The Washington times., 1904-05-02
INTERCITY
HORSE RACES
FOR AMATEURS
Plan on Foot to Bring
Baltimore and Wash
ington Together.
ASSOCIATIONS APPROVE
Leading Harness Horsemen
of Both Cities IndorSe
the Idea.

lllG IQSd.
Intercity trotting and pacing matches
for amateur drivers OF Baltimore and
Washington have been suggested and
the plan has been cordially received by
the gentlemen drivers OF both cities.
1t is thought there would be no trou-
bic in obtaining a handsome trophy to
go 10 the city winning the most points
or races, as may be decided later, and
al those who have heard of the prOpO-
sition are agreed that it would help
more than anything else TO stimulate
the sport OF riding and driving in
Washington and Baltimore.
Race Here on Speedway.
The Washington races could be held
on the new Speedway, which Will be
opened with a great parade on next
Wednesday week. Washington horse
men are DESTROYS of doing all in their
power to create interest in the Speed
way and its brushes, and 1t is thought
they would be more than pleased to
help the cause by having their best
amateurs pitted against the best Of the
neighboring city.
No details OF the proposed matches
have yet been arranged, but the pro-
1essional season in Baltimore in June
would prevent the races being held be-
way will be in thorough working or
der, and the late date viii be an ad-
vantage rather than drawback.
McCaully Likes the Suggestion.
B. F. McCaully. chairman of the
Speedway committee of the Road Driv-
ers' and Riders Association Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and member OF the
board of directors of the organization.
was particularly taken with the sug-
gestion when seen this morning. He
said:
Nothing could serve better TO pro-
mote popular interest in harness races
IN Washington and Baltimore than a
series of intercity matches for amateur
drivers. 1t would give an owner who
has pardonable pride in his own skill
rs a driver and in his horses prowess
as racer fair chance 10 show lust
how good both of them are To not
only race but know he is racing for a
trophy which, If won, will reflect glory
upon the organization TO which the
member belongs, is enough to stimulate
him 10 the utmost and cause him 10
train mis- horse for the matches with
especial care.
Excellent Place for Racing.
The Speedway here offers an excel
ieaL place for such amateur races and
they would help greatly IN drawing pub
lie attention 20 the course In Bait
more the Gentlemen's Driving Park
track is an Unusually good enc. and
would be P splendid place TO hold the
races in that city.
4 suppose the entries and conduct of
the events would be regulated by the
rules ana laws OF the Amateur Driving
Club, which has for its object the regu-
lation OF amateur driving as the Ma
tional Trotting Association controls pro-
fessional trotting and pacing
RaIfimore PromDtIv Aorees
Baltimore horsemen took to the idea
az once. i was not a question with
them Of whether or not they would &C
cept the match. but merely a matter
OF arranging the details. Harness
horse interests have grown rapidly in
the Monumental City in the past few
years, and the lovers of the sport are
willing 10 do anything 70 help the game.
Intercity matches have always at
tracted the attention Of Baltimore horse
enthusiasts, and one or two of them
have been held with great success. In
recent years several attempts have been
made 10 bring Washington. Baltimore,
and Philadelphia together for a days
racing IN each city, but for various
reasons nothing has been done.
Time Is Propitious.
Now the Baltimore horsemen think
that the time is propituous and that
q series OF matches could easily be
pulled off in July or August. President
Frank StallO Of the Road Drivers As
ISOLATION of Baltimore: Secretary JOS
eph n. ZamOiski, and Fred N. Rice.
chairman OF the race committee, when
seen by a representative Of The Times
In Baltimore yesterday, We're enthus-
iastic in their reception Of the plan.
Secretary Zamoliski said.
I'VE should ike nothing better than
&c have a series Of anna t~Slr races with
Washington, members of the two assoc
Citations 70 drive. II would stimulate
the sport and should attract large
crowds.
Can't Meet Until July.
1.-The Baltimore association could not
go into the scheme, however. until about
July l. Beginning on June Z, there are
three weeks OF racing al Electric Park.
Gentlemens Driving Park. and Prospect
Park, and while these races are on
our hOrsemen Ike 10 be In the city. But
as soon as the professionals have had
their annual spring fling. then we will
be ready 20 show them what the anna
teurs can 10.
4 suppose IN arranging such q series
OF races q would be a case Of three
classes. q Z.iJ, 2-3J. and q free-fOr-aM.
That would give everybody a chance
and would meet with the approval Of
the Baltimore men. but il Washington
should want 20 make the classes more
numerous, cr arrange them on a differ
ent basis. We would be ready 10 60 IL
any way that might be adopted"
Eagan VIII help.
Manager James Eagan. Of the Driving
Park. assured The Times representative
that he and the owners Of the park
would be only too willing 70 help in
any way in their power 10 promote the
races and see that the WashingtOnians
were given proper hospitality If they Wis