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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
ALABAMA FINDS
 HOWARD VERY EASY

Tuscaloosa. March 2S.-(Special.)-The university's varsity opened it's season here today by defeating Howard college 9 to O. Local enthusiasts are well pleased and consider the outlook very suspicious one. Both teams fielded well, but unfor- tl1natelv for the Xi- their three err TOTS came at critical times while the one pebble credited to the locals had no bear ing on the result. Among the few sensa- tional plays was long running catch by Leftfielder Rainer of Howard.
 Chapman did excellent work in the box for Alabama, striking out ten men and yielding only three hits. while Tmney of Howard was touched up for eight hits and struck out only four men. Each pitcher gave two bases on balls.
 Following is the lineup and score by innings:
 Howard-Goyer, centerfielder; Rainer, leftfielder; Denney, se~snd base; Strick- land, catcher Burns, shortstop; Stakley, first base; MeLenden, third base; Smith, righttielder; Tinney, pitcher.
 Alabama-Hannon, shortstop; Jones. B., rightfielder; Pope, second base Noo1tn, first base; Jones, r. B., third base Caffey, leftfielder; Shepherd, centeriielder; Stew enson, catcher: Chapman pitcher.
 Score by innings; h'H II: Alabama ..... .ulo WI ol'-9 l Howard ....... ..........Voo ooo Vo-o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
FIREWORKS START IN EIGHTH INNING Cincinnati Defeats Barons By
 6 to 1 Score LANDED HARD ON TWIRLER Pretty Exhibition Up to the Eighth. Reds Have snappiest Set of Play
 CTS Seen Here This
 Season.
LANDED HARD ON TWIRLER

It was good game until the eighth. The Cincinnati Reds met the Barons in the first of the series yesterday afternoon and the result was to 1 in favor of the visitors.
 There was some nice playing on both until the visitors landed on Turner in the eighth and knocked the ball to every sec- tion of the lot that the loyal local fans were threatened with heart failure. The optimists, however. say it was all right. It was only a practice game, anyway, and they think it is not well for even so good pitcher as Turner to be too success ful early in the season.
 Both sides scored in the first inning, Birminghams tally being the result of a three-bagger by Molesworth. The Reds scored in the fifth and this constituted the only run getting of the game until the awful eighth. Mitchell, the man who is not a stranger in Birmingham, got a home run. Ganzel hit for three bases, Lo- bert and Schlei were satisfied to take two bases and singles were almost too numer- ous to count.
 It all happened in short order The Gin cinnati squad is the snappiest set of players seen here this season, and the Ba- rons are sure to learn some valuable les sons from them. The story of yesterdays exhibition is best told by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
STEELE-SMITH TEAM
 HEADS THE LIST
FINAL GAMES IN COMMERCIAL LEAGUE SERIES WERE PLAYED LAST NIGHT-sPoRTs AT Y. M. c. A. TONIGHT.

The basketball season closed last night when the Steele-Smith aggregation won t4e championship of the Commercial league, the organization that has been entertaining large audiences at the Young Mems Christian association gym nasiuri for the past winter.
 Before the games last night Saks was in the lead having won four games and lost three, but it suffered two de- feats and Steele-Snith won one game thus placing that team in the lead
 The basketball played in these last contests was the best of the whole series Fine pass work and good goal throwing characterized all the teams. The first was between Saks and { e-Smth, end ing in favor of Steele-Smith at a score of 19 to s. Lackmond, the Steele Smith captain won this game by his fine goal throwing. Saks then lost to Cox with 22 points to H. The final game was won by Steele-Smith with 21 points to Cox's s.
 The champion team is composed of Lackmond, captain; Fischer, Estes Greenwood, King and Fitch. They are all good players, but their fine rally last night was surprise to many of the SalSs rooters. Here is the standing;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
L. }. SANDERS DIES
 AT TUSCALOOSA
HANDSOME LEcTURN PRESENTED CHRIST CHURCH BY CHILDREN
 OF THE LATE MRS. R. H. CLEM. ENTs-MAss MEETING CALLED.

