The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-13
SOUND THE MAGIC DRUM.
THE THoRoUeHBREDs PUNCHED, SO
LET THEM FLY.
Grand Introductory Day to the Regular
Spring Race Meeting-Two Stirring
Events, Free to the Public, Followed
by q Social Feature.

The season OF race enthusiasm has again
como round to the Bluff City, Everybody
is talking about it, everybody discussing
thoroughbred horse flesh, and wondering
what combination can be played TO in
crease their cash account. After so much
OF elaborate preparation by the Jockey
club; after so much unexpected demand
for stable room TO accommodate the daily
arrivals Of animals whose owners recog-
nize the constantly advancing attractive
ness OF Memphis as center for turf
sports; after protracted spell Of the most
propitious weather imaginable, what else
could result but an outlook full of bright
and fruitful promise2 Never in the history
OF the track at this point has the park and
course been in better condition and more
inviting in the way OF beautiful APP
pearance. All nature seems to have
exerted itself in lavishing charms
upon the broad spot. The paint
and whitewash brushes, too, have
been made to sing an inspiring song, and
assist nature In decorating the grand stand,
clubhouse, fences, stables, etc. The
place reminds one very forcibly of thrv-
Ing, busting village, upon which the de-
mands are 30 urgent that houses could not
DO secured and tents were resorted to
eagerly and thankfully. Tho situation Is
really doubly encouraging MS an index to
the rapidly expanding importance of the
south in all that tends toward develop
mcnt in matters prosperous, and especially
in Memphis asa favored key to the land OF
promise.
The present management OF the Jockey
club booked happy thought when II oc-
Cured TO them TO inaugurate grand in
PRODUCTION day. BY drawing the general
public out and ailording glimpse OF what
the immediate future had in store, all
available space would be occupied through
out the exciting meeting. In this they
will hardly be mistaken. Tho general
public is invited to attend today
and take advantage OF every oppor-
tunity TO reap enjoyment from the
two magnificent races and invig.
Grating country atmosphere, toned with
genial and balmy spring temperature.
After the races, which will be over by
O'Clock pm the club members and their
guests will indulge themselves socially
until midnight, celebrating the suspicious
return OF regular meeting. Every posi-
BILE facility will be utilized to transport
the crowds TO and from the park. Tho
Memphis & Charleston railroad will run
trains ut short intervals, the dummy lines
will put every motor aud coach in motion,
the turnpike will be lined with drags,
gurneys, carriages, omnibuscs and buggies.
No one need walk.
Entries, weights and pools for the two
introductory races this afternoon are as
follows:
First Race sOne half mile, for two.year-
olds Entry, b. t., l07; Koko. ch. c., 40;
Bob Fosythe, b. c., ITO; Meta, CHI. t., l07;
sunilower, CHI. c., ITO; Geo. I. Boyden,
ch. c., 10.
Pools-Eniry, $40; Koko, $40; Bob For.
sythe, SIS; Meta, SOS; Sunaower, $40; Geo.
4. Boyden, s..
Second Race Throe.iourths mile, sell.
ing; all ages slocum, b. g., aged. 81; Jack
Brown, gr. g., aged, 07; Gen. Price, gr. g.,
8, o.; Antonio, br. g.; 4, l02; Skobelof,
b. g., 8, los; Ltbort, b. g., 4, 90; Youehi.
oghcny, b. g., 3, Of; Cheney, b. T., 3, i0l;
Duhme, b. H., 4. III; Wanderoo, b. g., 8,
l02; Balance, b. c., log.
Pools-Slocum, $40; Jack Brown, S.;
Gen. Price, -; Skobelo6, $50; Cheney, -,
Duhme, $50; Wandoroo, Sl2; Balance, $40
field, Antonio, Litbert and Youghiogheny,
IS.