The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-23


ior the third time faced each other, and
with the five other fleet racers, the very
cream OF l47 horses originally nominated
ior the greatest three-year-old prize-the
American derby. OF no avail was the
blue grass Of Kentucky on which Proctor
Knott, Long Dance and Retrieve had fed
r,i9fno purpose had Once Again been care
r.Jsy nourished on famous Tennessee
bran; pure must have been the air in Cal
iiornia's glorious climate for Don Jose and
Sorrento, for Spokane, east from the Pra-
raries OF Illinois and nursed 10 life by the
dew OF the Rockies, and the little Flat
head medicine man raced away from them
all and became ut once an equine
marvel winner OF triple event.
Forty thousand people shouted in APP
probation OF the performance, and
$1,000 changed hands on the
result. The race was an exciting one, be-
cause the Tremendous crowd made il 3d.
The great show was made in the prelimi-
nary parade, in which each OF the contest.
ants looked fit to compete for the valuable
stakes. Sorrento was first on the track
with Taral in tho saddle. Then Proctor
Knott, with Fitzpatrick, appeared, and
| was followed by Long Dance (Barnos), Don
jose (Winchell), Retrieve Il. Lewis and
Once Again (Murphy). Last came Spok-
ane, whom Tom kilcy allowed 10 lopc past
the cheering crowd TO the post. During
the three break-aways, Proctor Knott
broke away in front each time, plainly
showing that Bryants disappointment was
TO be the lacc-maker.
When the flag fell for the Derby race
Once Again was in front, followed by
Sorrento, Don Jose, Proctor, Knott, Long
Dance, Retrieve and Spokane In tho order
named. The Dare Devil" Immediately
placed the whip and Knott shot ahead
Ike n Hash, Once Again being taken back
by Murphy. The pace was fairly fast and
all seemed content with their positions,
which down the stretch and past the stand
were not changed, except that for II mo-
ment Don Jose made a squirt. There
Knott had nm advantage OF two lengths
over the others, who were we'll punched,
with Spokane bringing up the rear under
kiley's strong pull. Past the clubhouse,
with lis wealth OF fashion, Knott lost some
OF his lead, and IA the seven horses raced
past the thrce.qnarter pole Sorrento was
one and hall lengths behind tho leader,
aud one-third that distance better than
Don Jose. Then, M Fitzpatrick Let out a
link, all moved up and the pace became
desperate. When the half milo mark fell
behind the racers there was Just daylight
between him and Retrieve who had come
up In n rush, while Don jose was still
third and Spokane fourth, Long Dance
and Once Again being practically out OF
the chase. Sorrento, who had been run
ming easily in second place all along, was
cut of on the great turn, and while max.
ing Tor stretch was actually last. Then
1aral pulled the Californian 10 the outside
and making up lost ground flew TO the
leaders 80 rapidly that his hackers ircmblcd
with Joy. As the home stretch was
touched lac was second again 10 Proctor
Knott, but there the Futurity winnorgaye
ont, and thoro Spokane made his
run 80 fast did the Montana colt
come that rushing past tho last
quarter ho was actually leading. while
Knott had already fallen into third place
Retrieve divided the pair. Again Sor.
rcn,o advanced gamely, but, though
stronger than those behind, could not dis.
iurb spokane. who camo away under
kiloy's appraised hand. but without tast.
ing whip or spur, and won very easily By
q full length. Sorrento was second, a
head before Retrieve, third, followed by
Don Jose, Long Dance. Once Again and
Proctor Knott. The latter, cut up and
very tired, stopped at tho saddling pad.
dock and was taken TO his stables, while
the crowds hurrahed and the band PLAYED
~ a saddle Of roscs was being placed upon
the winners Launches, Iime-2Ill.
10 much monoy came down from the
Northwest that Spokane went 10 the post
q heavy lAcoritc nj 6to o. The closing
odds iof Knott were . TO |, Don Jose 4 TO
!. Once Again q 10 |. Sorrento Stol,
long Dance and Retrieve 30 to each.
When Spokane reached his stall he was
almost mobbod by the Montana stables
ircnzied attendants, who chung about his
neck aud would not allow him 10 rest
until Trainer Rodcgap had shouted him.
self hoarsc. lie was rubbed down and
lightly fed, and ~ tho sun went down the
stable boys gathered undcr his shed and
told Of the great horses prowcss A lusly
darkcy placed big pot on the Gre and
filled Il with small white leaves taken
from bag. II was the medicine mans
liic-giyor, aud Il was being prepared
for spokane's next meal. shortly a tall.
red-iaccd man with a brown beard aud
hands thrust clumsily In mis- trowsers
pockets. Hauntcrcd along the stable path.
IL was sam Bryant ON bis way 10 his own
stalls. As hc passed the Montana stables,
he WIS attracted by the laughter aud loud
talk, AMI turning In that direction, saw
the big darky stirring the stoaming mass
In pot. his mouth stretched in q brnad
gin. A he stirred aud added the white
leaves, he sang, the only ineligible wor,ls
being, spoke, my spoke"
sam Bryant sighed, tear rlistcned a
his eye and ho contirued his way 10 in
Proctor Knott.
Fint Racc-Pursc 5000. for thrcc.year.
Odds nnd upward ono mile Starters
Marchma III. lAedcrkranz il2, Robin
Hood 100. Etruria %. llctting. 10 iO
against Marchma. q 90 each OF the others.
Robin Hood went OIL In the lead aud kcpl
Il until near the finish, whore Marchma
came ~ aud won by head. IIodorkranY
was third. nme-iiG
sccond Racc-Puno sCOO, for all ages.
/ thTce-qunrleu Of milo. Starters. Penn
PS6 Monila Handy 100, Van Ttom i22,
Gladstone 10, Weaver l2l, Jake Toms
III Betting I 10 against Pom T., 4tol
Moniia Hardy, 20 Gladstone, : To /
Won Tromp, 20 10 | Jake Toms, 20 10 /
Weaver Muniia Hardy led 20 near the
thrcc-quartors, where Penn y passed her
aud Won with ease, Monita Hardy second
and Won from third. Time -ilS
Fourth laoc-Pursc. 5000. milo and
ono.slxlcCnih. Starters Pat donovan. ii5.
s. Nick, III; non Air, 90 Nidettc, lO2.
Bciting 10 10, Pat Donovan, = 10 o,
Nilcilc. 10 !, others Nidcio led ior a
| mile, when be WIS passed by Fat Don.
I oyan, who won by three lengths from 81.