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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1902
Page
19
Gold Heels captured the Suburban Handicap in 2 05 1 5 seconds on Coney Island, shaving two-fifths of a second off the mark set by Alcedo, last year’s winner.
In a record crowd of about 50,000, Gold Heels edged Pentecost by a half length in the Suburban Handicap at Coney Island. Blues pressed hard as Pentecost failed to turn the tide. Wonderly rode Gold Heels to victory amid a fast track and high drama. Mexican, bred by John Madden, won the Futurity half of the double on a slower course, signaling fresh turf promise for next season.
Detailed results across multiple races with horses such as Lux Costa Port Royal Mexican Gold Maxim Pentecost and Royal prevailing in a sequence of events. Notable showings include Bessie McCarthy Ace Full Firebrillar and Lanceman with times and spacing across the Futurity course turf and Suburban handicap segments.
In St Louis the Derby awarded Barney Schrieder’s Otis son of Sam and Laura Agnes $13,000 after a fast run under Singleton. Little Scout, Lamplighter colt owned by George C Bennett, finished second by a nose ahead of Terra Firma, with Aladdin close behind. Flora Pomona faltered. Otis led from early on and held on despite demands.
S C Hildreth's Derby hope Lucien Appleby with 120 pounds won the M. Lewis Clark stakes of 2000 dollars over a mile and an eighth at Harlem. Wyeth finished second by a neck after a late rally by Wyeth. Marcos was third and Harry New faded. The track was muddy and seven of eleven starters were withdrawn. Weather warm and partly cloudy. winner paid 6 to 5.
Arthur Newby of the Indianapolis Cycle Track Company filed for a receiver to protect creditors. The track and improvements cost about 22000 dollars, while the company owes Newby 3256 dollars and the landowner Northern Investment Company 375 dollars. Newby blames city apathy toward first class sports and suggests selling the property, with a court-appointed receiver possibly operating it briefly before disposal.
Secretary W A Holt of the Indianapolis Racing Association touts a July 4 to 5 state fair grounds race meet with 60 000 to 75 000 expected attendees. Applegate and Co hold pool privileges and the association pledges big attractions and 25 cent admission. Harness events near Grand Circuit level and running races aim to match top tracks nationwide.
Watoma from George J. Long’s stable won the Cincinnati Trophy by one length as Latonia hosted a large crowd. Gold Bell finished second, Fiora Willoughby third, with Onanata Amorous Optimo St Hera and Clorita also listed among the winners in order.
The Simona colt ridden by J H Martin took first, with Chau cer guided by Danny Maher in second and Hammer kop with Clem Wenking third in the British Dominion two year old race at Sandown Park. Louve ridden by Maher captured the Hampton two year old plate.
The Burns Cottage Association committee on grounds and buildings met with Works Director L S Taylor to select a site for two proposed structures at the exposition. Plans show a Burns cottage replica with original furniture if possible and a Stirling Castle replica for displaying manuscripts curios and relics. Estimated costs are about 5009 dollars for the cottage and 2500 dollars for Stirling Castle.
Indianapolis organizers plan a three day harness and running meet with high attendance expected. Top events include a July 4 free-for-all pace, Indianapolis Derby, and multiple trotting and pacing races with purse and entries from Ed Corrigan and Pat Dunne stables. Entries close June 20 for all except the Derby.
In Philadelphia on June 14 employees of the rural free delivery service gave former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith a silver punch bowl as thanks for his work in establishing the system. A Washington committee delivered the gift while A W Machen the system’s general superintendent spoke, and Smith replied at his home.
Eldorado Kan June 14 Judge Aikman issued a contempt warrant for W H Cady editor of a local paper after Cady criticised the judge overruling a motion for change of venue in Miss Morrison murder case.
San Francisco reports the annual Mystic Shriners reunion with an evening program featuring interesting events and planned excursions. The Jest Gay opens the gathering with a lighthearted touch as members anticipate a night of festivities and camaraderie.
