The record-union., 1895-10-21
Z. j, BALDWIN
Called Upon to Explain In-aud-Ou
Running of His Horses.

NdllSu CpOn TO hApihlu ln"aDu.OuC
Ruuning of His Horses.
NEW YORK, Oct 20.-The Tribune
will print tomorrow the following:
L. j. Baldwin, q unique and picturesque
figure on the American turf, has been
called upon by the foremost body on
the American turf to explain the notori-
Gus in-and- out running of the best horses
in his stable. e. j. Baldwin, who is
known all over the civilized world as
Lucky" Baldwin, has been prominent
on the turf for many years. Bald win
first gained prominence on the turf
through the purchase Of Norfolk, a son
of Lexington. Baldwin paid $1,000 for
Norfolk, the extra dollar being added to
win a wager that son Of Lexington
would sell for more than the (at that time)
fabulous price $4,000 paid for Lexing-
ton himself.
From the beginning Baldwin always
raced formidable stable. Many of the
best horses that have raced in recent
years were owned by the Californian.
Throughout his career Lucky" Bald win
has been careless of public opinion.
Criticism by the press or the comment Of
race-goers never appeared TO affect him.
Some Of his horses have raced constantly.
Emperor of Norfolk was a champion
duO 6ACSl16Q lis OppOHoulS SO uluCl budt
he was invincible until his owner raced
him of his legs. Volante, Los Angeles,
Silver Cloud, Gano, Rey Ell Santa Anita
Rey Ell Carreres, Arapahoe and others
were not true running animals, cOnse-
quently Lucky Baldwin and his
methods have been the subject of censure
for several years.
The Santa Anita Stable has had many
managers and numerous trainers. Some
OF the latter have been VIGOROUSLY sus-
picious for years. At the Memphis spring
meeting there was q serious turf scandal
in which the Santa Anita Stable was con-
cerned. one of the Jockeys for The stable
made an affidavit that he was instructed
TO win, although the blacksmi for the
stable swore that the jockey said to him
that he was instructed differently.
AT the Latonia meeting the stable was
formed into two divisions. Sam. Hildreth
was engaged 10 train the Eastern division
and ". u. Brien had charge of the West
ern division. When il was decided to
unite the divisions Brien journeyed to
Gravesend to take charge. He was
greatly chagrined, however, by being
ordered TO get from under the shed with
out delay and afterwards being denied
admission to the track. This caused
commOtion for time. but resulted in
Samuel Hildreth being retained as the
chief trainer.
The horses Rey FL Santa Anita and
Arapahoe have caused go much comment
by their startling changes OF form that
the stewards OF the Westchester Racing
Association called a halt on Saturda Y,
and will refuse the entries Of the Santa
Anita stables until the stewards of the
Jockey Club decide upon the merits of
the case.
l.. J. Baldwin is furious, and threatens
dire vengeance on anybody who dares TO
say that he ever prohteG penny by TAX
ing advantage OF any fraudulent TRANSACT
ton on the turf.
In the uptown hotels and cafes the
Baldwin scandal is much talked about.
Many ask. why don't they call down
Mr.. So-and-sO, or Mr.. Somebody else
too?" There is no doubt that many on
the turf should be called down from their
lofty perch.
Baldwin will be given every oppor-
tunity to vindicate himself 1t is a long
step toward reform to strike at the evil
of in-and-out running, even if the first
victim is L. J. Baldwin. j. 0. Bonner
has resigned as steward of the Jockey
Club, consequently it is not likely that
the Baldwin case will be heard until his
successor is elected.