Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-27

CHICAGO, June 22.-Forty- seven thou
sand people paid their money at the
gates of Washington park today, and
then saw Spokane win the American
derby worth $4,000. Spokane has been
favored by far, still other horses had their
hackers. Proctor Knott though defeated
on more than one field, was not con-
sidered disgraced, and many thousand
dollars were staked upon his ability to
win the race. Don jose, too, was con-
sidered by many to have every bit as
good chance as Spokane. There was
also q strong tip on Once Again.
As the time of the race drew near
the noise made bv book makers
grew louder and louder and odds were
cried in vociferous tones on every hand.
The rush about the betting booths was
enormous, and hundreds of people were
unable to get within fifty feet of the
book-makers. Spokane was the hot
fsvorite at six to five, though large sums
of money were also bet on nearly every
other horse in the race. Nearly one mil
lion dollars changed hands on the result.
The race was an exciting one because the
large crowd made it so. No great show
was made in preliminary parade in which
for valuable stakes. Sorrento was the
first on the track. Then Proctor Knott
appeared and was followed by Long
Dance, Don Jose, Retrieve, and Once
Again. Last came Spokane. During
three breakaways Proctor Kuott broke
in front each time, plainly showing that
Bryant's disappointment was to be the
pace maker. When the flag fell to an ex-
0ank To- nran IN
followed by Sorrento, Don Jose, Proctor
Knott, Long Dance, Retrieve and Spok-
ane, in order named.
The "Dare Devil" imme dated piled the
whip and Knott shot ahead like fash,
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 was not changed, except that for
moment Don Jose made squirt. Knott
had an advantage of two lengths over the
others, who were we'll punched with
Spokane bringing up the rear under
Kiley's strong pull. Knott lost some or
his lead, and at the three-quar-
ter pole, Sorrento was gaining.
Then the pace became desperate.
When the half mile mark fell behind the
racers there was just day light between
Knott and Retrieve while the others, ex-
oept Once Again, we're pulling up. Sor-
rento was cut off on a turn but the Jockey
pulling him to the outside, made up the
lost ground so rapidly that his hackers
trembled with Joy. As the home stretch
was reached he was again second but
Proctor Knot gave out and Spokane made
his run. So fast did he come, that rush
ing past the last quarter he was actually
leading, while Knott had already fallen
into third place. Again Sorrento ad-
vanced, but though stronger than those
behind, could not disturb Spokane, who
came away der Kiley's appraised hand.
but without tasting whip OR spur, and won
very easily by full length. Sorrento
was second, head before Rettive, VINO
was followed by Don Jose, Long Lance,
Once Again and Proctor Knott The
latter, cut up and very tired, stopped at
the saddl1ng podlock and was taken
to his stable, while the crowds hurrahed
and the band played as saddle of roses
was placed upon the winners launches.
So much money came down from the
northwest that Spokane went to the post
a heavy favorite at six to five. Other
closing odds were: Knott, 2 to l; Don
Jose, to 1; Once Again, 6 to L; Sor-
rento, 8 to /; Long Dance and Retrieve,
80 to each. The official time of the
derby was PAIN.
The following ls the summary of the
other races: One mile, three year Odds
and upward, Marchma won; Robin Hood
second; Leiderkranz, third; time LAG.
Three-fourths mile-all ages; Penn. z.
won; Mouita Hardy, second; Won Tromp,
third; time 1:18.
Third race.-American Derby, one
mile and sixteenths: Pat Donovan won;
st. Nick, second; Vidette, third; time,
1:52.
Five-eights mile, 2 years old; Red
Light won. The judge mistook him for
Baggage and gave the race to him. Pro-
lection, second, Sise Ole, third; Baggage
actually finished next to last. Time,
1:O44.