The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-01
THE CRAWFORD RACES.
AT L. 4. PISR'S PIC TURESOUI
 DRIVING PARK.

Regular Patrons Enjoy the Ride to the
 Traek-CIose Contest in the six-Hsat
 for To-day.
 Louis A. Ffsk's purchase and im- prOvement of the Branford park and the many races he has provided should be appreciated by horsemen for the reason that anything in that line is con- ducive to the breeding and sale of val uable horses. Trainers who have trot- ters or paeers in bread winning form should not be unmindful of the ap- portunities that the proprietor has of- fered for them to win substantial purses at his track.
 For the Labor day meeting which in- cluded Saturday, August 30, Mir. Fisk offered purses for eight classes of fast horses in order to ascertain what speed classes were wanted by trainers and owners of fast horses. Two of the races which filled were decided at his attrac- tive park on Saturday as appears in the summaries. As usual the special train at 1:30 p. m. was run for the &C., commodation of race patrons. The short ride to Branford is very enjoyable as it affords variety: from the sea breeZes at the salt meadows to the in- vigorating air from East Haven hill- sides. The free horse car ride through the woods was enjoyed as mnch as ever as was evident from the conversation of passengers during the trip. The route is laid out through farms and forests and near the large boulders and overhanging rocks that add variety to the woodland scenery.
 At the park the Second Regiment band entertained the spectators with artistic musical selections before the races. The attendance was light. MT. Fisk officiated as starter. Other gen. tlemen in authority in the judges stand were F. L. Newton, R. H. Meachen, F. S. Oaks, all of this city, and Allen Risk of Hartford
 The following table gives particulars: 2;40 Class-Trot or Pace-Purse $20O. Red Bird g by Jay Bird, A. F. Davis ...................... l l Conroy b m by Conductor, T. W. Bassett ....................... 3 2 2 Altoaine bs by Altivo, J. Ringrass ? 3 Time, 2:S3. 2:291-4. 2:29 1-4.
 In the 2:2s pace, three heat winners made a good race as indicated in the summarys
 2:23 Class-Trot or Pace-Purse $200. T. J. Franklin by G. Frank lin, F. Greenbrg. ....... 3 4 Dandy l. oh g by Cylinder Ravland and Perry..... 5 5 4112 | Richard s. b g untraced simpson ................. 5 j | Paper Boy b g Petrel J. Ferguson ............... 2 2 2 2 Wayne Willen g by Will ton, T. W. Bassett. f 3 5 dr Mary Tracy m by Ber- muda, T. E. Donovan. ..... 6 6 6 6 dr Time, 2:21 IA, 2:22 3-4, 2:22 1-2, 2:22 1-4, 2:23 If, 2:26 1-4. s.ts. .
 The entries for the Labor day pro- gramme at the Branford Driving park are announced by Manager Fisk. There will be two events, the 2:27 class pace, for purse of $2oO and the 2:t9 class, pace, purse S250. Judging from the | entries, both events will be hotly con- tested.
 The entries for the 2:27 class fol- low:
 Wayne Wilton. b g, T. W. Bassett, Derby, Conn: T. J. Franklin, b g, F. Greenberg, Hartford, Conn; Paper Boy, h g, James Furguson Seymour, Conn. i; Mary Tracy, D. Donovan, Shelton, Conn.,; c. o. D., oh g, Allan Risk, Hartford, Conn; Red Bid, g, A. F. Davis, Westfield, Mass.
 In the 2:19 class the following horses will start:
 McGavock, s, D. Minor, New Ha- ven, Conn; Flossy, E. A. Clarkson, Newburgh, N. Y; Summers, W. J. Ros- enmere. Newburgh, N. r.; Mary Rosy Wilkes, blk m, Rowland & Perry, Mt. Sinai N. Y.: Harry Hotspur, oh g, A. Mayo, jr, Hartford, Conn; Scott, b g, M. T. Hayes, Torington, Conn; c. O.. D, oh g, Allan Risk, Hartford, Conn.,; Red Bird, g, A. F. Davis, WestfieId, Mass. Robert w, b g pr. Ross, New Haven, Conn.,; Miss Austin, blk m, G. P. Miller, New Haven, Conn. The races will begin at 2:15 o'clock and the special train leaving city at 1:30 o'clock will arrive in time. Pre- vious to the races there will be a band concert, with selections fom the Burgo- master, Strollers, Little Duchess, Fiddle De De, piccolo solos, cornet solos and the latest marches, viz: Creole Bellies, Jolly Good Fellows, Josephine My Joe, Rip Van Wrinkle, Rogers Brothers.