New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-26
INCIDENTS AT SHEEPSHEAD BAY.

NOTES AMONG THE PEOPLE AT THE TRACK
only the persons who attend the races every day
can fully appreciate the delightful change OF scene
from the racing at Brighton Beach and jerome
Park 10 the well-equipped buildings ana grounh4
Of the Coney Island Jockey Club at Sheep'head
Bov-eyervthing ls so different. even the crowds
7, looks TO a regular racegoer az II the women pun
on their best blbs and fuckers at Sheepshead Say
and that the equally anxious 10 appear
at their best a large number OF touts ana un-
desirable persons not admitted INSIDE the
gates II made no difference to the detectives what
,he,r excuses We're or what promises they made
the outs and dsreputable persons were refused al
mtttance 10 the grounds. Some OF them VINO dii
manage to pass the gates were quickly discovered
AMI as promptly elected from the track
one Of the scventy-nine boOkmakers absconieh
after the third race. 1t is said that his name -
Brewer an! that he came from Decatur ILL., Inc
club promptly paid the amounts bet with the
'welcher" and detectives were placed OF his track
MessrS Kelly X Bliss. who have charge OF the
betting ring permitted the absconder 10 draw Tor
betting stand. as Thomas +. Edgan. who manages
the betting rings at some other racetracks paid the
500 for the three days privilege In these days OF
alrcondng Wallets and OF some abscOndng DooK-
makers would be well TO license me book ha
who would gladly unite TO expel some 81 me hopoeS
that permitted 10 be the cnstodans OF the pup
Hes money.
the races yesterday as intended as the last race
would probably have been declared on. or else run
the first race. J. j. McCarerty was on the anxious
s "% 'T n ey sas ha aH
like the little girl with the curl When Hugh Penhy
il sheol But it is a very difficult matter to tell
when Hugh Penny Is s good :, b,s aam,ra.
ton of Hama. McClelland loves an honest horse;
and IIalma IL OF that order as he can be counted
on to do in his races well he does In his work
All Of Mcclellands horses are In excellent cond-
tcr,lay plainly showed Henry OF Navarro ia really
"a marvel has raced continuously from MAY
II up 10 the present time. and appears to have I'M
The race be Gct%ren H@nTy % Navarro and Dorian
was the best contested affair Of the day Little
jockeyshlp on Henry OF Navarro. winning on the
post by the closest OF MARGINS.
There are enough jockeys 10 60 around at Sleeps
head Bay. and some Eastern jockeys are likely 10
realize before the meeting IL over that there are
som" things N perfect riding That the have not
acquired
There VA. the usual talk about the Saratoga
saratoga horses Won foIr out Of he six races the
pilgrims from Walbnumyille were In high glee:
Colonel Jack" chnn from Harroisburg talked
about his colt Lssak Coione. rhnr said; 'ilssak
maxi good racehorso | 10 not wan, to boast
blow my own horn about him. bur | would Ike
ihe good orcs. with reasonable conditions TO govern
them. Then the colt would talk for himself
goers As he Vas the ov ner Of Leopaus and Ban
Fox. both Of which were famous racehorses In their
Eecne csh IL, prepsrns his horses for the saIe
barrel clifford j. the fastest and best horse |
ever faw. and ! ncv"s expect 70 So" another TX"
HIN Their" is no money IN an unwiedly s'hble.
especially when u Is a partnership concern. Tor
here partner desires to race ia N" East an
other ~ the partners may prefer the West conso-
guenily good selling effrctually settles all differ
enre~"
John Murray ~ Lexington. Ky. discussed rae
Ing and the Brockinrldg" situation with James
Murphy IN the paddock. James II. clay and his
family witnessed the races from one OF the boxes
Thomas g Mcdowell intends 70 remain In the
East untH the close of the season. tolone Thomas
T. Ochllirce. fresh from the scenes Of the great
iarin battle ~ Washington was seated In n prom
nent Position the dubious" balcony Yesterday
n De Courccy Forbes Informed Edward .. Gilmore
CONFIDENTIAL, tSpt ne intended to start the Vu-n
81 Pleasure som" day next week. J H. Bradford
VII T. ~ tho most energetic ana popular OF
tho Con"y Island Jockey club officials, was busy
entertaining visitors from distance.
Every body pleased with the excellent music
T.. the band. Near.y every selection was applauded
Music hath charms TO sOOthe the savage breast
but & fails 20 charm some persons VINO resort 70
chees"pn ring economy at the tracks controled by
them.
The funds 81 the Jockey club were increased To
the extent ~ Sp Yesterday. as starter Rowe re-
ported Garrison and DogRett 10 IN" stewards Tor
dlsobcdlence AZ the pos, Garrison was mel S,v
while Doggett requested 10 pay WV Tor MS
causing the long delay.