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FIZER FAILS HIS FOLLOWERS Jefferson Park Racing Conducted Under More Favorable Weather and Track Conditions. NEW ORLEANS, La., December 15. The frequently disappointing Fizer again figured in an unexpected failure and this time caused consternation in the ranks of followers by his failure to land a portion of the purse in which he was made an outstanding favorite. He started with four others in the mile and a sixteenth purse, featuring a somewhat ordinary .program and had no shadow of an excuse for his poor race. The purse went to The Wit, which led from the start and at the end was easing up five lengths in advance of Summer Sigh, Chief following the pair a considerable distance in the rear and far in front of Fizer. The latter was fairly well up for three-quarters, but when ridden hard dropped completely out of contention. Cool but clear weather was again present, but tlio track continued dull, with the inner half firm, but the outer portion rough and lumpy. The small fields, however, enabled fairly good footing to be hail for all. as the racing was mostly on the strip closest to the inner rail. Several close finishes again developed, the one in the fourth race being particularly thrilling, with the resurrected Roscoo Goose the winner by a noso from Murphy. Both racers were driving to the limit all during the stretch, both being noted non-stayers it resolved itself into a question of which would crack first, but they stood punishment resolutely, with Roscoe Goose just getting home in advance by a narrow margin. Toe the Mark, an intended "good thing," landed third. Jockey T. Rowan has absented himself from the saddle for some time on account of failing health.. May Maxim, owned by W. H. Buckner, had to be destroyed after falling at Jefferson Park this morning nud breaking a shoulder. Assistant Starter Elmer Wilson was lucky to escape serious injury, as a result of being struck by one of the iron stanchions attached to the barrier. The blow knocked him sprawling to the track. N. Freeman, represented in the- last rate by Waukeag, claimed War Club for 00.
