Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-12

Sport Tor the frat days races, and carly In the
day, the pleasare-loNhs paopIe Of the county be-
gan to gather in the Town, preparatory 70 go
ing 70 the Course on ms farm Of George A.
Smns. A fair Misrepresentation from Charles and
Prince Georges was in attendance, as could be
noticed by the teams Of the fast-sseppers. At
o clock, the crowd began to move towards the
course, and long lines Of pedestrians and vehi-
cles were seen vending their way thither. By
O'Clock, a large crowd had assembled, impa-
tient for the horses to be called up. Pool-selling
commenced and iavorites were rapidly sold. The |
horses we're at last called and excitement was
high In expectancy of the start. The horses
were at last mounted and sped assay IN the hFst |
race.
We give below summary Of the different ra-
ces run this day
FiRsr RACE. Mile and Responsibilities, En-
gene, d. Coode; Maggie, J.. Simms Fenwiekt |
Kate Bevpns, q. "A, simInsi Richmond, Wv
Waters.
Finsr HKAr.-The horses started well, with
Eugene first, Maggie second, Richmond third,
and Kate Bevans fourth This position was held
until tho lower turn Of the back stretch, when Nag
gle began 70 close up the gap and entered the
home stretch, passing Eugene. About halfway
up the home stretch, Eugene bolted, which left
the race to Maggie, who camel an easy winner,
the OTHER horses not in the race. Time lsoo.
Second IIeat.--0nly three horseaslaFled 10 this
heat, Richmond being Withdrawn, Eugene again
gothic start, with Maggie second and Kate Beyans
third Maggie soon closed up andt the pole
at the entrance TO the home stretch, coming in
an easy winner by TIRES lengths Eugene second
and Kate Beyans third. Time, Csc
SUMMARY.
Maggie. 2
Eugene, ~
/ Kate iIeyans, 90
Richoona 90
srcosD RAcE.--2 mile DASH Entries-Char-
ley winder. b. q. Harris Frank Goidsborosgh,
D Coode.
The horses started well, with Winder leading,
Goldstoropgh locked winder on the entrance to
die back stretch. THIS position was held until
the lower turn, when Wiudcr opened gap, aud
50 entered ,he home stretch, winning By several
leaglhs. Time, l:26.
sUANARY.
Charley wioder, J
Frank Ooldsborough, o
Third Race--i mile dash Entries, Baltimore,
IT,, \. Cox; Charley winder, .. o. Harris. Ball
,irnore had the track and took the leRh, closely
s,llewea by winder. Hardly any change was
made In ,he position u the horses during The
whole race. TWAS evident that Baltimore bad
he race al his command, and he came in an easy
winner. Time, Iisil
suzNAEY.
Baltimore, ir.,
Charley wiader,
ForaYn R.oE--one mile and rcpci--Eniries
. Timber Loo - Coode; nBe Dick, David IIam-
Tir,t Best.-iimber Loo bad tlc track and
/ ,rok the lt-id 81 Hsrtihg, Whieh DC krpt 10 ihc
/ end of llic heat, closely pushed ~ DICK. lhe
horsrs entered The home ttFeich ~.h bick phdrr
She whip. Tile gap sas Increased W Timber
Loo 10 ihs fea ap ibe home siTc.gh and rs ca.ne
IL winner by two lcagtbs. Time, i;ts.
Stcaad Ilsai.--Th apfAes hal good start
ana passd lie Judges siasd, siih Timber Loo
iea9iag pigk hrgan 10 asc up Ia she fnn dow n
iln hack s,f,aeh passing i.hsbcr 100 and taking
the LEAD ~ tbey turt.rd into the home stretch. The
rnn 10 the home stretch wsu very exciting, both
horses under tbs wbip, bat lAmtss Loo could
moi fogaia shat was lost and was beaten by
al,ont lcagth. Time. las.
! The tisinr Of Linber Loo made charge off
. riding against else rider Of Blue Dick, claiming
! thp he was pressed from The uark into the
, ploagbs-i ground This jadgrs, aiicr ipspecilng
Inc eyunnd, gave an adverse decision, thua giy-
= ing The beat 20 Blsie Dick,
0 Thlsd T!rat.--This hest wAs FuR alpne by Blue
4 Diek. I.Iml,er too having been withdrswa. Ui
! a.. "A ffsts "A ttttf,fkf a
contest. aud amer gsiiuping around the Coarse,
+ lhe race Was giscn 20 Blue Dick.
4 suNaAar
: LIN LIMB 81. Loo as ss
Exrosp ptv. IL mother fair dar, and crowd
as on the first day, assembled 10 witness the RI.
: cling The heat Nas very intense, which mad'
/, unpleasant To- many Win were unpfosided Ni.t
, umbrellas ur other shelter. Racing, however
j something that people viii SEE no matter what
Aialruitirs they may labor unber. Promptly Al
eelock the boifcs we're called az for the first
race, which was n colt race, mile dash. En'
tries. Jo 10, D. Goodies Derby, D. Hammelt.
y Firsl heat The horses started with 10 10 Ia
A the lead. which position was held 10 the end Il
= the race Second heat was run nearly IN th'
: same way. 10 10 winning the race with EASE
Time slow.
4 groosp RAcE--l Nile aud repeat Enlrea
= Frank CioIdsborougb, d. Code, Maggie, j. Smnl
Frnwlck
First Heat soldsboroagb, having The tract
= h5ok thc lead By about length, In which post
i ton they passed the judges Stand for the hrs
a time. On the entrance To the back stretch Mag
gle closed up the gap aud they ran nearly lOckeC
: down into the turn mi the home stretch whes
y Goldsloroagh again opened the gap, coming IL
= an easy winner BY several lengths.
/. Second Heat --fsoldsborougb took the lead a
starting and held il for the race and won unde
q a pull Time slow.
a eUamAHy.
a Frank Goldsborcugh, l
Maggie,
; THmn RAGS Ia mile heats Eniriss, Charlie,
y winder, y. q. HARRIS Timber Loo, ID. Coodc
3 First Iieai--I.imber Loo drew the track ant
. keii Il only 10 the entrance 10 the back stretch
Wien Mind,r took H. running npder heay!
= pull but opening the Rnp at every jump. The
r. passes the Judges Stand the first round will
Nindcr several lengths ahead, which position
was held until the run down the back stretch
F" when Timber Loo made an attempt 70 close 81
y The gap, ard ,rtially did So but Wipder 500
i oueued itand cnae 10 easy winner under Rpull