The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-29

Isaac Murphy, who rides for Lucky
Baldwin, is one of the best riders on the
turf. He is the greatest colored jockey liv-
ing, aud has been called the "COlored Ar
cher;' the "CetewayO of Jockeys and the
BLACK Englishman.' He was born in
Kentucky in 1859, and grew up in the en-
ployment of Capt. J. T. Williams. His
first mount was on Lady Greenfield, and
his first win with Spring Branch III the
Blue Grass stakes, carrying 81 pounds. He
has won on many of the famous horses OF
the time. Now he rides for Lucky Bald
win and receives 500 year for his serv-
ices. Murphy is married. and during the
racing season his wife travels all over the
country with him. He has a farm in Ken
lucky, where he lives in the winter. He is
an excellent specimen of manhood strong,
muscular and as graceful as an Apollo.
He sits his horse with ease, and there is a
little flourish to his finish. He is great
favorite owing to his polite, modest and
engaging manners, and his reputation is be-
yond reproach. He now rides at 112
pounds.
DAREDEVIL FITz," IN THE SADDLE
W. j. Fitzpatrick was born at Mt. Holly,
n. J. he first learned to ride at Mr.. Lori
lard's stable, Rancocas. His first mount
was on Nov. ), 1873, at Jerome park, when
he rode Pique second to Simeon. Fitz is
one of the most brilliant riders in the pro
f9ssion. He is strong, Quick-witted ard to-
chances any other man would shrink FROM
He now rides for Montana Miner Morris
sey.
BLAYLOCK AND NJ CARTHY.
Harry Baylock was born in Hamilton,
Canada, in 1856 He joined Charley Boyle's
stable when very young, but did not ride
in a race until the Washington meeting in
in 1875. Then he won three-quarter mile
dash on Inspiration, and q race of mile
heats on Bill Bruce. He won two
other races on Inspiration at the
same meeting: In 1879 he rode for
everyone and anyone, and captured
the HOmebred stakes on Nancy for Mr.
Withers He is temperate and steady, is a
hard rider, and never Knows he is beaten
until the post is passed
Andy Mccarthy Jr, made his reputation
by winning the Brooklyn handicap last
year with Dry Monopole. and breaking the
record for a mile and a quarter. He was
born in New Haven, Conn, III 1865. He
comes of a horse-loving family, his father
having raced horses in England and France
before be came to this country. His first
race was at New Haven in 1877; ne made
his appearance in this section at jerome
park in 1879. Andy is a slight, haired
boy. lie is tall and wiry. He sits his horse
well, aud when the finish is close he man
ages often by desperate riding TO just
squeeze home. He is one of the best light
weights, and rides at l05 pounds.
TONY HANILToN's FINISHES.
Anthony Hamilton, Mr.. Haggn's jockey,
is good one. Ia personal appearance he
is neither progressing nor attractive. He
is pure type of the southern negro of to-
day. thick set, understood, and with a skin
Of the blacklist hue. In speech he is re-
served, even to sullenness, almost invariably
giving no<e but monosyllabic answers to
questions asked Of him. 1t is on a horses
back and in driving finish that Hamilton
shows to advantage There only his pains
taking and powerful methods Of develop
ing every particle Of speed are apparent.
He is fond of fine finishes, and has often
lost a good race by making II too fine. He
made his debut in 1884 IN South Carolina
from there he driited north and entered
Billy La6eIand's services at Brighton
Beach. He soon made his mark with the
black and white, aud became known as the
Brighton Beach Murphy. At the end Of
1886 Mr.. IlasGin engaged him at a salary
of s.. 900 year, ana he joined tho western
division Of that powerful stable. lie has
ridden some good races and beaten many
Of the crack jockeys, although he has only
been riding teV years. lie likes u boast
of beating such men Us Hayward, Nc
Laugblin and Others.
WM. HENRY HAwLEY.