The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-15
Nfrn rnorrnn Avp rAcrN.
Many Complications Growing Out of the
Now Rules of Racing.


OF the new rnles have been numerous on tracks
otthe National Trottinr Association during the
summer. and the work that Is being cut out for
tho Board OF Review bids fair to reach record
breaking proportions. unless q special congress
In the meantime enncts such retroactive rules
as will make the Objectionable amendments TO
the turf code void from tho beginning OF the
campaign. New York trainers who have been
out on the circuits say thatlittle or no attention
is paid TO the intricate passport or license sys-
tenn. even at some OF the leading meetings.
while the rule Is already n dead letter on nearly
all tho minor tracks, according to report. The
American Sportsman has this to say about tho
enforcement OF the rule relating to licenses at
the recent Grand Circuit meeting at Cleveland.
which Ia controlled and managed by Col. Will
liam Edwards. one OF the high officials OF the
N. T. A.:
1T was expected that at Cleveland at least
the license rule would be strictly enforced. but
the fact that It was loosely and indlierently
handled makes 1t more apparent than ever
that II is practically n dead letter. So far rs we
can find out no meeting in thisv vicinity has en-
forced the rule. On the small tracks absolutely
no recognition has been given to 1t; drivers
with licenses have not been asked to show
them. and drivers without licenses have won
money over those that held licenses. At Glove
land the reinsmen were not asked to show
their picture cards on weighing. in. and when
they received their winnings they we're not
Ihere was nothlng,to prevent any man With
out a license from driving"
Bowne'S sudden start for Europe is the sub
]ect OF much speculation among horsemen. 1t
1s rnmored that he Is going to make arrange
star Fo int gsiniSSbltlne Zoe sse p S1ISs greg? 9:6f PSse and
John T. Gehtry-on the other side OF the Allan
t aGde r c ls Tsl! k1S%q Ia teS yea snG and T tBR FoiI sst t Xaf
few profitable engagements have been found
for the pacing kings IN this %Gountry, this season
seek a market In Europe for meteoric
speed; The result OF his supposed mis-
10 s1o m Is f Hesf fS + th as nsSsr " hSw d tab1osd 9Ting
ever harness racing has gained a foothold on
the Continent., There are no races for PAGERS in
horse that lifts both feet on the same side at
the same time is regarded as TT only for the
to the notions OF the foreign turimen. Horse
men abroad who have been such liberal buyers
RRt a sso boush IL 6 A% paceTs sqFFiRn eir ts sen lasn asE y years
voiced by g Tell,known exporter. who said to a
here and crowding out the %trotter. we IN Eu-
rope are doing all we can to stamp out the
Doesn't III" Know! 'f SoS t tn n n.se we buy sr no pae eens
and we don't raise any II we can help 1t. When
z %trotting- bred colt takes, to pacing we cast
him out OF the fold. Some day we are going to
have n breed that will be free from all tend
ency to pace. and then you Americans will be
world. We don't want your PAGERS any more
than We want your 5O-cent silver dollars. They
are, pretty much alike when you come to think
The first Grand Circuit meeting that has
been held at Buffalo since the old driving park
was closed will begin TOMORROW at the new
Fort Erie track on the Canadian side of the
lNiagnra, River. Although many OF the Western
horses that took part in the meetings at De-
troit. Cleveland. Columbus. and Fort Wayne
have turned back from the latter town to go
hest snort Of the annlnp lnDEG tn hn in aiUhf at
Buffalo. The Queen City Purse of $1,000 will
bring together on Wednesday the two unbeaten
%trotters, Matte Patterson, 2:O3t+:, and Di-
2:11A; Big Timber. 2:f2iiA; Judge -at-Law.
Pirectum Kelly has Won six straight races for
Inmes Butler within the last six weeks. and
has met since she made her first start for the
season at the Highland Park meeting at Detroit
five weeks ago The horses Of the Great West
One OF the features of the meeting will be the
coming together in the PHI race of Eagle Elan
agan. 2:09I,, that defeated The Abbot at Co:
Tommy Britton. The New. England ]trotters
will be rounded up at Old Orchard again this
week. Those OF the Central New York. Cir
S %dste ars New eHe york at d tiiSn 9 at wt shSsS Of wh The
Port Jeryis will be the scene OF sport. in the
Orange County Circuit. The success Of the re-
cent meetings at Albany and Troy has led the
meetings at both towns following the Utica
dates in the Central New York Circuit. Troy
will have four days Of racing. on Eept. Q "a. 8.
Is. and ID, The Gentiemen.ss, Diving club Of
Baltimore has announced a fall monting during
the week Of Sept. 2O-23. which will follow the
Albany series. To avoid a clash with the River
Of Brooklyn will hold its fall meeting from Oct.
4to7 Z.