Tuscaloosa, March 2S.-(Specia1.)-L D. Sanders died at the home of his son, Will Sanders, near the Alabama Great South ern depot, this morning about o'clock He was one of the oldest and most re- spected citizens of the county, being about 10 years old. MT. Sanders came here orig inally from Pickens county, and has spent the greater portion of his life in Tusca- loosa. Will Sanders, his son, is one of the most prominent business men in this city and cotton mill operator widely known. He was also the father of Walter San ders, the star baseball pitcher at the university for several seasons. Mir. San ders' funeral will occur tomorrow.
 A very beautiful presentation was made to Christ church here Sunday in the shape of a very handsome lecturn, pre- sented by the children of Mrs. R. IL. Clements. At the close of the Ltany and usual evening services, the Rev. l.. A Penick unveiled the gift and formally presented it to the church. He took this occasion to pay very high and deserved tribute to Mrs. Clements, and spoke of her inestimable worth to the church dur ing her life time. The lecturn is entirely of brass and beautifully carved Mrs. Clements daughters. Mrs. Reid Smith of Demopolis and Mrs. Fenton Robertson of Columbus, were present at the conse- cration service yesterday afternoon.
 A mass meeting of the citizens of Tus- caloosa has been called by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, to take place at the city hall on Monday, April s. This society is very active in its humane work, and is desirous of in- creasing it's membership to 300 within the next few months. It already has d mem- bership of ninety, after having organized only two or three months ago.
 Much interest is taken in the cards that are being received here to the marriage of Miss Nina E. Hurley to MT. Guy Up- church in Birmingham early next month. Mr. Upchurch lived here for a number of years and has many Tuscaloosa friends. Miss Hurley is also pleasantly remem- bered here having been a popular stu- ago.
 Miss Abbie Searcy is visiting her broth er-in-law, Arthur Moody, in Birming- ham.
 Miss Mildred Smalwood, one of the prettiest young ladies in town, has been selected sponsor for the university base ball team for this season.
 Officer Alex Christians many friends are glad to see him out after a serious spell of sickness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
OaklaWn Results.

Hot Springs. Ark. March 2S.-The card at Oaklawn was made up of six ordinary fields. Only one favorite won, the other winners being at long prices. Weather clear; track fast.
 First race, four furlonss-Billy Bowlegs, 1o5 tShilling), I to ?, won Fred Mace, 112 (Cherry). 10 to l, second; Washaka, 1OS (Moreland), to ?, third. Time ;5O.
 Second race, four furlongs-Cesulita, lo5 (Cherry), 3 to l, won; Meadow Green, lol CButler). to 1, second; Spunky, los (RneyD. to l. third. Time, :45 4-5.
 Third race, six furlongs-Bill Patterson, loo (Brooks), 12 to 1, won: Bob May, 9t (Shrevel. to ?. seccnd Kuropatkin, log CTrumam to 1. third Time, l:16 10.
 Fourth race. mie-Marathon, 100 tSwain), 4 to l. won; Hawkama. 10l (Sldrvin), to D, second King Leopold, 90 (Shreve) F to l. third. Time, 1;il 2-5
 Fifth race six furlongs-Sdney F., IDS CCherrY), to l. won; Birmingham. 10c OKnopD, to j. second; Bonebralle. l0i (Dearborn). to |. third. Time, Ills 3-5.
 Sixth race. mile and twenty yards Frank Lubbock, 97 (Bailey), to 1, won; Florzel 97 (Skirvin). ' to 5 second Sul- try. 1O2 (Austin, 1 to l, third. Time, ] :43 3-5
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Bayou Defeay SbeH Nothine

lose spells nothing. It is natural to sup pose that the Southern league champions should lose to the National league pen nant winners, and in fact to all other members of the majors. It so happens that the members of those teams as a rule, outclass those of Southern aggre- tions.
 The fans are not dsheartened at all, although they are anxious to see the sun go down on an honest victory. They realize that none of the pitchers have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
M'GRAW FORFEITED CAME ID ATHLETICS Umpire Zimmer Calls Bluff of
 Catcher Bresnahan kOWDIES ARE ORDERED OUT Quarrel Was Over an Alleged Balk By Pitcher PIank-AIabama Brushes
 Howard-News From All
 the Diamonds.
kOWDIES ARE ORDERED OUT


