Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-14
A H O T R A c E
Old Thermometer Wins the Sunstroke
Handicap Stakes.
SHOWED UPN GREAT FORM YESTERDAY
An Excellent Card for the Sport
Today.
THE GOOD RECORD MADE.


Old Thermometer with Mercury up won the
Sunstroke handicap in easy style yesterday over
q field Of good entries.
1t was the opening day Of the midsummer
meeting Of the Asphalt Pavement Running As
sociation. The juno meeting only lasted Q
week, but there was some fine racing. With
the rest that has come since the old favorites
are in fine condition and everything
promises good sport The management still
remains with the weather bureau, ard this
morning Vice President Dunwoody said to .
STAR reporter that the running would continue
In grand style until at least Monday. Some
circumstances may make it necessary to change
the dates at that time, but for the present the
conditions will remain the same.
The meeting opened yesterday under the most
suspicious circumstances. The weather was moro
than any one desired and the attendance included
the entire population Of the city. In fact it was
compulsory upon all except few who would
have been present il they had not left the
city. Tho track was in excellent shape,
and a. there had been no rain It was not at ali
holding. Considering the fact that it was the
opening day the time that was made was very
fast Prof. Harrington, the official timekeeper,
announced that the Sunstroke handicap was
made by Thermometer in 9A6o The best pre-
vious time was made at the June meeting when
Old Sol covered the same distance in s5.Io.
The officials Of the meeting are to be con-
graduated upon their excellent management.
Last month Mr.. CARROT dropped the flag. He
did exceedingly well, and on the quiet gave
some Of his friends tips that did not 20 astray.
It 10 intimated that Maj. Dunwoody became a
little Jealous Of his success, but be that as it
may the vice president il this month holding the
Horvh AS III. L.
hour, and cent them away well together.
Secretary Morton again ofaciated a. Judge in
satisfactory manner, though he gave q rather
close decision between Thermometer and Red
hot in the handicap.
BIG CROWD.
The crowd in the sweating ring was some
thing terrible. They pushed and jostled, and
many Of them used very severe language. The
management came in for the usual abuse,
but It was not deserved. as, like the
piano player. they are doing the best
complaints came for those who had lost
their money. Joe Hickey, Sherry Cobbler and
Lemonade were heavily played but they were
disappointment. They made . good run, but
In the end there was nothing in them and con-
sequently their hackers were soreheaded.
Among the ladies Soda wasa universal favorite.
All their pin money went on him and he came
in a good second. Ice Cream, which In June
was heavy favorite, was only nibbled at
All the interest conferred in the Sunstroke
handicap. Tho excitement was intense 1t Is
understood that one lady succumbed to it and
had to be taken home in carriage Tho Ia
dies looked cool and comfortable, but
they were ali affected But the men.
How they howled. Hats. and even coats were
thrown in the air when Thermometer came fly-
Ing past the wire He carried every cent Of
the money Of the talent. Mercury rode q
careful and skillful race. He kept his
mount well in hand, but when they turned for
home he gave his steed his head and the old
timer came away from the field AZ though they
had ice in their hoofs. Mercury 10 o peculiar
fellow. His work Is never to be depended
upon. One day he will be way up and
every one pins their faith on him and then
again he is not in 1t with Pluvius. He always
has q coterie Of followers who will never desert
him. They are . class Of persons that are
always looking for good thing. Mr.. Pharma-
sion are among his most ardent admirers. He
Is apparently In fne form now andhe may be ex-
pected to do as well today as he did yesterday.
THK CARD FOR TODAY.
The card for today is equal in every respect
to that of yesterday. The entries for the sum-
mer heat free-for-all are among the best in the
country. Mercury will again be up
on Thermometer and no doubt will carry
a good deal of money. But there may
be some surprises. Thunder and Lightning
with rsincloud in the saddle will be worth
watching, and then, too, Gen. Humidity ran
good race yesterday, but it Is said that it was
only a trial and that be will be out for
the stuff today. 1t is understood
that Perspiration will ride him. He is one Of
the best runners that America has ever pro-
duced. The rain last night only laid the dust
and the track will, therefore. be in even better
condition than 1t was yesterday.
NOTES FROM THE PADDOCK.
While every one was asleep early this morn
ing Mr.. Vulcan, the owner Of Thunder and
Lightning, gave him a private trial, and he
covered the distance in very fast time. He
was all out at the finish. Mr.. Jupiter Pluvius
was not to be outdone, and sent his fast flly
Rain along with him. 1t was a hot race, but
Thunder and Lightning lasted the longer
There was talk yesterday Of making the track
kite shaped. But with money SO tight kite
could not be had and every one was in bad
form.
Many people believe that thore was dead
heat in the third race. 1t was very nearly one,
but Constitution managed to win.
Judge Morton and Timekeeper Harrington.
but the best Of information is that this is idle
rumor and that the best of relations exist
between these popular officials.
Prickly Heat is coming along, and 1t is said
that Hay Fever will soon be here.
Summer Breeze has left the track for the
present. He has gone north.
Iceberg, who WAS such q favorite with WASH
ingtonians last winter, is said to be broken
down. The report is undoubtedly true, as he
began to weaken some time ago.
Soft Pavement was good thing. A good
many people got stuck on him.