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CHALMERS SCOKES AGAIN j J. S. HAWKINS CRACK COLT IN WELL-EARNED VICTORY AT LATONIA. c Wins Fort Thcmas Stakes from Solly by Half a 1 Length English Horse Short Grass, Proves ; Great Disappointment in Handicap. - I 1 Cincinnati, O., October 24. J. S. Hawkins two-year-old, Chalmers, von an Impressive race this 1 afternoon in winning the Fort Thomas Stakes, carrying u net value of ,470 to the winner, when lie forced a fast early pace, anil stood a hard drive in resolute and game fashion to win the victory by half a length over Solly, to which he was conceding seven pounds, lif Jr. landed third, a length back and a head in front of Kd Crump. Despite two pre-lous lieatings administered to Ed Crump by Chalmers, the Schorr representative ruled favorite, but the running showed conclusively this afternoon that Chalmers is Ed Crumps superior, at least for the present. Kd Crnmp was away fonvardly and followed the winner closely and at one time during the stretch racing it appeared as if lie had a chance to win, but Chalmers reponded in game fashion, withstood the Schorr colts challenge and had enough in reserve to outstay Solly. One of the best racing cards offered on a Ken-lucky course this fall, coupled witli smnmeriike weather, was responsible fur a record crowd being in attendance at the picturesque Latonia track and they witnessed some interesting sport, likewise established a new mark for volume of speculation on a Kentucky course during a fall meeting. The handicap at oiie mile and an eighth which engn"ed some smart performers, included the crack English racer. Short Grass. The latter seemed to have conditions to his liking and was given the betting call. He disappointed badly by failing ti take any portion of the purse. He acted in an unruly manner at the post, got away in a tangle and was further bothered in getting around the turns. Floral Park, showing one of the best performances of her career, won the purse by a neck from Dorothy Dean, witli Coy Lad third. The John W. Schorr stable started out in auspicous fashion liy scoring- a double Avith Aunt Josie in the opener, and Leochares. which won the second race fin the easiest manner possible from Waterbass and Leo SUolny. , Tie ran the mile in 1:38. Waterbass was a slight favorite over Leoehnres, but he was caught in a Jam soon after the start that cost him much ground. It is doubtful If he would have threatened Leochares seriously even with the best of racing luck. The third race, contested by some useful platers-, resulted in a sensational victory for Furlong over Othello and Lackrose. The winner at one period appeared a hopeless trailer, but came with a cyclonic rush in the stretch and passed into the lead seventy yards from the finish. Wilhlte was favorite for the race, but Murphy gave him a decidedly weak ride in addition to steering him wide in the stretch. The closing dasli resulted in another thriller when Injury, Yenghee and Brookfield finished noses apart. The winner was bid up from ,000 to ,500 and retained witli an advance of . There was a big delegation here from Louisville this afternoon that included Charles F. Grainger and II. C. Applegate, president and treasurer, respectively of the New Louisville Jockey Club, former mayor Owen Tyler and James 15. Smith, present chairman of the Hoard of Safety. Most of the turf enthusiasts returned to the Falls City tonight, the train stopping for them at the La tenia track entrance. It. .1. Mackenzie, well-known Canadian sportsman and owner of Buekhorn. Helen Barliee, Leo Skolny and other racers, was a visitor at the track this afternoon. He conferred with trainer Adkins and decided on retiring the string of racers to winter quarters at the close of racing here. Thomas C. McDowell will ship several racers to Havana, where they will be campaigned this winter. He will lie one of the chief ollicials of the Havana meeting. General Manager Fred Auerbach, who is at present in Charleston, sent word today that the track at Palmetto Park is in excellent condition for the reception of horses, and that improvements on the plant are being rushed to completion. The numerous horsemen here who have signified an intention of racing at Charleston this winter ha.-e made it desirable to have a special train to convev them to the southern city. The special will lcavu Latonia Nov. 10. It. L. Baker stated today that he would shin several of his racers to Charleston for the meeting there. They will be in charge of J. II. Bake.. C. A. Tilles, principal stockholder of the Latonia track, was a vsitor this afternoon, having stopped off en mute from St. Louis to New York. He was immensely pleased with the prosperous conditions prevailing here and complimented John Hachmeister lilghlv on ills efficient management. S. C. Lyne and Milton Young were among the new visitors from Lexington. William Gerst came over from Nashville this morning and will remain until after the sale of yearlings Monday and Tuesdav. His striug of fourteen racers, in charge of trainer Will McDaniel, will be sent to Charleston to race. Aunt Josie and Leochares. comprising the two-horse combination, yielded 9.50. The three horses went to the field backers, who each received $."..05 for . ... The following were among this mornings workouts over the fast track: Alice Dudley Five-eighths in 1 :03. Bonnie Hloise -Mile in 1:44. Hula Welsh Mile in 1:4!. Christie Three-iuarters in 1:17. Droll Three-quarters in 1:18. Diiquesne Mile in 1:40. Erin Mile in 1:42. Flossie. Crocket Half mile in 49. Ilocnir Mile in 1:45. Korfhage Five-eighths in 1:04. Lambs Tail Three-quarters in 1:19. Imeman Half mile in 50if.. Ixiilg Reach Three-eighths in 37. Oreen Mile in 1:45. Osmoude Hair mile in 4S. Pebeto Mile in 1:4.".. Praetorian Tbrec-quartcrs in 1:1.1. Prince Hermis Five-eighths in 1:00. Rash Mile in 1:48. Resign Five-eighths in 1:03. Royal Interest Three-quarters in 1:10. Sandstone Mile in 1:44. St. Charlcote Three-quarters in 1:10. The Reach Three-quarters in 1:17. Tlnsman Five-eighths in 1:03. Zali Three-quarters in 1:1S.
