The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

Reported Expressly for the North
erner, by Observer.

had got together the previous evening, and
had every thing fixed up in good style, the
track was in good condition, aud all seemed
deeply interested in the result. The flyers
were in excellent trim, and their hackers
were jubilant and confident. The weather
was fine, all that could be desired, and the
crowd large and enthusiastic. In the 2:1S
class there were but two entries. Maynard
and Warner. Maynard is of medium size,
of fine appearance, clean cut intelligent head
has rapid and easy gait, and had strong
backing in the race. Warner is large, fine
looking fellow, well Bred well balanced head
and the winner of several closely contested
races. At the word "go" they got off well
together, and the footing was fine and close.
They passed the first quarter neck and neck,
in 80 Il; the half in 1:07 where the contest
became very exciting, each straining every
nerve for supremacy. AS they struck the
home stretch, it became evident to all that
Maynard was outfooting his opponent. He
opened up gap and came under the wire
good length ahead, amid the deafening cheers
of his friends and admirers. Time 2:141i.
In the 2:20 class there were also two en-
tries Buck and Bangs. Buck is of medium
size, we'll bred, level headed with great nat
ural speed, cool, strong nerve, and prime
favorite among turfmen. Bangs is tall
rangy fellow, little nervous, fine looking,
black. silky name, gamy, and the winner of
several good races. He is looked upon with
great favor by sagacious and shrewd horse
men. They got away together, at the word,
in fine style, and il was thought by many
that Bangs would be the winner of the race
with Buck close second, and the friends of
Bangs backed him with great confidence.
There was no choice between these flyers
until they turned the last quarter, where
they began TO exhibit their speed Here, it
was seen that Buck was gradually increasing
his stride and drawing away from his an
tagonist and, amid the breathless excitement
of his friends, he passed under the wire i'll
2:19, with Bangs at his collar.
There was the same number of entries in
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Granger and Gilman. Granger is tall. high
bred fellow, past his trotting age, but is
very gamy when hard pressed, and it takes
lots of speed TO beat him when well warmed
up. He was little lame, but his friends were
willing to back him at Odds Gilman is a
novice on the turf, this being his first sea-
SON He is rather under size, with powerful
quarters, quite a resolute goer, gamy, mus
cuar and full of spirit and with little more
handling by his skilfu trainer, Langdon,
will land among the favorites. There was
but little trouble in getting send off, with
Granger ut the pole, who soon took the lead
keeping it until the end with remarkably
fine footing on both sides, winning the race
in 2:2O15.
In the 2:25 class there were six entries,
Goodman, Clapp, Osborn, Wise, Showerman
and Billy. Goodman is fine, rangy fellow,
with rich breeding, speedy, and with little
more training would have taken higher
rank in the race. Clapp is large, sorrel
fellow, IL hands high, heavy quartered, with
good staying qualities and quite a noted
winner. Osborn is young, below size, fine
looking, finely Bred and with a little more
care and training, will make good trotter.
+, Wise is strong heavy limbed fellow finely
bred, muscular, resolute goer, and the win
: ner Of several hot races, but ON account of
his refusing to take stimulants when tagged,
is not always safe to bet on. Slovenian is
a fair sized, clean cut fellow, cool, with
strong nerve, plenty of speed, and never
fails to win. Billy is an old campagner,
full of speed, and although badly crippled in
I. his left fore leg, seldom fails To get there.
They were got of i'll fine shape, considering
the number of starters and the excitement
was most intense. At the quarter Clapp be-
gan to lengthen his stride, with Slovenian
on his wheel, and Billy close trailer; Wise
4th: Goodman 9TH, and Osborn 9th. each
i. working his level best, and they passed under
: the wire in the same order. Goodman was a
favorite in this heat, but the race is not
i, always to the swift, nor the battle To the
strong. His remarkable breeding and fine
appearance brought him many admirers, bat
he interfered badly which crippled him
= so much that he lost the race, although he
made a fine record as goer.
In the 2:30 class there were four entries
}. Sam, Milanu, Free and Joe d. Sam is az
y old stager and has been on the turf mauy
years, and has won many fino races Milanu
is not youngn nor green in the business, an,
in former days has shown some fine burst
of speed, scoring below the twenties. Free
is also veteran of the turf and successful
\ racer. Joe d., is an old war horse, Away
a ready for race, and although blind in on
eye, it takes good one with two eyes, to ge
away with him. At the signal they got OF
4 in fine style, and Free at once began TO pull
to the front. showing his thorough, fine
English breeding, with Joe ID. second
q Milanu third, and Sam bad fourth. Tn
<, first three passed under the wire in the abov