 New Orleans, March 2S.-The game be- tween the New York Nationals and Phil adelphia Americans here today was de- clared forfeited to Philadelphia at the end of the first half of the first inning. New York was at bat with two out, men on second and third and no runs. Manager McGraw claimed that Pitcher Plank of Philadelphia baked but Umpire Zimmer of the Southern league, who was officiat- ing. said Plank was not on the rubber, therefore refusing to allow the balk. A wrangle followed, during which Catcher Bresnahan of New York was escorted from the field by the police and McGraw was ordered to leave the field by the um- pire The New York manager took his team with him and forfeited the game. Today's game was the second in a series of five scheduled here between New York and Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
T. C.. BUSHLUNCES
 WITH PRESIDENT
Other Members Present of the Boarc of Trustees for the Foundation of
 Industrial Peace.

Washington, March 2S.-Marvin A. Hughitt president of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad, member of the board of trustees for the foundation for the promotion of industrial peace, was among the Presidents guests at lunch con today, Other members of the board present included Secretaries Wilson and Straus, Seth Low, Thomas G. Bush. Ia,or Commissioner Nell and James B. Reynolds. It was saio at the White House that MT. Hughitt's visit to Wash ington was not for the purpose of dis cussing the railroad situation with the President Secretary Loeb said that other than the luncheon for today MT. Hughitt had no engagement with the President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
SMITHS DEATH CAME
 FROM CANCER OF GUM
New Yorker Who Died on Wedding Tour Complained of Toothache and Was Operated On.

Kiota, Japan, March 2S.-James Henry Smith. the wealthy New Yorker who died here yesterday, while on wedding tour around the world. began to complain of toothache while crossing the Indian ocean. On reaching Shanghai he con- suited a doctor, who relieved the pain somewhat. When Mir. Smith reached Naganski the pain increased, but after medical treatment he succeeded in reach- ing Kobe, where another doctor was consulted MT. Smith then proceeded to Kioto by train but he was so weak when re heached this city that he had to be carried to his hotel. He underwent a surgical operation on the affected gum during the afternoon of March 20, and was progressing fairly well, but sudden ly grave symptoms developed yesterday anu ho expired at o'clock in the even ing frcm cancer it is believed
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Southeru U1Iteyy Are Roa5hne

The Atlanta papers nave opened up their heavy guns The players are get ting the hot end of the stick every day, morning and night. This man is rotten and this should be fired. The truth is that Atlanta wants the rag so badly that the writers are prying out defects where there exists none. Let time work out the kinks, little boys,
 Down in New Orleans, Charlie Frank is in a hornets nest. What has the chubby Dutchman done to alienate his henchmen? As has been pointed out, there is nothing in the Crescent City to cause the Ba-
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OTHER GAMES.

