The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08
First Day of Boulevard Parade of
HorsefIesh Does Not Give OPP
portunity for the Fast Ones to
do Best Work.
R. C. TAYL0R'S ABBIE v.
OUTF0OTED BY 0ESTE
A Green PAGER Driven by Henry
[. Hepburn One of the Most
Likely Accting of the New Ones
ShoWn-A ThaW Followed by
Cold Weather Needed.

Yesterdays parade of horsehesh on
the boulevard formally opened the sea-
son for the snow flier, but the footing
was poor and speeding was not gener-
ally INDUCED in But 1t wasn't for lack
of talent for never has there been
better or more representative gather
ing of the fast ones in and around
Worcester thus early in the season,
than that which was drawn to Park
Avenue yesterday
A thaw followed by cold weather will
put the avenue in splendid condition
for fast work, but it is probable that
horsemen will be willing to make the
most Of the opportunity afforded by the
present condition and tomorrow coax
speed out of the fast ones.
The only real brush of the afternoon,
although there were several little Skin
mishes along the course, was furnish
ed by r. c. Taylor with Abbie V. and
his coachman behind Oeste. To the
dismay of a big gathering of rail birds
who thumped their heels against near
by fences Abbie V. was half a length
behind at the finish of a spirited clash.
The race was for blood. The driver
of Oeste has always claimed that his
employer would have to push Abbie
" to her limit If Oeste had half a
chance on the ward. Yesterday Mr..
Taylors gamey old mare, although not
in prime condition, seemed to have
plenty Of old time ginger and at the
start near Highland Street she got
under way smoothly. Oeste held the
pace well and near the corner Of Elm
Street, kicked out for the finish line,
completely dazzling Mr. Taylor and
Abbie " by shooting ahead and land
ing a winner by a few feet.
h. ~ Dean. behind Tom H., came
down for about a quarter of the course
with Mr.. Taylor's horses, and Tom Fl.
was counted as a positive wonder I'M
I'll It was discovered that Mr.. Dean
had not begun the brush with Oeste
! and Abbe V. Fl. l.. Hepburn, with a
very young and green PAGER
made a surprisingly good showing
| throughout the afternoon, and his
skeleton racing sleigh attracted atten
| ton. Mr.. Hepburn's recent purchase is
| well put up animal and yesterday
| there seemed to be no limit to the re-
serve force Of speed that the green
one showed
Ed b. Young, driven by Austin P.
Cristy, editor Of the Telegram, came
down the avenue, but not to display
speed Capt. f. L. Allen was out be-
hind Pocohontas, one OF the veteran
snow horses George Taft kept an eye
on the centre of the course. John w.
Knibbs drove for pleasure. Patrick
Mullen was behind Ed Shedd. and
|
| izer' made several spurts along the
course. Michael A. Henry drove Delto.
City Almoner fireman Brown was
out for comfort as was Aldus c. Hig-
gins. DR.. d. S. Ellis drove a double
| rig. Endsley Maid was driven by DIR.
| Roy Garfield and she was let out a
| few times. William Garbutt had fast
one and Andrew w. Hunt got plenty
Of enjoyment behind Nellie, a promis
| ing colt
Mckinley was driven by Webster
Thayer. This reliable performer on the
snow path is sure to be factor I'm
deciding many Of the spirited brushes
| that are booked for the avenue this
winter John Kervick drove new one.
| but kept out Of the centre Of the path.
p II. Duprey drove Ruby G. Dr. f.
S. Hopkins was out, and a. G. Thayer
got solid comfort behind a good road
ster. Joseph Beaudry had Chippy and
Bobbie A. out during the afternoon
and they showed speed that should en-
title them to plenty Of respect. One Of
the best Of the horses shown yesterday
was Hale, driven by James Maroney.
Hale was formerly owned by Walter
J.. Ripley of North Grafton and can
do stunts on the snow that few Of the
Worcester delegation of speedy ones
can equal. J. f. Miller drove Earl F..
2:24 IL Frank E. Manley drove To-
basco said to be hot stuff. and y. o.
Knight joined the brush inviters.
Geo d. Morse had Tessie NJ. Or. T..
T. Frost drove Morack, a five year old
purchased last spring. Morack is by
Dexter Prince and is reputed to have
speed. DR.. Frost did not exert Morack
but in a few days the horse viii be let
out for a show Of its qualities Of speed.