The morning call., 1894-11-05
HOUND AND HARE.
An Enjoyable Days Sport
at Ocean View.
THE GRAND STAND CROWDED
All the Local Kennels Were
Represented.
AN OFF DAY FOR THE TALENT.
Toward the Close the Fog Envegoped
the Field and the Stakes
Were Divided.
AN OFF DAY FOR THE TALENT.

Duoyant spirits nor cause them to seek
shelter for a moment from the chilling
blasts.
The sight at Ocean View coursing park
reminded one OF the good OLD days when
the hare-laden fields of Modesto and Mer-
ced were frequented by the pioneers of
this fascinating and enjoyable sport. The
question OF time and railroad fares cut
very little figure in those Clio rious days
but not unlike everything else on the
earth's surface, time has worked many
changes. and new faces and methods have
gradually given way to the old.
But yesterday reminded one of the old
days, and while the conditions during the
afternoon were decidedly unfavorable to
the proper enjoyment OF the sport the
event was a success and will be followed
by many others. The park has recently
changed hands, and yesterdays meeting
was arranged as a sort of inaugural re-
opening under the new management.
Martin ". kerrigan, the Few manager.
IS an ardent admlrer OF greyhounds and
consequently Of cOursing. and the arrange
ments he had Planned were thorough IN
every detail. The attendance was re-
markab.y good, when 1t is considered that
this class Of sport has gradually given
way TO others Of different character, and
comparatively lew understand it sutfi-
GENTLY we'll to put in an appearance at a
ceursing meet.
When the first hounds were slipped,
shortly after II o'clock, there were fully
400 people within the Enclosure set aside
for spectators. Ladies were plentiful and
their presence added enthusiasm TO every
event on the programme.
In many respects the square in front of
the grand stand resemble race course so
far as life and excitement is concerned.
There was the po0lseller bareheaded and
energetic. shouting the odds and inviting
trade with the aid OF his lungs; the man
ipulator of paris mut1els announcing the
sZe of the pot" at intervals and the
trainer exhibiting the blooded CANNES
under his charge and whispering tips to
the assembled dog fancers. It was indeed
spirited scene and the effect was height
ened by the presence Of gifted performer
On the bag nipes, who blew out jigs and
reels. while Kelly went through the intri-
cate moves and figures.
The stake. though comparatively a
small one (Only sixteen dogs, was looked
upon as line for the MERGED meeing, as
ell the principal kennels in the city had
one or more representatives in the event.
and the fact that Grace and Wren were re-
-spectvely to judge and slip was enough TO
draw tie lovers of the sport from all quar-
tiers. J. Z. Dixon acted as slip steward,
and Joseph Reed as flag steward.
The day opened beautifully, the field
lpOhtUS ali GbGL IHC lbOSb I'll
cOurser could wish for, covered as it was
with beautiful carpet of soft green grass,
the very ideal Of a leRshmaD's ground for
a trial"
Immediately the first pair of dogs were
ordered to slip betting commenced, and
Judging by the fyes and tens that were
flying about 1t would be difficult to believe
there was such a thing ever heard CT in
San Francisco as hard times.
- The sport commenced with j. Perigo's
LOngfellow and w. d. Murphy's SIAM
boul Queen, ald i'll a few nj utes they
were slipped to good hare. The Queen
ran wide of her game, but seemed 10 be-
the better runner of the two. Longfel-
low, however, went straight, and the hare
swerying placed him we'll. He drove his
game down the center of the field, but for
some reason he stopped suddenly and al
lowed the Queen to pass him. The Queen
killed and won.
p. Riely's Ram bier and J. Byrne's
Barney h were next placed in Wren's
hands, but Barney broke awav from the
slips and had short course all to himself,
killing the hare. On being again put 10
slips good hare was started, but Ram bier
had all the best of a lair course and won,
About this time the fog began to roll in
and spread over the field, but the sports
men could not be deferred from their
work. L. j. Cronin's Skyball and w. ID.
Murphy's Captain Morse were the next
pair, and. being slipped to good traveller,
a. fine run was seen. Skyball is undoubt-
eddy very fast dog, and completely
smothered the Captain at all points.
P. Tiarnan's Long John AID NJ. j.
Doherty's ROYAL Daisy were the next pair
in the slippers hands. John was the OF
test of favorltes at 8 to 9, and, indeed, few
cared about placing So against the So. The
result was 'no CO." The next was a
rafting hare, and never was the talent so
completely scorched, for Daisy during a
long course never gave John chance
She both outpaced him and outran him
and won a splendid course. So complete
was her triumph that 1t Is hard to believe
Long John was in his best form.
OF the next last and two courses in the
first round. those between p. Tieruan's
GIspede and J. Hurley's Jimmy Rex. A.
Carpenters Cash aud NJ. j. Doherty's
Royal Buck. nothing can be said of them,
as the fog completely hid hounds and Judge
frem view; but the judge declared Jimmy
Rex the victor over GIenade and Roy al
Buck upset Cash
P. Kerrigan's Electric and d. Leanord's
viii o the Wisp had q short undecided
run. but ia the second trial as the dogs ran
toward the STAND the latter dog had little
the better of the chase. When the hare
Strengthened out, however, Electric made
the best running and working, eventually
killing and winning the course, the latter
portion of which could not then be seen
from the stand through the iog.
p Tiernan's Tom Hayes and III. j.
Doherty's Daisy Crest were the next on
the list and considerable betting took
place, Tom Hayes being strong favorite.
Tom led Daisy to the hare, but there his
advantage ceased, as she showed remark
able cleverness in handling her game, COM
pletely foiling her opponent Oh all sides,
winning very fine course.
The fog had now grown heavier and
blacker, and after waiting until 4 O'Clock
The stake was divided between the eight
dogs left in. namely: b. DOherty's Daisy
Crest. Royal Daisy and Royal Buck; T. j..
Crenen's Skyball, w. d. Murphy's SIAM
boul Queen, P. KeTrigan's Electric, P.
Rlelly's Rambler and j. Hasley's Jimmy
Rex. each of these dogs taking $40. The
stake would have been postponed until
next Sunday, but for the fact that most if
not all the dogs that remained are entered
for the MERGED meeting and their owners
would not take the risk of running them.
as they will leave for MERGED on Monday
next
Mr.. Kerrigan will hold an alleged stake
for seeond-class dogs al 50 80 and puppy
stake also for 50 30 next Sunday, ths ORA W
for which will be held in PythIan Hall on
Friday evening heXt.