At Chapel Hill, N. C.: Cornell univer- sity, 0; University of North Carolina, g. At Raleigh, N. C.: Lafayette univer- sity, 0; Agricultural and Mechanical col lege, 1.
 At Richmond, Va: Princeton university, 1S Randolph Macon, 5.
 At Blacksburg, Va: Virginia Polytech- nc institute. 10 Delaware college, 2.
 At Savannah: Savannah (S. A. L.), B. Brooklyn (NationaD, 10.
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rons uneasiness, but still Charlie has a good team.
 Then the hammers are out in Memphis There is nothing but peace i'll Montgom- cry, however. Montgomery is deceived into believing that the rag will ripple over the waves of the Alabama Nashville IS a trihe downhearted, but Dobbs is work ing hard. Little Rock is saying noth- ing. Gordon Hickman, the Birmingham boy, who is twirling for Shreveport, states that the Barons will have to hustle if the rag is landed again. The Pirates, he de- clares. are strong.
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tained. He remained In Birmingham for week later and then departed.
 He asked the local management for that weeks salary. He did not get it. although a weeks correspondence dealt with the dispute.
 Mitchell has made good He is fast and hard hitter as was attested by his four-base sting yesterday afternoon. and the rapidity with which he went about the bags.
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turned loose yet, and realize that 1t Is wise that they have not But still they are hungry for little score which is little larger than that on the other end of the sheet.
 There was some disappointment when the Barons could not do better than tie the Colts out of Philadelphia. Still, those youngsters are all stars. and trying for positions under the eyes of their big boss. it is natural to suppose that they would do their best. But get busy, and win today. These fellows here now are eaSV
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Adjourn Until Saturday.

When the commission adjourned at 4:oO D. m. none of those connected with the inquiry would discuss the case in any way.
 It was announced that the inquiry would go on again Saturday morning at 10 oclock.s and that the session would again be behind closed doors. This was taken to mean that Thaw's physical ex- animation was concluded. He was on the stand for almost two hours today.
 When Daniel O'Reilly of his counsel was asked as to the result of today's session he replied:
 We are V"-
 Attorney Peabody of the Thaw counsel sad:
 We are more than satished-
 District Attorney Jerome hurried away from the criminal courts buildings' oeciar- ing he had nothiar whatever to say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
Texas Down on Gamblers.

Waco, March 2S.-Five wagon loads of gambling paraphernalia were seized by Constable Guy McNamara last night, and this officer, who was elected on an anti-gambling ticket, says gam bling is at an end here. The recent tragedy at Fort Worth has crystalized sentiment all over Texas on the sub Ject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
Basketball Game.

Columbus, March 2S.-(Special)-The last basketball game of the season Will be played in Columbus tomorrow nlsht' when the team from the Columbus AouhS Mems Christian association will meet the Birmingham Athletic club team. Both teams are said to be in the prime of condition and both have list of victories to their credit this season. and a very spirited contest is anticipated The game will be played in the Y. M. C. A. build ing. Indications are that there will be a large attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
Al.water Route for Coal to Cuba.

New Orleans, March 2S-An all-water route for coal from Pennsylvania to Cuba will be established tomorrow, when several barge loads of coal from Pittsburg will arrive here, and are placed in tow of an ocean-going tug for trip across the Gulf of Mexico. The ship ment is notable as the first of its kind. The coal is lowed over 250O miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
Postpone Transporting Body.

Rome, March 2S.-Although the mat ter has not yet been definitely decided it now appears that the transportation of the body of Leo XIII from St Peters to the Church of St. John La teran will be postponed until the end of May in order not to conflict with the ceremonies of Easter and the hold ing of the next consistOry.
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BaIIeIIDS. w WIIHtIIII, T WTIIVI fIItI NdI NIII' : Ewing Essick and Schlei and Mclean
 SUMMARY. Home Run-Mitchell Three Base Hits-Molesworth Ganzel. Two Base Hits-Lister, Lobert, Schlei, Ewing.
 Sacrifice Hits-Smth Garvn. Stolen Bases-Huggins (3), Davis. Struck Out-Wilhelm, i; Essick. 2 Base on Balls-Turner1; Ewing, 1; Es- sick 1.
 Innings Pitched-Wilhelm, 4; Turner, 1; Ewing, ,: Essick, 1. Hits portioned-Wilhelm, 4 Turner, 9; Ewing, 2; Essick, 4. Time of game, 1:55. Attendance. 5G2 Umpire Welsh.
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Yesterday, he smiled throughout. This was good sign. He realized that bumps must come
 It is always goc for a young twrler to gec his bumps. He then realizes early that he is not a pitcher who can not be touched. There is no possibility, when this is true, of shattered dream. a dread remorse, and a bad appetite, with the accompanying ailments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
7urwey's Bumbs Good 1or HIm

