The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-01
GOSSIP OF THE RACETRACK
FINISH FIGHT BETWEEN JOCKEY
CLUB AND EMPIRE CITYp


makers. but Says There Will BE No
"Boycott"-Rum0r That There Will
He O Connscting Meeting At Inc Besch,
Neither ths stewards ~ the Jockey Club
nor the Empire City track owners had any
thing to say for publication yesterday. but
ths air was filed with all sorts Of rumors.
It was understood that the negotiations
which have been going on quietly for. some
time came 20 a sudden halt yesterday because
the Jockey Club stewards meeting lacked n
quorum. August Belmont. james Il. Keene
and Andrew Miller, ste wards. attended the
races NJ Brighton Beach ana before the day
was over there was n persistent rumor that
the Jockey Club intended to fight the Empire
track TO a finish. MIR. Belmont was asked by
several trainers what action they should
take regarding the Yonkers meeting and II
was said that he told them that while no at
tempt would he made 10 keep them from
racing 1T the Butler track he hoped that the
trainers who had been through several II the
Jockey Clubs fights would remain loyal.
II was denied that Mr.. Belmont had informed
the trainers that IL they raced at Yonkers
they would lose their licenses. and II was also
denied that the members Of the bookmaking
fraternity IN the betting ring had been warmed
70 keep away from the Butler track. But
Just the Same influential turfmen said openly
that H. looked like a bitter fight. with plenty OF
trouble in sight. Mr.. Belmont went down to
the betting ring after the third race with sew
eral men and asked for John G. Cavanagh.
who showed the party about the enclosure.
Later Mr.. Belmont was with Cavanagh and
Robert Pnkerton he hind closed doors. but
the subject discussed az much length could
not be learned.
When asked about the situation a man
closely identified with the Workers track said
that he still hoped for an amicabie agreement.
and that an announcement of the true status
81 tho raao WOULD prNhahly In Onadat O-daV
He declared that MIR. Butler was doing his best
20 con vince the Jockey Club that the Yonkers
mana cement would comply with all the rules
and regulations Of that body. and that every
precsution would be taken to keep the sport
clean. But this man could net say when the
Empire track would make public the pro-
gramme of events and the list OF o%ficials.
An hour after the races Mr.. Belmont, Robert
Ptnkerton. Joseph Auerbach. attorney for the
Jockey Club: John G.. Cavanagh and Book
maker Sol Lichtenstein held a long confab in
the betting ring. Mr.. Belmont admitted that
he had talked to several trainers during the
afternoon and that he had told them he hoped
they would remain loyal to the Jockey Club.
He said that there was no intention on the
part Of the Jockey Club to boycott the Yonkers
track. and that both the Racing Commission
and the Jockey Club intended to live up to
the requirements of the Supreme Court order
which secured a license for the Butler track.
Mr.. Belmont also said that II the public
really wanted a metropolitan meeting in
August there was no better place. in his
estimation. TO hold il than the Brighton
track. which is particularly well adapted
for summer racing. This gave rise to a
rumor last night that the fight against EN-
pire City would be narrowed down to q con-
fict with the Beach track. inasmuch as
Brighton. under the law. can race eighteen
days more this year. N II should be decided
tn an n rnaafipg af RriUhfon tho nanaI faI
session Of six days would be abolished. those
dates being handed over to one Of the other
tracks. While there may be nothing in this
report, N was conceded last night that In a
conflict with Brighton Empire City would
not fare very well. Brighton would get
all If the Eastern horsemen who never go
to Saratoga. while The meeting at the spa
would not he materially affected. Alto
Hether IL looked yesterday a. If there we're
breakers ahead.
District Attorney William Travers Jerome
caused A stir in the clubhouse when he made
his appearance there before the first race,
accompanied by Larry Mulligsn and Frank
Lord. Mr.. jerome said that he had come
down from the city to have an outing and
that 1t was his first visit 10 a racetrack in
twenty five years. lie saw a couple Of races
from the clubhouse veranda and then visited
the paddock. After that President &. J.
Fitzgerald invited him TO occupy a vantage
point in the stewards stand. where with
August Belmont and others he saw He Knows
win the Sunshine Stakes. Mr.. Jerome did
rot make a wager of any kind. neither did
he pay a visit TO the betting ring. He said
o. he left for town that he had enjoyed the
afternoon immensely and might pay another
visit.
The most surprising hit of turf news that
came to hand was the announcement by
Trainer james Rove to the effect that James
q EnanA'a Dntar Dna IaI -,s,-L l.-...ir
doing a workout and would not he able to
stand training again for nj least six weeks.
Rowe said that rather than take chances
OF 3 permanent breakdown the great Com
mando colt had been thrown out Of training.
That makes II impossible for him TO start in
the Brighton Derby on Saturday, when H.
was expected that he would measure strides
with the crack Charles Edward for the three
yesr-old championship. Charles Edward will
start. however. and so will Frank Gin and other
good once. so that a sensational event is
assured.
The ~bookmakers won another large sum
through the defeat Of five favorites. When
Gold Lady was left AT the post In the first
race it was apparent that the starter and
Jack Martin We're not to blame. BUT
thousands of dollars were burned m lust
the same, while Cressina and Sister Frances
vere also sources Of profit for the ring. Zie-
nap and Coy Maid. who ran first and second
respectively. were both neglected. as they
went up IN the prices. Lady Anne was we'll
backed three ways, but she evidently did not
care for the route.
Buchanan. winner of the jumps. was luke
warm favorite. a. he went back from , to IN
~ to S. The smart players backed Amanda
". from : 10 ? TO ~ to 8, while Or. Keith was
lowered from . to I and Blue Pigeon was
strongly supported 10 show. also Esspr.
The ring Won a fortune on the third race.
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