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FORT JOHNSON VICTIM OF MISHAP Sau Francisco Cal February 20 Fort Johnson became entangled in the barrier at the start of the Napa Handicap at Oakland today and thereby lost much ground The Mackenzie horse ran a good race but was unable to overcome the disadvantage and was beaten by Bubbling Water When Taplin who had been under suspension made his appearance on his employers horse he received an ovation ovationFine Fine weather favored the racing but the track was heavy Favorites fared badly Myles OConnell winner of the third race was bid up from 1100 to 1300 by H Tobin his former trainer but owner Bedwell retained the colt Mr Bedwell also won with Ed Ball BallKederis Kederis was given five days by starter Dwyer for misbehavior at the nost in the fourth race raceJake Jake Holrman will do the starting for two weeka commencing Monday Richard Dwyer goes to Silt Lake for a few days to look over the track there and meetingA make arrangements for the spring meeting A carload of horses arrived today from Juarez E Ilackett brought Ynba Hannah Louise San Fran ciseo Maid and Rosenta J L Brown has EnQeld nnd Gresham Qninlan Peck brought Airs Little Siss and Tremargo Financier owned by C B Levjv was also in the shipment shipmentW W Scott has sold Friar of Elgin to H Nan colas
