The Washington herald., 1906-11-30
HOLSCHER WINS CUP
NOOne Rides Shields Horse
in the Long Race.
BANKER oUTRUN IN STRETCH
Great Crowd at Benning tn See "A
Card of Races Run of-COlt's
and One Race on the FIat-Bright
Boy Is Set Back Once More.

Benning races drew one of the largest
crowds yesterday that ever patrOnized
the local king of sports" Although no
official attendance figures were given out
those who have been regulars at the
course for years yesterday encountered q
throng that compared favOrably with any
previous holiday crowd. Society seemed
to have waited for Thanksgiving Day for
the outpouring Of the smart set was far
the greatest Of the season. and the club
house and lawn were thronged with hand
somely gowned women. and all showed
the keenest interest in the sport. 1t was
an uncomfortable day for the layer of
odds and the player. In every part Of the
Enclosure there was jam, and the
grandstand was well filed with persons
who merely came as spectators and did
not care for the betting end Of the game.
After running a mile and three-quarters
in The Dixie Wednesday which he won
rather easily, Willie Shields Holscher
came back yesterday and captured the
Washington Cup race at two miles and a
quarter. Although Holscher was espe-
cially pointed for the three long races at
Benning. all being carded TO be run dur
ing the last half of the week. few ex-
pected 70 see the Shields COlors carried
yesterday in the Washington Cup race.
1t was thought that after going the long
route on Wednesday Holscher would be
rested for the Maximum. the three-mile
event TO be run tomorrow, but HOlscher
was in splendid condition yesterday morn
ing when he was brought out for his
morning exercise. and Mr.. Shields decided
that his entry shoud remain on the card.
Banker a slight FavOrite.
Holscher was not particularly liked to
win this race. for, after opening the ia
vorite, Banker got the support that made
Holscher the second choice. There was
a pile Of money wagered on the pair, for
it was considered a two-horse race, al
though the price on the six other candi-
dates was cut.
When the party was sent away on its
long journey Jockey Johnson permitted
Tavcnnes to run far out in front, but
after going a mile and half he was all
in. Noone Dlodded along with Holscher,
but always kept him where he wanted
him Palette and Ormonde's Right wer6
lengths in front Of Holscher in the early
running. but they, too, got enough before
the real test Of distance running came in.
Banker kept Holscher close company, but
when they all Strengthened out for the
final rub down the stretch Holscher out
run his company and was only galloping
at the end
Jockey Noone came in for a large
share of honors in this race, as he has
rever ridden over such a long route, and
showed admirable horsemanship through
out Shields had confidence in the lad,
and Noone made good to his employer
NoOne Is the son Of Frank NoOne. en-
ployed IN the Government Printing Office,
anu many Of the supporters Of HOlscher
came from ''the Swamp" NOOne rode
Stolen Moments I'm the first race, which
ran thi-d, and finished second IN the
next race on BeldCmO. which was at a
good price, and those who took any Of
the place or show betting were well re-
warded.