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RACING IN CHICAGO HERE TO STAY ANOTHERJBIG CROWD Approximately 7,000 People at Hawthorne Monday. Coyne Victor in Connery Purse, Principal Race Exterminator Leaves for Laurel. Racing is back in Chicago to stay. If any doubt remained after Saturdays turnout the Monday crowd of 7,000 should be sufficient proof that a great majority of Chicagoans favor the return of racing and the revival of the great American Derby. " Many of the most enthusiastic boosters for this experimental meeting hardly expected to see such a big gathering here today. There was no Exterminator to see, the big gelding , having been shipped East Sunday night, nor was there any big feature to attract so many. But Chicago wants racing and that is why 7,000 of its eitizens journeyed to Hawthorne on a Monday, an unusually busy day in all lines of endeavor in these parts. The weather man did his share, the temperature hovering around the 85 mark, an ideal autumnal day with just a little of the haze of an October afternoon to suggest, the Indian summer. Judge Joseph A. Murphy, in an interview, yesterday afternoon, said, "This is really the acid test I cant see a possible chance for the meeting to fail now." Coyne, the brown son of Dick Finnell Alice Baird, made a show of the company in the Connery Purse, the feature attraction of the afternoon program. Jockey J. Kederis rushed the winner into a safe lead at the start and with a three-length advantage when the stretch was reached held him at a steady pace to the end, covering the mile distance in the remarkable time of 1 A0, his fractional time being 24, 48 and 1 :14. Dantzic was a steady runner-up throughout and had a three-length lead over Eulah F. at the end. Red "Wingfield shared favoritism with Eulah F., the latter finishing a fast-gaining fourth. Halu showed some early speed, but was unable to withstand the terrific pace set by Coyne and after gcing three-quarters began dropping back, but was able to outstay Cotton Blossom under a hard drive. OPENER TO CARLOS ENRIQUE. A perfect start was accomplished in the first race of the afternoon. Carlos Enrique, with J". Singleton astride, took the lead with the rise of the barrier, and won by four lengths. Dr. McArthur was a strong contender throughout and finished fast, six lengths ahead of Anita K., which had a good margin over Crudenas. The remainder of the field were always outrun. The fifth race on the card furnished a real thrill for the spectators. Jockey Petzgoldt rushed Harry B. into the lead at the start and put up a wonderful ride to withstand the strong challenge of Mary Reigel, which jockey J. Kederis skillfully piloted into a fast-gaining second position. Lee Enfield ran a good race throughout and finished fast in third place. Betsinda, a reported good thing, was never a serious contender. The others were distant followers throughout Plantoon took the lead as the barrier arose in the second race and was never seriously menaced. E. Petzoldt had the mount and rode a skillful race, keeping his charge ready for a sudden challenge throughout. De Land, with J. Kederis up, ran a creditable race, holding second place from the start, but was never, able to overcome the winners lead. Bill McCloy ran a good race, but was unable to improve his position. Sirocco, a well-supported favorite, finished fourth, gaining steadily, and would have passed Bill McCloy in another stride. "War Pennant ran an even race. Mary G. showed early speed, but dropped back when challenged. The others were never dangerous. PIEDRAS GOOD PERFORMANCE. Piedra, a forward contender from the start, rushed into the lead at the stretch turn and won going away. Elias O. set the pace for three-quarters, but was unable to withstand the challenge of Piedra at the stretch turn. Buekboard ran a good race throughout Tha remainder of the field was never dangerous. Jockey J. Kederis held Ring Rose in reserve until well into the homestretch, where lie sent him to the lead easily and won under a hand ride at the finish. Harp o the North set the pace for a half mile, but was unable to withstand the pace when challenged and dropped back into last position. Grayssian gained steadily and finished fast Continued on sixteenth page. ANOTHER m CROWD Continued from first page. in second place. Madrono ran a brilliant race after almost being left at the post, finishing third by. half a length under a strong ride by jockey R. Doyle. Frank Fo-garty, the favorite in this field, never improved his position. Mark Denunzio tired after the first quarter. A more perfect day for racing could not be hoped for, and the topcoat, Avhich is usually in evidence around these parts at this time of the year, was left at home. Had the straw hat ruling not come so soon everyone at Hawthorne would have been thankful for the old sailor, not only as a sunshade, but it would have been a godsend to use as a much-needed fan. Willis Sharpe Kilmers champion gelding Exterminator, which was brought to Hawthorne through the sportsmanlike spirit of his owner to enliven the revival of racing at Hawthorne, was shipped to Laurel, Md., Saturday night to fill his stake engagements at that point. Trainer Eugene Wayland accompanied the famous stake winner East. Jockey Albert Johnson, who was brought to Chicago to ride Exterminator last Saturday in his exhibition race, left Saturday night for New York to resume riding there. Jockey E. Virgo was set down for four days by starter George T. Miller for rough riding. As a further proof of Chicagoans eagerness to bring racing back almost the entire crowd remained for the finish of the last race on the program, which is an unusual occurrence at any race meeting. Wm. Ryan and Gene Austin of New York were visitors at Hawthorne again yesterday afternoon. Both expressed themselves as pleased with the meeting to date. Mr. Ryan said "This meeting should help wonderfully In bringing racing back to Chicago." Among todays arrivals for Chicagos racing were the following: Harry Hester of Reno, Nev.; Columbus Jones, San Diego, Cal.; Lee Erb and Wilbur Smith, Kansas City; Frisco Gardner, New Orleans, La.; John Morris, Tulsa, Okla.; Fred Fraskee, St. Louis, Mo., and Henry Kohn, Chicago. A crowd of several thousand was on hand for the opening lace and people were literally pouring into the gates during the running of the race. The Illinois Jockey Club had a force of laborers working Sunday, cleaning up tho debris in front of the grandstand. Judge Joseph A. Murphy and Secretary Thomas E. Bourke were at Hawthorne early this morning and were full of enthusiasm and in the best of spirits over the wonderful success of Saturdays racing. The track was gone over Saturday night and again Sunday. If it is possible to make the Hawthorne track faster Johnson Southard will do it, and the track will be worked on until it is as good as any track in this country before he gives up his efforts. R. Doyle was suspended for three days for disobedience at the post. W. J. McMurray, general manager of the Daily Racing Form, waa a guest at Hawthorne again Monday afternoon. Beginning Tuesday afternoon holders of grandstand seats will be able to secure box reservations at the exchange window. The Illinois Jockey Club issued orders to all concessionaires at Hawthorne this morn-nig to reduce the price of all soft drinks to 10 cents. Some of the soft drink parlors overcharged the patrons and as soon as word of this reached officials of the club the above order was issued by general director Joseph A. Murphy.
