Union, in this
matter of the horse and horse sports. Our
breeders, and they are many, are intelligent
and enterprising, and are spending their
means literally to introduce the choicest
stock, for sport and work. into the State, and
it is pleasant to know that their efforts are be-
ing literally seconded by the masses. For the
education of the trotter training stables with
good tracks have been established at all the
principal cities Of the State, where are now
gathered large number of horses taking their
preparatory work. Many of these are vet
young and unknown to fame, but others have
made their mark at home, and will during the
season be sent to meet the most famous horses
Eastern States.
In the meantime the first turf event Of
pubic interest in the State will be that of the
Minnesota circuit, with meetings at St. Paul,
Minneapolis, Saltwater and probably Red
Wing. A leading feature of this circuit is the
colt stake races for three and four year Odds.
was inauguratcd last season by Messrs. c. A.
DeGratf, r. Barden, J. B. Hubbull and Con-
ductor Messer, who, in a rail trip between st.
Paul and Mankato, mapped out a programme
for such race, and subsequently followed the
matter up to its fruition. True, owing to the
division of interests between the St. Paul and
minneapolis fairs, there were two colt trots in.
stead OF one as originally planned, but the
idea was preserved, the colt races were
held, and they were decided features of the
two meetings, SO much SO, that the managers
of the coming circuit, in arranging their pro.
gramme. have given especial prominence
to the breeders, stakes, and it safe say that
such contests will hereafter be annual events
in Minnesota. OF this feature of the circuit
Duotoa's SPIRIT Of the Zurf says: ''There is 8
special feature of the circuit to which we
gladly point the breeder Of blooded stock. Il
is the colt stakes. Before we can make any
considerable Roadway in breeding trotters OF
runners, our people must learn to encourage
colt stakes by liberal entry and rousing at
tendance. No country will make much pro-
gress in breeding blooded horses in this age OF
the world that ignores young contests Of
of this part of tho Minnesota programme
Waukegan has been trying to educate our PEG
pie to trot their youngsters for some years
Chicago has now put herself on record as
supporter Of this department of turf amuse
ment, and is aiding in stimulating colt trottine
in the West in marked manner. And at this
important moment we are glad to see Mime
sofa step out confidently and lend her support
and encouragement. Some will say the purses
are too small. Let them say so: s
thousand others will find plenty of rea
sons for taking the opposite sid,
of the question. Moreover this
circuit will afford an opportunity to prepar,
follow in it's wake. We are exceedingly sorry
that the management at Red Wing did not SCI
it for their interest to give some colt stakes
They may, and we think will, reconsider thi
feature of their programme. The colt stalker
will fill well at the other places it is, bu
should Red Wing join them in this feature O.
the meetings, the whole circuit will be NOR
attractive. There are lots Of men who will
travel thousand miles to colt races, tina
care little or nothing to SEQ old pelters trot
So we confdent that Red Wing will fal
into line. go
ST. PAUL WAYsIDE JOTTINGs.
Mr.. Overpeck's Alvin B. has come out thi
spring as slick as silk and as frisky as colt
Heis being given daily road exercise, as ar
others of Mr.. Overpeck's trotting stock.
Mr.. Champlin Cook has Just become tn
owner Of one of the best road horses in tn
city. The horse is Little Reub, bay geldine
9 yeays old, by St. Lawrence, Jr., dam b.
Tippo Sultan. Little Reub was brought fron
Rochester, N. Y, last season. He has a tracl
record Of PSI, but has show
tanS. na nsttse in h.ad, private trial
power, carries his head well up, is fast walk
er, level headed, quiet driver, and natura
trotter, as shown in his every movement
Champ. does not need to take the dust fro1
any road horse in the city. He will not b
tracked, as Champ. is not that kind of pc,
son.
promising young horse lately brought I
St. Paul is tive-year old gelding, by Porte
Martins Green Mountain Boy, dam by til
Archer horse. He is black, 1873 hand
high, compactly built of good style. and trot
like steam engine, in fact don't know an,
thing else but trot. The owner of this promiI
ing animal is w. A. Spencer.
Mr.. Ben. Woodmanser, in charge of the IS
Paul driving park, has been improving the fir
| weather by fixing up the defective places. an
tomorrow morning track work will be con
menced in good earnest. Yesterday Mr..
Overpeck sent his string of five head to til
track for work. They are Alvin B., Stridewa
Silver Hills. st. Paul and Pat Maloy, the la
four without records. They are in charge
| Mr.. Tom Dellmate, an experienced driver an
trainer.
Mr.. Marratt will not bring his horse. Ca
Dutches, to the St. Paul track for his prelir