Telegram-herald., 1888-09-20

Early in the morning, as soon ss il be
came evident that there would be no rain
a gang OF men and horses was set at work
dragging and brushing the track. and by
o'clock it was gotten in very passable
shape, though quite heavy in spots.
The races were called at about go John
W Bosrdmsn, of Jackson. acted as starter
Geo. w. Parker, of Lowell, and A. A. Sun
derlin, of Ionia, as judges, and w. w
Mitchell and John Mcintyre. as time keep
ers S. ID. Pierson, of Ionis, kept the re-
cords.
In the tvo-yesr-old race half mile heats,
there were three starters. Frank Clay
Fargo and Sentiment. Sentiment drew the
pole. Fargo second place. and Frank Clay
third. start was obtained with but little
scoring. At the first turn Fargo shot
ahead and Sentiment fell behind
This order was maintained througbou
the heat, and Fargo passed under the wire
a winner in 1884. with Frank Clay two
seconds behind, and Sentiment last.
The second and lhird heats were largely
a repetition of the first and were won by
Fargo in 1881 and 1921 respectively. Senti-
ment made two or three spuris, showing
that she possessed speed. but the driver
could not keep her on her feet and she fell
behind again. Fargo. having won three
straight heats, was awarded first money.
Only two Of the 4-year-olds answered "a
the call; Harry Noble and Lady Ida. BY
consent Of all concerned the race was made
in mile heats best two in three.
Lady Ida drew the pole and a start Wa
made a. the second attempt. The horses
hung together until the last quarter wal
reached, when Harry Noble took the lead
and held II to the hnish, passing under the
wire in act.
The second heat was a much livelier one.
and was won in good siylein 40t BY Harry
Noble. who carried OF 1rst money
The 226 race attracted much interest
The three horses which took part. viz I'd
Mack. Novi and Marshal X. rere al sDeedy
flyers. well-kBovn 20 local sportsmen. Al
they drew up 10 the Judge stand. toe dnv
ers were notified that the hour vas late bal
that bona fide attempt would he made q
finish the race. and that they should gov
crn themselves sccordinrly
Marshal drew the pole. I'd. Mack. sec
one place sud Now third. Some delay va,
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