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"CINCHES" ARE DEFEATED. MINNIE. ADAMS AND MARTFUS -HAVE-" THEIR MEASURES TAKEN, - Former Is Used Too - Much in theEarly Stages" The Latter Was Probably Not Feeling" at His Best Latonia Gossip. Cincinnati, O., October 31. Minnie -Adams -and Martius, considered the two best betting, propositions at Latonia today, were defeated. Both were beaten on their merits. Aubucliop, . however used Mlnnio Adams excessively in the early stages of the race and when she was .challenged in the stretch by Tarr tan the filly was so badly spent that she could not withstand the challenge. Her defeat, although little had been wagered at the short odds, was the chief surprise of the days racing. Martius was liberally supported and his defeat by Merry Belle, at. 40 to 1 was costly to the talent. Mose Goldblatt, the owner of Merry Belle, thought so little of the, fillys chances that he placed a good sized wager on. Martius. The Gerlng candidate appeared to be palpably short as he corded tip considerably ater the race and was with difficulty led from the track. - . Improved weather and a good program brought out a big crowd. Tana ger and Tom Dolan were the only successful choices. This by no means indicates that the bookmakers had much the best of the afternoons business. On the contrary, bettors landed frequently on the winners and had a slight shade the best of the layers. Maverick, Father Tallent and Harlequin fell in the steeplechase. No -damage done. Plea. Showing improved form, was a handy winner over Crcolln, the favorite. B. C. Evans,, who has, jockey Shilling: tinder, con tract, says the boy will accept no more tnourfts here. Evan? claims , that starter noltman lias been lining the boy unnecessarily. K.-.A. Chlnn, whohas second claim on Shilling, substituted Aubnchon to. day. Aubnchon has signed a contract- lbs ride for Captain T. Capo during the winter at New Orleans. The rumor has Been prevalent here-, for several days that Fred Gerhardy will be appointed racing secretary at City Park. Gerhardy arrived here today from Nashville. He says . he -has not been advised that lie is to fdl the position, though he says the matter has been under discussion.
