Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11
APPEAL SPECIALS.
ROderigo Winner of the First Prize
in the All-Aged Stake at Grand
Junction,
With Gus BOndhu Second, and Third
Divided Between Bob Gates and
Trinke;t's Bang.
Second Day OF the North Mississippi
Stock -Breeders' Association-The
Texas Insurance Fraud.
ESPECIAL 70 TIE lPiRALl

ESPECIAL TO THE 1PPRAL.l
GRAND JUNCTION, TENN, December 10
The all-aged stake was completed to-day.
1t was very cold this morning, and the
ground was frozen bard, making it very
trying on the dogs, but the work done was
all that could be desired, and was of very
high character. It is a pity that there
were not at leant ten fr-t prizes, and
greater pity that some of the grandest
dogs in this country had to be beaten in
order that only one should have the frat
place. Certainly no trials ever held can
compare with the brilliancy of the work
done by the dogs competing in the all
aged stake Just closed. There are many
here who have attended nearly all the
trials held in this country, and they agree
that this one exee!s any they have ever
Witnessed.
1t is gratifying to note the increased in
terest manifested here in field sports, this
meeting being more largely attended than
that of any former one.
The second brace in the third series
were Rodengo and Gus Bondhu. The
work done in this heat was excellent
throughout. By superior speed, range
and pointing Roderigo won the heat in
about one hour.
Gath's Mark and Bob Gates were the
next brace down. This was a rattlipg heat
from start to finish, in which much fine
work was done by both dogs. The reputa-
ton and previous performances of these
young dogs caused great interest to be man
ifested as to the result, for the winner OF
This heat would have to compete with
Roderigo for FIST place. They were run
for nearly two hours, when Bob was de-
clsred the winner BY several points.
Rlderigo and Bob Gates were the next
put down to determine the absolute win
ner of first place, This heat, like all that
we're run by these dogs, WAS simply brill
Isnt from start to finish, and will be long
remembered by those that witness-d d it.
Roderigo wen the heat aud first place in
about one hour and half, with eight
points to Bob's three.
Gus B BOndhu and Trinket's Bang were
then put down to decide which one should
compete with Bob Gates for second place
Gus Bondnu won the heat by several
points in thirty minutes.
Gus Bandnu and Bob Gates then con-
tested for second place. From their pre-
vious performances it was confidently be.
leived that Bob would win. There was
much fine work done in this heat, but
Gus out-pointed Bob, and won with sew
Bob. Gates and Trinket's Bang divided
third prizs.
This ended the all-sged stake.
Roderigo, the winner of first, is a very
handsome black, white and tan setter,
owned by the Memphis and Avent Kennel,
composed of ]. NJ. Avent, A. Mertiman
and w. B. Gates. He was handled by
Mr.. Avent. Roderigo is by Count Noble
out OF Twin Maud; she by Gladstone out
of Clip. This strain of setters represent
line Of winners not equaled by that Of
any other.
Gus Bondhu, winner of second, is an
imported Lewellin; setter, by Dashing
BJndhu oui of Novel, and owned by
Luther Adams and A. w. Tucker of Bos-
ton. He was handled by Charl es Tucker
of Stanton, Tenn.
Bob Gates is by Count Rapier out of
Belle OF Hatehie. He is yet a puppy,
being only about eighteen months old. He
was sold by his owner, Mr.. B. NJ. Stephen-
son during his first heat to Mr.. Whyte
Bedford Of Horn Lake, Miss, for $3.50. 1t
was unfortunate for Mr.. Stephenson that
he sold him 20 soop, as he is richly worth
$1,000. Mr.. Bedford has refused hand
some advance over the price paid for him
Trinket's Ban, owned by William
Titterington of Illinois, is pointer, white,
with liver spots, and is by Croxteth out OF
Trinket; handled by Nesbitt. He is a
handsome dog, and winner of the all-aged
| stake at the Western trials last month.
The Derby will commence tomorrow
There are twenty-three entries. Il will be
| hotly contested. Gath's Mark and Bob
| Gates are both entered in this stake.