The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-09
THE WORLD OF SPORT.
Theatrical Realism-Ths Ring and the
Turf.

The march OF theatrical realism goes
brayely on. Tanks and real fre engines
have contributed in their turn to the eleva-
ton OF the stage. but the faded palate Of the
popular-price audience now demands some
thing more sensational. Two managers
will cater to that demand during the COM
| ing season with hitherto unused ''effects."
The first will produce spectacular drama
at a Metropolitan theatre during the fall,
one act OF which will be devoted 10 the ex-
hibition OF four educated lions. The piece
will be cut merciessly 10 admit their induc-
| ton, and will be strongly featured In all the
adv ertising. The second manager will put
a rural play upon the road, the central at
traction Of which will be real battle be-
tween real game cocks.
In regard TO Jem Carney, Jack says he
is quite willing 10 meet him II the purse
and stakes are large enough. II the Peli-
can or some other reputable London Ath-
letic club will hang up a sufficient purse,
| aud Carney will make an outside bet o; say,
81, 900, he will give him ell the match he
| wants.
GETTYSBURG Phil, the turf plunger, Is re-
ported TO have made $i0o.0O clear on the
race track this season. On some days his
earnings reached $1,000, while his losses
never exceeded $1,000 a day.
Jack McAulife will sail for England
early this month, In company with Phil
Dwyer, the race-horse owner. Jack has as
sumed deep mourning out OF respect 10
the memory OF Katie Hart.
The public may be surprised 10 know that
every Jockey has his valet. AS many Of the
jockeys are Ignorant stable boys, who have
been brought up In the stalls. aud are not
noted for elaborate attire when In the
streets, IL NAV be difficult at trst for a lay
man TO understand what use they have for
men servants. But the meanest OF jockeys
has his personal attendant, and these serv-
ants always carry themselves IL a thor
oughly subdued and humble manner when
in the presence OF the crowd.
They black the boots, carry the clothes,
aud clean the colors for the jockeys, weigh
down their masters with heavy oyercoats
after the races, and are usually very busy
persOnages in the rooms where the weigh
Ing Is done Just before the race.
Most Of the servants are much older than
the men and boys who employ them. A
serious movement has been made Ia have
the jockeys Wallets put under public
scrutiny. it ~ stated, with good deal OF
force, and the statements are endorsed by
many prominent turtman, that the book
makers and turfmen are In c0nsta ut COM
munication with the Wallets, and that the
schemes which are put up for the purpose
of fleeing the public, and In which the
jockeys play prominent parts. are made
possible only 10y the conniyance OF the SER
wants Of the jockeys.
Interest in the horse show is already at a
very high pitch, though the exhibition will
not begin until November 10th. The prizes
offered this year are much larger than those
in former contests, but a feature entirely
outside OF the prizes will be showing Of
American-bred carriage horses. \ number
of millionaires have recently gone into this
branch OF horse.breeding, and they claim 10
have found it much more remuneratye than
breeding race horses. DR.. seward Webb
imported eighteen stations two years ago,
and a few More last spring. IL IL expected
that his stable will make notable showing
Of horses breG to park and carriage use. lie
has for long time devoted the greater part
OF his time TO the development OF an Ameri-
can type OF carriage horse, In which Ken
lucky breeds figure almost entirely.