Some of the fans regretted that Turner was so severely bumped in the last in- ming of yesterdays game. On account of his good work some of the most enthusiastic fancied him a ''phenom." one who might go thorugh the season without single bad licking.
 Turner is rather a wise youngster for a pitcher just budding in fast company.
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Keen Play in Woman's Tournament

Pnehurst, N. C., March 2S.-Keen play ruled in the first round of the women s event of the sixth annual north and south amateur championship golf tournament to- day, and Miss Molly B. Adams of the Oakley club, Miss Julia B. Mix of llngle- wood. Miss Ethel Check of East Orange and Miss Gertrude Gilbert of Merton are the survivors. Miss Adams will play Miss Mix and Miss Gilbert will meet Miss Check tomorrow.
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Bayon's Out7Ield 7r5t2e SI01v

Another thing. The Barons are not stealing bases. It is seldom that bag is purioned during a game. Stealing bases is most important Get a start and sprint. Sacrificing is another thing that the Barons should begin working more extensively. A morning or two should be given over to practice in this work. It is needed Try tagging the runner, too.
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Auburn Defeats Louisiana.

Baton Rouge. La, March 2S.-tspecial) = In a game this afternoon between the team of the Louisiana State university and the Polytechnic institute of Auburn. Ala, the Louisiana boys were defeated by a score of to 0. This was the first game of the season for both teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29

It might be on account of the early season. and the great care that the fieldefs are taking of their wings, but it is true that in the matter of returning long hits Gardner, Molesworth and Smith are just a trile slow, as yet
 Several times this spring long hits should have been cut short. Yesterday afternoon there was no need of Mitchell going for four bags, nor Ganzel for tbrea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29
Mike U1HcheH Formev Baron

The hefty rightfielder of the Red ag- gregation, Sir Michael Mitchell, once chased high fliers for the Barons. This was several seasons ago, when Tom O Brien first assumed charge here
 Mitchell remained in Birmingham but a few weeks. He was claimed by some eastern club. and this claim was sus-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-29

The business mems class met at o CLOCK yesterday afternoon and organized teams for summer sports. There were four and were chosen as follows: G. l.. Smith, captain; Cross Malone, Caldwell. Moore, Norvell, Payne. Chamberlain, captain; Donaldson, Ewing, Lapp, Contrer. Hold en, ForbNs Harris. Gansts, captain; Pipe Berry. McGlatherty, Bruce, Clay ton. Bridges, Pupson Bryant, captain; Smith, Lyon Ritter Suley, Britton Hud- dleston and Mccoy. They will play a series of contests including relay races and volley ball. after the regular drill on class nights.
 Tho final all round contests for the medals that were offered for athletic ex- cellence will be pulled off at the asso citation building tonight. This will prob ably attract good crowd.
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Detroit Americans Go to Meridian.

Atlanta. March 2S.-The Detroit Amer ican league baseball club which has done most of it's spring training at Au rusta. and which just concluded a series of practice games here. left to- night for Meridian, Miss. The club will go from Meridian to Little Rock, thence to Birmingham and Memphis for prae- Uce games.
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Detroit 8, Atlanta 5.

Atlanta March 2S.-The Detroit Amer jeans again defeated the Atlanta Southern league team today, to D.
 Score: R H. E. Batteries: Harley, Wallace and Sweeney; killan, Eubanks, Willet and Archer.
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Marion Defeats Columbus.

Columbus, Miss, March 2s.-(Special)- Casey gave up five hits, but pitched steady ball all the way through, and his support was splended. The work of Short stop Peas of the locals was a feature. Manager Laws team gave entire satisfac- ton: Score by innings: R.H E. Marion .................00 900 GOO 000-0 5 8 Columbus .00O UOO 3U+-3 0
 Batteries: Wheeler and Hanna; Casey and Law.
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would be called as witnesses.

would be called as witnesses.
 Mir Jerome suggested that pr. Allen McI,ane Hamilton should be heard. MT. Hartridge protested on the ground that Dr. Hamilton had not examined Thaw since early in last July. No decision was reached.
 When the commission had been in executive session for an hour word came from the court room that the examna- ton of the defendant was possibly one half concluded.
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ON THE RACE TRACK,
Fair Ground Results.

