The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
WANT THE PRIZES
KEPT UP IN THE
COURSING FIELD
Leashmen Fear PATRONAGE Does
Not Warrant T hree Parks
Running at High Pressure.

- OCRSING men who give thought
~ 10 the future OF the sport are al
ready discussing the probable out
come OF the competition among the three
parks now running in this district. All
agree that there are plenty Of dogs and
plenty of men TO handle them, but not
sufficient patronage TO maintain the high
pressure OF the present time. The more
conservative Of the coursing men look for
falling OF in the value OF prizes These
were built up gradually and much effort
was required before they reached the ac-
cepted standard Of the present day. The
park managers are unanimous in saving
that there is no profit for them under
present conditions. but all affirm they are
In the Tight TO stay. The coursing men
do not want the prize standard reduced. as
once down II would be difficult 10 again
raise II. no matter what the conditions
might be.
The second days coursing at the Inter-
state CUBS plains meeting at MERGED
was all that could be desired by any fol-
lowers Of greyhounds, although the first
day was a disappointment. Hares were
found readily and afforded great sport
That the dogs sustained no Injuries is evi-
denced by the fact that X Capitol. the
winner, is entered and will be sent TO
the slips at Union Park to-day.
me Inc regular monthly, puppy stake at
Union Park next week is expected TO
mark the debut OF many promising
youngsters. There are large number OF
greyhounds becoming Of age for coursing
these days. and many great performers
are expected 10 be developed out OF the
mass.
The eighty-dog open stake at Union
Park promises good sport for to-day and
Tomorrow. The entries include: Roy al
Flush. Luxor, Cavalier Firm Friend.
Matt Little. Beauty Spot, Kid Mccoy,
Mountain Beauty and o X Capitol.
At San Mateo Park the dogs IN the open
stake include: St. Oran. False Flatterer,
Crawford Lad. Hawker. Wild Tralee,
Young America. st. Anthony. Royal Buck
Master Clair and Little Fullerton. A spe-
cal match between j. O'Shea's Golden
Rule. by Emin Pasha-Susie, and r. Z. lie
y; Lopez's Peplta, by Waratah-Carmen,
Will be one Of the attractions tomorrow
They VIII run two in three courses the
first being held after the first round os the
open stake has been disposed of.
The sensational feature of the card at
Ingleside Park this week will be the final
course for last weeks valuable stake. The
opposing dogs are T. J. Cronin's Thorn
hill and E b. Fallon's Lily Of the West.
The latter was favorite at odds OF 10 2
last Sunday. Owing 10 darkness settling
down upon the field suddenly the final
was not decided. The dogs We're un-
sighted once and also ran an undecided.
and Judge Reilly suggested a postpone
ment as the most satisfactory arrange
by bettors was refunded.
j. II. Rosseter, whose dogs run in the
name OF Pasha Kennels, left last week
for an extended trip through EuroDe Ha
Will be absent several months and will
witness any coursing which NAV be in
progress where he can see II readily
Gus Abercrombie has purchased two
six-month-old greyhounds from r. F. de
b. Lopez. They are by Twister. which is
a full brother to St. Clair and St. Law
renee. out of Lily by Waratah.
r. L. Taylor. slip steward at Union
Park, returned on Monday from Kansas.
He brought with him five greyhounds,
two being from the Bartels Kennels in
Denver; 70 be added 10 his string here.
VIII Thompson has his new additions
10 his kennels. Little Fullerton and King
Borderer. ready for competition and they
will be sent to the slips this week
T.. \. OBrien OF San Mateo won the For
Freedom puppy recently raffied for a
benefit All the For Freedom youngsters
are thriving and promise TO be great pe--
formers from their lusty appearance
Overture. a noted English dog is on his
way here 10 run in the local parks.