The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-08
THE NEW KING OF THE TRACK.
JOHN II. GENTRY REDUCES THE
FACING RECORD.
A Fine Exhibition of MettIe at Co
Iumbus-Races Yesterday on the
Various Popular Traeks-The Day
Among the Lovers Of Base Ball.

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Various Popular Tracks-The Day
Among the Lovers of Base Ball.
| Columbus. o., Aug. John r. Gentry,
the wonderful pacing stallion. who holds
the worlds record, reduced that record
on the track Of the Columbus Driving AS
ISOLATION to-day, and established. in con-
nection with previous fast time made On
this track this week. a reputation as
fast track for this course. The track was
/ recently carefully remeasured by an engi-
neer to set aside the charges that II was
short mile. and it was found 10 be two
feet over mile.
II was almost 5 o'clock when Gentry
was brought out for a preliminary warm
ing up for the attempt TO break his own
record. and the worlds record for pacing
stallons-2;O81A
The track was heavy from the rains OF
last night, and II was not generally ex-
pected that he would succeed. The other
races Of the afternoon had, however.
greatly improved the tracks condition.
Two or three miles were paced at lively
clip. the great crowds cheering Gentry
enthusiastically. They wanted him TO
win, and he seemed to know It. Billy An
drews drove him, and when he was ready
for the start, John Dickerson, with his
! little running horse, went to the half 10
pace him In.
The second time he came up to the line
Andrews gave the nod and was away
Down the first quarter he few like an
arrow. but the watches showed that he
had consumed 3lla in reaching that post.
! Hope of breaking the record fell faster as
Il was noticed that the watches indicated
] O2L when he reached the half Then the
effect Of the running horse on him began
a ak an he 40 he 4frA
quarter in 2gik. Down the home stretch
the horses came like the wind, and II
was evident that he was pushing the rec,
ord very close. Great cheers went up
| from the grand stand at the magnificent
| exhibition OF speed at the finish. which
rose again when the time was hung out
| and 1t was officially announced that Cen
| try had broken his record and reduced the
worlds stallion pacing record from 2:0Sia
TO 2:OSA.
Detroit, Mich, Aug. THE layers Of
odds and the talent broke even to-day
three favorites coming home in front
| Dorsey, the rider OF Outgo, the faVorite
in the first race, was Suspended indefinitely
for his poor riding The weather was
| clear and hot. but the track was heavy.
| Summaries:
First Race-seven furlongs Gomor, SO.
| Payton, to /, won, with Kapanga colt
| second and Outgo third. Time 1886.
Second Race-Purse, $780, five furlongs
+
ness second and Easter Eve third. Time
/ 1901
Third Race-One mile. Service. 100,
| Shields to 10 won, with Sykeston sec
/ ond and Little Tom third. Time 1:4SA.
| Fourth Race-Free handicap, one mile
| and seventy yards. Lobenguela, l07. Mar
| tin, to 2, won, with Connoisseur second
| and Sunny third. Time 1:51h
Fifth Race-Seven furlongs. Helen Mar,
| 80. c. Reif, to !, won, with Benamela
second and All over third. Time 1884.
| Sixth Race-Hurdle. mile and quarter.
St Brandon. 172, j. owens, to !, won,
/ with Tuscarora second and Maid of Eller-
slie third. Time 2:S2.
Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 7.-odd Genius
and Daisy Msree ran a dead heat in the
second race to-day The latter would
have won handily but got away badly.
! With the exception Of the first race, no
| favorites won.
First Race-six furlongs. Constance.
3d. A Barrett, to !, won, with Laverne
second and Mary l.. third. Time 1:15la.
Second Race-Five furolngs Odd Cen
Jus, IS, ID. Davis. to /, and Daisy Maree,
| ~, A. Barrett, to l, dead heat; Embryo
Third Race-six furlongs. Bryan. 1O1,
| Caywood, to l, won, with Minnie w,
second and Winslow third Time. 1:l416.
arch, 112, Mackltn, to 1, won, with Haz-
elhatch second and Campania third.
Fifth Race-slx furlongs. Stark, IFS H.
Williams, to !, won, with Morven Sec
ond and Belvour third. Time 1I5A.
Brighton Beach. Aug. Large fields. a
good-sized crowd, fast track and an in
teresting programme were the conditions
that marked the racing here to-day. Tho
talent Jared very well as a number or
favorites passed under the wire winners.
Summaries:
First Race-One mile. Tom Cromwell. 1O7.
Simms, to 2, won, with Mirage II sec
ond and Florena Hubbard third. Time
1A3St.
Second Race-Six furlongs. Passover
no., Simms, to 2, won, with Olifred Sec
ond and Nalorous third. Time lis
Third Race-Six furlongs laramie. ITO.
Griffin, to !, won, with Cockernony sec.
ond and Draw Lad Third. Time 1I71s.
Fourth Race-Six furlongs. Ferrier, 100,
Taral, to 8. won, with Hazlet second
and Hanwell third. Time 1:151R
Fifth Race-Five furlongs Mana H. 10s.
Hamilton to l, won, with Rotterdam
second and Kaiser Ludwig third. Time
| 1:01h.
Sixth Race-One mile Cromwell, 1O4, j.
Hill, to 5. won, with Sir Francis second
and Captain 7. third. Time 1:42.
Newport. KY. Aug. 7-To-day's racing
was very tame and the finishes of the pro-
cession order The track was sloppy from
this mornings rain, nevertheless the at
tendance was good. Summary:
First Raee-Six furlongs. Suspense, 1o2,
Fowler, to !, won, with Buffet second
and Parasang third. Time, 1871
Second Race-Seven furlongs La Sale.
1O9, Mcdonald, TO 5, won, with Annie Nj
second and Annie Garth third. Time
1874.
Third Race-Five furlongs. Holy Num-
Der, lO2, Britton, 10 to l. won, with GRAY
ing second and Serano third. Time. :06.
Fourth Race-Four and half furlongs.
Black Heart, 81, Fowler to 5, won. with
Pouting second and Brown Eyes third
Time, ;5S5s.
Fifth Race-One mile Miss Emma. 1o2
| Frussell, to 5, won, with Gretchen sec,
ond and Whiteside third. Time. 1;5lIb
10 TO 1 ON THE DIAMOND.