New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-23
BAD FALL AT EMPIRE.
TWO JOCKEYS INJURED.
L. Williams and MusgraUe Haze
Nmrozo Escape from Death.

There came near being a fatal accident at the
Empire City track yesterday afternoon. when
two horses fell in the first race. One of the rid
ers fell under his mount and the horse rolled
over on him. cry of terror went up from the
grandstand, as il was believed that both boys
had been killed. When one of them staggered
to his feet and walked slowly over to the rail
there was an audible sigh of relief. The other
Jockey lay stretched out on the track, and never
made move. Several men rushed out and
picked up the limp form He was carried to the
Enclosure, and after a physician had worked on
him for several minutes he revived. An exami-
nation showed that no bones were broken and
that he not seriously hurt.
1t was a narrow escape for both the boys.
The accident occurred Immediately in front of
the grandstand, within few yards Of the finish,
and was witnessed by thousands of persons.
This the first mishap at the local track.
The first race was for two-year-old non-win-
since August 8. Musgrave had the mount
on Eleanor Fay, while L. Williams, the negro,
was riding Coincident.
Coming into the stretch Eleanor Fay crossed
her legs and went down. Musgrave scrambled
out of danger. Coincident, which was right be-
hind Eleanor Fay, stumbled over her and also
went down. The negro boy received the full
weight Of his mount and TO the onlookers 1T
seemed if he must have been crushed to
death. When 1t was announced that neither
had been seriously hurt the crowd settled down
to enjoy good afternoons sport.
a good card was offered, with the MelToSe
Handicap the feature. Only two favorites won
during the afternoon. but all the races were
well run. Another big crowd was on hand and
the grandstand contained an unusually large
number OF women.
Polly Prin from the stable of J. r. Vain
wright was the winner of the feature, which
was for three-year-ods and upward. at mile
and 100 yards with S1.50o added. She was on
in front and won ali the way. going under the
wire four lengths in front of Carthage, the ia
r-E7fr u
Lad, which was second most of the way, fell
back at the stretch turn, but closed fast ana
almost got up in time TO beat out Carthage at
the wire.
Six horses wen. to the post There was some
delay but finally Jake Hoffman got all Of them
off except the favorite- The field was TWO
lengths away before Carthage was moving.
Polly Priua and Orphan Lad raced out In front.
Carthage did not get within striking distance
until the three-uIarter-nlile post. The EFFORT
told on him, and he tired badly in the stretch
just lasting long enough TO get the place Dy d
head This is the fourth time that Captain
Williarns's horse has finished second at this
meeting Polly Prim opened at to L and re
ceded to 10 1 at post time Carthage closed
an even money favorite.
Hollow outclassed his field in the first race
and won as his rider pleased by about ten
lengths. He odds-on Tavor1te. Silver
Cup was the best of the others, and won the
place handily from Lavatrina- The accident
marred this race. but had no effect on the re-
suit
A first class field went to the post for the
fifth race, a six furlong dash for two-year-olds
c. ". Burt a slight favorite over Han
bridge at post time hIanheiner and Aristotle
were also the mediums Of heavy plunges
Colonel Bob was the extreme outsider, ruling at
II TO 1 and better I'm the betting When the
barrier was sprung Diggns rushed Manherner
10 the front. and at the stretch turn he had
opened I'D a lead of five lengths. 1t looked then
as if he could not lose, but under one Of j. Lees
best rides Colonel Bob came on with a great
rush. and got up in time TO poke his nose under
the wire in front Of Manheimer- Aristotle was
third. two lengths back.
H K vinguts game little Cloistress came
right back to her race Of Tuesday and won the
selling affair at six furlongs for three-yeaT- ODDS
and upward Schilling got her off running, and
she took the lead at the half, standing a hard
drive in the stretch to stave off the challenge OF
Gold Proof. which closed fast and got the place
a half a length from Royal Onyx 1t was
pretty finish Gold Proof was the favorite,
closing at even money. CloistreSs was always
the second choice There considerable play
on ROYAL Onyx Just before the start Mexican
Silver got the best OF Pohanka and ran nearly
a mile before he caught. Mexican Silver
then finished a bad last.
Escutcheon owned by r. E Watkins, won the
mile race the third on the programme by four
lengths from Braden- After some delay at the
post Schiling got Escutcheon. the even money
favorite, off in front. Usury was close up and
took the lead at the quarter At the half Bra
den, the second choice, showed IN front, WhlIe
Escutcheon had dropped back into third place
Swinging into the stretch Schilling let down on
the favorite and he moved up on the pacemaker
once Strengthened out for home Escutcheon
walked away from Braden and won as s.rider
pleased. Usury was the best of the others and
had no difficulty I'm getting the show money.
Schilling and J. Lee both brought home two
winners It was announced that Commissioner
wadsworth Of the State Racing Board would
visit the track this week. The feature this
afternoon is the Wakefield Handicap. for three
year-olds and upward.
EMPIRE CITY SUMMARIES
FIRST RACE--selling: for two-year-olds 1--WE and
half furlongs. good Won easily. Time,
107A- Winner, b. c.. by Holstein-Follow- Owner.
T. p. Hayes. -.,