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WORTH WINS DECISIVELY SPRITE SETS FAST PACE, BUT SUCCUMBS TO CHAMPION IN" STRETCH RACING. Large and Representative Gathering Witnesses Decision of Juvenile Match at Latonia Favorites Figure Well in Days Results. Latonia, Ky., October 24. In a fashion that left no room for doubt, H. C. Ilalleubecks grand colt, Worth, demonstrated his superiority over II. K. Knapps smart filly, Sprite, in their match this afternoon, amidst tumultuous cheers from the large and demonstrative crowd that witnessed the struggle between the pair. Losers and winners alike joined in paying tribute to Worth after the finish, j Foremost among the throng to applaud the sterling j feat of the son of Knight of the Thistle and .Miss Hanover was Mr. Knapp. He took his tillvs failure in sportsmanlike fashion and was among the iirst to acknowledge Worths superiority. Mr. Ilallenbcck was the happiest man at the course after the victory, but took his honors modestly. Though beaten, Sprite was by no means disgraced.. She led the champion a merry pace for the first half mile and looked all over the winner on the stretch turn, hut Worth would not be denied and steadily decreased the fillys lead. At the last furlong post. Sprite was still the leader, but at this point she weakened suddenly and Worth flashed into the lead. His margin at the end was a length and a half. AVhile there is not a dissenting opinion as to Worths superiority, some questioned the wisdom of subjecting Sprite to the heart-breaking early pace which eventually brought about her collapse in the stretch. Trainer Karrick. before and after the race, had no excuses to ofTer and congratulated trainer Taylor on Worths success. Owner Hallenbeck was formally presented with the massive silver loving cup provided by the Latonia Jockey Club, by Judge Charles F. Price, who said: "..Mr. Hallenbeck, 1 wish to offer you my congratulations, and on behalf of the Latonia Jockey Club present to you this beautiful cup. It is a pleasing sign of the times, that two such representative turfmen as you and Mr. Knapp should battle for turf .supremacy, tbu only.real incentive being "the prestige of victory. It is true that a wager has been made" by each of you, but I feci that the winning of it has h -ilttlft" significance compared to the distinction of r"tbe glory of owning the best two-year-old on the American turf today. It is this spirit of true sportsmanship that keeps alive the traditions of the turf, that fosters the sport, and appeals, to the liest instincts of mankind. It is a spirit that is applauded by the public, as attested by the large gathering here today and is also encouraged by the Latonia Jockey Club, which shows its appreciation with this handsome trophy. Mr. Hallenbeck, again I congratulate you." Mr. Hallenbeck made a reply suited to the occasion and expressed his thanks for the masuifiqept cup. To trainer Karrick, Sprites failure was keenly disappointing, as he was entirely confident that sbe would prove. Worths superior. To him her failure recalled a certain August day in 1890 at Shcepshead Kay when he stood stoically by and witnessed the sway-hack Tenny beaten by the mighty Salvator. But, unlike on that occasiou, when his hopes rose as the horses were neariug the end of their mile and a quarter journey and Tenny was creeping up steadily on tho mighty Salvator. to eventually lose by a head, Mr. Karrick today looked on wistfully while Worth steadily decreased Sprites early lead and drew away at the finish. Tcnnys preparation for his match with Salvator was supervised by Mr. Karrick, though "Snip" Donovan was his trainer. A more ideal racing day could not have been oidered, there was just enough snap in the air to make wTaps a comfort. Track conditions from the horsemans point of view could not havo been improved on. Tho attendance was immense, the best of the present meeting, -while the speculation exceeded in volume that ot any previous day. The racing was excellent and the finishes spectacular and close. Favorites fared well, mostly accounting for the purses, lamence took the handicap after a sharp stretch duel with Polls. The preceding race was another thriller and Koerners action in easing Froe Lanco near the finish almost enabled Wheelwright to win. Tho closing dash brought a sharp struggle between 1 resumption and Helmet, with the younger horse triumphing by a narrow margin. Owner Hallenbeck also had tho pleasure of seeing his liilv Housemaid score in handy fashion when she led home a fair Kind of sprinters in the second race.. Trainer Karrick legan the day auspiciously by saddling Puck, winner of tho opening race, owned by F. R. Hitchcock. Henry Hutchison furnished the chief upset of tho afternoon by winning tho sixth race from Tom Bigbee, with Arcitc, the favorite, in third place. The delegation from Louisville today was a representative one and included Charles F. Grainger, Col. W. B. Haldeman, the well-knovan publisher, ,T. P. Hanlon, Christy Churchill aud C. K. Wright. The entire party returned to the Falls City tonight. H. K. Knapp, F. R. nitchcock and W. Rauch made the trip from New York to witness tho match race. Catesby Woodford, owner of Souada, today expressed a desire to tackle Worth and would not bo adverse to pitting his colt against the champion if given a concession in weight. Trainer Taylor announced that he would not ship Worth to Laurel to engage in a stake there on Saturday next, deeming his effort today a bit too .strenuous to Ik; followed by a shipping trip and an engagement at the end of his journey. Worth aud Sprite came out of their contest in good condition according to their respective trainers. The betting indulged in by individuals was lively and was at evens. Some of the biggest losers on the race, aside from owner Knapp, were E. It. Bradley, .lames Pickens. Alex La hold and Wayne O. Joplln. Tliev were staunch Sprite supporters. Mayor Shank of Indianapolis, made the trip to vit-wthe Worth-Sprite contest. Lyman Davis, secretary or the New Louisville Jockey Club, was among todays visitors. Mr. Davis looks to be in a bad way, but he hopes to regain his health and will place himself in the hands of a specialist. L. Le Blond purchased Doncastcr from O. A. Hianehl this morning. K. K Bradlev today bet Col. Alex Lalwld 00 to X10O that his Yankee Gun Black Tail colt would take the measure of Colonel Labolds Voter Chulita Jllly next season.
