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JOCKEY H. SMITH IS UNDER SUSPICION. Stewards to Investigate His Handling of George P. McNear and Native Son. Oakland. Cal .. April :;■». — IMajrl taring was uneventful and ot average ipiality. The weather was perfect ami track last and approximately s.OOU persons were in attendanre. The first half of the card produced satisfactory results, as three favorites won in succession. Alter thai, outsiders held sv.ay. The upsets began with the victory of Sugaruiaid iu the haudirap at seven furlongs. Blagg took the fifth and Boh Kagon the sixth. H. Smith rode two horses for Harry Stover in such a suspicious manner that the stewards may rule him off. His shortcomings on George F. McNear, the favorite iu the feature affair, were generally ascribed In incapacity, hut when he pursued similar but more pronounced tactics on Native Son in the race following, his employer ami many of the spectators inclined to the belief that he was riding with intent to lose. Mr. Stover denounced Smith vigorously and the stewards have decided to investigate. The odds against Native Son lengthened throughout the betting, notwithstanding persistent public and stable support. Gross rode two winners and is a comer. The remaining saddle honors were distributed evenly among Goodcbild. Sandy, Fischer and Brown. Sam Shaen, agent for George Rose In the local ring, will leave with a crew of employees for New York tomorrow. Kboder Donovan, a former jockey, routined in the county jail for some minor offense made an unsuccessful attempt today to commit suicide by hanging. An excellent program is announced for tomorrow afternoon and with a fast track and such speedy horses as Andrew B. Cook. Willie Gregg. Masedo; Bill Maynam, Grasscutter, Phalanx: Walter Miller, Creston, Turqaway; Logistilla, Lisaro, Princess Tltania; Fisher Boy. Eduardo. Tarp; Sanfara, St. Francis and Entre Nous entered in the various races tin* prospective sport appears the most attractive of the week so far. H. Forsland.
