New-York tribune., 1894-04-12
LOOKING OVER CANDIDATES.
JOCKEY CLUB STEWARDS CONSIDERING
APPOINTMENTS
J. J. BURKE LIKELY TO I'D MADE PRE-
LYN HANDICAP ENTRIES.

J. J. BURKE LIKELY TO I'D MADE PRE-
SIDING JUDGE-GossIP ABOUT BROOK
LYN HANDICAP ENTRIES.
The Jockey Club Is slowly completing its labors.
The stewards ara discussing the candidates for
places in their gift. J. ]. Burke coseted with
the stewards over an hour yesterday afternoon.
He was cautioned not TO make public what took
place II is almost certain that Mr.. Burke Will be
selected as the presiding Judge The stewards could
not make a better selection. he is thoroughly
versed in the knowledge Of racing through years
OF close study and attention to all It's details He Is
fearless and calls things by their proper names no
matter whom II may offend. When he Is supported
by an Intelligent. unbiased board OF stewards the
INSCRIPTIONS. mercenary turfmen who have ma
nipulated races to suit themselves will be compelled
to take even chance with other owners. Mr..
Burke IS bitterly opposed 10 what is called a
shade" in favor Of the plungers on the turf.
1T IL devoutly to be wished that men equally as
competent will be selected his associates 1t has
been suggested that inspector OF plating be al'-
pointed by the stewards. While the stewards are
about IT, they should also appoint inspector OF
feed-boxes with assistant TO carry around a
water-metre ana measure TO ilnd out now nI fnucn
water some OF the yachts carry that start In selling
patrol Judges after the are by carefully
inspecting every nch OF the track for lost lead-pads
altogether too many fat berths on the turf now.
W., Mhat vs. j. wanted Is fever drones who 90 no'nms &
TO expose the worthless accessories of racing and
10 place the management OF the sport on IA business
like basis
The interest IN the Brooklyn Handicap Increases
every day. All sorts OF reports about Clifford have
been floating around the uptown cafes Charles
Reed anxiousy inquired about report that he mad
broken down. Several persons asked II ne was on
his way East. James Crosby. OF Boston. astonshed
several horsemen by betting Leo Swatts 500 10
Later In the day another report said that Don
Aonzo was aillng Don Alonzo gallops In bandages
end light tendon boots to protect him when he can
terS slowly, for I'm some OF his playful moods he
might njure himself as he bounds along. So Tor
the present that report Is grOundless.
70 Tamben Is quoted as fun in two OF the really
trustworthy books. There H. large amount OF
money that would be placed on her chances II as
good as 30 to could be obtained. Sir Walter con-
tinues OF the first fayorltes for the race and
gains friends every day.
The entries for the COney Island Jockey Club
stakes are numerous. and more are arriving with
every mail.
1t s said that Richard Croker IS anxious 10 match
Dobbins against Domino. Such a statement sounds
absurd. Domino IL reported az ang and as
being constant visitor to the soaking tub Mr..
Croker heard this report at Grayesenl so IL Is not
at all likely that he would make such statement.
James Il. Keene laughed when he heard the report.
All he said was: Il am glad Mr.. Croker thinks SO
much of his horse"
There is much specula Ion as to who Will be the
official handcapper. II ia not at all likely that the
Jockey Club will develop an Admiral Eous out OF
the material II has at hand but IL stands splendid
chance Of securing superb specimen ot the mid
shpmite 1t is likely that the names OF the officials
and the rules will be made public at the close
OF the meeting to be held tomorrow.