The contract to run harness events at the fair was awarded to Applegate & Co. of Louisville after competitive bids. Pools will be sold on site and at the Grand Hotel. W. B. Blair of Indianapolis was chosen to start harness races daily due to his long experience. the starter for running events will be named soon.
At Fair Grounds training picks up with many horses showing speed. Clipper, Orrin Hickok’s horse driven by Ed Benyon, set the 2:15 season record last week while Hickok is ill. Numerous others posted fast miles, including Maggie Anderson 2:17, Hazel Star 2:18, and Ebba 2:04.
Rancho del Paso yearlings sold in New York as Green B Morris bought a bay colt by Star Ruby-Hand for 6000 dollars and Sidney Paget secured a chestnut filly by St Gatien-Fleurette for 5000 dollars. Additional sales included numerous bay and brown offspring by Star Ruby, St Gatien, Bassettaw, Watercress, Mariner, and Golden Dawn with buyers J S McDonald A J Joyner Pat Dunne G B Morris Sidney Paget J P Kraner and others.
Lexington dispatch notes Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association entries for twelve fixed events October 7 to 13 exceed 1901 totals. Comparisons show rises in Futurity classes for three and two year olds, Tran sylvania, McDowell, Walnut Hill Farm, Blue Grass, Johnston, West, Kentucky, Lexington, Wilson stakes and more, totaling 691 against 597 in 1901, an average of 57 per race versus 49.
The Columbus Driving Association unveils a four day Grand Circuit programme starting July 28 featuring twenty races with half in three in five heats and half in two in three heats. Fast pacing and trotting classes include 2:04 207 and 2:09 pacing and 2:10 2:12 trots. Entries for fourteen purse events close July 14.
Racing news from Cincinnati notes entries for Oakley Park July 1 4 close June 16 with purses for 2 2 trotting 2 20 trotting 2 16 trotting 2 15 pacing and other events. Lamp Girl and May Allen are mentioned among horses with pace and breed details. Jack Curry to drive for Dr J J McCoy. Pan Patch has paced 214 at Empire City. Futurity and stakes plans including Mem- E ts Association events are discussed with various trainers and horses named.
A long list of horses and owners is noted, led by David Lamar of New York with entries including Green trotter Little Helen and others sent to Empire City track. Ed Gears's Cleveland string follows with multiple yearlings and mares by Chimes and Mambrino King, among others, including Direct Hal and Fleiss, with various sires and dam lines.
Carter moves ahead to first in the Washington league averages while Kirkhoff slips to second. The Orientals continue to lead the race as weekly scores are reported.
The jury in the Frank Siegel embezzlement case could not reach a verdict and was discharged eleven to one in Kansas City. Siegel, former head of the Siegel Sandere Live Stock Company, faced charges over eight thousand ninety dollars misused in sugar speculation. Frank Rockefeller of Cleveland, a major stockholder, reportedly lost nearly a half million dollars in the firm’s collapse.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada and Lady Laurier arrived in New York from Ottawa. They sailed today aboard the Etruria bound for England to attend the coronation of the king.
Edward notes expectations for a July homecoming and a trip to England to devise emigration strategies. He cites rising emigration from the United States, claiming several percentages and noting incentives to encourage more freely.
Dr Yung Wing Chinese scholar and Yale College graduate of 1850s returns to Hartford after decades of influence in education and Chinese affairs. He was aboard the Gaelic from the Orient and was briefly amid a political intrigue that stirred headlines in both China and the Orient. He seeks quiet reunion with his homeland after recent turmoil.
In New York a man known as Carlos Catapanni Mare quis de Cordovo disappeared from a boarding house last Sunday. He was discovered early today tied to the railroad tracks and taken to a hospital after claiming he had been kidnapped and drugged kept in a cellar since Saturday. Police hold him as a suspicious person while investigating.
In Montgomery 400 people gathered as Judge Thomas G Jones presented Camp Jef Falkner United Confederate Veterans with aid from the U S Grant Post. The gift aims to support Confederate soldiers in action and to assist the Brooklyn post.
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