The herald., 1898-09-06
The STATE FAIR OPENED
WITH A RACING PROGRAM AT
THE PARK
The Weather Just Right and the
Attendance Good-Results Of the
Races-Eastern Events


exposition building was opened with
splendid display. There are many visitors
in the city from other parts of the state.
The weather is just right. neE.ier too hot
nor too cool, but the quality that suits the
horsemen. The attendance was good for
the opening day, but will improve daily.
There were five harness races on the list
today. The Occident trotting stakes for
foals OF 1895. valued at S2625, was won by
Dolly d. In straight heats. Ansel second
Lynwood third; time. 5:25A. 2:z6, 2:A. The
other starters were George Buckman and
Maud Washington.
Trotting, three minute class, mile dash
Mamie Riley won, Bonsaline second. Ber-
tina r. third, Phoebe Childers fourth, Joe
Selby fifth, Sibyl 8. sixth, Aggregate last;
time, 2:26.
Trotting. 2:17 class, mile and repeat
third; time, 2:12, 2:141a. Our Jack. Dainont,
Dexter d. and Myrtle Thorne also went
Pacing, three-minute class, mile dash
Belle W. won, Lady Margaret second. Miss
Louise third; time, 2:16. Topsy. Gafr Top,
sail and Don also went.
Pacing, 2:1S class, mile dash-Diawooe
won, Dictatress second, Munyon third
time, 2:14A. The other starters were Cap.
tain Hackett L., Direct. Dave Ryan, Abb
dine, Billy Baker, Nutway, Beau Brum.
mel and Charles Davids.
For tomorrow there are f1ve running
races on the card.
On Eastern Tracks
CINCINNATI, Sept. 5.-Over 5000 peo-
pie witnessed the Labor day racing at New
port today. Weather fine; track fast. Sum-
maries:
Seven furlongs-Eleanor Holmes won
Maggie S. second. The Navy rnird time
1929
Four and a half furlongs-Fleeting Rain
won, Malaise second. Yakima third? time
:56h.
One mile, owners handicap-Sir Rolla
won, Donnella second. Elkin third: time
1:41h.
One mile and a quarter-Paul Kauval
won, Kitty B. second, Rey del Mar third
time, 2:07h.
Five furlongs-Folandies won, Carl c
second, The Geyser third; time, 1:o2A.
Seven furlongs-Pacharm won. TIT
Planet second. Mound City third: time
1:3sh.
At Hawthorne
CHICAGO. Sept. 5.-Weather at Haw
thorne cool; track slow. Results:
One mile-Fervor won. Greyhurst sec
ond. Discipline third; time, 1853.
Six furlongs-Vice Regal won, La Sail,
second, Joe Mancini thir1: time, 1:2Oh.
Ontario handicap, one mile-Don Quixot,
Go nd ~
third; time. 1:49.
Five furlongs-sea Lion won, Espionage
second. Our Nellie third; time, 1:o5h.
Short course, steeplechase-Michael G.
won, La Colina second, No BIDS third
time, 1923.
One mile and an eghth-Can't Dance won
Swordsman second, Martin *. third; time
2:NA.
at Sheepshead Bay
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-All the favorites
were beaten at Sheepshead Bay today
Summarizes:
Five furlongs-St. Clair won, Ben Vikinl
second, Diminutive third: time. 1:O4 4-5.
One mile and sixteenth-Lansdale won
Maxine Gomez second, Endeavor third
time, 1:48 40.
Autumn futurity course-Scannel won
Rhinelander second, w. Overton third
time, I'LL 4-5.
Twin City stakes, one mile and quarter
The Friar won, Mirthful second, Buels
third; time, 5:O7 2-b.
Six and half furlongs-Loiterer won
Kenmore Queen second, Tyrian third: time
1:22.
Westbury steeplechase. two miles and
half-Diversion won, Olinda second, Roya
Scarlet third; time, 5:2S.
At Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn, Sept. 5.-The open.
ing day OF the Old Glory racing meet of the
grand circuit at Charter Oak park was
greeted by a big crowd Of spectators and
the racing was very good. The chief In
terest was In the 2:06 pace, which was TAX
en- by Frank Bogashin three straight heats
after his having made two fourth, one fifth
and one second In previous heats. Bumpe
lowered his record a quarter of second in
the first heat. but was deserted by the tai.
ent after winning the second heat. Che
halls, the favorite, was ruled out after the
fifth heat. not getting first. The track
was fast and the time good. Summaries:
3:l4 trot, purse Sa0oo-Dione won In straigh,