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"BIG BILL" KNAPPS CONTRACT. "Big Bill" Knapp, who is a good business man as well as a skilled pilot of horses, has at last affixed his name to a contract for the coming summer season. With millionaire owners bidding for his services the little man held out for a long time before making his decision. It is reported on reliable authority that he will again ride for U. It. Bradley. In accepting Bradleys terms, which are said to be .0,000 for first call, Knapp turned down James It. Keene and the chance of riding the great Sysonby. Keene would go as high as ?8,000 but no higher. Knapp was acknowledged to be the best rider at New York last season and" it was while in Bradleys employ that he made the big hit. Bradley is a westerner. On his way to California after the closing of racing at Gotham, Knapp stopped over at Chicago and called on Bradley. When Bill left the Bradley house he was ,500 richer. The money was a gift, Knapp having been paid in full previously for his services of the summer. San Francisco Examiner.