New Orleans March 2S-An ordinary card at the Fair Grounds today brought out no striking features. In the second race the Duchess of Montebello and Saga panak had a neck and neck sprint at the finish, the Duchess winning. The weather was clear and track fast. Summary:
 First race six furlongs-Benevele, 9S GIoyd), , 10 9 won; Blacldock, 1o5 (Dis- gins), 20 to l, second; Monis, ll4 CWolf)' 70 to 1, third. Time 114 4-5.
 Second race, five and one-half furlongs- Duchess of Montebelo. 105 O. Leo, , 10 ], won; Sagapanak, 1O7 G'oy), g to Q, sec ond: Royal River, 100 CWolfD, It to l, third. Time, 1:03
 Third race, four and half furlongs- Lute Foster, 1O7 J. Lee), to 20, won; Ruby Wick, 1O2 Qowe), 15 to l. second; Florence N., 97 Lloyd), 13 to 1, third Time, :55 1-5.
 Fourth race, mile and seventy yards Quinn Brady, 105 dloyd, to j. won ; Oberon, 102 F'oy), I 10 1, second; dold Circle, SD Goweyy 12 to ], third. 1lille' 1:lf.
 Fifth race, selling, six furlongs-Belie- strome. 10i (Garner), to ,, won Tele- scope 90 QIogg), 10 to l, second; Dohha' 100 d-owo). , to l. third. Time, 1:14
 sixth race. six furlongs, selling-Arby- bn.. 100 CIitchelD, 20 to l. won; Field wcisk 10f (GaugeD, to 1, second; Mack- CT. lo3 Uowel, 10 to l, third. Time, 115. Seventh race, one and one-sixteenth miles-Delmore. log Pickens), 30 to l, won Lemon Girl. 104 Uloyp, 15 to l, second; ;; Ferroniere log (GaugeD, to Z' thiru' Time, 1:46 3-5
 Fair Ground Entries.
 First race. four furlongs, purse, two- vear-old maidens-IIazel M, Cora Dusant I Ham, Pat Ornus, Embay, Dona IL, Corusco Miss Orna, Frescati ll5 Oflan- dot Bitter Sir. Bayou Lark, tlyon, llS' Second race, six fulongs, sellng-Mar- vel P 106; Tom Manldns, 10S; Posing. 1o9; Ancestor Clique, Wild Irishman, no; Knighton, III; Vic legler Sponge Cake, Kohinoor, 1l2; Dapple Gold, 1l4
 Third race five and one-half furlongs, selling-Sturgeon 92; Monere 99; Caprlt' 100; Coltness. Grace George 1o2; tantas- tie. 103: Captain Taylor, Spion, lOi; Ace High. 106.
 Fourth race. two miles. selling-Evie Green. 90: pr. Young, 9; Sanction, 9S; Lawson. 95 Huntington, 9G; AmberJack, 9S: G1mester. 99.
 Fifth race, four furongs purse-Louis Roderer Winola, Lute Foster, Colonel Brady: Lady Caroline II, Brawney Lad, Partisan Model: Ruby Wick, 1O2; Jimmy II. Ben Wamsley. Moore, Johnson, Epi- tome, 105.
 Sixth race. two miles, sellng-Sonata. Etta M S1; Mae Lynch S2; Orline, John Mcbride, Longbright, 9l; Henry O. s5; Cashier 103.
 Seventh race, mile and twenty yards. selling-Arno, Si; Rockingham, Malta, S9; King Brush, 91; Quagga, 93; Paxton S: Fire Alarm. %; Lady Ethel. l0l; Nellie Burn. 11O; Green Crest, Ill; Brilliant, 112