The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-06-16

8 en- on the track at Jerome Park. Very
few people knew that the veteran had
any idea OF returning to the race track.
and those who did know 1t kept II very
quiet. There were 5000 people present
at the opening of the Park, and the
surprise was more than great, there
fore, when they saw the old familiar
colors dancing around the green Tor
the first time since the former owner OF
Iriauois and other famous goers sold
his string some two or three years ago.
and said he was going to retire from
the turf for good. He will now bring
out famous string. as he has ABOUT
thirty yearlings ready to train.
have seen great many races ana
haze heard a great deal of applause AZ
different race-tracks, but | never heard
such genuine expressions Of JOY as
those which came from the grand
stand as Blush. handsome three-year-
old filly, by Mortimer out of Breeze.
and the old-timers recognized the
cherry. black hoops on the sleeves. ana
the black cap with gold tassel. Ihey
cheered and they hurrahed. and wren
Blush came in second in her maiden
race they fairly went wild.
The impression prevails here among
Yachting circles that Lord DunraVen
has lacked down, and VIII not make
an attempt to capture the American
cup this year. 1t is reported here to-
night on good authority that member
cf the New York Yacht Club has re-
ceived a letter from Mr.. George l..
Watson, the Valkyrie's designer. IN
which il il SAID he informed the New
Yorker that IL had been decided not 10
race the once wonderful English yacht
but to fit her out for an ocean trip. 1t
is expected that she will sail about
July /, arriving here in time TO join IN
the cruise of the New York Yacht CLUB.
If the Valkyrie does come over, she
will surely compete in the seventy -hrst
race for the Paine cup. No official no.
tice of Lord Dunraven action has been
received yet by the cup committee. In
case of the Valkyrie's appearance here
az a racer over the smaller cruisers. 1t
is thought that she will make run Tor
the Geolet cup. and go over the MAJ
blehead course. and right here Is about
where the Volunteer will run away
from the Valkyrie, for it is probable
they will meet in race.
The lawn tennis tournament for the
interstate championship began yes
terday on the st. George Cricket
Grounds. in Hoboken. The Hobarts
represented New York city. Lee.
Rochester; Howard. Post. Sands, and
Stevene, New Jersey; Elliott. Newark
Hoppin. Rhode Island: Glazf brook and
Smith. Elizabeth. N. j. The play was
Of most excellent character all
through the series, and drew unstlnted
applause from the audience. There
were great many ladies well known
in lawn tennis circles present. In the
preliminary sets Hobart beat Lee.
Howard beat Post. G.. Hobart defeated
Elliott. and GlazebrOok ran away with
Hoppin. In the first round {. Hobart
beat Stevens, aud GlazebTOok defeated
Hopper unattached.
There was some very good playing IN
Philadelphia too. Clark and Fielding.
Philadelphia 3 crack team, faced
Wright and Dean Miller. They were
looked upon as sure winners. but the
latter won the first set I'm cantel, as
the sports say, by to ,.
In this set Miller played sGperbly: be
rarely missed a return, and his smash
ing was something elegant TO see.
CLARK and Fielding won the second set
by hard work-6 TO /. In the third set
Wight and Miller played a service line
game, and after having the set against
them. 3 to (. braced up and captured 1t
to ). This little act ratified the crack
players, and they lost their last set
q tO2.
The ladies' single was the prettiesi
play of the day. and was won very
neatly by MISS Worries. Then came
the great championship of America
game. Miss Worries was to play Miss
Townsend, the present champion. who
defeated Miss Robinson. who at the
time was thought to be invIncible. The
sets were most interesting, aud were
full of brilliant plays by both ladies
Miss Worries made gallant fight iol
the championship, but was defeated
1862. CHALLIERE.