New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
KINGSTON BEATEN AT CHICAGO.
A LENGTH BEHIND THE KENTUCKY MARE,
MARION G. o s.s.-ssa--=z-
THE ODDS AGAINST THE WINNER TO IL
SCENE OF WILD EXCITEMENT AT TIE
GARFIELD PARK TRACK.

Chicago, Aug o2.-Tho mighty East was llumbled
to the dust to-day before Western crowd of 10000,
hyserlcal with delight. Kingston, ono of the greatest
racehores on the turf and Hamilton Of the clever
est riders IN America, pranccd proudly past the grand
stand at Garfield Park this afternoon. Horse and
Jockey seemed to feel 1t an absurdity that SO many
people appeared to believe real contest possible.
with Yorks opponents three plebean mounts from
the wrong side Of the Aleghcnies. Swung ont on an
iron hook over the at the judges stand there
swayed gently in the silk scarlet and white, gold
tasseled purse containing a bit of paper good for
$4,000 at any bank iu-ChlcagO. The prize had been
hung mp by the Garfield Park Club TO bring together
the best in training for battle royal on the
new track Just built on the ground that in years gone
by witnessed the greatest performances Of Goldsmith
Maid Maud SCI and others scarcely less classic.
II had been arranged that the famous Chicago sway
back, Tenny, should uphold the hOnors for this city,
and much regret was expressed today that Tenny's
temporary bad form prevented the plan being carried
out. Nevertheless, IL was conceded that there would
be a remarkable contest between Kingston, known TO
be in splendid condition. the Kansas City crack, Verge
dor; the California recortbrealcr Aloha. and the
fresh Kentucky beauty. Marion c. Before the race
began the three Western horses, one by one and I'M
recognized by the crowd, had a warming-up on tho
stretch ridden apparently by stable boys little later
they came out again. this time bearing their brilliant uni
forms Aloha looked fine and strng, but Verge dor ap
pearcd half asleep. Marion C.s sides shone like bur
nishcd gold as with Fitzpatrick on her back she
slipped past the admirng thousands her way to the
starting line Kingston came up alone In The OPP
pOsite direction from the other horses, and his i'm
perlous bearing and the confident dcmcanor Of the
supposedly invncble colOed boy in the saddle caused
instant and widespread comment. Judging by the
plaudits in the preliminary parade, Verge dor was
the favortc; though all, even Kingston were gener-
ously chccred
Suddenly the four horses were away, and from start
to finish no prettier race ever run. All were
close together clear around and on entering the
stretch so closely and swiftly did they run that the
eve could scarcely follow them. An instant more
and the big Kentucky mare was seen TO have the
mastery. Whipping and squirting they came but In
vain. such a volcano Of cheers broke forth
was probably never before heard on Western race
course. Scores of hats went high in tho air. and
hundreds of yelling men jumped over the fences from
infeld and grand stand TO congratulate
Fitzpatrick and caress Marion c. Fitz-
patrick, painting, was carried In trianph on the
shoulders Of the crowd, while he took DOWN the silken
pursc handing IL to a In shirt sleeves who looked
like n farmer. The latter J. Milton Young of
Lexington. the owner of Marion c. lie gave FiH-
patrick 81 900 on the spot, while Hamilton standing
BY. gIumly watched NJ F. Dryers Charles blanket
the steaming bloody sides OF the defeated champion.
Kingston. Mr. Young was conducted to the judges
stand where he received the congratulations of Gen
cral Nelson A. Miles, who had been interested spec
taOr OF the battle
Tho starters weights Jockeys and odds fol-
lows: Kingston, 124 CIamilton). to s. Marion C..
10 Fitzpstrckl to l.; Verge dor 122 (0vertonl
to .; Aloha 124 C. sloan. 30 to l.
There was no delay at the start the horses moving
in perfect alignment past Mr. Chinn. The red flag
descended and the great thrOng cried "Thoy'e OIL
After few strides Marion c. showed in front, with the
others nicely punched Passing the stand, tho Ken
+ucky mare was half length before Aloha, who
ras tanned by Verge dor with Kingston half
a length away under heavy pull. No dust OBJ