The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-05
EVEN MONEY! ON TO-DAFS RACE
Columbia = 10 to 7 Fnvorite to Win tho
Series-LittIe Betting.

Columbia = 10 to Fnvorite to via the
series-Littis Betting.
While the yacht races were freely discussed
at the uptown hotels and sporting resorts last
night there was not q great deal OF betting.
Even money prevailed In most quarters. but
in others Colum bia ruled favorite at about 10
to Z. At the Waldorf Astoria. where many
yachtsmsn oongregated. there was not much
choice between the racers. Dave Gideon. the
turiman. was among them and when asked
about the betting by THE Sun man. he said:
There is not as much speculation as I ex-
pected. Even money is the price. but there ia
not a large amount at stake. Probably the
speoulators are waiting for one decisive race so
that they may have better line on the ability
OF the boats"
One bet OF $500 even was recorded that the
Shamrock would win to-day's race and another
OF 800 to $50 TINT the Columbia would win the
series. An offer OF 81 900 even that the Amer
ica's Cup would not be taken back to England
went begging At the Fifth Avenue
Hotel and Hoffman House several small
bets OF 100 to 80 were laid. Columbia
being favorits. It was said at those hos
telries that the showing made by
tho Shamrock In Tuesdays race had caused
Columbia supporters considerable apprehen-
sion and they would probably wait until after
to-days AFFAIR before placing their money At
the Hotel Metropole. Gilsey House. Marlbor-
ough and Holland House there was no betting
BooEmsker. and turfmsn. however. did
men who follow all sporting events. In
All Of the ,poolrooms yssterday- afternoon
prominent room Keeper said that
$500 had been placed with him
at t aas bSs ss d s tho 1
flyers. and several good sized bets were mads
John Considine backed the Columbia to win
o 5es :o Wased at e. sa@e nr lien
p wh p. ssS': so ssan. s asr A his
tralian bookmaker taking the shamr rock end.
D A. tn; PSsys .s. h RH' Ih the
ss SOB Win dn. A aHssd M hT ss
to $500. Sam Fitzpatrick offered $500 to $500
on the Shamrock. with an excellent chance OF
Billy Edwards. who was Offering $1,000 to
$1,000 on the Colu Inn bIa several days ago. said
last night that he believed the Shamrock
would place n 10 moro bets unless he could get
odds. He said that alter to-day's race had
been decided there would probably bo more
In Wall street during the day many small
wagers at even money were laid on the result
SnS5hsr 800 to $500 on 81 Soa
to KEEP tho Cup we're cl rssSsded tn. pras
pdl DettOrb were LICK hhlbteAO, Louis Bell,
John H. Shaw and others.
Albert L. Johnson. the railroad magnate. ar
rived in town last night from Allentown He
said he would see the races and intended to
back the Columbia. Charlie Evans ia another
beliaver in Column bias proves. as 10 Frank
Mckee. David Barrie; Sir, Thomas Lipton's
American rsprsssntative. has a bet OF $50
even With Mr.. Hodges. Boston yachtsman.
At Morris Park raoetrack yesterday much
interest was shown In the races Colum bia
was favorite to capture the series. hut even
money on to-day's event was the best obtaina.
BILE price. Secretary Crickmore has arranged
to have bulletin put up at the track to- day,
which will keep the turtles posted as to the
movements OF the yachts.
An Engllshman. or rather man who dressed
and and talked like one. strolled into the Murray
Hi Hotel last night and said in a loud voice:
II have here So 900 to bet on the shamrock"
Nobody paid any attention to him and he
went out into the night declaring that Ameri.
cans would not back their boat when all the
Odds Cd were in their favor Ten minutes later
wanted Tar to charge him 81 for ride to the
started on lat at * sr dH waIk II. sabsy said
enough for such 4 guy to ride through
the cab first and then soaked him for So at the
Up at the Plaza and Savoy hotels, while
there was some Yachting talk. there was no
betting at all. A reason given there was that
American boat and there were NO Queen s sub
kon