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THE RACE.Last Thursday afternoon, the great race between Hon. 0. C. Antoine’s “Nellie,” and Hon. W. B. Barrett's“ Prank.” came off over the Oakland Coarse. The race was mile heats—three out of fiue, to harness, purse $400.At the hour designated, carriages and buggies began to arrive, and for some time it seemed that there would be no end to thdr coming. The neighborhood of the Judge's stand presented quits a lively and animated scene; several ladies lent their presence to the occasion which made it oil the more agreeable, if not enchanting. Several hundred persons were gathered to witness the race, and the enthusiasm was occasionally very great, the most admirable harmony and order, however, prevailing throughout suxmabt:J. Ross Stewart, enters C. C. Antoine’B b. m. Nellie, 1 1 I.Henry A. Corbin, enters V. B. Barrett's b. h. Frank, 2 2 2.Time—2:57; 2:561; 2:5aMessrs. Robert John and Gadane Caaanave, acted as Judges; Hon. P. B. S. Pinchback, Tinier.XT __ 11T. 1___11.. _ I»* ______ .f
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The Louisianian
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Sun, Mar 26, 1871
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