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GETTING RID OF SOME OF THE POOR ONES. Unique Conditions of First Race at Oakland Mud and Rain In Abundance. San Francisco, Cal., January 10. The Golden Gate has lieen one of the countrys storm centers for the last four days. Telegraph wires were down in all directions and mud and rain in abundance prevailed at Oakland today. An interesting card withal was run off. Favorites and outsiders were alternately successful. The first race, won by Jake Ward, carried unique conditions. Scratched and unplaced horses are barred for the remainder of the season from starting in races at Oakland. Tarn OShanter, winner of the third race, was bid up and bought by J. Blute for 1906.sh00, $.".00 above bis entrance price. M. H. Tichenor and Co.s good filly Fnlletta was claimed out of the fourth race by II. W. Hoag for Barney Schreiler sold Jim Pendergast to T. A. Davies directly after his victory on Monday. Jack Keene and his jockey, Radtke, may after all, remain here for an indefinite period. Red Leaf will be a starter in the Lissak Handicap next Saturday and Radtke may accept a mount in the Burns Handicap.
