The San Francisco call., 1899-09-15
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DAY AT THE
FAIR RACES
Admiral Kautz and General
Shafter Are Cheered on
| heir Arrival.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SACRAMENTO, Sept. I4-The wealth
and fashion of Sacramento turned out in
honor of Sacramento day at the races
this afternoon, the immense grandstand
being packed and the betting ring a surg
ing mass of people. The day was suffo-
catingly hot with but one chilling blast
to cool the oppressive atmosphere. Short
ly after o'clock the clarion voice Of
Caller Dinue announced through mega
phone the approaching arrival of the
Governor and staff, also General Shafter
and Admiral kautz, guests of the occa-
sion. Escorted by Troop B, Cavalry, the
vehicles containing the distinguished Wis
itors paraded before the stand, the band
struck up a national air and strangely
enough the crowd refused to enthuse
Even when three cheers were proposed
for his eXcellency but two or three hol-
low, cracked and clammy voices respond
ed The southern Governor is not very
popular in this northern part OF the state
General Shafter graciously responded by
raising his cap in acknowledgment or
the, hearty welcome accorded him.
The racing. was no different from any
other day four faVorites meeting with
defeat, and the books drawing an eagle
bird Neernut, rank and unsteady, was
bitter disappointment in the 2l3 tr9t
heats. The Autumn handicap for two
year-olds over a mile fell to Bathos, su-
perbly ridden by Frank Duffy. Cromwell
defeated small field for the Capital City
stake.
In the event for Sacramento County
roadsters, Regina F, driven by Billy
th sp Pon Pon the mare @bcR RRrqyng o
held the reins, ruled a slight favorite
over Regina in the opening betting, but
the mare headed him throughout in each
heat; Harry, driven by Clarence Nelson,
and Lady, with A. w. OBrien in the bike,
had the red bunting swished in their faces
the first heat
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for the word in the 2:13 class trot, with
Neernut a commanding favorite. The San
ia Ana horse acted cranky in the first
heat and was beaten hands down by Ga
lette Wilkes, driven by Charley Durfee.
Neernut was even stronger choice for
the next heat, but the brown mare again
repeated the trick without a bobble in
21412. This time Hazel Kinney was sec
ond and Claudius third
The first running event left deep dark
brown taste in the mouths of many spec
tators. 1t was a six-furlong sprint with
Amasa heavily played at odds of to
throughout OF the others Yule, with
Butler up, seemed to be the only one try
ing Mafada, Novia and Mike Rice could
all three have beaten the winner.
Mat Storm thought very highly of the
chances of his youngster Sunello for the
Autumn handicap, and the public coin
sent him to to the post fayorite L9uler
ending up in the show. Duffy. astride
Bathos, to ! chance, stole away in the
lead and in a drive at the end led Bogus
Bill past the judges over a length in 1:4312
The Capital City stake, at one mile and
a furlong, was gathered in by Cromwell
the even money choice, piloted by Mack
lin Monrovia cut out the running for
beaten out five lengths. Grady disposed
Of Mistleton for the show.
Flush of Gold was plunged on to win
the five-furlong dash for two-year-olds,
but was slow to leave the post, and
Druidess won all the way. The favorite
came with rush, leading out Rose of
Hilo for the place.
A six-furlong selling run closed the
sport. Donator, well ridden
by Morse and mild favorite in the ring
came from behind. and in a hard drive
downed the Is to l shot. Somis, head
after making the running,
died away, just managing to get the
show.
Following are to-morrow's entries:
First race-Trotting. 2:25 class; mile heats,
three in five.